Browsing on Amazon does pick up some interesting lock pick sets. This one certainly caught my eye! 😀 Let me know what you think of this kit in the comments below 👍🔐
Thanks Ash. That looks like an interesting set, and, at that price, it's perhaps worth modifying and finishing the picks. If someone bought me that set, I wouldn't refuse it. BTW, Qu is pronounced more like 'Choo'.
Pass. Nice presentation (cardboard box) but lousy items. As for the tools ... the picks are poor quality. Also, it's really a pain to have to change the handle anytime you want to use a different tool.
an alternative handle you could use is an Exacto knife handle which is lighter and should be easier to tighten. if the pick is too wide to fit just lightly sand down the slot in the handle
I carry that cheap credit card pick set all the time and have had good results. Had a look at the link and they do a six lock version (eight as two are double sided) but with it appears to not come with picks. Nice, fair review 👍🏼
When I started picking, some 5 years ago if memory serves (which as a great grandmother, it often doesn't), this was exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. Even after much practice, I'm not very good, but without see-through locks and other practice tools, I never would have been able to open my first real lock. This presents as a pretty high quality beginner's kit, exactly what is needed, especially if you are like I was and had no idea of how locks work at all. The leather case is especially nice as keeping things organized turned out to be pretty important to me as I progressed to more difficult locks. I'm still not very good, but I love sport picking locks as, being disabled, its something I can actually do. P.s. Great video btw, as per usual Mr. Lock Noob ! :-)
Hi Ash you know that is not a bad little kit for the money it would keep a newbie occupied for a good few hours and you never know might even take up the sport thanks for sharing well done
Good honest review. Exactly what we have come to expect from Lock Noob. Thank you for making this video and taking the time to study your purchase, then share it with us all.
For the price point and what it is, it doesn't seem that bad, certainly better than some of the crap out there. The pry bars and overall presentation would keep me from getting too disappointed if I had ordered it. Like you said, if you're willing/able to modify things it wouldn't be bad to give to a beginner who's just dipping their toe in locksport. Great review 👍
The old credit card set has helped me out in a pinch over the years. These days there's a Night Crawler set with two extra tension wrenches in my bag and coat at all times, but they surely serve their purpose when in need!
I actually might buy this set. I like how the book and the locks are designed to go together, this would be an excellent introduction for someone new that has absolutely no knowledge of locks. Myself, I am very new to locksport but have researched lots and learned a lot of "theory" if not yet skilled. I do have the ability, time, and pacience to modify the picks, but what I like the most is that this set comes with top of keyway tensioners. I now own a few sets of picks but none of them or any I've seen ever come with TOK tension wrenches which I desperately need for some of my locks with short keyways. But I would not call those acrylic locks "practice locks". They are way to easy to open, but they do make a nice visual aid for beginners to see how a lock works.
@@LockNoob Why do you think it's an ok-ish set? It seems to have everything a beginner would need to start a lockpicking hobby. Besides just being too thick, are there any other downsides...?
The last two half diamonds you could shave/round down the neck, sharpen the diamonds, slope the tips and make dimple picks. Maybe curve the bigger one to make a curved flag with a sharp tip for picking pin and pin dimple locks.
LN: "I.. guess... you c a n open locks with'em..." Rakes a Master"lock" in 2 secs. Me: *stifled laughter* I just found it a little funny and a little contradictory. Ok, we agree that the Masterlock shown is sold in the "locks" aisle so it's not a hard contradiction.
an alternative handle you could use is an Exacto knife handle which is lighter and should be easier to tighten. if the pick is too wide to fit just lightly sand down the slot in the handle
i HAVE YET TO SEE A SET WITH NICE TENSION TOOLS LOIKE THAT SET DOES,nice amount also 2 pry bars would be nice ,i only use botttom of the keyway ,yet to learn top of the keyway,because they do not make good pry bars in the chinease sets,cheers
I think I would purchase the set just for that book, it did look like a well laid out and informative book from what I could see there.. Very nice review ;-)
I realy enjoyed this video and the nnew set of picks you ae showing from Curious Smith,they look like cool snakes and city as well as Bogata...i wish i would of nought that instead of the chinease one i modified,great video as always,cheers mate! Mal i BC
Don't sand or buff your acrylic locks (or any acrylic) if they're scratched or ruffed up. Use heat gun or a lighter to make it clear. It's how acrylic is finished in the industrial setting.
