This is the first time I've used a seam ripper of this style, and it is fantastic. I was pleased to see it comes with three (3!) blades, and they are very sharp.Aesthetics: The tool is very pretty; looks like the picture. The blade itself is silver and slightly wider than the tool.Blade assembly: The blade is attached like it is in a box cutter, in that is is screwed in place, unlike an x-acto knife, which uses a collar/collet system. It stays in place perfectly. It was a little hard to unscrew the tiny bolt to attach the blade, and I had to use 2 pairs of small (jewelry) pliers. It would probably be difficult to do for someone with arthritis.Cons: Lacks ergonomic features. The silicone lid is a little hard to slip on and I’m concerned that the blade will at some point pierce through it. Might be hard for some people to assemble/disassemble the blade.