Thanks guys,
Honest input based on personal experience is always the most helpful.

This cutter I have now went dull after only a month of use, so it can jack up a cap quickly if I'm not careful. That's why I made a punch out of a casing to help keep from mutilating sticks.

The lighter for the money was solid, until the fuel tank issue.

I will take a look into the Xikar cutters. I like the "V" cutters too, but they only seem practical on certain cigars unless I am missing something.