My 2 cents. Cheap cutters you get what you pay for but worth having a few. I have a small golf bag humi I keep 1 in there. I got another cheapie in the garage. If I fished I would keep 1 in tackle box. Emergency use only or if lost no big deal.

My primary cutter has been xikar, lighter too for that matter. The lifetime warranty was great but since they were bought out my beloved xikar axia was taken and replaced with a cheaper replacement in my opinion. For this reason I am done with xikar. I still have the punch on my key chain (8yo) I still use my xi2 (almost 11yrs old now)and my xikar v cut( 6yo). They work great no issues but I personally won't spend anymore on xikar.

Now I have more cutters and such than i need I remember years ago on another forum a debate over xikar and palio. I have not owned one but i used someones 1 time and liked it. I know many on here are colibri fans but i have no experience with them.

I think if you can try out a cutter before you buy would be ideal for you. But don't be afraid to spend for a good one because it should last you years as long as you don't lose it.