Some may think that a regular pair of scissors or a kitchen knife can take the place of a quality Palio cutter; the reality is, it can't. A Palio cutter is needed, because it can cleanly cut the cigar cap. This perfect cut will allow you to have a good, clean and smooth draw. The reason why a Palio cutter is very important is that it enhances your cigar smoking experience because it cuts the cigar exactly how the manufacturer intended.
When cutting your cigar, you must take extra care not to damage the cigar. If you do damage the cigar, you will ruin the flavor and aroma of the cigar; it might be hard to throw away the destroyed cigars (as they are a bit pricey) buy there will be no point in lighting it as