Great video and honest opinion. This set is very similar to the first set I got ( after a brief departure from the sport). Not this brand but everything else was included with the exception of the practice locks.
Not a bad set if your happy to spend the time finishing it Looks better than some cheap starter sets I notice you pick all your locks American style ie "pin up" is it easier than uk with pins down, do the pins feel /react differently ?
Interesting though, they sound pretty hard, based on the file sound. I am a bit surprised. They look like they are the same size as a standard craft knife. I would likely replace the handle with a plastic one for weight. Maybe the maker should also include a sheet of 220 wet &dry ; ) This looks like an excellent gift box. (duh, you said that at the end of the video) I would consider giving this to my college age grandson or my father as something to keep his hands busy. Much better than a typical puzzle, which once solved, sits on a shelf forever. I would, of course, thin and polish the picks before I would give them away.
@@LockNoob Yep! I would likely recommend the Sparrows Tuxedo as a first kit to someone who actually inquires about wanting to learn lock sport. this is due to product depth, price, and proximity in the US. I might have a different view if I was in the UK or the EU.
Thanks for the review. I think it's a pass for me. Too bad, it looked like it was going to have much better quality / pick choices. Prestation, a case, a free gift, and decent instruction book are all nice pluses! Boy, it's a tough one to call for the price...
A beginner set for intermediate pickers. Is it great? No. Could it be pretty decent with a little work? Yes. It would probably be a great beater kit to throw in the car/truck.
i bought one of those credit card pick sets, you did better than me. i have never found the set with handle and tip to give me enough feel to pick well. i have never picked top of the key way, do you have any vids that would help,i would think the wrench would interfere with the pick. yhx for the video
What picking sets do you recommend to us to buy? I want to start lockpicking but I don’t want to spend over 50 pounds so do you have some recommendations?
I think I agree with all your points. Very strange set. Maybe for someone with files, youtube and a small budget it's worth it. Apart from the possibility of a peculiar gift indeed :)
I just think it's such a pity that lockpick sets like this don't have thinner picks. The pictures in that booklet look very similar to the 'lockpicking overkill' booklet that you can download from BBs website. I think bank managers would be a little worried at seeing an employee playing around with this kit on Thier lunch break tho. Lol, so I'm not sure of the market for this.
It's not bad for the money but it's not good either. The handle alone would keep me from buying it. It's the same handle that an Exacto knife sports and I hate those dann things. Always come loose after a short time.
A little bit more care on quality they could have been on to a winner here,I do like the look of it as a kit to keep in the car after some sanding/filing etc,drop it by a fiver and I would probably buy one :)
Interesting Bosnian Bill just done a review of a pick set for beginners as well - he had the better set I think These are not too bad a novelty item to someone but I agree not for serious use
US Amazon is rather reluctant to sell lockpicks apparently (most are "disguised" as hobby tools or such - presumably to avoid attention from shyster [District Attorneys/prosecutors/politicians] crusading for re-election...)
In America It's difficult to obtain cheaper full stock lockpicksets like the one here that offers full range of practice locks and picks. The one from @lockpickworld is one I have is different in the sense that it comes with bogotas and other picks full length not change heads. I had to fix that b/c @lockpickworld is spot on and it is a beginner set I regularly suggest to new comers.
Appreciate the shout out - but the pick set that comes with our was designed by me - it doesn't contain all those ussless gnarly picks you can't use, it has Bogotas etc.
I have a sneaky suspicion that if it said sparrows you all would have loved it. And hade no problems with that you have to modify it your self. +50times the price
For £20 it isn’t too bad, but it has a lot of down sides too - I tried to keep a balanced view. If was Sparrows, the profiles and metal used would be a whole lot better, that’s for sure!
Browsing on Amazon does pick up some interesting lock pick sets. This one certainly caught my eye! 😀 Let me know what you think of this kit in the comments below 👍🔐
You were spot on my friend, have a great one.
Thanks Ash. That looks like an interesting set, and, at that price, it's perhaps worth modifying and finishing the picks. If someone bought me that set, I wouldn't refuse it. BTW, Qu is pronounced more like 'Choo'.
