thepolyparrot

This is my favorite, too! It stays sharp for a long time and the point is plenty fine for everything I've ever tried to do.

Me too! I have one just for un-sewing, especially embroidery. You have to be careful with it when you're using it to un-sew quilted areas because it will cut fabric - I had to put five little appliques on the back of one of my quilts because I got too exuberant with the hair trimmer.

patchsamkim

I also like the Clover brand seam ripper.
Also use my rotary cutter to "unsew"...do have to be careful usinig it, but very fast!

JustAbitCrazy

My favorite seam ripper is the Fons and Porter one with the fat red & white handle. You do have to be a bit careful not to break the tip off, as mentioned before. I broke one I took to a quilt guild meeting in my purse without the cap. I like it so much I have bought several of them, and have them all over the house. My only issue with them is the caps do not stay on, not even for two seconds! I have taken to taping them on when not is use. I wish they would sell them with caps which were useful!

Silver Needle

Ok ladies, if you are squeamish don't read any further........... All right I warned you, this handy dandy seam ripper (and it is handy and dandy and does a wonderful job!) is actually a blade and handle used by farmers and vets to castrate baby pigs and other small animals. I used one for years working in the farrowing house. So if you want to save mega $$ and have access to a store that caters to the farm community. Go there to purchase your seam ripper and replacement blades. Of course you miss out on the fancy packaging. Hope I was able to save you some $$ without grossing you out. Handle carefully they are, of necessity extremely sharp.

Knitette

I laughed at this My screen name on my old (now defunct) knitting board before I crossed over to the dark side was 'Frogknitter'. Rip it rules!

barri1

My favorite is a #11 scalpel.. They are sharp, cheap, and work well.. I also like tweezers to pull the threads..

karenpatrick

I have one that is lighted. Didn't know I needed one with a light until I bought it. Now I wouldn't have any other kind.

Amythyst02

I have the one that is lighted and with a magnifying glass!! I love it.

http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Bright-...ds=seam+ripper

calano1

I use Peggy's Stitch Eraser ...looks like a moustache trimmer, but bit bigger -----it works wonderfully!!!

calicojoan

I like the Havels's snip-eze too, but they are pricey. Bernina makes the best seam ripper I have ever used. I keep a few extra on hand.