Seam Ripper Recommendation
 

I need a simple, traditional seam ripper that is sharp. Don't care about ergonomics, color, or eraser bottom to pull threads. Any recommendations?

I just recently bought two new seam rippers and I love them both - the Clover 482 and the Fons & Porter Ergonomic seam ripper. I'd heard good things about both of them, couldn't make up my mind, so bought both.

The one that they replaced was a Dritz ergonomic that had a thick tip that made it difficult to get small stitches out, and one day when I was taking buttons off a shirt, the tip just broke off.

Both of the new ones are great! They have fine tips, are very sharp, and they're comfortable for me to use.

The only thing I don't like is that the protective cap on the F & P didn't stay on and the Clover just had a flimsy plastic sheath. I remedied the problem by buying some silicone knitting needle tip cover thingies (somebody online suggested this) and I use those. It works well.

I like the F&P seam ripper. Most seam rippers aren't that well made.

I have both F&P and Clover. I prefer the Clover 482. It's the sharpest one so far.
If I have a lot of unstitching to do I use my magnifying light. Goes a lot faster
when you can actually see what you are doing. LOL

There is a seam ripper that is guaranteed to stay sharp. It is has a warranty and you can return it for a replacement. Here is the site.

http://countyfairmall.com/polished-brass-seam-ripper/

I like the small Dritz seam rippers. I get them at Walmart for about $2 each. I like them because the tips are small and sharp. Some seam rippers I have tried have a tip that is too big to slip easily under machine stitches.

Here is a link to the one I like:
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-608-Seam...dp/B005574EBO/

It is quite small, but I find that it is easy for me to handle because it is round. I have not liked any of the seam rippers I have tried over the years that have a flat handle.

I have a few but my fave is my 28 mm rotary cutter

these are the ones I like : http://www.havelssewing.com/seam-rippers.html

Clover, but am open to something better. That Hovel site looks interesting, thanks for the tip......calla

My favorite ripper is the Rip Tweezer Combo found here http://riptweezer.com/ I didn't know how much I needed the tweezers (already had several pairs) until I started paper piecing. It is wonderful having both items in one tool. The ripper point is very sharp and small. It had to be for me to rip 1.6 stitches on my paper piecing.

Second favorite is the "cheap" one sold at Hobby Lobby for about 2 dollars. I believe these are the same ones that came in my Brother sewing machine and stays sharp forever.

[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 :)

I have used a lot of seam rippers in my time from ergonomic to cheappy. The hands down best seam ripper I have ever used is one made by the other Rodney in LA and it is wonderful! Double ended with a small ripper on one end and a larger ripper on the other with a hand lathed handle from beautiful woods it is a very useful piece of art that I use daily. amazing how much unsewing I do because I change my mind about something.

I am enamored with the "Seam Fix" - my new best find as the knobby tip "erases" all those little thread eyelashes that are left after you rip!

Someone on this board suggested Clover 463 and I love it. It has a very fine tip so it works well on small stitches.

I love the Dritz blue-handled seam ripper. It retails for just over $2.00 at the big box fabric stores. When they have their 50% off sales, I get them for about a dollar. I buy several at a time because they are the one tool that I lose most often. I don't think I've ever had one wear out because I lose it before that happens! Because they are so inexpensive, I don't feel distressed if I misplace it.

I have heard wonderful things about this seam ripper.

My fav is the one that I can grab quickly. I have 4-5 sem rippers.

Sandy

That rubber tip makes quick cleanup of thos snipped threads.
sandy

The Havel is the only one I like. Has nice metal handle and the blade is easy to replace. Love the sharp and curve of the blades.

Clover has two seam rippers that I like. One has a round white handle, the other has a flat brown handle. I think both have the same tip, which is small and sharp. I bought the flat handled one thinking that it wouldn't roll off my table and disappear. I was half right -- it grew legs and disappeared. Mark Lapinsky's "crew" did a comparison on seam rippers in his magazine, and the two Clover rippers were #1 and #2 on their list.

Thanks for the input!

I love the Seam Fix! It's the sharpest one I have used.

I love my Gingher seam ripper. It has a curved blade and it's retractable and can be replaced. I also love a single edge razor blade. I know, I know, but years & years ago it was what we used. Or at least what my mom & I used.

Clover! My favorite and I don't like to use any other. That is how much I like it! I must say I hadn't tried F&P seam ripper,but I do like their other products extremely well.

I just gave up my old rippers and got the Clover and my ripping days are wonderful. Agree with every thing said including the plastic sheath that is worthless.