by bprzybyl » 11 Jul 2006 16:27
I love them.
I first made my picks out of hacksaw blades, and they would eventually wear out. So I decided after picking a lock 10x (I had just started picking), I would invest in some real picks. I got peterson's with the rubber handles. I have heard the plastic handle is best for feedback, but I don't have any problems with the rubber. They are INCREDIBLE!!!. I have given them the same treatment my original picks got, for longer, and they still perform just like new. Actually better, to be honest. That's the one problem with them. When they're brand new, the edges are sharp, and the sides where the cut was made in the sheet of metal to make them had small serrations, which I believe are from a CNC plasma cutter. But as I said these wear down, and smooth themselves out. If you wanted, you could expediate the process with sandpaper. Also, the black coating on the picks will wear off. At least mine did from rubbing against the keyway. Doesn't affect anything. Comfort wise, I've never had a problem.