Question about lock picks

[clearmoon247]

I know this seems like a silly question, but when it comes to lock picks, are there any advantages to using a standard lock pick over a slim style lock pick? It seems to me that the slim style lock picks used on euro locks could just as easily be used on american locks but the other way can't normally be said (from what i have read).

[cyrano138]

I think you're correct except in the case where a lock (like a padlock with a heavy spring) might require a bit more force. Those situations are pretty rare in my limited experience, but it's still nice to have both. To be honest, if you're just starting out all you really need is a couple of hooks of each type. toool sells a beginner's set that mixes standard width and slimline width picks in one inexpensive set, or you could get one of the smaller 5- or 8-piece sets from southord in either size and purchase a few separate picks of the other size to add to it. Hopefully it's okay to mention those companies by name.

There may be other good reasons to use both sizes, but I've only been doing this a short while, myself.

Hope that helps.