Will UK Picks work for US locks?

[SeaWookie8]

From what i understand the UK picks are just designed for smaller keyways so will they work well with US keyways? Sorry if this is a noob question but alas i am a noob. Thanks for any help.

[Rickthepick]

in a word.

Yep.

[SeaWookie8]

ok thanks...im in the US but found a set i really like in the UK better than any that i could for US locks.

[Rickthepick]

a slimline set will be good for anything, just go easy on them they bend easilly

[lock2006]

If they bend easilly is sucks
because i was planning to get a slimline set .

[Rickthepick]

Just be gentle on them and make sure the pins in the lock are lubricated and free before picking.
Not really for novice hands as gentle pressure comes with practice.

[lock2006]

I agree with that
gentle pressure comes with practice.

[phishtaco]

I actually prefer slimline picks. But that's just me.

[WayneC]

slimline picks are great. but you would need to be using a soft approach when using them. but as most would say use regular picks that is if your heavy handed

but if you not heavy handed than go with slimline picks

[soundwave5150]

This was one of my first questions before choosing a pickset, thankfully I dug the answer up somewhere and ordered some slim southord picks.

[cyrano138]

I'll second the post above. If you're picking right, slimline will be fine for, like, 99% of the locks you come across. If you're worried about it, buy a standard short hook and put it in your kit as well. It won't cost but a few dollars and if you get it in the same order you won't pay 8 bucks to ship a 2 dollar pick. Believe me there's little more frustrating than that.