I have one like that it is by gingher - would not trade it for all the tea in China.

I LOVE the Fons and Porter one. Only problem is it is rounded so it fits in your hand nicely, but it rolls off the table. Put an elastic band around it to stop it from rolling around.

Cheers!

Have one from a friend who got it at a lqs so I don't know the name, it is all metal and completely flat with curved end of course. Great.

I use a razor blade. I will open a spot with the seam ripper or with edge of the razor blade and once it is open, pull on the fabric and use the razor blade. When I sewed as a child and on into later years, I never had a seam ripper.

Oh I like the looks of that one by clover. I'll buy that one next time. right now I'm using a fons and porter one. the soft handle also works well to pull the cut stitches out of the fabric when i've got it laying on a flat surface.

I don't mind buyin the inexpensive ones, but I'm sick and tired of getting them home, only to find they have a burr (or rough spot). They package them in such a way you can't see the problems in the store.

i recently read a review of seam rippers in a quilt magazine.
They recommended the Bernina which I have and like. However, the recommendation was to get one that has a thin point. Several on the market but the thin top is best.
Clover makes a nice gadger (can't remember the name now) but looks like a very thin crochet hook. It is great for ripping out stitches. I have one sitting by each machine and in every sewing box.

I use the same one...I've named it "Jack".