Greatest Lock Picking Set

[locksmith50]

Hello,

If price were no object and you weren't inhibited in any other manner in your buying decisions (i.e. laws/restrictions); what pick-set would you buy? By this, I mean, what is the greatest quality lock picking set/brand to buy on the market?

[Solomon]

There's no real answer to this, because it depends on individual requirements and personal preference. The best set is one you assemble yourself based on your own needs and experience. If you have no experience and don't know what you need, buy a small set of picks for pin tumbler locks to start with and work from there... in a few years time you'll have your own opinion on what the best set is, but the same won't apply for everyone else you meet. I can't just say "this is the best, buy that", because it's opinion not fact.

If I was putting together a kit from scratch now it'd be from a bunch of different manufacturers, and for different types of mechanism. And for some locks I generally prefer my own homemade tools. What I put together won't suit everyone because they won't need everything I equip, and I won't have everything they need either. And the stuff I put together which would be suitable for them might not be their ideal preference.

Probably not the answer you were looking for, but there ya go.

[MrAnybody]

There's no real answer to this, because it depends on individual requirements and personal preference. The best set is one you assemble yourself based on your own needs and experience. If you have no experience and don't know what you need, buy a small set of picks for pin tumbler locks to start with and work from there... in a few years time you'll have your own opinion on what the best set is, but the same won't apply for everyone else you meet. I can't just say "this is the best, buy that", because it's opinion not fact.

If I was putting together a kit from scratch now it'd be from a bunch of different manufacturers, and for different types of mechanism. And for some locks I generally prefer my own homemade tools. What I put together won't suit everyone because they won't need everything I equip, and I won't have everything they need either. And the stuff I put together which would be suitable for them might not be their ideal preference.

Probably not the answer you were looking for, but there ya go.

^ +1

[Squelchtone]

Agreed on the above entirely.

Also I'd like to add say: don't make the mistake of thinking the best pick set on earth will get you into every lock on earth. It's not the pick set that gets you in, it's the skill and experience of the person holding the tools.

If you're thinking quality.. I donno.. HPC and Peterson make a good product, but I've broken picks from both brands. They both have nice cases if you're including that in the quality factors. I like HPC's uniform and reliable manufacturing, but their handles are metal, so I prefer the feel of Peterson black rubber handles, and sometimes their dipped handles as well. Then again, I'm a sucker for vintage stuff, so my Majestic set which is somewhat similar to the HPC design is one of my favorites.

Some folks will tell you all you need is a hook pick and a wrench, some will tell you that variety is better and a nice roll up case to hold it all is great, so maybe, tell us why you're asking, if you're a locksmith, a hobbyist, an crime novel author looking for realism (yes, we've had those here) or someone locked out of a lock, and then we can then offer up advice that is more catered to your situation.

Happy picking,
Squelchtone

[locksmith50]

True, I have no fantasies of a gold pickset that magically unlocks anything it touches, as awesome as that may be. But is there some brand that's superior in quality to another?

[ARF-GEF]

I've talked to many people when I was about to buy a new pickset and generally most of them said the best are well made home-brew picks.
They are usually lot more carefully finished and are customised to your exact needs
Of course when you are a beginner, you probably can't make them as well because you don't even know what will be the best for you.

So for "factory" picks a majority of people say Peterson is the best.
But it is not a consensus, it depends on many thing, primarily on personal preferences.
As Squelchtone wrote it HPC is also good, but you can pick really well with southords too. It's abrely dependent on pick manufacturer if you polish them up yourself and the size&shape is right for the lock.
It's probably wise to start with a cheaper set so if you get bored with it you won't "loose" a lot of investment. And please keep in mind that just because a pickset is more expensive it won't make you a better picker. It can be helpful if it's this or that but good pickers are awesome with the cheapest picks as well.
And you probably should polish any picks you buy factory made.
Many people say even petersons need a manual polishing,but petersos insist his picks are specially coated and should not be tampered with.

[MBI]

Hello,

If price were no object and you weren't inhibited in any other manner in your buying decisions ... what pick-set would you buy? By this, I mean, what is the greatest quality lock picking set/brand to buy on the market?

Sonic screwdriver.

[ARF-GEF]

So I've found an excellent site for everyone looking for infos about picks:

http://locksmitharmy.yolasite.com/lock- ... ctured.php

If you enjoyed it I think a nice thankful PM or a thankful post here to locksmitharmy (a member here), would be nice.

[sir lot is here]

When you have tried sparrows picks you wont look back, as good as if not better than Peterson & hpc more 'lock pickers' should try them there on par with the best at the most completable consumer price in gbp & in usd & given the best rating from the most respected lock pickers around in the community.
mud sticks like peterson / hpc

dont piss in wind and get a set of sparrows, tuxedo to be precise

[Legion303]

The greatest picks are the ones you make yourself, to your own specifications according to your specific needs.

HPC and Peterson make a good product, but I've broken picks from both brands.

What were you doing, using them as jack stands?

-steve

[fgarci03]

What were you doing, using them as jack stands?

ROFL

[IndigoChild]

The Ultimate Lock Pick Set Is Here!!!




Unfortunately there is no case for them. But they have holsters. You can be the lock pick cowboy. 6 Shooter and Bowie Knife. Like the old west.

[GWiens2001]

Your rotary pick does not have a bit. Here is someone ready to pick!
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Gordon

[ARF-GEF]

Rotary pick... I love this expression!

[IndigoChild]

Thats only good for kwikset and schlage residential though.
This is the one you need for Comercial Locks


Dont ask about what we use for medeco