Clover seam ripper, 482/W

Yes, the handle on this seam ripper is super comfortable, even for an arthritic thumb joint, to use. Yes, it is easy to use because it is so sharp and the tip is tiny, slipping under stitches easily. Right off using it I marveled that I had stubbornly stuck to a "perfectly fine ripper from the 80s," When there is this wonderful seam ripper to use. I am not joking, the difference between the old model and this light weight, ergonomic handled, sharp ripper for picking out stitches is so incredible, I am thinking of buying another one to keep with my travel kit. Don't be like me. Don't be stubborn about keeping old tools. Be open to improving your work with new tools that are sharp, lightweight, easy to hold, and help you enjoy your projects.

Without a doubt this is the most durable, SHARP and quality seam ripper I have ever owned in the 55 years I e been sewing clothes and quilting. I bought my friend one for Christmas last year and she loves this seam ripper. What a wonderful stocking stuffer to give!

I did some research into the best seam ripper out there, and this is pretty widely considered to be it. I gave it as a gift to my girlfriend who has recently expanded her sewing setup, and it was a big hit. This one is extremely sharp and gives clean cuts consistently and easily. It's also pretty affordable! With this seam ripper alone, she completely broke down every seam on probably 20 shirts to make a quilt, and there are no signs of dullness whatsoever. Like everybody else said, there's no sheath that comes with it, so you need to be careful with it since it's really sharp. No issues so far, but an accidental poke from this would not be fun.

My favorite seam ripper. This makes my third. Nice and sharp

Clover makes one of the best seam rippers on the market. It's sharp, angled perfectly and the handle is comfortable. However, as many have mentioned, except for the little vinyl cover, really has no cap. My solution was the Clover Point Covers (petite size). They're designed to cover knitting needles but work perfectly to cover seam rippers, stilettos and small embroidery scissors with sharp points. In fact, I don't know why Clover doesn't include one with the seam ripper or at the very least, recommend their point covers on the packaging. So, great seam ripper but minus one star for for the necessity of looking for other options to cover the point.

First bought this nine years ago and recently remembered where I put it. Just finished ripping the embroidered Nike logo out of a shirt and this ripper got every last seam, even the extremely stubborn final black thread that was literally embedded in the fabric. My hands are unfortunately stiffer now than they were nine years ago, but the handle is very easy to hold -- as someone else pointed out, it's weighted and ergonomic, so it didn't jump out of my hand. It also has a rubber grip that you can hold if you need to. I kinda have to giggle at the reviewer who made a handmade leather cover for theirs. It seems like they really wanted to make a cover…! I would too if I had leather tooling skills, but I personally don’t think anything beyond the plastic cover is really so necessary. This is a seam ripper, not a straight-edge blade! The lil' plastic cover has worked great all these years (OK, eight of them spent in a box) and I'm sure will last for awhile longer. My eyes are also worse than they were nine years ago, and even though I had to hold the seam ripper up to my face to see what I was doing (I also need new glasses), I never felt any danger of poking myself in the eye. In terms of longevity, it looks like you could get any knife professional to sharpen this in a few seconds, or you could even do it yourself. Ten out of five stars.

This isn't some tiny lil seem ripper from a sewing kit. I first chose it for the price, but it is much more than a good value. I mostly use recycled materials, like denim. I have broken more than one in a pair of jeans. Durable, comfortable to use, designed for function and ease. This is the right tool for the job!

I cannot believe how long I spent without one of these. Once I used this, it became obvious how much I'd needed it all along. You don't understand how much easier it is until you get it, and you can slip right under the threads for a clean easy cut. I wish it came with some sort of cap though. It is quite sharp, and the little plastic protective sleeve it comes packaged in isn't going to last long.