Palio Cutters
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Got the Palio(s) yesterday and cut a few cigars with it: it's the best cutter I have ever used. I gave one to a friend (who's been smoking cigars for ten years) and it's the best cutter he has ever used, too.
The Palio cuts cigars so quick and efforlessly that cutting a cigar has evolved from something you hope to get right to something you actually look forward to doing.
IMO, the reason the Palio cuts so well is that the blades are mounted on "rails". There is no way they can move around (like they can and do in a Xikar) and they're very thin, sharp and hard. The cut is perfect, straight, no fray. Just perfect :thumbsup:
The Palio cuts cigars so quick and efforlessly that cutting a cigar has evolved from something you hope to get right to something you actually look forward to doing.
IMO, the reason the Palio cuts so well is that the blades are mounted on "rails". There is no way they can move around (like they can and do in a Xikar) and they're very thin, sharp and hard. The cut is perfect, straight, no fray. Just perfect :thumbsup:
Hey other Palio owners out there, what do you use to clean yours? Mine is starting to pick up junk from using it on every cigar I smoke and was wondering what method of cleaning would work best to get in there.
Found this on the Xikar.com site for cleaning and maintenance. I would have to think would be the same for Palio cutters. GL
We recommend that you periodically clean and lubricate the locking / opening mechanism on XI cutters and knives. Simply place a couple of drops of a quality graphite lubricant (such as TUF GLIDE or LOCK EASE) in the mechanism, and operate the unit for deep penetration. Wipe away excess lubricant when finished. The locking mechanism of XI cutters can be accessed through the hole that appears above the release button when the cutter is open.
Blades may be cleaned of debris using rubbing alcohol. We also recommend using a soft chamois cloth to polish the blade steel.
We also recommend periodic tightening of the body screws. This will keep your tool functioning like new.
We recommend that you periodically clean and lubricate the locking / opening mechanism on XI cutters and knives. Simply place a couple of drops of a quality graphite lubricant (such as TUF GLIDE or LOCK EASE) in the mechanism, and operate the unit for deep penetration. Wipe away excess lubricant when finished. The locking mechanism of XI cutters can be accessed through the hole that appears above the release button when the cutter is open.
Blades may be cleaned of debris using rubbing alcohol. We also recommend using a soft chamois cloth to polish the blade steel.
We also recommend periodic tightening of the body screws. This will keep your tool functioning like new.
