Changing to Pro Navigator Pick Set?

by **Truck** » 26 Dec 2003 21:03

Please refer to my previous post. Due to the wide narrow tip on the SouthOrd, I decide to get a Pro Navigator 18 pieces Pick Set on ebay. As I mentioned before, SouthOrd pick tends to disturb the front pin while I am picking the rear pin. Pro Navigator have 6 hook picks better than 2 hook picks on the 32 peices SouthOrd set. It is a bit expensive but it is cheaper than yahoo shopping site. Regular price is US$95 and ebay selling is US$55 for 18 peices. Anyone heard of this brand? If so, Is it a copy from other brand? Any suggestion?

Here is what the product SAID:

Description
Pro Navigator 18 Piece Lock Pick Set - The toughest locks don't stand a chance against the 18-piece Pro Navigator lock-pick set. The pro tools preferred by most expert locksmiths. Need a serious lock pick set? The 18-piece Pro Navigator Locksmith set is the most comprehensive collection of expert lock-picking instruments ever assembled for one kit. The Navigator has never met a lock it couldn't take. The Navigator set contains every type of rake, hook, riffle, ball, diamond-hook, diamond, broken key extractor, feeler, standard tension tool, specially designed tension tools and patented picks designed to open complicated pin cylinder locks. The construction and materials are of the highest quality possible. Each key is machine crafted of high quality hardened spring stainless steel to withstand bending before going through an extensive refining and polishing process. Ergonomic built-in ABS grips are designed with a subtle dimple indentation and curvature to provide a surer hold, better site lines into the lock while helping to alleviate wrist cramping during the toughest jobs. So now that you have one of the finest lock pick sets on the market in your hands, what do you do? Pick locks of course. Whether you're just a hobbyist who wants to open old antiques or someone that's looking to enter the trade this is the one locksmith set you'll want to have handy. Also great for when you lose your keys. Handsome high grade nylon carrying case included. The Navigator is the best friend a locksmith ever had because it's the most comprehensive. Picks are Approx. 5.5" long. Case Folded 5.5" x 6.75"

by **Hollywood** » 26 Dec 2003 21:12

Can you post a link for us to see?

by **Truck** » 26 Dec 2003 23:37

Here is the link, just right click your mouse then copy and paste.

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/igadget/tg-328.html

by **Grudge** » 27 Dec 2003 1:17

This may be the same Brockhage 20pc Navigator set available from lockpicks.com for $44.95 (http://www.lockpicks.com/product.asp?0=204&1=224&3=265). Usually "spy shops" are really expensive.

As always, shop around before you buy (but avoid ThePickShop.com!).

by **CitySpider** » 27 Dec 2003 4:19

That does look like the Brockhage, which is my pick set of choice. Be warned: the description is inaccurate. It only has three rakes, no balls, no diamonds, no diamond hooks. Essentially it's got a whole lot of hooks of varying shapes and thicknesses, three rakes, and a couple of very, very specialized picks.

One key extractor, the wrenches are okay but not great. No feeler picks, but then again, I've never seen one of those marketed.

IF this is the Brockhage, and no guarantees since the description is so different, then it's a good buy, and what I'd recommend to serious lockpickers. Also, EBay has a policy of yanking lockpicks as soon as they see 'em, so don't buy from there.

by **Zelgadis** » 27 Dec 2003 12:19

ItÂ´s the same pick set than Brockhage for sure.

That pick set is done by DINO. You can see a good description of the set here:

http://www.locksmith-tools-supply.com/p ... ain217.htm

by **Kaldak** » 16 Feb 2004 1:44

the "Brockhage" version seems to have one extra wrench that looks something like a dental pick...and um...maybe they count the bag itself as the 20th item?

any other differences between the two sets?

by **Sam66** » 3 Dec 2004 6:09

This (Dino) pick set is available from NorthernTools.com on special at $35. A bit better than the $95 I have seen it sold for.

by **Sam66** » 3 Dec 2004 6:12

Also on Amazon.com for the same price $35.

by **dsd5150** » 3 Dec 2004 9:39

Lowest I've seen so far is unlockables.com for $29.99. I had ordered one for a friend for x-mas and they arrived in 2 days so in my opinion, they are pretty good to deal with... here is a link to the Navigator set on their site.

http://www.unlockables.com/pd_navigator.cfm

by **milligan** » 8 Jan 2005 13:20

I just recieved the set today, got it from Unlockables for $29.99. The grips are the best I've used (compared to the SouthOrd 14pc. and my own homemade picks), the picks themselves are georgous and work wonderfully, and the tension tools are nice and compact. They even have holes in the picks and tension tools (while I don't plan on using them, it's a great convenience for those who do). Also, Unlockables is a terrific company to deal with. I emailed them about the status of the order, and they answered promptly, got my order out, and were very friendly. I am extremely satisfied, and would recommend them to anyone.

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