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karen Cicio 02-07-2011 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
I love this for ripping they stay sharp a long time and the curve tip is great to pick up stitches.
http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...2-00b0d0204ae5
phyllis nm

Thanks for the tip . I use the same thing all the time but I didn't pay .79 for it. I placed an order for several. I love that little tool. Hmmm I did not know it was a pocket scalpel. I love this site !!!

babyfireo4 02-07-2011 04:57 PM

*cough..... I don't have one... I just use one of my pins and pick em one at a time!

debbieoh 02-07-2011 04:57 PM

I have many different brands and they all seem to run away. So it seems I always am buying a new one. Oh well I guess when I die my kids will inherit a good 200 seam rippers if nothing else. IF they ever ind them

Minnisewta 02-07-2011 05:10 PM

The one I have folds into it's self. I hate the ones with covers, always looking for the cover.

shrabar 02-07-2011 05:15 PM

My seam ripper that I like is Havel's Ultra Pro. It is stainless steel.Made in USA

Anna.425 02-07-2011 05:23 PM

I like the small ones. I also have a pair of tiny clippers (blades are about 1 inch long) and those work pretty well too.

mustangquilts 02-07-2011 05:43 PM

I use The fons & porter one. We are inseperatable.

San Luis 02-07-2011 06:29 PM

I was hoping this topic would come up again. I have found that the best seam ripper is a disposable surgical blade. I ordered a full box of #12 blades, they have a curve at the tip, I also have #11 blades, those are like the blade on an exacto knife; nice and thin, cheap enough that if the blade breaks you can take out another one. I ordered mine from a medical supply company that sells to the general public so long as it is a non prescription item. Another option is to talk with a surgery center if you have one near you, even a hospital, they may sell you one or two. I truly appreciate all I have learned from you guys, am awed by the beautiful work you do and share.

janiesews 02-07-2011 06:29 PM

I got a Fons and Porter when they were on sale at either Joann's or Hancocks. It has a "fatter" handle and I like it.

GypsyRse1 02-07-2011 07:01 PM

I've had my favorite seam ripper for a multitude of years. Yes, it was dull and I just couldn't stand getting rid of it. My husband is a retired welder and had a set of very small round files in his toolbox.... Yep, I sharpened my seam ripper... Wah Hoo..... back in business.


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