New Peterson Tools

[mcm757207]

Peterson has recently introduced some new picking kits and tools, just for your information. The URL is http://www.peterson-international.com/p ... tailed.htm

The gem of the collection is the Government Elite Series 4 Stainless Steel Set, which (if you can afford it at $500) looks amazing. Here is the desctription:

This set has it all. All of our current bypass tools plus our two types of serrated tension tools plus our proprietary"Government Steel" picks in both the standard rubber and as the "Stainless Slenders" that work so nice is small places.

In short it is our G-3 set plus our new Pro-Dames bypass set with a smattering of other neat stuff.

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There's also a few other new sets if you don't have that much cash to spend on picking tools. It looks like they are no longer producing the bi-fold set, which has been replaced with a similar higher-priced set. They are now only producing sets with the nice black leather, not brown like the old bi fold set.

Another thing I don't think they sold before are several flat double-ended tension wrenches, which look like they might be an interesting change from standard wrenches.

[cracksman]

They look nice, but, I can't see how it adds
up tp $500. It seems they really are pushing
their stainless steel set as the next big thing.
Does anyone own their stainless set? Their
standard blue handle and their slimlines seem
more than durable enough.

If I wasn't a teacher on a budget though...

[zeke79]

the flat tension tools are their flat 5. I really like these tools but they are fairly pricey at $35 for 5 tension tools. I tried my hand at making a set but since they are serrated to prevent them from slipping I had an hour wrapped up in 1 tool. Thats when I decided I was better off just buying them.

The government elite IV set is mucho bucko but includes all of their bypass tools to date including their trip wires. I have seen and handled these sets in person and can say they are great. I myself opted to go for the elite III set and pick up the trip wires and flat 5, and the few other tools seperately as the case is not quite as bulky if you just want to carry your picks. I will say that the Peterson stainless picks have a totally different feel and do offer excellent feedback. If you can afford them or have the money burning a hole in your pocket, give them a shot.

[cracksman]

Thanks Zeke,

Does anyone else see the irony in actually
losing money in taking up lock-picking? It's
going to cost me $1000 this year to have the
tools and know-how to crack a good number
of locks. It's going to cost me even more when
I seriously take up safe cracking!

It is a lot of fun though...

[n2oah]

If I wasn't a teacher on a budget though...

I guess the set could be considered as "classroom materials"

I seriously don't think the G-3 set is worth the money. At $500 you could get two sets of Falle-Safe picks! Or one set of Falles, and some "just picks" sets.

[zeke79]

actually the g-4 set is $500. I own both the G3 peterson set and the falle tools and use the peterson set more often. The stainless tools have a great feel to them.

Hello, I am zeke79 and I am a pickaholic .

[n2oah]

Whoops, I meant the G-4 set, I was thinking of the highest priced set before the G-4 came out.
Zeke, how much have you spend on lockpicking so far.. I'm afraid to hear...

[mcm757207]

I own both the G3 peterson set and the falle tools and use the peterson set more often.

I'd be more than happy to take that falle set off your hands if you want

[Chucklz]

I must say that Petersen appears to have really jacked up the prices on their other sets. The just picks sets used to be reasonable at around 20$ now they all seem to have almost doubled in price. Lockpicks.com still has them at the "old" price. Best pick them up while you still can. I do like some of the new I-Core tools. Looks like I may have to save my pennies and get the new set.

[zeke79]

n2oah,

I would hate to even know that number myself. I got into lockpicking as a "cheaper" hobby I could do at home. Yeah, that one worked out .

mcm151201,

I think I'll hang on to the falle safes. There are still some locks that I get that I need them or the lab's. If I do decide to part with them I'll keep you in mind though.

[n2oah]

I must say that Petersen appears to have really jacked up the prices on their other sets. The just picks sets used to be reasonable at around 20$ now they all seem to have almost doubled in price. Lockpicks.com still has them at the "old" price. Best pick them up while you still can. I do like some of the new I-Core tools. Looks like I may have to save my pennies and get the new set.

Two days ago, the "just picks assorted" set was $20, today it is $41.

What type of handles should I go with for the "just picks" sets? I'm thinking rubber right now.

[zeke79]

n2oah,

www.lockpicks.com still has the just picks sets for less than peterson's site right now. I honestly prefer the plastic handles on the standard spring steel picks for feedback, but the rubber is more comfortable.

[n2oah]

n2oah,

www.lockpicks.com still has the just picks sets for less than peterson's site right now. I honestly prefer the plastic handles on the standard spring steel picks for feedback, but the rubber is more comfortable.

I'll have to lie to get them from peterson or lockpick shop. Has anyone else had problems with Lockpicks.com and being a minor?

[stick]

I, along with others, have already told you n2oah, you'll have no problems with lockpicks.com, unlockables.com will also sell them to you.

[n2oah]

Okay, I just like that warm feeling of reassurance