why Palio?
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Electric Sheep
Dsicle - BoM Dec 06
Yes, and PM me for a shipping address. :grin:
Couple things points and observations here. I have both, a Xikar xi2 bloodred (German made) and a newer Palio black of course.
Xikar - I had the Xikar for almost 2 years now. Better color and style selections. They look cool and feel good in my hand. They cut torpedo's and any pointed style cigars easier than a Palio IMO. One odd thing, even though Xikar is a double blade, often it seems to make a scoop cut, almost crater like, even thought there is no play in the metal blades. Sometimes I start straight and go swiftly through until all the way through, and makes a crooked cut. Don't know why, just does. Does not cause any issues with the cigar thank goodness.
Palio - The Palio was recently gifted by a new BOTL member. Only comes in black till they release the new ones. I really like this product too. Makes a cleaner cut more often than the Xikar. Makes cutting extremely easy. I like to place the Palio on a hard flat surface. Then simply take the cigar and put into the Palio till the cigar is resting on the surface. A quick effortless squeeze of the Palio and BAM! Almost all the time takes the head clean off and perfect amount off the shoulder of the cigar, leaving the wrapper intact.
Cost are similar for basic Xikar, but go higher for the all metal and much, much higher for the pretty Havana ones. I think the new Palio's are going to be more money, but no price is listed that I know of. Both companies offer 100% replacement or repair at no charge. Xikar offers lifetime free blade sharpening, not sure if Palio does or needs it based on Marks longtime usage. Both are excellent cutters and I give them both an A for doing their job. Best of all, both can be bought from Mark.
Xikar - I had the Xikar for almost 2 years now. Better color and style selections. They look cool and feel good in my hand. They cut torpedo's and any pointed style cigars easier than a Palio IMO. One odd thing, even though Xikar is a double blade, often it seems to make a scoop cut, almost crater like, even thought there is no play in the metal blades. Sometimes I start straight and go swiftly through until all the way through, and makes a crooked cut. Don't know why, just does. Does not cause any issues with the cigar thank goodness.
Palio - The Palio was recently gifted by a new BOTL member. Only comes in black till they release the new ones. I really like this product too. Makes a cleaner cut more often than the Xikar. Makes cutting extremely easy. I like to place the Palio on a hard flat surface. Then simply take the cigar and put into the Palio till the cigar is resting on the surface. A quick effortless squeeze of the Palio and BAM! Almost all the time takes the head clean off and perfect amount off the shoulder of the cigar, leaving the wrapper intact.
Cost are similar for basic Xikar, but go higher for the all metal and much, much higher for the pretty Havana ones. I think the new Palio's are going to be more money, but no price is listed that I know of. Both companies offer 100% replacement or repair at no charge. Xikar offers lifetime free blade sharpening, not sure if Palio does or needs it based on Marks longtime usage. Both are excellent cutters and I give them both an A for doing their job. Best of all, both can be bought from Mark.
Besides the Xikar, I also like the Colt 357 :bangbang: , and occasionally the Highland broadsword. :fencing:
The Colt makes kind of a ragged V cut, and imparts a subtle nuance of gunpowder to the smoke.
The Broadsword makes a clean cut, but tends to make the cigar much shorter. I dunno why. :dunno:
The Colt makes kind of a ragged V cut, and imparts a subtle nuance of gunpowder to the smoke.
The Broadsword makes a clean cut, but tends to make the cigar much shorter. I dunno why. :dunno:
Great compro!
In regards to the Palio blade sharpening service, they don't offer one. Instead, if you are ever dissatisfied with the cut, you can simlpy exchange it for another at any authorized Palio vendor. :thumbsup:
~Mark
caudio51
BoM Nov '05; Mar '06
Correct
The cutter is Composed out of a state-of-the art engineered polymer. The new cutters will look like burlwood or carbon fiber but still be made out of that polymer so they re-tain their strength.
The cutter is Composed out of a state-of-the art engineered polymer. The new cutters will look like burlwood or carbon fiber but still be made out of that polymer so they re-tain their strength.
Damn, Does anyone know if you can still get your hands on one of those Carbon Fiber, Pokers from Petroglyph Design, I'd read somewhere in here that he was out of buisness? I love carbon fiber anything!
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You better watch what you say mister. after i JUST found out how much you spent!!! I cant believe you!!! OMG!! You are SOOOO cut off!! I m just playing, kinda. you know that i would Never make you get rid of the cigars!! I love you and your BAD HABITSS!!!! :stickbeat
Electric Sheep
Dsicle - BoM Dec 06
Summy, are you not aware of the "Cigar Buying Formula"???
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$ spent on cigars x ___% = money to spend randomly on wifeIn my case, it's about 120% :rolling:
okay i get it haa haa. id b happy with 5%!!
jrohrer
BoM Jan '07
Damn Donk...you're a lucky man:thumbsup:
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