Guy Janot Cutters..
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countikon
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Sorry but the only sites I could find it on are in Europe and are in German.
boonedoggle
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Never heard of em...
Same here. Oh well, I am sure a Palio or Xi will get the job done just the same.
cookie_1978
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mark from cigarmony has the palio - plus he gives you absolute top service.
rob300c
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Anybody got a pic of this?
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These are basically lower priced Davidoff cutters. While a nice cutter, I would suggest the Palio or a Zino double bladed cutter.
Here are a couple of reviews to consider:
There is one thing to be stated before going further – the results of the test sometimes brought to light quite uneven judgements about the individual products. That isn't particularly surprising, since ergonomic and aesthetic evaluations are especially prone to very subjective perceptions. And in additon to this, a very stylish tool made out of select materials doesn't necessarily form well to the hand or cut with precison. The aim of the Cigar Cutter Contest wasn't at all to choose the best of cutters. Rather, we had the intention of exploring the advantages and disadvantages of the individual products, in order to be able to offer a maximum of comparative information to our readers.
In order to make the interpretation of the results easier to you, it should be noticed that eleven criteria were evaluated. Concerning design, this included form, color, material, surface, weight and ergonomics. Function was evaluated by the criteria of size, handling, diameter of the cutter's opening, safety and the quality of the cut. The total number of points accumulated finally resulted in the total grade. The jurors were prevented from knowing the actual retail prices. From the figures in parentheses behind the actual selling price you can see the sale prices which the jurors estimated.
Davidoff, double-bladed cutter
The classic among the cutters was the overall winner of the competition and received the best grades in the criteria of form, size, handling and quality of cut. On the other hand, the instrument slid into the medium ranking concerning the materials used, the surface design and the weight. The comment of one of the jurors sums it up: "Genially simple – simply genial". The model tested was brushed chrome-plated. It is also available in brushed bicolor, brushed gold-plated, chrome-plated, bicolor and gold-plated styles.
Quality of the cut: 1st place
Design: 4th place
Function: 1st place
Overall grade: 1st place
Recommended price: EUR 256 (Jurors: EUR 70-220)
Guy Janot, double-bladed cutter
It undoubtedly belongs among the top products – convenient, light and attractively styled. Only the version with the folding drills gained little approval from the jury. Form and material ranked third and finishing made second. Concerning handling, the cutter took third place after Davidoff and Zino. Its disadvantage is that the openings for the fingers have sharp edges and seem to be too narrow in comparison to the thickness of the instrument. All of the jurors considered the cutter a nice present and certified it for its durability. It's available in chrome, with or without both briar-wood inserts and folding drills.
Quality of the cut: 3rd place
Design: 2nd place
Function: 4th place
Overall rating: 3rd place
Recommended price: EUR 43 (metal), EUR 73 (with wooden inserts), EUR 64 (with drilling
device) (Jurors: EUR 25-50)
Guy Janot 3-hole Cutter
This small can-shaped instrument weighs a remarkable 56 gram – heavier than its size might suggest. The lid unfolds (magnetic lock) to reveal three blades that cut extremely well. Here, again, Guy Janot has used one cylindrical and two conical blades. A simple technique, few trappings, simply minimalist. For some it might even be too small, while others will ask whether it is the cutter that should be turned on the cigar or vice versa.
3 blades: 6, 7 and 10 mm, 56 gram
Cutting quality: 6th place
Design: 5th place
Functionality: 6th place
Overall mark: 6th place
Recommended price: EUR 36 (Jury: EUR 45)
Zino, double-bladed cutter
This product (made of plastic) scores in the categories of weight and ergonomics (1st place), raises little claim to surface quality, and in the category of material lands in the last place, though it should be noted that in size and handling it is perfect (each taking 2nd place). It is a simple, economic ordinary cutter and produces completely satisfactory results. According to the motto "more substance than appearance", useless design trappings are avoided. As a disadvantage, some consider the diameter of the cutting opening too small. Also available in metal.
Quality of the cut: 9th place
Design: 5th place
Function: 3rd place
Overall rating: 5th place
Recommended price: EUR 40 (Jurors: EUR 20-50)
Palio, double-bladed cutter
This cutter from a company producing surgical instruments in the USA is well-regarded by connoisseurs because of its precision. It received an excellent grade for its cutting quality. Concerning its form, material and size, the opinions diverged. At first glance, the device seems cheap due to its plastic body. It has the special advantage of being very light and cleverly designed. Its disadvantage is that it glides in a somewhat unwieldy fashion. In the course of being closed, the blades click into place, which protects them very well, however it requires some effort to be opened.
