I'd had a Xikar and Xikar multi tool for years and thought I couldn't do better, but kept reading all the raves about Palio, but never used one.

The design of the Xikar and cutting was so good, I wasn't sure if it could be improved, but wanted to find out. I Put a multi tool Xikar up for trade and got a Palio
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After 3 months, I can't remember what the Xikar felt like as it's sat in my junk drawer.

My final verdict is that the Palio wins convincingly, although the Xikar may take points for design and looks.
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Nice review. :-) And I couldn't agree more my friend! :-)
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:-)
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wow, weird, but my aging eyes have me nearly blind, but in the pic, I noticed the pony badge on the Palio and it appears to say BOTL, is this accurate, and is it the same acronym used on the cigar boards?
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oh boy, here we go again!

I own both, bought my xikar first and used it for several months. loved it! the only problem was that I didnt like the little hump it left where the blades met.

I havent used it once since I bought my palio... the thing is like a lazer.

I used a friends brand new xikar the other day, and now I remember why mine is collecting dust in my golf bag

Xikar for looks, palio for cuts
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yup, Palio is owned by BOTL, they also make some tasty smokes called Esencia!
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Hmmm. Didn't know that. I knew the BOTL thing, but I'll have to find some of their sticks. :-)
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No relation to the board though... :-)
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Thanx for the review! I picked up a Palio shortly after getting into cigars and have never been persuaded to try a Xikar.
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I've been using my Palio for months and haven't thought about getting another cutter. :-)
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Xikar for the punch.

Palio for the cut.

:-)
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I have also used both and prefer the palio
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Yep, BOTL. I too have both and hardly ever use my Xikars. They're heavy and do leave what I call a ridge on the cut. It's a sharp cutter don't get me wrong and a very good cutter too, I just prefer my Palio's in most all situations.
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I think my Xikar is also in my golf bag ... prob from the last time we went golfing in chicopee. :-)
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my Xikar is in my coat
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i have a xikar slim as my 'best' cutter for the time being. i'm not in love with it, but it beats my cheapies. i totally understand what you guys are saying about the ridge it leaves though.
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i want both lolololol
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What's a Xikar?????


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Palio, a cut above :-)
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i still want both :-)
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As usual, I am the odd man out. While the Palio has a slightly better cut, the Xikar feels better in my hand. I will take comfort over marginally better performance.
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