Truth be told, I don't mind buying them, just can't find anyplace locally that sells them, and I want to ride the rebuilt bike, not wait yet another three days for yet another small piece of the puzzle to get delivered. The one thing that I assume is that it's a big difference for cutting housings, which would be nice to have over time (though I have rare use for it, I guess you need it occasionally.)

Edit: found a place locally that has a few different ones. Is the Park version worth the upcharge for a "civilian" user? They have the Cyclepro cutters for $24.95, and I might just go ahead as I'm too impatient to wait for a delivery.