dixiechunk

2 white-handles clovers
1 brass - has matching awl and threader, got on ebay
2 cheapie blue $1.00 ones
1 flat green one - was in my goodie bag handed out at last
quilt retreat I went to
1 Bernina - came with machine
1 Pfaff - came with machine

So - 8, that I know of.
My preference is the brass or white-handled Clover.

piepatch

I use Clover.

dewie45

I have at least 4 or 5 of the cheaper variety, some came with sewing machines and some came from daughters' sewing kits purchased for school. The only one I ever specifically bought is pretty dangerous. It's more like a craft knife in appearance and I keep a guard over the curved blade. I do NOT use that one if I am tired or really aggravated with my sewing self.

pamabla

I probably have at least 10, but my favorites are the surgical rippers, with or without handles. They will slip under any stitch and rip it effortlessly. They are VERY sharp, but that is also the reason they are my favorite. I think I got the plain ones from either Clotilde or Nancy's Notions. The one with the handle is made by Clover and available at fabric stores or quilt shops.

laalaaquilter

I don't have any. I 'un-sew', not rip. Means I have two long threads to pull away from the fabric, not a gozillion little snippets.

Zephyr

What part of your seam ripper do you sharpen?
And how do you do it? Thanks, I'm in need.

Quilter7x

Like you, I have several different kinds. My favorite is the white handled Clover seam ripper. It's so comfortable in my hand.

Item #1 and 6 are the same thing, and this is the one I like the best.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...er+seam+ripper

mltquilt

I have 2 from Bernina, 1 surgical (never used) and a generic one, but for just a few stitches still use my small scissors. For longer seams I use a battery powered seam reaper that I picked up at a show. It is made by Wahl and is probably a small mustache trimmer but works great on longer seams. I also use my rotary cutter. Eleanor Burns uses that method and also saw Judy Neimeyer use it in a class I took from her.

mltquilt

Neena

Clauss Titanium seam ripper...my secret pal sent it to me and I LOVE it!
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Clauss...VVviewprod.htm

Mommomjoann

I'm a professional "seam ripper!", I like the Fons and Porter, it has a nice grip for your hand.