I like the one that came with my machine I bought a set from nancy notions came 3 in a pack one was a seam ripper and forget what the other 2 were they have a light, ugh! the light wasn't bad but the point on the ripper was thick had to struggle to get it under the stitch I sent them back.

I like thread snips w/ sharp points. Spring-loaded and i can quickly cut threads and pull apart. I learned this trick when i worked in a factory that made firemen's uniforms.

this is similar: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...32P5FP0Z9K5RZA

Dritz purple Ergonomic (believe me - I've tried them all!). They come in two sizes and I prefer the Large.

My preference is for the ones with a long, curved blade rather than a pointy pokey tip. Yeah, that description is clear... This is my favorite: http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...seam+ripper.do

I've tried the ones that say "surgical blade" but prefer a bit more handle than most of those had. Also tried Gingher's; loved the blade, but it was just too cumbersome.

Cripes, I sound like the Princess from Princess and a Pea...

Anyhow, I can no longer find my fav's locally/in LQS, so order them through Nancy's and when I can't find any of them any more, order 3 more.

My favorite is the Combicut http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/prod...ripper-tweezer

I've had three of them that I have used for years.

Colleen

Straight edge razor blades! They slice through stitches, and then when you gently 'comb' them over the thread fragments they pull them out of the fabric. Couldn't sew without them.

My favorite is the one that came with my Viking Optima 150E in 1989. The blade is still sharp as I almost never use that part of it. I 'rip' seams by lifting stitches from the top side and then cutting the thread with embroidery scissors. I have two others, one came with my Bernina and one was a gift, but I don't use those.

Um, I don't use a seam ripper. I realise that isn't the 'standard', but I've never been able to find one I could make friends with. I find it much easier to use small embroidery scissors, and have countless pairs all over the place.

Clover here but I have also used the eye brow shaver, trimmer from Japan purchased at the $$$ store.

I thought I had too many having three of them in my small apt. They really are comfortable in these old hands.