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Pick Clarification

When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.

Pick Clarification

Postby le.nutzman » 31 Dec 2007 12:19

Just wanted to make abundantly clear something that is close to me. My last couple posts mentioned several people.

My picks that I use on a daily basis span a very broad spectrum, both from commerically made to made by professional hobbyist. I think it's important to identify and separate those because unlike commercially made picks, professional hobbyists hand craft each pick personally. So there's a certain amount of personability of that person that goes into each. And because they are personal, a great deal of satisfaction is felt knowing that someone is going to really REALLY enjoy getting their hands on something you put time and effort in. It's important to recognize these differences. As such, please see below list accordingly:

SO - 14pc
HPC - 64pc
Peterson International - "Mini G4 Set" (Does not include DAMES or Adams Trip Wire Set)
Bogotas - Raimundo (ain't a lock i found that this tool can't open)
Custom Set - Locknewbie (drool factor in effect)


I trust all the picks I own equally, but favor some over others based on experience. However, my custom picks that I have received from those on this forum hold something special to me because they gave their time so I could have something of them, and for that I am so much more fortunate for have knowing them. My apologies if I have left anyone out who has contributed to my pick collection.

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Postby josh0094 » 31 Dec 2007 14:09

woh.. you got a pretty cool collection here. very nice post. i dont have any botogas but i hear they are nice, i do like to make my own picks because it seems like i get a better feel threw making them.. maybe its just me
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Postby LockNewbie21 » 1 Jan 2008 9:57

"Picks are like food, You only can realy trust them if you make them yourself.. other wise someone could spit a hocker in your pick sandwich" -LN21 :wink:
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Postby muskratt » 1 Jan 2008 16:31

LockNewbie21 wrote:"Picks are like food, You only can realy trust them if you make them yourself.. other wise someone could spit a hocker in your pick sandwich" -LN21 :wink:
haha well put. :lol:
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Postby Eyes_Only » 1 Jan 2008 16:38

Well then Peterson can spit in my sandwich all they want cos it still taste great! :D
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