Palio comment, Xikar question - Page 2

07-06-2010, 05:57 PM

I like my Xikar...But I LOVE my Palio

07-07-2010, 12:56 PM

XIKAR has a lifetime warranty on all products. If your cutter is not performing to your standard and XIKAR's standard, return it for a free replacement. There should be no play between blades. If you like the feel of the Palio, XIKAR is launching a new ZX Ultra Slim cutter in August. Ultra Slim with finger holes! If you've called and exhausted all communication. Send me an email: rmoreno@xikar.com. I will handle your cutter personally. Bob

jonumberone · 07-07-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rmoreno

XIKAR has a lifetime warranty on all products. If your cutter is not performing to your standard and XIKAR's standard, return it for a free replacement. There should be no play between blades. If you like the feel of the Palio, XIKAR is launching a new ZX Ultra Slim cutter in August. Ultra Slim with finger holes! If you've called and exhausted all communication. Send me an email: rmoreno@xikar.com. I will handle your cutter personally. Bob

Email sent! Will update.

jonumberone · 07-19-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rmoreno

XIKAR has a lifetime warranty on all products. If your cutter is not performing to your standard and XIKAR's standard, return it for a free replacement. There should be no play between blades. If you like the feel of the Palio, XIKAR is launching a new ZX Ultra Slim cutter in August. Ultra Slim with finger holes! If you've called and exhausted all communication. Send me an email: rmoreno@xikar.com. I will handle your cutter personally. Bob

Well I emailed bob and sent the cutter out to them. Delivery conformation showed they received it on last Thursday.
I came home today and there was a brand new Xikar waiting for me.
Upon inspecting the new one, the blades are far more rigid than the one i sent back. even when closed there is a stability that was absent in the one I returned. I thought that one was solid, I was wrong.
Now having used the Palio more, and being without the only other cutter I ever owned, I can honestly say I missed my Xikar.
As a person who does most of his smoking at work, bringing smokes back and forth almost daily. The Palio Just doesn't match the Xikar's portability.
I still love my Palio, But will be happy to work my 19hr shifts with the Xikar in my pocket.
First cuts tomorrow. Kudos to Bob for handling this so quickly for me.

pnoon · 07-07-2010, 02:40 PM

Or it is operator error.

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nofeardiver · 07-07-2010, 03:32 PM

I have two xikars, and a new palio, i love my palio, and it is my primary cutter. It never leaves any bumps, it cuts clean.

Now that, that is said. I love the xikars, they are sharp and cut clean as well. I have never had an issue with either of them, i keep one next to my humi and one in my truck. I hope that this gets worked out for you. Good luck.

RHNewfie · 07-07-2010, 03:33 PM

Correct, just mailed mine to Palio yesterday, Marc is top notch!

07-07-2010, 03:57 PM

I has TWO Palio's...

But my Xikar lighter does work better than my Blazer most of the time. Oh wait...this is a Cutter thread.

stevieray · 07-07-2010, 04:20 PM

The "bump" that some folks are talking about when cutting with a Palio might be from not applying a gentle downward pressure towards the cigar while making a quick cut (if that makes any sense).

tenbaseg · 07-07-2010, 04:26 PM

The bump in the middle can be left by pulling away when completing the cut. Applying a bit of pressure down on the cutter as you squeeze will help.

Xikar vs Palio....No contest. Palio all the way. Sharpest out there and a great company to support.

I lost my Xikar and don't miss it one bit. I picked up a 2nd Palio to replace it.

macsauce13 · 07-09-2010, 11:34 PM

Im kind of threadjacking but I have a Palio question and thought this might be a good place to ask. I received my first ever Palio in the group buy recently, and it is very sharp. My only 'concern' is that it feels almost "hitched". When I open and close it, it just isn't smooth. It sticks a bit. Is this normal for Palio? It seems to cut fine (which is the important part) I just wanted some other opinions!

Thanks!

Samsquanch · 07-13-2010, 09:46 PM

Just picked up my first Palio and I love it. I've been using cheap cutters for too long, this thing is great. And I do have fat sausage fingers and it works great for me.

MarkinAZ · 07-13-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Samsquanch

Just picked up my first Palio and I love it. I've been using cheap cutters for too long, this thing is great.

Much better than those $1.99 specials huh?

Samsquanch · 07-13-2010, 10:03 PM

Haha, yeah a little! Now what to do with all those branded, plastic pieces...hmm...

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Much better than those $1.99 specials huh?

pnoon · 07-13-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Samsquanch

Haha, yeah a little! Now what to do with all those branded, plastic pieces...hmm...

Glove compartment. Other places you might need one in a pinch. For the troops.

