I bought myself a set a year ago, for Christmas. I played with it for about an hour and then put it away, but now I somehow got into lockpicking again and after watching your video I followed your advice to "practice, practice, practice". Well, a few hours later and I can crack that transparent lock immediately and I understand how! Appreciate your guidance and also your patience in creating all these videos.
I tried to order this set based on your review. It was sold out on almost every website. I actually ordered it on Bonanza yesterday. They emailed me today saying they already sold the last one. There was one on eBay for $22 but I didn’t want to wait 3 weeks for shipping. I ended up ordering another nice beginner set, the Southord PXS-14 from the Southord website. After the 10% off coupon for my first order, it was around $25 plus shipping. The Southord comes with 1 more tension wrench and a couple more rakes compared to the Daniu 12pcs set. It also has a double ended tool and a nice leather case that is pocket sized. Overall, I’m happy with my purchase, even though the Daniu was my first choice. Thanks for the review!
I bought this set last year shortly after I started picking. Mine was branded "Honest", but, same set. Very good for the money. In fact, I still frequently use the half diamond from this kit and it's held up pretty well. If you can only spend $20, this is probably as good as it gets. That said, I think the Spirit or Tuxedo set from Sparrows are a better buy at around $40. More expensive, but the quality is much higher.
This was the first set I bought, and I agree with everything good you said about them. The one thing I didn't like about it as a beginner set is the lack of selection of rakes and tensioners. But something similar (especially the lack of top of the keyway tensioners) can be said about almost all cheap "beginner" sets, even those from high end manufacturers.
Thanks for your help, I always was interested in being a locksmith, when I was a kid, many years ago, I took a course at home from Belshaw way before the internet, like fifty years ago! I always install high quality locks in my homes especially that bumping is so easy. I just might buy this set to play around.
my first set from banggoods was decent enough to open most master locks and brinks, they started breaking on the abus 41 series. last i checked its $10 on banggoods and comes with the clear pastic lock, can't go wrong for $10
If I'd start over again I'd suggest a set of quality pics like petersons, perhaps just basic hooks (like standard and gem) in 18 and 25 thousands and a bogota style rake or Southord euro series basic kit. I don't have that many wide locks which makes thinner better for euro locks. However, as a beginner I was quite rough handed and some locks that had room for pics that take more abuse were really usefull. Higher quality picks really make a difference and with cheap picks that have huge rough/sharp edges everywhere it makes it just more difficult for a beginner. A couple hooks and a rake or two is a lot for a beginner trying to perhaps rake some locks and start learning single pin picking. I think most would add a small diamond that has uses in tight spaces but I rarely tend to use one.
Forgot about sparrows, they make nice starter kits of good quality too. After checking out those three one has also tried out all major handle types/sizes. Most other manufacturers are more or less similar to any of these although most I've run into have been similar to Southord. (and some rare ones without handles that I tend to avoid at all cost!) I think the most important thing is to avoid mega kits with all bells and whissles. For example, I rarely use most of my large Sparrows kit pics and tend to pick up very few of them. For advanced picker it is good to have just the right tool there in case you need it though.
My first set was a no name Chinese ebay purchase , as I didn't want to spend too much starting out, but as this hobby is kinda addictive everything new I want, love Peterson's stuff now
I have always liked the bosnianbill idea of don't buy cheap for your first set. Buy something about $30 from a name brand as they will generally have good steel that wont break easily with rough beginner use.
I started with a Southord C810 and added from Multipick a W04 and a BOG03 and a 19 EUR set from Amazon with 4 transparent locks and a lot of tentioners. I didn't care about the cheapo picks but the nylon case was OK, the tentioners a good addition and the only "pick" from that cheap set I have in my final assembly is the broken key extractor just in case if that would be once needed... So the amazon thing was just to have a bigger case, tentioners and the transparent locks.
For $10-15 there is not much to complain about in my opinion compared to everything else in that range. There is a reason why some picks sell for $5-8 per pick
I don't think I've ever seen you pick before. Nice job. I think that left handers start out at a disadvantage because it just doesn't look natural and I think it takes longer to perfect but you got it down pat. Congrats
Lol, it is interesting I don't pick much on a lock picking channel but I enjoy doing the content I do more. I did make a video a while back on left handed picking and it can be tough especially TOK lock in hand
That looks like a decent pick set a beginner. I reckon if I started over again and had the option I might very well go for this set. What about Pickoligy? They do decent picks that would be good for beginners. I guess the only other issue is having a couple of picks that go down as far as 18 thousands. Yes the risk is higher to snap it but it just might take out some of the frustration with keyways that need a slightly thinner pick. I guess it's swings and roundabouts as always. Just to add, I agree the set needs a tok or maybe two adding. And a great review by the way 👍🏻
For this video I was looking at sets that were around $10-15 and this set is hard to beat. I am not familiar with the set you mentioned and I will need to check it out.
