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    Old 03-12-2011, 03:18 PM
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    I'm still using my original Dritz seam ripper that I've had for years (40 yrs at least)!
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    Old 03-12-2011, 03:23 PM
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    Ditto what Jan said. Love the Clover seam ripper. I bought the Fons and Porter one, and don't like it quite as much.
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    Old 03-12-2011, 03:26 PM
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    I love the purple seam ripper with the ergonomic handle ... made of rubber. It is at Joanns and costs about 4.00 but well worth it. Sharp and excellent on preventing strain on your hands. I don't know the brand... Just that I have 2 of them for me and any friends that come over.
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    I didn't have a seam ripper until two months ago and everyone bragged about Clover. Never used one before but since I bought it, have had to use it.
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    Old 03-12-2011, 04:42 PM
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    Fons and Porter from my experience.
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    Old 03-12-2011, 04:54 PM
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    I rip with the Wahl trimmer. love it, love it, love it!!
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    Old 03-12-2011, 05:08 PM
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    I use the scalpel. It is so fast.
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    Old 03-12-2011, 05:12 PM
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    I'm pretty good at ripping seams, but you can't afford me! (LOL)

    I use the cheapo that I can buy at Walmart. I tried an ergonomic one and it was very difficult for me to use because the handle was so fat. I should have known because I have an ergonomic handled potato peeler that has sat unused in my kitchen drawer for about 5 years.
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    Old 03-12-2011, 05:42 PM
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    I love the Fons and Porter too. The point is small and sharp and gets behind those tough threads.
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    Old 03-12-2011, 05:49 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jan in VA
    Clover brands; the Japanese make the BEST sewing tools!

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    I do too. Anybody else have this problem with other brands as well? When you're sitting under a bright light to un-sew the light glinting off the ripper is a real annoyance. Maybe its just me. That product Zap did a nice job of taking the shine off all my sink chrome, maybe I should try that!

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