How thin should a lockpick be

[Jakasmrd]

Hi,

I am a complete beginner in lockpicking and I wanted to make my first lockpick. I am wondering how thin should it be?


Thank you, Jaka

[demux]

Depends on the lock being picked. Thicker will be more robust but will have a harder time getting into heavily paracentric or very narrow keyways. Thinner works better but is more fragile. Somewhere in range of .020" to .025" is probably a good compromise of durability and usability for a beginner, and you can decrease the thickness from there as you get more experience.