Can any one tell me what this pick is called and used for?

[helloman]

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hmm... i dont know what it is or used for?

[SteveW]

Its not a pick its a tension wrench.

[Eyes_Only]

You would use that wrench mostly on wafer locks like on desks, cabinets or automotive locks.

[linty]

i have that tension wrench, hpc makes it.
I don't like it very much because it tends to slip out of the lock, but the general idea is that you can apply tension to the top and bottom of the keyway, leaving the middle wide open for your double-sided picks to go in.

it's mainly intended for use on wafer locks.

[Eyes_Only]

I have a few and I rarely ever use mines.

[whiteknight38]

Just in case its function is still not clear, I'll add a little by way of explanation. The silver washer is just there to keep it flattened out so it fits in the slim pick case without creating a bulge.
To use it, remove the washer, and let te two twezer tips sprin apart. The wrench tips fit in the keyway, at the top and bottom of the warded keyway opening.
And yes, it does tend to want to slip out, although it is useful in disc locks that have a spring loaded dust cover, as seen on some auto locks, and mailbox locks exposed to weather.

[Raccoon]

There are larger and smaller versions of this tensioner too, to fit anything from a cheap filing cabinet or display case lock, to a car door.

You may hear them referred to as wishbone tensioners.