This being my first post here I figure that I might as well introduce myself, I'm a Swedish electrical engineer who spends most of his time coding.
I've been lockpicking on and off for quite a while now, mostly using cheap chinese lockpicks which I find to be impressivley competative. I like the feel of them and how sturdy they actually are.
Now, I ordered a Southourd 22 piece slimeline edition for euro locks from UKBumpkeys. (Great service and fast delivery by the way.)
I've been using this set for a while now, but I can't really get comfortable with them. They're pretty fragile and I don't feel like I can put any force into them while picking.
This is where I turn to you who've used them, is it me who's going too rough?
Here's pictures of the set as well on the chinese sets and the setup in use.
I've mainly been picking ABUS padlocks, such as the one in the wrench, an ABUS 65/50. I'm able to pick the ABUS 65/50 I have with great ease using the chinese lockpicks, but when it comes to using the Southord picks I'm at loss.
The problem I'm having is that I can't utilize force when picking with them, they bend and becomes misshaped. Which forces me to tread very lightly as I pick them, this in turn makes it very hard.
(Please note that I'm not using excessive force, but rather moderate. At least from my point of view, I could provide a video of me picking with the set for reference.)
The same goes for ASSA tumbler locks, twin-combis and the such. However, smaller locks is not a problem since I can't get any other bigger lockpicks in keyway anyway.
So, what is your thoughts of this particular lockpicking set?
Best regards.
