I like a nice, inexpensive Dritz (blue handle usually) cause the handle is large enough and is flat so it doesn't roll off my sewing table. I do both pick out and rip (the red ball goes down/not seen and the point up--you can rip a nice straight longer seam quickly) and have at least 4-5 of these rippers. At the price, I try to pitch my dullest one when I buy a new one--about once a year.