SouthOrd Jacknife Pick Review

[Binks]

I've used this pick on various occasions when I've needed to let myself or others into houses or, as in one case, unlock myself from a steel cage.

You lead a much more interesting life then I do, I think.

[guest5999]

zookeepers...

[Kayvon]

I've had mine for several years. I've really enjoy it because, as mentioned, it's easy to carry around without getting too many questions. It's come in handy numerous times. (You wouldn't believe how often people lock themselves out of boxes at work.) (Or maybe you would.)

On the other hand, I've grown more dependent on the southord set and, consequently, I don't use my "real" set nearly as much as I should. As a result, my skill isn't as high as I feel it should be. I haven't grown used to feeling for the "feedback" from the picks, for instance.

[Kayvon]

One more thing...

If you're planning on buying a SouthOrd, do yourself a favor and pick up a spare screw for the bottom. The screws are pretty cheap, but if you ever lose the one it comes with, you'll have to pay a lot (in shipping) to get another one.

[Bandit_b]

The jack-knife can really come in handy just because you can carry it in your pocket. I don't jet have it, but i plan on buying one. It also looks really cool and stilish

[apb]

I have one of these and used to keep it on my keychain but since carrying lockpicks is a crime/not a crime I gave up on it. I think these jack knife sets get a bad reputation. No they do not offer the feedback a a regular pick will, but if you know the basics and practice with it you will learn. As long as you throw this thing in with your tv watching/pick sessions its not a bad investment. They"ll go though a wafer lock for sure.I wish it would have came with a W rake or a saw rake instead of the ball pick(this should be censored for that title by the way)but whatever.

[savs2k]

you can buy the jackknife with extra picks now. But which picks would be best to buy and swap in?

[apb]

you can buy the jackknife with extra picks now. But which picks would be best to buy and swap in?

Its mainly your preference. This link shows the FPS-7 on left and what I went with. The ball/double ball pick (which comes with it) has never given me alot of good results and I don't care to keep a key extractor on my pickset taking up room. A standard set would have a hook, diamond and a rake. If you are a beginner thats a good starting point. The others are nice once you get more experience.

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[Galen]

Will be picking one up shortly; thanks for the suggestion Kayvon, I'll definitely be getting an extra screw.

[zecle 22]

i have one of these to its what i learned to pick locks with ive never been able to get ahold of a standard pick but my main complaint with the jacknife pickset is the hook i cant get it to fit comftorably in the majority of locks

[lock2006]

i got one of this awhile ago (Key Chain Jack Knife Lock Picker) from this guys
http://www.idealcreations.net this Jack knife pick is really weak and the screw get
loose and is very annoying then i got the southord plastic version
7 picks, and two tension tools so far so good.

[antaean3000]

My friend just got his Southord Jacknife set in the mail (JPXS-6), and mine is still in the mail, but now that I've used his, I'm going to have to get a better kit.

First, there's no auto-locking mechanism when you select the pick you want to use, only a thumbscrew, and it's very difficult to get it to keep the pick in position while you do your work. It WILL get loose.

Second, like everyone else has said, you can't feel anything through the pick. All you can feel is the tension wrench.

To its credit, it is a neat little gadget, and anyone looking at it would not guess it was a pickset. All around, I'd say your money would be better spent on the 14 peice set.

Why would you need to feel anything?. I would use it in a emergancy to get in to my locks fast using the rake ,diamond tool. A good jilggle and you get in. Thats the novelty of it its a pocket tool. i dont think its intended to take the place of lock pick sets and such i maybe wrong.

[LocksmithArmy]

trust me, you want to feel all you can, even when raking as to not everset.
and I carry a jacknife and actually use it to SPP ovten, lately I have been preaking in my Home Brew wallet pickset but the jacknife still works great,

yes it may be mainly for emergancies, but sometimes locks need to be SPPd even the cheapies... and a quick jiggle wont always do...

[kf5hwa]

I am the new guy. I made 'the mistake'. The Jacknife is a great little pocket set. Don't get it if you are planning on using it as a learning set. The weight of the handle is counter productive in giving you feedback from the pins. I also find my hand cramping more often than with my other picks. On a good note SouthOrd made what I have found to be a very useful and elegant addition to my EDC. Like LocksmithArmy I am on an Army Post and the Jacknife loves the locks.

[jamesdehunter]

Hi guys,

I am relatively new to lockpicking and picked up one of these to keep in the car in case of emergencies.

I've been practicing with my normal set, but every so often I give the jacknife a go just to keep my hand in with it.

A little trick I have developed is to rest my ring finger on the neck of the pick while I am using it.

You may find another finger works well for you, I use the ring because it has the softest skin on the tip (I have a manual job so my fingers aren't wonderfully dainty and sensitive)

This has made the world of difference in feedback to me.

Hope this helps.