Didn't know this about seam rippers
 

Is aw this video about seam rippers. I never knew what the ball end was for. For those of us that do a lot of unseeing, this looks pretty slick. http://youtu.be/-QzJo16Zre8

Oh, wow! My list of things I didn't know is one item shorter! Thanks!

Very interesting! I am so busted... I am still using the seam ripper I had in jr. high home economics :p

Ruff, ruff. Old Doggy learning new trick. Thanks for posting.

Gosh, I still use my very first seam ripper too! Need to find that brass one!

Wow! Been sewing for decades and didn't know this! :shock:

Me, too! Does anyone have a recommendation of a good seam ripper to buy?

I knew this little trick but never use it. (Smacking myself!!) Thanks for the reminder.

Clover. It's nice and sharp and very comfortable to hold.

I have tried several different types, and so far still prefer the plain old small Dritz seam ripper:
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-608-Seam...dp/B005574EBO/

I have multiples of these, as they cost all of about $2 at Walmart. My latest is neon green (to help me find it quickly!). These fit in my hand well and the small tip is easy to insert into stitches. I have found some of the bigger ones to feel awkward and have also found that some of the bigger tips are not particularly sharp.