Very happy with the 9 piece C801 version. It's a great set.
The finish looks nicer in reality than on the photos. They're shiny and ready to use straight away. No need to sand rough/sharp edges.
The selection of picks in the 9 piece set is in my opinion much better than the 8 piece set as you get 3 kinds of hooks which are the most useful tools.
Its slimline profile is suitable for modern locks with narrow or paracentric keyways.
That said, being slimline they are thinner than the other set. Beginners tend to apply too much force and end up bending picks. For those the more sturdy 8 piece set might be more suitable. Then again, you'll need a slim set at some point anyway if you want to progress.
The case is nice too: straight stitches, no dangling threads or misalinged layers of leather.
The finish looks nicer in reality than on the photos. They're shiny and ready to use straight away. No need to sand rough/sharp edges.
The selection of picks in the 9 piece set is in my opinion much better than the 8 piece set as you get 3 kinds of hooks which are the most useful tools.
Its slimline profile is suitable for modern locks with narrow or paracentric keyways.
That said, being slimline they are thinner than the other set. Beginners tend to apply too much force and end up bending picks. For those the more sturdy 8 piece set might be more suitable. Then again, you'll need a slim set at some point anyway if you want to progress.
The case is nice too: straight stitches, no dangling threads or misalinged layers of leather.