redryno247
Evolving Lead Gorilla
Yes indeed, another review of the famed "worlds best cigar cutter". To be honest, when I first joined CS and saw all the talk/reviews and hype about the Pailo I thought to myself...aren't all cutters the same? To answer my own question, NO!
I'd venture to guess that first time cigar smokers are a lot like I was starting out; a bit hesitant to dive in too deep and risk blowing a lot of money. This was my line of thinking when it came to my first cutter purchase. I remember it oh so well; I'd made my first visit to the B&M, nervously picking out a couple of cigars (I had no clue), and walked up the counter and realize, I have no way to cut the cigar, short of bitting (please don't go this route) the poor things. So I asked if they had any cutters, to which I was shown a nice selection of higher priced cutters. Like such a newb, I asked if they had anything cheaper, not realizing at the time what I was passing over. So out I walked, sticks and $3 cutter in hand.
For the first few cigars this $3 cutter seemed to do the trick...that is until I learned just how little of the cigar you actually cut. Now I had a problem, only made worse by the ever dulling blades.
So to make this long story, longer, I ended up being gifted a Palio cigar cutter (Thanks Tam). Needless to say I was thrilled. Finally I'd have a first hand chance to see if this cutter lived up to all it's hype.
I'm pleased to say, IMO, the Palio delivers. Until now I thought I understood what a smooth, double blade guillotine cut was. Ha! I had no idea. The Palio does not mash the cigar (like my old cutter was somewhat prone to do), rather it cuts like a hot knife through butter. I also really like the feel of this cutter in my hands. The sliding action is smooth but with just a bit of tension, which I feel helps me in making an accurate cut.
While I was fortunate enough to be gifted this fine cutter, I now know it's worth every bit of the $35-$40 price tag I've seen it list for.
If you've not experienced the joy that is owning a Palio cigar cutter, please do yourself a favor and get it on your Christmas wish list...I'm sure you won't be disappointed. For more information about Palio cigar cutters...
Thanks for reading.
I'd venture to guess that first time cigar smokers are a lot like I was starting out; a bit hesitant to dive in too deep and risk blowing a lot of money. This was my line of thinking when it came to my first cutter purchase. I remember it oh so well; I'd made my first visit to the B&M, nervously picking out a couple of cigars (I had no clue), and walked up the counter and realize, I have no way to cut the cigar, short of bitting (please don't go this route) the poor things. So I asked if they had any cutters, to which I was shown a nice selection of higher priced cutters. Like such a newb, I asked if they had anything cheaper, not realizing at the time what I was passing over. So out I walked, sticks and $3 cutter in hand.
For the first few cigars this $3 cutter seemed to do the trick...that is until I learned just how little of the cigar you actually cut. Now I had a problem, only made worse by the ever dulling blades.
So to make this long story, longer, I ended up being gifted a Palio cigar cutter (Thanks Tam). Needless to say I was thrilled. Finally I'd have a first hand chance to see if this cutter lived up to all it's hype.
I'm pleased to say, IMO, the Palio delivers. Until now I thought I understood what a smooth, double blade guillotine cut was. Ha! I had no idea. The Palio does not mash the cigar (like my old cutter was somewhat prone to do), rather it cuts like a hot knife through butter. I also really like the feel of this cutter in my hands. The sliding action is smooth but with just a bit of tension, which I feel helps me in making an accurate cut.
While I was fortunate enough to be gifted this fine cutter, I now know it's worth every bit of the $35-$40 price tag I've seen it list for.
If you've not experienced the joy that is owning a Palio cigar cutter, please do yourself a favor and get it on your Christmas wish list...I'm sure you won't be disappointed. For more information about Palio cigar cutters...
Thanks for reading.
