Katesnanna, I agree with you that we do not neet all the new things that come out. However I lost my favorite seam ripper I had when I first started sewing in the 7th grade, I loved it and it worked the best. I now keep trying to find one that work like it, like you said the are not sharp and the point parts are to thick. SOOOO I guess I will just keep buying them until I find one the the old days hehe!! I am also trying to find a darn pair of sissiors that cut great all the way to the tip I just paid more money then I wanted to for a pair the said the would do the job NOT!!!!!!!!! I am very upset with that and I do not remember where I found them so now I am stuck BOOO HOOO FOR ME.