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The Kaotic Locknewbie21 Pick swap.

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.

The Kaotic Locknewbie21 Pick swap.

Postby LockNewbie21 » 15 Aug 2007 15:07

Well a bit ago, Kaotic and I descided to trade one of our designs. To say the least I was very enthousiastic.

My first impression, well, as a pick maker myself was this pick is the sh*t, he wrapped it sou you had to get through layers as if anticipation wasn't bad enough.

I must say, this pick is simply stunning, the finis is flawless and the handle is decoritve yet comortable. The tang and pick head are also jsut top notch.

All in all I say if your looking for a pick that will littlery drop jaws, then youneed to click his sig. browse and PM him to make you some, I can garrentee there will be no dissapointment at all.

I will take pictures but I have a few picks to make myself, but I will surely post them.


I will give this pick a 10/10 in finish, design, and an 11/10 for overall look.

We all know prices for homemade picks are high, but i would surely pay the price for these, as many have for rays.

Just stunning. Okay well I think I made my point 50 times.

Again if you wish to look at his work, click his signature, and I would say 100% Pm him for some as there great.

Thanks,

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Postby jamesphilhulk2 » 15 Aug 2007 15:33

from what ive seen of kaotik's pictures of his picks they look sweet, so sweet in fact that ive ordered my very own cant wait till its done
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Postby Kaotik » 15 Aug 2007 15:37

Thanks Andy,

I have to say, the review is very kind for you to do. Though I hope you weren't be to generous.

The result of the trade on LN21's pick would be the same, the pictures are one thing to look at but the actuall pick in hand is quite another. The craftsmanship, design and finished quality is top notch to say the least.

Glad you like my friend. I will even do the honors of posting a pic for you as you may be busy.

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Sorry if the pics are not to well, but those are all I had before I sent it out.
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Postby tmaxx258 » 15 Aug 2007 15:44

Kaotik wrote:Thanks Andy,

I have to say, the review is very kind for you to do. Though I hope you weren't be to generous.

The result of the trade on LN21's pick would be the same, the pictures are one thing to look at but the actuall pick in hand is quite another. The craftsmanship, design and finished quality is top notch to say the least.

Glad you like my friend. I will even do the honors of posting a pic for you as you may be busy.

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Sorry if the pics are not to well, but those are all I had before I sent it out.


OMG they are increadable,you might get a pm from me around christmas time beacase when i get the money i will buy a set.
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Postby questions » 15 Aug 2007 17:51

whats the price range kaotik. You have any tips to keeping your picks clean looking with no scratches cause it seems like the more i sand the easier it is to scratch
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Postby poor paperclip picker » 15 Aug 2007 19:07

those are amazing, if i get the money i would like to buy supplies and start to make my own picks. as i can see from these, there is alot more to picking than the actual picking. creating a pick is a delicate and beautiful art.
again those are amazing.
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Postby Kaotik » 15 Aug 2007 23:55

questions wrote:whats the price range kaotik. You have any tips to keeping your picks clean looking with no scratches cause it seems like the more i sand the easier it is to scratch


I won't disclose any prices here on the board, that is better fit for PM's.

A good tip not to scratch these are to handle them with care. No dropping, no sliding them across the table and not letting your friends borrow the good stuff. :) The way to keep them stored is to make or purchase a case for them (something with a soft lining) so they don't get scratched.

I have thought of selling cases to be offered seperately but that will come later if I decide and can manage the time to make them.

*Thanks for the kind words*
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Postby Schuyler » 16 Aug 2007 1:27

Kaotik wrote:I have thought of selling cases to be offered seperately but that will come later if I decide and can manage the time to make them.


Stephanie's looking for a cute pick case, keep her in mind the next time you see some baby blue leather...
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Postby Kaotik » 16 Aug 2007 13:17

Schuyler wrote:
Kaotik wrote:I have thought of selling cases to be offered seperately but that will come later if I decide and can manage the time to make them.


Stephanie's looking for a cute pick case, keep her in mind the next time you see some baby blue leather...


Sweets for the sweet huh?! If she has some ideas or designs for a pickset I can customize a set for her like yours.

I can propably get an alternative to leather (pleather) here locally in a light blue, but actual blue leather I would have to order. The pleather looks very similar to leather but cheaper and has a soft felt lining on the other side. I will keep that in mind though.
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Postby xboxteen01 » 16 Aug 2007 21:27

awesome job Kaotik, keep up the good work
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