Pass. Nice presentation (cardboard box) but lousy items.
As for the tools ... the picks are poor quality.
Also, it's really a pain to have to change the handle anytime you want to use a different tool.
an alternative handle you could use is an Exacto knife handle which is lighter and should be easier to tighten. if the pick is too wide to fit just lightly sand down the slot in the handle
I carry that cheap credit card pick set all the time and have had good results.
Had a look at the link and they do a six lock version (eight as two are double sided) but with it appears to not come with picks.
Nice, fair review 👍🏼
Thanks 🙏
i have this and my book says 2018 and the back has a spelling error
When I started picking, some 5 years ago if memory serves (which as a great grandmother, it often doesn't), this was exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. Even after much practice, I'm not very good, but without see-through locks and other practice tools, I never would have been able to open my first real lock. This presents as a pretty high quality beginner's kit, exactly what is needed, especially if you are like I was and had no idea of how locks work at all. The leather case is especially nice as keeping things organized turned out to be pretty important to me as I progressed to more difficult locks. I'm still not very good, but I love sport picking locks as, being disabled, its something I can actually do.
P.s. Great video btw, as per usual Mr. Lock Noob ! :-)
Hi Ash you know that is not a bad little kit for the money it would keep a newbie occupied for a good few hours and you never know might even take up the sport thanks for sharing well done
@@warpdog5008 Good for you
That cloudy part of the euro cylinder hit with a lighter it will clear it right up I’m pretty sure that how they finish acrylics at the factory
Good honest review.
Exactly what we have come to expect from Lock Noob.
Thank you for making this video and taking the time to study your purchase, then share it with us all.
Thanks Roy!
Kit looks better than most cheaper ones---- informative video---- nice case
Thanks 🙏
For the price point and what it is, it doesn't seem that bad, certainly better than some of the crap out there. The pry bars and overall presentation would keep me from getting too disappointed if I had ordered it. Like you said, if you're willing/able to modify things it wouldn't be bad to give to a beginner who's just dipping their toe in locksport. Great review 👍
Thanks 🙏
The old credit card set has helped me out in a pinch over the years.
These days there's a Night Crawler set with two extra tension wrenches in my bag and coat at all times,
but they surely serve their purpose when in need!
They do indeed!
The fact the practice padlock came with a shroud to simulate a real lock
Impressed the fuck out of me
Very good Review Ash. I remember my first set was far worse that that one lol. Keep up the good work my Friend
Thanks 🙏
I actually might buy this set.
I like how the book and the locks are designed to go together, this would be an excellent introduction for someone new that has absolutely no knowledge of locks. Myself, I am very new to locksport but have researched lots and learned a lot of "theory" if not yet skilled. I do have the ability, time, and pacience to modify the picks, but what I like the most is that this set comes with top of keyway tensioners. I now own a few sets of picks but none of them or any I've seen ever come with TOK tension wrenches which I desperately need for some of my locks with short keyways.
But I would not call those acrylic locks "practice locks". They are way to easy to open, but they do make a nice visual aid for beginners to see how a lock works.
It’s an ok-ish set, but not one I’d recommend to a serious picker
@@LockNoob Why do you think it's an ok-ish set? It seems to have everything a beginner would need to start a lockpicking hobby. Besides just being too thick, are there any other downsides...?
Broken key extractor is very useful if you pick a lock that's in use and the pick breaks off. :-D
Oh yeah true!
The last two half diamonds you could shave/round down the neck, sharpen the diamonds, slope the tips and make dimple picks. Maybe curve the bigger one to make a curved flag with a sharp tip for picking pin and pin dimple locks.
Yeah for sure! Always good to mod
@@LockNoob keep up the good work mate, you lpl and bill saved my life with your content. Thanks buddy 👍
LN: "I.. guess... you c a n open locks with'em..."
Rakes a Master"lock" in 2 secs.
Me: *stifled laughter*
I just found it a little funny and a little contradictory. Ok, we agree that the Masterlock shown is sold in the "locks" aisle so it's not a hard contradiction.
😁
Ucof informed me that weird flag like pick is for automotive locks.
My Goso dimple picks also had tips that didn't fit into the handle without filing.
Yeah, very common problem with cheap sets!
Hmm. I didn't know goso made dimple pick sets. Interesting...