While I love your vids I'm not sure I agree, I thought about it and thought about it .. I finally went with pxs14 it was like 29 bucks and has opened everything with only adding a couple 50,000th pry bars from sparrows.. and it comes with a food case. Also a well known and respected brand.. either way appreciate your vids! Take care
I bully raked open an American with one of the really cheap Chinese .025 Bogota style rakes. Was so agressive in bullying it I shaved .002 of of pin 2 .001 off 3 and 4. And pin 1 was fine
@@HelpfulLockPicker I'll have to do a video soon. I can say that while I did it. And shaved down pins it took a good 5 minutes of bullying. I just didn't have my Tuxedo Royale kit on me to try and spp. And my sense of feel is not good enough yet to fight the ward with a .025 pick. And also B.O.K tension because I didn't have my Sparrows pry bars. I'd be interested to see if I can recreate the scenario or if I just got a lucky fluke that day.
best keyway tension tool for strength and craftsmanship can be found with the click gun the tension tool i got was worth the 8 dollars i paid for the lockpick gun it came with and extra pins came with it check eBay you will not be disappointed and I've got the cheap set you showcased the black set but it works well the paint does scrape off easily tho. and the pick gun actually works well too
A friend just got back from DefCon and brought me the TOOOL basic set. I already had a no-name set I got off Amazon that was terrible, and the Southord MPXS-08. The TOOOL set feels even nicer than the Southords, and I'm having better luck with them. Unfortunately do to politics between the US and China, TOOOL no longer supplies them with the plastic tube case. They just came in a heavy ziploc bag.
Helpfulockpicker and lockpickinglawer reviewed this same lockpick and both said is pretty good for the price Yes, im decided this is going to be my first lockpick set Thanks for helping me decide!
Great video! I really enjoyed it and it contributed to me buying this set. It just arrived two days ago and I have already put it to good use. I didn't have a rake before (bought a different beginner set a few weeks ago from Picklock24) and got open a Master Lock No. 5, a Master Lock 9150D and even the little ABUS 64TI/35. I'm really happy with the entire set, and got hooked on lockpicking. What did you and others do to me?!?
I just hope your wallet is ready, lol. If you haven't already, also check out www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking That sub is a great resource and an even better community for people in lock sport :)
Thank you for checking it out and I believe you will like it a lot :) really can't beat everything that comes in this set for the price. One thing I do recommend you do though is get top of the key way tensioners and locks with more open keyways
I have always enjoyed lock-in-hand picking myself but a vise can make a difference since it takes a few factors away that can mess you up when first starting out
Can you do a milestone video or list that explains which types of locks you should start with and where you should start trying to move up from there? As a side note, when should i try picking my front door? All the best! THanks!
@@HelpfulLockPicker AHHH I COMPLETELY MISSED THAT! Would be cool to see a video with How-To's on it though! I'm a beginner, so being able to go in blind and THEN seek help on your channel if i need to would be very helpful. Anyway, thanks for the help and the list.
@@Docsfortune You really shouldn't pick locks in use. That's a bad practice which can get you into trouble because you may try to pick a lock that's not yours and also you can potentially break it. But if you're opening up locks in the US you'll be surprised how quickly you'll be competent enough to open one
For those who don't have training locks yet, I recommend this for a first set: www.banggood.com/Unlocking-Lock-Opener-Kit-Locksmith-Training-Transparent-Practice-Padlocks-Tools-p-1250395.html Super cheap and it comes with 2 training locks, and this kind of "tweezers" that works as a top of the keyway tensioner. The pieces arrived a bit bended, I guess because transportation, but that was very easy to fix. It's funny that it comes with a dimple lock but without the picks for that lock, but I could pick it open using one of the picks as if it was a dimple lock pick. I look forward to buy the specific dimple lock picks though.
