Your Most Used/Favorite Picks

by **devildog** » 1 Aug 2005 0:02

I first have to admit that I'm copying this idea from Cracksman, so that I give credit where credit is due, and that it stems from a thread (http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?p=90911#90911 )
where yippeegollies was pointing out that individuals new to lockpicking tend to make the mistake of purchasing WAY too many picks in their first pick set, and then ending up using only 2-5 of the 100 or so that they overpaid for almost exclusively, and probably fewer than that if you limit it to pin-tumblers only (thereby excluding tubular picks, warded padlock picks, and wafer picks).

So, what are your most commonly used/favorite picks (hook, diamond, half-diamond, etc.) :?:

by **devildog** » 1 Aug 2005 0:04

Oh, I forgot to mention, I'd say that it's a hook/half-diamond toss-up for me, with the hook probably winning in general.

by **geno** » 1 Aug 2005 0:27

I voted for the hook. It gives me the most satisfaction. I will also tip my hat to the snake rake. It give you all the results but only half of the satisfaction.

by **mcm757207** » 1 Aug 2005 0:40

I generally run the snake rake through a couple times to set a few pins and finish it off with a half hook.

by **helix** » 1 Aug 2005 0:45

by **Chrispy** » 1 Aug 2005 0:57

mcm151201 wrote:I generally run the snake rake through a couple times to set a few pins and finish it off with a half hook.

Same here. Although my hook is very, very small. Almost non-existent.

by **lockpunk** » 2 Aug 2005 0:04

im in love with my hook its the only pick i use other than my half dimond and snake and but i use those very rarly

by **Santos718** » 2 Aug 2005 9:06

Had to vote other..I love my hook, but you can't forget bogotas.

by **sublime progie** » 2 Aug 2005 18:00

bogatas was an option :wink:

I chose a hook half-diamond option although lately i have been using my hook almos exclusivly because i am starting to do security pins

by **wtf|pickproof?** » 2 Aug 2005 18:36

A verry slim DIY FALLE deephook opens almoust any locks for me.

by **Santos718** » 2 Aug 2005 21:45

sublime progie wrote:bogatas was an option I chose a hook half-diamond option although lately i have been using my hook almos exclusivly because i am starting to do security pins

Yes I know the Bogotas where an option, but I have two favs..soo had to go with other

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