This is the seam ripper I remember from my childhood. I wish I could say I don't use it often..but that would be a lie. I do have other seam rippers that have the magnifying glass and light attached...I don't use those very often. They are clunky and a little hard for me to work with, this is the best, the metal doesn't bend like with other seam rippers I've owned in the past. And yes the pointy one is sharp and you have to be careful not to rip a hole in your fabrics.