[ATTACH=CONFIG]522961[/ATTACH]I don't use a seam ripper. I have a great little pair of snips that I clip every 3or 4 stitches on one side of my work. I then can pull off the thread from the other side and it is done. This method causes much less distortion of the fabric.

I have many different brands and types. I use whichever one I find and pick up first. Not much difference in them. I don't use one after it gets dull. That is about as sad as using a dull rotary blade.

It's the Dritz Purple Ergonomic seam ripper for me. Believe me - it feels like I've tried them all, I'm so good at un-sewing... Havel, Clover, Seam-Fix and others. This is my favourite, but difficult to get here :(

I haven't used a seam ripper in at least 10 years, ever since I discovered the same snips that Tartan does.

I use a tiny manicure scissor - the one with the skinny little blade.
Or the inexpensive one with the skinny blade/point that is around $1.50.

It did take me a while to realize that rippers get dull like rotary blades do. Duh!!!

I bought this seam ripper based on a review here & boy is it sharp !! A little pricey (at least for Canadians) but it is by far, the best, sharpest ripper that I have ever used. Highly recommend it.

I love my brass seam ripper, I also have their brass stiletto

I lose seam rippers too often to buy the guaranteed one. LOL
Most of the time I just rip the stitches out by hand like Ricky Tims.

Here's my favorite; a Dritz seam ripper from Walmart (not affiliated, they just happen to have a good pic of it):

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Soft-Grip-...ipper/19757837

The reason I like it is because it doesn't roll off the table when I set it down, and it fits perfectly in my hand.

I have other seam rippers including the Clover, but I'm in love with the Dritz ripper and as a celebration point, it's not the most expensive tool in my shed, which I can't often say of other tools I've purchased over the years! :)

this is the one I just purchased and I love it so much I bought one for each of my daughters :)