Quality of the cut: 4th place, shared with the Wenger model
Design: 9th place
Function: 7th place, shared with the Wenger model
Overall rating: 7th place
Recommended price: EUR 86 (Jurors: EUR 60-95)
Here are a couple of reviews to consider:
There is one thing to be stated before going further – the results of the test sometimes brought to light quite uneven judgements about the individual products. That isn't particularly surprising, since ergonomic and aesthetic evaluations are especially prone to very subjective perceptions. And in additon to this, a very stylish tool made out of select materials doesn't necessarily form well to the hand or cut with precison. The aim of the Cigar Cutter Contest wasn't at all to choose the best of cutters. Rather, we had the intention of exploring the advantages and disadvantages of the individual products, in order to be able to offer a maximum of comparative information to our readers.
In order to make the interpretation of the results easier to you, it should be noticed that eleven criteria were evaluated. Concerning design, this included form, color, material, surface, weight and ergonomics. Function was evaluated by the criteria of size, handling, diameter of the cutter's opening, safety and the quality of the cut. The total number of points accumulated finally resulted in the total grade. The jurors were prevented from knowing the actual retail prices. From the figures in parentheses behind the actual selling price you can see the sale prices which the jurors estimated.
Davidoff, double-bladed cutter
The classic among the cutters was the overall winner of the competition and received the best grades in the criteria of form, size, handling and quality of cut. On the other hand, the instrument slid into the medium ranking concerning the materials used, the surface design and the weight. The comment of one of the jurors sums it up: "Genially simple – simply genial". The model tested was brushed chrome-plated. It is also available in brushed bicolor, brushed gold-plated, chrome-plated, bicolor and gold-plated styles.
Quality of the cut: 1st place
Design: 4th place
Function: 1st place
Overall grade: 1st place
Recommended price: EUR 256 (Jurors: EUR 70-220)
Guy Janot, double-bladed cutter
It undoubtedly belongs among the top products – convenient, light and attractively styled. Only the version with the folding drills gained little approval from the jury. Form and material ranked third and finishing made second. Concerning handling, the cutter took third place after Davidoff and Zino. Its disadvantage is that the openings for the fingers have sharp edges and seem to be too narrow in comparison to the thickness of the instrument. All of the jurors considered the cutter a nice present and certified it for its durability. It's available in chrome, with or without both briar-wood inserts and folding drills.
Quality of the cut: 3rd place
Design: 2nd place
Function: 4th place
Overall rating: 3rd place
Recommended price: EUR 43 (metal), EUR 73 (with wooden inserts), EUR 64 (with drilling
device) (Jurors: EUR 25-50)
Guy Janot 3-hole Cutter
This small can-shaped instrument weighs a remarkable 56 gram – heavier than its size might suggest. The lid unfolds (magnetic lock) to reveal three blades that cut extremely well. Here, again, Guy Janot has used one cylindrical and two conical blades. A simple technique, few trappings, simply minimalist. For some it might even be too small, while others will ask whether it is the cutter that should be turned on the cigar or vice versa.
3 blades: 6, 7 and 10 mm, 56 gram
Cutting quality: 6th place
Design: 5th place
Functionality: 6th place
Overall mark: 6th place
Recommended price: EUR 36 (Jury: EUR 45)
Zino, double-bladed cutter
This product (made of plastic) scores in the categories of weight and ergonomics (1st place), raises little claim to surface quality, and in the category of material lands in the last place, though it should be noted that in size and handling it is perfect (each taking 2nd place). It is a simple, economic ordinary cutter and produces completely satisfactory results. According to the motto "more substance than appearance", useless design trappings are avoided. As a disadvantage, some consider the diameter of the cutting opening too small. Also available in metal.
Quality of the cut: 9th place
Design: 5th place
Function: 3rd place
Overall rating: 5th place
Recommended price: EUR 40 (Jurors: EUR 20-50)
Palio, double-bladed cutter
This cutter from a company producing surgical instruments in the USA is well-regarded by connoisseurs because of its precision. It received an excellent grade for its cutting quality. Concerning its form, material and size, the opinions diverged. At first glance, the device seems cheap due to its plastic body. It has the special advantage of being very light and cleverly designed. Its disadvantage is that it glides in a somewhat unwieldy fashion. In the course of being closed, the blades click into place, which protects them very well, however it requires some effort to be opened.
Quality of the cut: 4th place, shared with the Wenger model
Design: 9th place
Function: 7th place, shared with the Wenger model
Overall rating: 7th place
Recommended price: EUR 86 (Jurors: EUR 60-95)
Thanks for the info guys. I was tired of searching for what seamed to be a fart in the wind so I placed an order with mark and bought the Palio. Should be here early next week and I am excited to see it in action.
Jonas
PS: while I was at it I decided to take advantage of his killer combo which comes with the Palio and Stinky 4 Stirrup ashtray for around $50. Cant beat it.
Jonas
PS: while I was at it I decided to take advantage of his killer combo which comes with the Palio and Stinky 4 Stirrup ashtray for around $50. Cant beat it.