@@penfold7800 The Spooxe picks are just modified Gosos. In fact I think you can buy the unfinished set from their website.
for What it is cool little kit nice review Ash my friend🇬🇧👊😊😎👍
Thanks Leon!
an alternative handle you could use is an Exacto knife handle which is lighter and should be easier to tighten. if the pick is too wide to fit just lightly sand down the slot in the handle
i HAVE YET TO SEE A SET WITH NICE TENSION TOOLS LOIKE THAT SET DOES,nice amount also 2 pry bars would be nice ,i only use botttom of the keyway ,yet to learn top of the keyway,because they do not make good pry bars in the chinease sets,cheers
Thanks!
I think I would purchase the set just for that book, it did look like a well laid out and informative book from what I could see there.. Very nice review ;-)
Thanks 🙏
I realy enjoyed this video and the nnew set of picks you ae showing from Curious Smith,they look like cool snakes and city as well as Bogata...i wish i would of nought that instead of the chinease one i modified,great video as always,cheers mate! Mal i BC
Little grinding you could make a good pickset
Probably!
That handle is a no-no for me, as you say the picks let it down. Looks like it's made to look cool on Instagram.
Would it look cool on Instagram? Maybe 🤷♂️
I'm referring to the trend of junky products being packaged in flashy nicely made boxes purely to look good in unboxings etc. :D
UK has lots of lock picking sets but the US Amazon site doesn’t have much. I have ordered from the UK site and shipped to US with no problem.
Don't sand or buff your acrylic locks (or any acrylic) if they're scratched or ruffed up. Use heat gun or a lighter to make it clear. It's how acrylic is finished in the industrial setting.
Good tip
Great video and honest opinion. This set is very similar to the first set I got ( after a brief departure from the sport). Not this brand but everything else was included with the exception of the practice locks.
Thanks 🙏
Not a bad set if your happy to spend the time finishing it
Looks better than some cheap starter sets
I notice you pick all your locks American style ie "pin up" is it easier than uk with pins down, do the pins feel /react differently ?
It depends on your preference and how you learn to pick. Neither is more difficult than the other
@@LockNoob thanks for the reply
Love the channel
Interesting though, they sound pretty hard, based on the file sound. I am a bit surprised. They look like they are the same size as a standard craft knife. I would likely replace the handle with a plastic one for weight. Maybe the maker should also include a sheet of 220 wet &dry ; ) This looks like an excellent gift box. (duh, you said that at the end of the video) I would consider giving this to my college age grandson or my father as something to keep his hands busy. Much better than a typical puzzle, which once solved, sits on a shelf forever. I would, of course, thin and polish the picks before I would give them away.
Yeah, it’s quite a cool gift for under £20, it not a serious kit for a picker
@@LockNoob Yep! I would likely recommend the Sparrows Tuxedo as a first kit to someone who actually inquires about wanting to learn lock sport. this is due to product depth, price, and proximity in the US. I might have a different view if I was in the UK or the EU.
I very much your videos kindly keep your videos coming Sir.
Buen kit...
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Thanks for the review. I think it's a pass for me. Too bad, it looked like it was going to have much better quality / pick choices. Prestation, a case, a free gift, and decent instruction book are all nice pluses! Boy, it's a tough one to call for the price...
I agree, it’s a bit of a head-scratcher
A beginner set for intermediate pickers.
Is it great? No.
Could it be pretty decent with a little work? Yes.
It would probably be a great beater kit to throw in the car/truck.
Thanks for w
i bought one of those credit card pick sets, you did better than me. i have never found the set with handle and tip to give me enough feel to pick well. i have never picked top of the key way, do you have any vids that would help,i would think the wrench would interfere with the pick. yhx for the video
I wouldn’t really rate those credit card picks, but you can sort of use them
For £20 😱👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It’s good value, but is it a good set
Lock Noob yes it looked it 👍🏻
Perfect for a 10yo.. Can get them into the hobby without the ability to get into too much trouble..
What picking sets do you recommend to us to buy? I want to start lockpicking but I don’t want to spend over 50 pounds so do you have some recommendations?
