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I buy new. They are too cheap to waste time sharpening.

I have never had problems with them getting dull and have my original one. I have several others that were given to me as give- aways at various shows, shops, etc. But, I do have a favorite one.

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Originally Posted by lindaschipper (Post 8045881)

Ladies...how to you keep you seam rippers sharp for quilting? I'm not talking about the blades (razor types) but the pickers/rippers. Clear as mud right?? When quilting on a frame and making an oops that you just have to pick out and have another go at. I swear I've gone through so many rippers and none stay sharp. I've tried the cheap ones and the expensive ones. Too many mistakes you say....probably right!! But there has to be a solution to sharpening these darn things....emery boards just don't work!!

Do you know the trick of picking only the 5th -6th stitch and then pulling the bobbin thread to release the stitches? I'm guessing that picking/ripping each stitch could dull a ripper quicker. (This method does save some time too).
I don't think I've gotten rid of a seam ripper because of dulling but do have many as I like them handy.

I've never replaced mine but I keep buying them because I can never seem to find one when I need it!

I’ve not noticed dueling in mine but have only ever had a few cheapy ones so maybe I don’t know what it’s like to have a sharp one!

Last seam ripper I bought was from Quilt in a Day...in fact I bought two...magnifies and has light in it so I can see and rip with one seeing eye....it works wonderful. I gave all my old ones to dh who loves to sew his kilts. Problems solved.