I have just started picking a few weeks ago and I have been buying various lockpick kits. The first set I got was Southord PX-5 then I ordered a cheaper set from Amazon called Badus, the HONST set and the 9 pieces Goso set and then a Sparrows expansion set. What I find odd is that I prefer the HONST and the Goso over the rest of the picks. It could be because I lack more hooks with the higher quality picks but it's like I get better feedback with the Honsts and Goso then with the Sparrows. I think I will also buy this kit the hooks look good and they are full tang. What security pins do you think are the most difficult out of these 3 the serrated, mushroom or spools?
@@HelpfulLockPicker Really? I saw BosnianBill did a review of them and he called them junk. ua-cam.com/video/eWzM9npBXqE/v-deo.html I just assumed like him everyone else considered them Junk but more often than not the Goso always open the lock for me, I believe I get really good feedback given that they are not full tang.
does anyone know if it's possible to pick a medeco xt t-handle cylinder this lock looks super hard and i don't know how you would go about tensioning it?
Yo I don’t know if you gonna answer a comment on a video that’s over a year old but I was wondering what exactly TOK tensioner you would recommend for a beginner
Average Picker is this a typo? I’ve been picking for about a decade and been a locksmith for 5 years. 015 picks?? A beginner will weeks the whole set in a few minutes. You really want the thickest pick that will fit the lock. Beginners shouldn’t be picking locks that the warding is so bad only .015 will fit. Also in my opinion and I own several sets from several companies. Peterson is far better than sparrows.
@@BoredLockpicker Yes you want the thickest pick that will fit, which the Tron or Attila will take care of being they are .025. The .015 short hook will get tighter keyways. And those two picks, with a selection of tensioners will get you through a heck of a lot of locks. You could pick your way up and down the subreddit list through at least the "blue" locks if not a few more. And...maybe Peterson is better. (I'll avoid the whole inscription/engraving/stamping issue) Sparrows I think is good bang for the buck. So if it is cheap beginner we are going for I'm not so sure about sending someone to Peterson.
I'm kinda lost. What makes this a 12 piece set? It has 11 picks, 2 tension wrenches, and a case. Are you saying it's 12 because it's 11 picks and a case? If you're gonna count the picks and case then why not count the wrenches too? Technically, it's a 14 piece set. Every set I've bought counts only the picks or they count everything included minus the handle sleeves. Ps. As a beginner set it's just okay. It's lacking, in my opinion. There are too many hooks. A beginner really doesn't need an extensive number of hooks. It needs less hooks, a couple rakes, and definitely needs a couple more tension wrenches. I think this is more of a amateur set (step above beginner) that should be used in conjunction with another set with different options.
It's not a bad set but for the scope of this video it was more focused on $10-15 sets. A lot of people enjoy the tuxedo set and it definitely worth checking out. But if you want to do it the best way I would suggest ordering individual picks.
@@HelpfulLockPicker i want to buy the set from banggood but with all this sad events with virus and stuff don't know if they are gonna ship anything out of the country, the same is for site wish, didn't receive anything for a month now. i have found the same product on ebay but the cost is $25.31 + 4.41$ shipping. i'll try my luck with banggood, thanks for the video.
@@HelpfulLockPicker i think not even the authorities know what type of virus it is, there are viruses that live, die and then in contact with the live-tissue, they start to live again, now it may sound like resident evil, but the world of viruses is weird and really dangerous. if i get the product and survive, then i'l make a video of my own on how i pick a lock. :D
@@HelpfulLockPicker Thnx for the responds :) Do you perhaps have a video on doing that with sandpaper? Also do you have a suggestion of a set with a bit more price range?
As someone who has been picking since ‘05 and after wasting my money on a lot of stuff I didn’t need lol, I think that the MPXS-08 from Southord is the best choice for beginners www.southord.com/products/lock-pick-set-8-piece-metal-handles-mpxs-08
Thank you for sharing! That is definitely a very nice set :) The big selling point on this set for me is that you can often get it in the $10-15 range which is hard to beat for someone who doesn't know if they are going to stick around in the hobby or not.
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This is a really good set to start off with, if I had known when I first started this was out there I absolutely would have picked this set up.
Thanks again for sending it to me to review :)
What security pins do you think are the most difficult out of these 3 the serrated, mushroom or spools?
I bought myself a set a year ago, for Christmas. I played with it for about an hour and then put it away, but now I somehow got into lockpicking again and after watching your video I followed your advice to "practice, practice, practice". Well, a few hours later and I can crack that transparent lock immediately and I understand how!
Appreciate your guidance and also your patience in creating all these videos.
Thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helps. Welcome back to the hobby :)
I tried to order this set based on your review. It was sold out on almost every website. I actually ordered it on Bonanza yesterday. They emailed me today saying they already sold the last one. There was one on eBay for $22 but I didn’t want to wait 3 weeks for shipping. I ended up ordering another nice beginner set, the Southord PXS-14 from the Southord website. After the 10% off coupon for my first order, it was around $25 plus shipping. The Southord comes with 1 more tension wrench and a couple more rakes compared to the Daniu 12pcs set. It also has a double ended tool and a nice leather case that is pocket sized. Overall, I’m happy with my purchase, even though the Daniu was my first choice. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for sharing!
My first lock picking set was a mattock and a 7lb sledge hammer, bit noisy but saved messing with a tensioner.
Open is open
I bought this set last year shortly after I started picking. Mine was branded "Honest", but, same set. Very good for the money. In fact, I still frequently use the half diamond from this kit and it's held up pretty well. If you can only spend $20, this is probably as good as it gets. That said, I think the Spirit or Tuxedo set from Sparrows are a better buy at around $40. More expensive, but the quality is much higher.
Thank you for sharing your experience! This is a great set for the cheapest of cheap price range
Thank you for sharing your experience! This is a great set for the cheapest of cheap price range
This was the first set I bought, and I agree with everything good you said about them. The one thing I didn't like about it as a beginner set is the lack of selection of rakes and tensioners. But something similar (especially the lack of top of the keyway tensioners) can be said about almost all cheap "beginner" sets, even those from high end manufacturers.
Thank you for sharing and I am glad you liked it overall
Thanks for your help, I always was interested in being a locksmith, when I was a kid, many years ago, I took a course at home from Belshaw way before the internet, like fifty years ago!
I always install high quality locks in my homes especially that bumping is so easy. I just might buy this set to play around.
Thanks for sharing!
you could use a paperclip ,its the picker not te tool,so correct ,thanks for all your advice and knowledge,i am a fan,cheers,mal in BC
Thank you for the kind words!
True... ofc paper clips and lockpick tools are something different :D but yeah
my first set from banggoods was decent enough to open most master locks and brinks, they started breaking on the abus 41 series. last i checked its $10 on banggoods and comes with the clear pastic lock, can't go wrong for $10
Thank you for sharing your experience!
can you send the link?
Yes pls. Where's the link?
That looks like a good beginner's set for certain plus a big enough case for adding on. A good review my friend.
Thank you for the kind words for checking out :)
Here is a link to a Pickoligy set:
www.amazon.co.uk/Pickology-X600-6-Piece-reinforced-Handles/dp/B00Z35VKH4
Thanks for sharing!
Great video brother! Definitely a good set for beginners
Thanks for checking it out!
If I'd start over again I'd suggest a set of quality pics like petersons, perhaps just basic hooks (like standard and gem) in 18 and 25 thousands and a bogota style rake or Southord euro series basic kit. I don't have that many wide locks which makes thinner better for euro locks. However, as a beginner I was quite rough handed and some locks that had room for pics that take more abuse were really usefull.
Higher quality picks really make a difference and with cheap picks that have huge rough/sharp edges everywhere it makes it just more difficult for a beginner.
A couple hooks and a rake or two is a lot for a beginner trying to perhaps rake some locks and start learning single pin picking. I think most would add a small diamond that has uses in tight spaces but I rarely tend to use one.
Thanks for sharing! I've always enjoyed that approach as well :-)
Forgot about sparrows, they make nice starter kits of good quality too.
After checking out those three one has also tried out all major handle types/sizes. Most other manufacturers are more or less similar to any of these although most I've run into have been similar to Southord. (and some rare ones without handles that I tend to avoid at all cost!)
I think the most important thing is to avoid mega kits with all bells and whissles. For example, I rarely use most of my large Sparrows kit pics and tend to pick up very few of them. For advanced picker it is good to have just the right tool there in case you need it though.
Finally, I thought I was the only left handed picker :D
It is less common but we do exist!
My first set was a no name Chinese ebay purchase , as I didn't want to spend too much starting out, but as this hobby is kinda addictive everything new I want, love Peterson's stuff now
Thanks for sharing!
I have always liked the bosnianbill idea of don't buy cheap for your first set. Buy something about $30 from a name brand as they will generally have good steel that wont break easily with rough beginner use.
I agree but this was aimed at what the best for the $10-15 range. It is useful to know there is a viable set out there
I started with a Southord C810 and added from Multipick a W04 and a BOG03 and a 19 EUR set from Amazon with 4 transparent locks and a lot of tentioners. I didn't care about the cheapo picks but the nylon case was OK, the tentioners a good addition and the only "pick" from that cheap set I have in my final assembly is the broken key extractor just in case if that would be once needed...