Check out sparrows, SouthOrd and law lock tools for some well priced tools
I think I agree with all your points. Very strange set. Maybe for someone with files, youtube and a small budget it's worth it. Apart from the possibility of a peculiar gift indeed :)
I think it’s a fun gift, but not a serious kit
Nice vid, Looks like a nice kit that has good chance to improve picks with some tweaking, but I like the case
Agreed!
I just think it's such a pity that lockpick sets like this don't have thinner picks. The pictures in that booklet look very similar to the 'lockpicking overkill' booklet that you can download from BBs website. I think bank managers would be a little worried at seeing an employee playing around with this kit on Thier lunch break tho. Lol, so I'm not sure of the market for this.
Thanks for watching
It's not bad for the money but it's not good either. The handle alone would keep me from buying it. It's the same handle that an Exacto knife sports and I hate those dann things. Always come loose after a short time.
Yes, not so good for long sessions
Very nice video 💪
Thanks 🙏
is the southord nps-2000k pocket pen set any good
Well, I really rate it as a back up kit or a discrete portable kit
A little bit more care on quality they could have been on to a winner here,I do like the look of it as a kit to keep in the car after some sanding/filing etc,drop it by a fiver and I would probably buy one :)
It’s more annoying in a way that it’s almost good!
@@LockNoobperfect description mate "almost good"
Great review ash👍
Thanks 🙏
Interesting Bosnian Bill just done a review of a pick set for beginners as well - he had the better set I think
These are not too bad a novelty item to someone but I agree not for serious use
He did have the better set!
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Looks like it is not on the US Amazon.
Shame 😐
US Amazon is rather reluctant to sell lockpicks apparently (most are "disguised" as hobby tools or such - presumably to avoid attention from shyster [District Attorneys/prosecutors/politicians] crusading for re-election...)
What`s happened to Andy Mac`s channel mate?
Looks like he lost all his vids. - possible hack. Please go over and subscribe to him and help him get back on course
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27 thousands? i guess it helps a novice from bending the pick if they start picking the warding?
a bit, but it limits the keyways it can be used in
Same set as the small lockmall kit
Interesting thanks!
In America It's difficult to obtain cheaper full stock lockpicksets like the one here that offers full range of practice locks and picks. The one from @lockpickworld is one I have is different in the sense that it comes with bogotas and other picks full length not change heads. I had to fix that b/c @lockpickworld is spot on and it is a beginner set I regularly suggest to new comers.
Appreciate the shout out - but the pick set that comes with our was designed by me - it doesn't contain all those ussless gnarly picks you can't use, it has Bogotas etc.
I edit'd the last comment. Thanks for correction
NICE REVIEW👍
U GET WHAT U PAY 4...I GUESS
You do indeed!
I have a sneaky suspicion that if it said sparrows you all would have loved it. And hade no problems with that you have to modify it your self. +50times the price
Nah your idiot too think people don't look for quality. Not to mention the return policy. You simple minded fool.
Did i hit a nerv
Btw its 20dollars. I would say its awesome for the price
For £20 it isn’t too bad, but it has a lot of down sides too - I tried to keep a balanced view. If was Sparrows, the profiles and metal used would be a whole lot better, that’s for sure!
@@LockNoob was not comenting you, but the comments to the video. Great review
"I don't hate it..." Haha! :)
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So bottom line. You "don't hate it"? ;P
lol, yup!
Dump the handle and load up the credit card carrier
I don’t think it can carry any more than the picks already inside :-)
@@LockNoob Right, oh well was worth a shot anyways. Brilliant video by the way, carry on. Saw the video with yourself, LPL & Bosnianbill Loved it!
Hey what would be a good beginner dimple lock to try picking?
The Honest Dong with coloured handles are quite good, still need a bit of finishing.
@@TequilaDave Was looking for actual locks :p
@@darkmann12 www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=nighowe&isRefine=true
@@darkmann12 I also bought a good dimple training lock from here: uklockpickers.co.uk/locks/practice-locks.html
@@TequilaDave Thanks :)
Looks pretty craptacular to me.
It is what it is. Honestly for £20 the plastic locks and booklet alone wouldn’t feel too overpriced
Looks like junk.
Some parts are some parts aren’t
Fantastic review Ash. At the end of the day, what do you expect for
Exactly mate - it’s not a kit I’d use but I do t think it’s bad value for a gift maybe 🤷♂️