mceod
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011 12:34:36 AM
for $21.

Good deal???

Meridethj
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 1:28:15 AM
I would say anything under 25 for a Xikar Cutter is good. Plus they are life time warrenty.
ScottFW
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 1:48:30 AM
Sounds like a good price to me. I'd like to pick up one of those Palio cutters eventually just because they were highly recommended in a recent thread, but my Xikar works great, no complaints.
Papachristou
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 9:59:57 AM
I had a Xikar and somehow lost it 😣 anyhow after getting 257 recommendations to get a Palio, i finally got a black CAO on ebay for $25. I like a few things about it better. First off, its plastic so it wont scratch as bad as the Xikar did. Even the metal got pretty scratched up on the Xikar, second off, the Xikar can pinch you if you arent careful and it hurts like [frypan] on your head. My xikar also seemed to dull fairly quickly. maybe it was just me. Anyhow, i like the Palio very much, it cuts better and wont scratch up like the xikar but the Palio does come open in your pocket whereas the xikar doesnt.

Anyway, i scored a little 5 count xikar humi and cutter for $60 with the tobacco leaf print on both. They each have their advantages but definitely try a Palio if you havent! You can get them on ebay for less than cbid sometimes.

burgess_b
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 11:24:40 AM

I had a Xikar and somehow lost it 😣 anyhow after getting 257 recommendations to get a Palio, i finally got a black CAO on ebay for $25. I like a few things about it better. First off, its plastic so it wont scratch as bad as the Xikar did. Even the metal got pretty scratched up on the Xikar, second off, the Xikar can pinch you if you arent careful and it hurts like [frypan] on your head. My xikar also seemed to dull fairly quickly. maybe it was just me. Anyhow, i like the Palio very much, it cuts better and wont scratch up like the xikar but the Palio does come open in your pocket whereas the xikar doesnt.

Anyway, i scored a little 5 count xikar humi and cutter for $60 with the tobacco leaf print on both. They each have their advantages but definitely try a Palio if you havent! You can get them on ebay for less than cbid sometimes.

Papachristou wrote:

i have to say that i agree with everything in this post. it has my approval.

Papachristou
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 12:30:46 PM
thanks but i learned it all here! i have to give credit to my Brethren of the Leaf
tonyt722
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 12:36:51 PM
If its the X2, then no. The plastic housing on the outside of the blades is very fragile and you will most likely be sending it back more than using it. If its all metal, then absolutely.
exddco
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 12:44:35 PM
Yep... go with the xi1 or xi3..... only!
Papachristou
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 12:48:21 PM
the xi3 seems heavier than the xi1 but i like the button on the xi1 better....... all personal preference probably.
easymac71
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:40:25 PM
the palio I bought on here came with a nice pouch and that has been my favorite cutter to date... I have a couple Xikars that are good cutters and for $21 I'd buy it and give it to my dad when father's day came around...
boileremt
Friday, April 1, 2011 6:35:06 PM
Xi2's explode when dropped onto hard surfaces from any height greater than 3". Had that happen twice. The parts go flying.

Like King Calamari said, Xi1 and Xi3, no problem. I have both and they work great.

I do give a small edge to the Palio though.

I also love the Rubberized Punch Cutters that come in a 2-pack here. They work well and don't cost much if I lose one. Great for travel.

TMCTLT
Friday, April 1, 2011 7:18:09 PM

Xi2's explode when dropped onto hard surfaces from any height greater than 3". Had that happen twice. The parts go flying.

Like King Calamari said, Xi1 and Xi3, no problem. I have both and they work great.

I do give a small edge to the Palio though.

I also love the Rubberized Punch Cutters that come in a 2-pack here. They work well and don't cost much if I lose one. Great for travel.

boileremt wrote:

Use the one you sent me often Jules and Eliott's using the other. They work great....and tanks again 🙂

TTHunter
Saturday, April 2, 2011 1:17:38 AM
I have a xicar that has worked flawlessly except for the very first time I used it I got pinched. You only have to do that once and you'll learn where not to leave your fingers.

My palio has a f'n nick in the blade. Actually, matching nicks on both blades. Maybe I should quit using it to pull nails out of studs. 😰 No really, never cut anything but a cigar with it. I wonder if they will replace it. I wouldn't if I were them because it looks like user error. Pizzes me off!

dpnewell
Saturday, April 2, 2011 7:15:32 AM
I agree with those who say the Xi2 is not worth it. The fiberglass body on mine would flex when making a cut, and "chop" the cigar instead of making a clean cut. Mine was dropped from patio table height (about 18") to concrete patio and exploded like boileremt's.
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