Laminated Ripple or Laminated Ripple Core?

by **n00bking** » 19 Jul 2007 16:04

Hey guys, quick quick question. I am thinking about getting an upgraded set of tools. And I am look at lockpicktools.com because of the low prices and the nice ripple handles. So I was wondering...are the Laminated Ripple Core Handles really worth the extra 50 cents compared to the "plain" Laminated Ripple Handles? They don't look like they are that much more amazing. I mean since the ripple are parallel to each other and it is a flat piece of metal in the middle...I guess the LRCH are in theory wider....they look a little bit wider in the pictures at lockpicktools.com

But does anyone have one pick of each or any experience with these 2 types of handles? I am leaning toward just LRH but if you guys think that the LRCH are really better than I would strongly consider upgrading my upgrade and getting the LRCH. (upgrading my upgrade, that sounded dumb) So anyway....any thoughts?

by **UWSDWF** » 19 Jul 2007 16:10

I choose peterson blue plastic handles

by **Cherokee** » 19 Jul 2007 16:28

I too recently got some Peterson blue plastic handled picks.

Fantastic addition to the toolbox - now have a set of Southord slimlines & the Petersons.

Would definately reccomend the Peterson's

Kind Regards,

Cherokee

by **tmaxx258** » 19 Jul 2007 17:00

i got the LRH-16 from lockpicktools.com the handels are nice,strong and they feel pretty good.The key extractor came with LRCH (wich i think they messed up on that)It broke because the handel was not correctly welded at the bottom of the handel but it did feel pretty good,I would recomend the LRH.

by **blake1803** » 19 Jul 2007 17:26

Personally I think the Rytan plastic handle puts the Peterson plastic handle to shame, but prefer the Peterson RUBBER handle over everything.

I think we've already demonstrated how everyone's opinion on handles etc is unique. If for whatever odd reason you are dead-set on buying a set of tools from LPT, then maybe consider buying just two hooks, one in each style handle, and compare them. Then when you decide which you like better, you can buy a whole set...

by **freakparade3** » 19 Jul 2007 18:12

Noobking, I have some of each style handle from lockpicktools.com They are all great picks, if you prefer handles on your picks I'd say yes, it is worth the extra money for the laminated ripple handles. They are nice to work with. I personally prefer picks with no handle at all so I like the others, but you will not be disapointed if you pay extra for the handles.

by **cjames73** » 19 Jul 2007 18:53

i too have lockpicktools laminated and normal ripple handled picks, i definitely prefer the laminated as they're a lot more comfortable to use.

by **n00bking** » 19 Jul 2007 22:00

Guys I don't think you understand my question.

Laminated Ripple Handles, or Laminated Ripple Core Handles...go to lockpicktools.com and look at the pick handle profiles and youwill see what I am talking about.

by **cjames73** » 19 Jul 2007 22:07

ok then, i do have those picks and prefer the LRCH's for the same reason, comfort.

by **freakparade3** » 19 Jul 2007 22:36

n00bking wrote:Guys I don't think you understand my question.

Laminated Ripple Handles, or Laminated Ripple Core Handles...go to lockpicktools.com and look at the pick handle profiles and youwill see what I am talking about.

As I said. I have some of EVERY handle thay make. It's up to you.

by **tmaxx258** » 19 Jul 2007 23:40

They both are good but you have to decide.

by **n00bking** » 20 Jul 2007 13:37

freakparade3 wrote:
n00bking wrote:Guys I don't think you understand my question.

Laminated Ripple Handles, or Laminated Ripple Core Handles...go to lockpicktools.com and look at the pick handle profiles and youwill see what I am talking about.

As I said. I have some of EVERY handle thay make. It's up to you.

I know it is up to me but I am curious if the LRCH's are really worth the 50 cents more for me the cheapskate.

-youngrooster

by **UWSDWF** » 20 Jul 2007 14:08

and what he is saying is that it depends on personal preference that no one here has the ability to tell you what your personal preference is.

by **freakparade3** » 20 Jul 2007 14:20

OK young rooster, IF you prefer picks that have nice handles on them I'd say that you will most likely enjoy the more expensive handles.

by **CVScam** » 20 Jul 2007 21:30

I have the LRCH-30 from lockpicktools and I like Laminated Ripple Core handles. I have big hands and I like the feel of them. My kit came with some normal ripple handles also. I haven't used my standard Southord set since I got the ripple handled picks.

Laminated Ripple or Laminated Ripple Core?

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