Ditto that.nothing wrong with either cutter.. its really just a matter of preference.. both have good blades.. good warranties.. are designed well.. etc..
I prefer the XiKar.. its what I have used almost exclusively for the past few years..
But there is zero wrong with the palio..
The key is you don't hesitate with your palio.. Just a quick snap closed. If you try to go slow it will do as you say.I'm one of the ones that prefer the xikar. My palio just doesn't cut as well, it seems to first pinch most cigars when cutting as if its blades were dull. Honestly I think I just got a bad palio and have not used its lifetime warranty to replace it
Have you tried the Xikar X8? Might suite your needs of a conventional style cutter. Super sharp and great price.I've religiously used the Palio for many many years now. I got a carbon fiber one when they first came out (making this my 2nd Palio). Finally I felt the blades were getting a bit dull and shipped it back to Palio for a free replacement. You can't complain about that. Unfortunately it only took a few weeks and the blades of my replacement Palio to get a bur and litterally ripped into each other, so the cutter is no longer useable. I have shipped this one off to Palio and am waiting on my replacement. Could it be that the quality is not what it used to be?
That being said my back up cutter is a Xikar. I have found them to be nice conversation pieces but I always felt that they were a bit awkward to use. However I must say that it has been performing exceptionally while I wait for my Palio replacement.
I don't think you can go wrong with either, but I still lean toward the traditionally functionality of the Palio
When i first got my xikar i found myself fumbling around with it, using my fingers to sqeeze the cut, quickly learned that a inside the palm grasp provides alot more control.I've religiously used the Palio for many many years now. I got a carbon fiber one when they first came out (making this my 2nd Palio). Finally I felt the blades were getting a bit dull and shipped it back to Palio for a free replacement. You can't complain about that. Unfortunately it only took a few weeks and the blades of my replacement Palio to get a bur and litterally ripped into each other, so the cutter is no longer useable. I have shipped this one off to Palio and am waiting on my replacement. Could it be that the quality is not what it used to be?
That being said my back up cutter is a Xikar. I have found them to be nice conversation pieces but I always felt that they were a bit awkward to use. However I must say that it has been performing exceptionally while I wait for my Palio replacement.
I don't think you can go wrong with either, but I still lean toward the traditionally functionality of the Palio
Yeah, I finally got the knack of it, but I do believe the traditional format is a bit easier. I may have to take a look at the Xikar X8When i first got my xikar i found myself fumbling around with it, using my fingers to sqeeze the cut, quickly learned that a inside the palm grasp provides alot more control.I've religiously used the Palio for many many years now. I got a carbon fiber one when they first came out (making this my 2nd Palio). Finally I felt the blades were getting a bit dull and shipped it back to Palio for a free replacement. You can't complain about that. Unfortunately it only took a few weeks and the blades of my replacement Palio to get a bur and litterally ripped into each other, so the cutter is no longer useable. I have shipped this one off to Palio and am waiting on my replacement. Could it be that the quality is not what it used to be?
That being said my back up cutter is a Xikar. I have found them to be nice conversation pieces but I always felt that they were a bit awkward to use. However I must say that it has been performing exceptionally while I wait for my Palio replacement.
I don't think you can go wrong with either, but I still lean toward the traditionally functionality of the Palio