Your Cutter of Choice

[caudio51]

Two Palios & a SAK.

What do you guys use?

[owljones]

the Palio always gives me the best cut. Tried almost all of them, except the SAK cutter, which I've heard is very good as well.

[N2Advnture]

I know I am biased but I have used the Palio as my "go to" for several years. I bought the newer Xikar (not made in Germany) and it's ok, I still find myself going back to the Palio.

The SAKs are sweet!

It's funny, I think it has more with how you like the motion of operation but it seems that most people these as the top three (in no particular order):

Palio
SAK
Xikar

Then there is always the class move of the thumbnail which is old school and when done smoothly, looks pro.

[djs134]

Xikar. Have the Xi an have always liked it's motion and cut. 'Course, never tried a Palio....

[Poni]

Just got the Xikar scissors tool. So far i really like it.

[caudio51]

I just found out about a group buy on the palio. Shoot me a PM for more info.

[Two Jacks]

I use the Xikar at home. Have an older one with blades made in Germany. I use the SAK when I'm out of the house. The SAK has a knife and file so I carry it with me all the time. Use the knife and cutter alot. The SAK's are nice and sharp. Cuts through 50-52 ring cigars like butter :thumbsup:

[cvm4]

I use a Palio and have a back-up Palio. I'm going to get a SAK soon though :thumbsup:

[sgresso]

my Xixar and a punch on my keyring.

[Wasch_24]

Palio unless in the car, I use my Little Havana cutter in the car.


I just can't get my SAK to cut right.

[tedski]

SAK + Palio are my best blade cutters. I also bought a double-sided punch off Ebay recently that is working very well.

I think the punch will be my main tool for most cigars, with the cutters used for really thin cigars or pyramides/torpedoes

[derek]

I normally use my punch cutter, but once in a while I use my Xikar

[jcgoldner]

Xikar for me, no problems.

[pharmgator]

Xikar for me, but if I hesitate it will sometimes give a jagged cut. Also my blades have been sticking lately, so it may be time to try something else.

[cvm4]

Xikar for me, but if I hesitate it will sometimes give a jagged cut. Also my blades have been sticking lately, so it may be time to try something else.

You can send it back to customer service and they should fix that for you. They have the best warranty in the business, AFAIK! :thumbsup:

[rpb67]

I like Xikar cutters.

But I also like this little cheapy the Havana Cutter. This thing cuts as good as a Xikar cutter. I think the price was around $4.00 and now they are more scarcer and the price went up to about $8.00.

[King Cat]

The only thing I've used are cheap cutters and my recent purchase from cigarbid, a Xikar cutter which I really like. I'm intrigued by Palio cutters since so many of you guys have great things to say about them. However, I've never seen or used one. For right now though, I'll just stick with my Xikar as anything more that I spend on cigar accessories could be spent on what I enjoy the most... ISOM CIGARS!

[caudio51]

Xikar for me, but if I hesitate it will sometimes give a jagged cut. Also my blades have been sticking lately, so it may be time to try something else.

Take some rubbing alcohol and clean the blades. Also, take some compressed air and blow out the pieces of tobacco that get stuck in there.

Cliff is right, they do have great customer service.

I notice if I do not cut fast enough it will leave a bump out of tobacco.

[jcgoldner]

I know I'll end up with a Palio also before to long.......go figure! :squinteye

[caudio51]

I know I'll end up with a Palio also before to long.......go figure! :squinteye

There's a group buy for them right now if you're interested.

[Puff13]

I think the wife is getting me an Xikar cutter for christmas....

[VirtualSmitty]

Palio. Best cutter i've ever owned. I have a Xikar and a davidoff that just collect dust.

[jcgoldner]

There's a group buy for them right now if you're interested.
Where?

[caudio51]

Shane is putting together the group buy. He is looking at something right after the holidays, maybe before it there is enough interest quickly. If you're interested shoot him an email at shane@cigarchat.net so he can keep track of the info/interest.

[jcgoldner]

Will do thanks Tom!

[Rutkus]

I own,
xikar xi
xikar mtx
SAK
Palio

my fav is the palio, the sak is second for portability and having extra tools.

[croatan]

Of what I own, my Xikar is my favorite. For a throw around, don't-care-if-I-lose-it-cutter, the Havanah is great, too. I think I'll have a Palio on the way soon, though.

[smokem94]

I have 2 Xikars and I like them plenty!

[Seamus]

Palio. Sharpest cutter, IMO.

[N2Advnture]

The new Palios arrived late last night and I worked into the wee hours to process everyone's order and got them to the P.O. last night.

This morning, I uploaded pics of a quick comparison between the original Palio and the new production Palio.

The original Palio is on the left, the new Palio is on the right. As you can see from the cuts, there is NO difference in the operation and quality between the two. The only noticeable difference is the new gold in logo on the blades.

Buy with confidence my friends, you won't be disappointed!

~Mark Neff
Cigarmony.com


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Close up of the cuts:

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[caudio51]

Lookin good!

[Jwrussell]

Damn...something else for the Christmas list...Looks great Mark!

[Da Klugs]

Havana Cutter. There is no sharper cutter. Has a razor knife blade. When they get dull you throw them away. It takes a long time for them to get dull. Anywhere from $ 2-5 depending on how many you buy. Xikar is perpetually lost somewhere in my life.

Paoli - gonna get one to support Jack and Mark.

[tobby4]

i got a xikar... and i love it....

got the wood grain lookin one.. very nice

[N2Advnture]

Havana Cutter. There is no sharper cutter. Has a razor knife blade. When they get dull you throw them away. It takes a long time for them to get dull. Anywhere from $ 2-5 depending on how many you buy. Xikar is perpetually lost somewhere in my life.

Paoli - gonna get one to support Jack and Mark.

RonC (cigarsolutions) has the havans in stock for $3! They apparently are becoming more difficult to get for some reason.

[Wasch_24]

Probably due to their popularity...they are sharp but very clunky and not very pretty at all.

[vperlman]

I like expensive toys as much as any cigar smoker (which probably means that I like them a lot more than most other kind of folks). However, I have tried various Xikars borrowed from friends, and I have to admit that I don't think it cuts any better than the el cheapo two-bladed cutter that I get at Holt's for a few bucks.

FWIW,
Vic

[N2Advnture]

I like expensive toys as much as any cigar smoker (which probably means that I like them a lot more than most other kind of folks). However, I have tried various Xikars borrowed from friends, and I have to admit that I don't think it cuts any better than the el cheapo two-bladed cutter that I get at Holt's for a few bucks.
FWIW,
Vic

Check out that Porsche Designed SAK!!! :smokingbo

[Headbanger]

Did we not just go over this thread Tom, come on now man........ :stretchgr:

[caudio51]

ha, nice top Steve

[caudio51]

Did we not just go over this thread Tom, come on now man........ :stretchgr:

Topped for Steve

[vperlman]

Palio. Sharpest cutter, IMO.
:applause: I also carry a punch on my keychain for emergencies, but I never have to use it.

[no_substitute]

I have three xikars, but i want to try a palio since everyone speaks so highly of them

[GatorMike]

Just bought a palio. Should be in by next week!