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SomeTechNoob
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Feb 10, 2015
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RShackI went with the reinforced since I heard that Southord picks are a little bit flimsy. I also would think that you'd get a better feel. I'm new to lock picking though - hopefully this set gets me kick started!
I do fully expect that they need to be sanded and finished though.
I do fully expect that they need to be sanded and finished though.
whiped93
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Feb 10, 2015
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RShackI would go with the steel handles. The rubber ones are not very secure and don't give as good of feedback.
If you're just looking to open a few master M1s or qwiksets it won't make a difference but, with anything that has security pins the feedback is essential to getting it open.
FWIW these are decent picks, they are a far cry from peterson's/handmade but for the average joe they are sufficient.
To those familiar with other picks I would consider these to be a tad bit below HPC picks.
I've broken/bent a few over the past few months, a couple rakes, diamond, and a hook. Granted, I am not very nice to my picks.
@SomeTechNoob the finish for the most part is good.
Out of the two sets I've ordererd I only had to touch up 1.
It is worth noting that the "Deep Hook" in this set is useless in it's current state. I took both of mine to a grinder and knocked the hook in half. (Essentially a medium hook now)
In my opinion these are well worth the $30 for a lockpicker of any level.
If you're just looking to open a few master M1s or qwiksets it won't make a difference but, with anything that has security pins the feedback is essential to getting it open.
FWIW these are decent picks, they are a far cry from peterson's/handmade but for the average joe they are sufficient.
To those familiar with other picks I would consider these to be a tad bit below HPC picks.
I've broken/bent a few over the past few months, a couple rakes, diamond, and a hook. Granted, I am not very nice to my picks.
@SomeTechNoob the finish for the most part is good.
Out of the two sets I've ordererd I only had to touch up 1.
It is worth noting that the "Deep Hook" in this set is useless in it's current state. I took both of mine to a grinder and knocked the hook in half. (Essentially a medium hook now)
In my opinion these are well worth the $30 for a lockpicker of any level.
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