Samsquanch · 07-13-2010, 10:23 PM

Glove box is taken care of, who would I send them to so they made it to the troops?

bobarian · 07-13-2010, 10:25 PM

Hotreds is your man! Any extra accessories are always appreciated. I try to include some in every package I send over. Also, if you have any extra pillows those are always needed.

Eleven · 07-19-2010, 06:06 PM

I looked at the Xikar Multi-Tool today and I think I'm going to pick those up!

Finally found me a hygrometer that I can calibrate too, its Xikar

Eleven · 07-26-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Eleven

I looked at the Xikar Multi-Tool today and I think I'm going to pick those up!

Finally found me a hygrometer that I can calibrate too, its Xikar

Got the Multi-Tool, took the hygrometer back.

I played around with the Palio and Xikar today before deciding on the Xikar. The Palios blades did seem tight, but there was play between the 2 sides, when closed and opened.

The Multi-Tool was only 4 bucks more and the scissors were tight, and of course it has all the added functions.

lbowles2 · 07-29-2010, 02:36 PM

I love my Palio (camo model) and probably will never need another cutter. Somehow I got a nic in the blade on my first one but my B&M replaced it no questions asked. I know Xikar has the same waranty and is a pretty local company to me but I just like the Palio better. I think I like the traditional slide style better than the butterfly.

07-06-2010, 05:57 PM	#1
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question I like my Xikar...But I LOVE my Palio

07-07-2010, 12:56 PM	#2
rmoreno Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question XIKAR has a lifetime warranty on all products. If your cutter is not performing to your standard and XIKAR's standard, return it for a free replacement. There should be no play between blades. If you like the feel of the Palio, XIKAR is launching a new ZX Ultra Slim cutter in August. Ultra Slim with finger holes! If you've called and exhausted all communication. Send me an email: rmoreno@xikar.com. I will handle your cutter personally. Bob

07-07-2010, 02:40 PM	#5
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question Or it is operator error. Posted via Mobile Device

07-07-2010, 03:32 PM	#6
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question I have two xikars, and a new palio, i love my palio, and it is my primary cutter. It never leaves any bumps, it cuts clean. Now that, that is said. I love the xikars, they are sharp and cut clean as well. I have never had an issue with either of them, i keep one next to my humi and one in my truck. I hope that this gets worked out for you. Good luck.

07-07-2010, 03:33 PM	#7
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question Correct, just mailed mine to Palio yesterday, Marc is top notch! __________________ σπένδομαι

07-07-2010, 03:57 PM	#8
klipsch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question I has TWO Palio's... But my Xikar lighter does work better than my Blazer most of the time. Oh wait...this is a Cutter thread.

07-07-2010, 04:20 PM	#9
stevieray Just slacking off Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: CT Posts: 721 Trading: (42)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question The "bump" that some folks are talking about when cutting with a Palio might be from not applying a gentle downward pressure towards the cigar while making a quick cut (if that makes any sense). __________________

07-07-2010, 04:26 PM	#10
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question The bump in the middle can be left by pulling away when completing the cut. Applying a bit of pressure down on the cutter as you squeeze will help. Xikar vs Palio....No contest. Palio all the way. Sharpest out there and a great company to support. I lost my Xikar and don't miss it one bit. I picked up a 2nd Palio to replace it.

07-09-2010, 11:34 PM	#11
macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question Im kind of threadjacking but I have a Palio question and thought this might be a good place to ask. I received my first ever Palio in the group buy recently, and it is very sharp. My only 'concern' is that it feels almost "hitched". When I open and close it, it just isn't smooth. It sticks a bit. Is this normal for Palio? It seems to cut fine (which is the important part) I just wanted some other opinions! Thanks!

07-13-2010, 09:46 PM	#12
Samsquanch Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 564 Trading: (21)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question Just picked up my first Palio and I love it. I've been using cheap cutters for too long, this thing is great. And I do have fat sausage fingers and it works great for me. __________________ ...I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

07-13-2010, 10:23 PM	#16
Samsquanch Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 564 Trading: (21)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question Glove box is taken care of, who would I send them to so they made it to the troops? __________________ ...I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

07-13-2010, 10:25 PM	#17
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question Hotreds is your man! Any extra accessories are always appreciated. I try to include some in every package I send over. Also, if you have any extra pillows those are always needed.

07-19-2010, 06:06 PM	#18
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question I looked at the Xikar Multi-Tool today and I think I'm going to pick those up! Finally found me a hygrometer that I can calibrate too, its Xikar __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

07-29-2010, 02:36 PM	#20
lbowles2 Luv me some broadleaf!! Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Topeka KS Posts: 887 Trading: (84)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question I love my Palio (camo model) and probably will never need another cutter. Somehow I got a nic in the blade on my first one but my B&M replaced it no questions asked. I know Xikar has the same waranty and is a pretty local company to me but I just like the Palio better. I think I like the traditional slide style better than the butterfly. __________________ Larry