I have lots and lots of cutters. Dunno, just ended up with them after many years as a mekanik. Anyways, the compound type are way overkill for the cable used in throttle controls and would actually make a dull cut because thay are intended for much thicker gauge wire rope.

I have to cut cable for the "bellcords" used in buses. It is about 3/16" thick and coated in plastic. A good pair of dykes will cut it but it takes a strong hand which I have. However, the compound cutters do it almost without trying, the leverage is so good. But the jaws of the compound cutters I have would actually look dull under a magnifying glass instead of pointed in comparison to the size of the cable (Dubro) used in throttle controls.

These are the compound cutters I use and are the smallest versions this company (Knipex) makes:Here

But I find I use these more often because they are one-handed:
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I also have Snap On; MAC; Craftsman; no name China; etc. The best thing to use is a sharp pair. You can sharpen your dykes using a file.