I love my Clover seam ripper. It does seem to stay sharp longer than the other ones that I have had.

Yes, they do, depending on how much you use them. I'm a seamstress for a living and we go thru many dozens a year. Don't struggle with using a dull one. The difference will be like slicing thru soft butter after you throw the old one out and use a new one. Before I worked as a seamstress, I probably only used 1 or 2 rippers in many years. Now depending on how much ripping I'm doing, I might go thru one a month.

I agree with Quiltsybarb. I, too, use a surgical seam ripper and I find it does a wonderful job 'unsewing' my mistakes. I have had the orginal handle for about five years and have ordered only one set of replacement blades. Six in a pack. Try it you might like it. Lois

And what, may I ask, is a surgical seam ripper? A scalpel?

Hi. . . what size blade do you use?

I just bought the Fons & Porter seam ripper with the red and white handle and find the handle too short for my hand size. I haven't actually used it yet but, in theory, should it work just fine despite the shortness of the handle?

Where do we get them. I have a lighted one and do like, but I know it is going to get dull soon or later (probably sooner!) :P

lol!

They sure do. I would like a nickel for everyone I have ever bought. I often look for them at flea markets and buy them in bulk, or when they are on the 50% off on the notions wall. I buy several at a time.

RuthieLynn

chris...it may not be comfortable for you...the ripper would of course still work..you just won't like it. You can send it to me...

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