Zinio vs. Palio vs. Xikar

[Kimyounil]

Dear fellow cigar smokers and veterans. I need your again with a new cutter. I know most of you have said that Palios is the way to go or a xikar if I like it. BUT when I stopped by my local cigar store, he told me that palios are no good and if I want a real nice cutter I should go Zinio. He claims he had a bunch a problem with palios in regards to the blade chipping and what not. HELP!

Mike.

 

[Greg]

Bullshit!!!

My question is: Does he even sell them???

Palio cutters have a lifetime warranty by the way.

 

[Donk]

pick? links? Xikar is still my cutter of choice!!

 

[Kimyounil]

He did sell palios and stopped because he said he had to many problems with them, he says the zinios should almost never have to go back and he got fed up dealing with taking the palios back.

 

[Kimyounil]

Oh and the store, is Havana Connections (www.havanaconnections.com)

It is a great store with a great staff.

 

[Greg]

Zinos are nice, but I'd have to question him on the Palio....I've NEVER heard any bad feedback on the Palio, or Xikar for that matter, regarding their return policy or, more importantly their performance.

 

[Kimyounil]

I would help if you guys could add in what you use. Thanks.

 

[Volusianator]

I have both the Palio and Xikar. They're both great cutters, however I use my Palio on all my Habanos as I think I get a better cut on those with that cutter. I've never heard a single bad word on either as far as quality, performance or warranty. I too question the motive of that shop owner.

Wae

 

[tedski]

I've never had a problem with my Palio and I've used it for about 2 yrs now. I also own a SAK, Xikar, punch cutter and one of those wierd circle scissors from Cuban Crafters. I like the look, ergonomics and performance of the Palio.

IMO, the Zinos look just like a generic $5 cutter.

 

[caudio51]

With what has been said already, I have never heard of the blades chipping.

IMO he is trying to up sell you on the Zino.

For what it is worth, I have two Palios, no chipped blade, no cut problems. I also have a Swiss Army Knife with cigar cutter. These are my top two cutters. I think the SAK has a slight edge.

I am not a big fan of the Xikars. I do own one and couldn't tell you the last time I used it.

 

[TexaSmoke]

I have the Xikar, and I have never had a problem.

 

[Volusianator]

I think the SAK has a slight edge.

I think the SAK is probably the sharpest blade out there.

 

[Greg]

I have Xikars and a Palio.

 

[CWS]

I hvae a Zino, Palio, Xikar, SAK and a variety of others. The Zino is a good cutter. I like the feel of the Palio better. I have a $2.50 cutter that I keep mixing up with the Zino.

 

[Donk]

I looked through several sites, are you guys talking about the double giloutine black Zino cutter? I couldn't see how those come close to a xikar or Palio. But hey what do I know. I just use and love my Xikar.

 

[CWS]

I looked through several sites, are you guys talking about the double giloutine black Zino cutter? I couldn't see how those come close to a xikar or Palio. But hey what do I know. I just use and love my Xikar.

Zino is self sharpening, life time warranty. A great cutter. It just doesnt have the weight of a palio nor the panache of the Xikar.

 

[jwintosh]

I have Xikars and a Palio.

ditto! really like the xikar!

 

[Donk]

ditto! really like the xikar!

me too!

 

[Greg]

Yep, I love my Xikars....love the Palio too, which was over a year old before it was given to me.

 

[Donk]

Question on the SAK, I couldn't find a cutter, but a swiss army punch? An I not looking right?