What's the material needed for french locks ?

[Dante]

Hi !
I'm a french newbie. I'm very interested in lockpicking and I wanted to buy some material. In the FAQ there is a link for an american set, and another one for a UK set. Are french locks the same than english ?

Thanks,
Dante.

[iworathong]

Im not fer sure but i think itd be the same cause alotta the time their also called "euro" cause their pretty small in comparison to the american picks because the locks are smaller in europe (and upside down) goodluck =)

[Teus]

you'll need a southord slimline set then: they're optimized for european and chinese (asian?) locks. peterson also manufactures slimmer picks, but I don't know how their euro picks are called (they give it a less obvious name then southord does >_< )

[Jimmie]

j'utilise des RYTAN et des HPC ...

certains ont été légérement modifiés


I use to work with either RYTAN picks or HPC picks

some of them have been slightly redesigned

Jimmie

[jason]

You can use american size picks on euro locks (well I do anyway) just angle them a little (saves money too)

[Eagle]

Dante,

I own some standard and Euro picks from SouthOrd. I can tell you that the only difference between them is the width of the neck. The pick heads are nearly identical, but the Euro's neck is much thinner, and making it easier to move up and down in a tight keyway. I live in the US and I prefer using the Euro picks to the standard ones. In addition, look into getting the Slim Line - Slight Hook Pick SLS-09. It is easier to pick with this one than the short hook; it takes up less room in the lock and is easier to target individual pins.

[toomush2drink]

My picks are normal picks but i have thinned down a few for tighter keyways, at the end of the day any pick that fits in the lock and you can use to pick it with is all you need. As time goes on you will adapt, file and smooth your picks or make them from scratch as your needs change. Dont get too hung up on which ones to buy as most peoples opinions have been formed after some time picking just as yours will too.