So the amazon thing was just to have a bigger case, tentioners and the transparent locks.
Thanks for sharing
Good review. I have one observation. My set measures 0.028”. Yours being 0.025” means they have some serious variations in the material they use.
Oh there is a lot of variation. Mine were different thicknesses and metals.
For $10-15 there is not much to complain about in my opinion compared to everything else in that range. There is a reason why some picks sell for $5-8 per pick
@@HelpfulLockPicker I agree it's a great value. I just wanted to point out that people might not get the exact thickness they expect.
I don't think I've ever seen you pick before. Nice job. I think that left handers start out at a disadvantage because it just doesn't look natural and I think it takes longer to perfect but you got it down pat. Congrats
Lol, it is interesting I don't pick much on a lock picking channel but I enjoy doing the content I do more.
I did make a video a while back on left handed picking and it can be tough especially TOK lock in hand
Nice review HLP. Good set for beginners. 👍👍👍👍🧡
Thanks for checking it out!
That looks like a decent pick set a beginner. I reckon if I started over again and had the option I might very well go for this set.
What about Pickoligy? They do decent picks that would be good for beginners.
I guess the only other issue is having a couple of picks that go down as far as 18 thousands. Yes the risk is higher to snap it but it just might take out some of the frustration with keyways that need a slightly thinner pick. I guess it's swings and roundabouts as always.
Just to add, I agree the set needs a tok or maybe two adding. And a great review by the way 👍🏻
For this video I was looking at sets that were around $10-15 and this set is hard to beat. I am not familiar with the set you mentioned and I will need to check it out.
@@HelpfulLockPicker I first saw them recently as reviewed by 'lock noob' and bought just one pick to try out. It's really strong but quite thick.
While I love your vids I'm not sure I agree, I thought about it and thought about it .. I finally went with pxs14 it was like 29 bucks and has opened everything with only adding a couple 50,000th pry bars from sparrows.. and it comes with a food case. Also a well known and respected brand.. either way appreciate your vids! Take care
Thanks for sharing your experience with Southord!
I wish I purchased this set as my first and great value👍
Thanks for sharing!
Great review, and a good looking beginner set. Picking the American with
the pick from this set is quite impressive.
Thanks for sharing.
I bully raked open an American with one of the really cheap Chinese .025 Bogota style rakes. Was so agressive in bullying it I shaved .002 of of pin 2 .001 off 3 and 4. And pin 1 was fine
@@420RastaMonZack420 that would be an interesting video to see :)
Thank you for the kind words!
@@HelpfulLockPicker I'll have to do a video soon. I can say that while I did it. And shaved down pins it took a good 5 minutes of bullying. I just didn't have my Tuxedo Royale kit on me to try and spp. And my sense of feel is not good enough yet to fight the ward with a .025 pick. And also B.O.K tension because I didn't have my Sparrows pry bars. I'd be interested to see if I can recreate the scenario or if I just got a lucky fluke that day.
@@420RastaMonZack420 everything get the video made let me know and I'll check it out :-)
best keyway tension tool for strength and craftsmanship can be found with the click gun the tension tool i got was worth the 8 dollars i paid for the lockpick gun it came with and extra pins came with it check eBay you will not be disappointed and I've got the cheap set you showcased the black set but it works well the paint does scrape off easily tho. and the pick gun actually works well too
Thanks for sharing!
A friend just got back from DefCon and brought me the TOOOL basic set. I already had a no-name set I got off Amazon that was terrible, and the Southord MPXS-08. The TOOOL set feels even nicer than the Southords, and I'm having better luck with them. Unfortunately do to politics between the US and China, TOOOL no longer supplies them with the plastic tube case. They just came in a heavy ziploc bag.
Thanks for sharing. That sounds like an interesting situation between them and China
Thanks for sharing! That sounds like an interesting turn of events between TOOOL and China
Great review and demonstration.
I started out with the set you used as the cheaper comparison set.
Would have done better with the Daniu set.
👏👍👍👏🐈
Tha ke for sharing!
Helpfulockpicker and lockpickinglawer reviewed this same lockpick and both said is pretty good for the price
Yes, im decided this is going to be my first lockpick set
Thanks for helping me decide!
I wish you luck on your journey into lock sport:)
As a beginners set I feel the : Tremendous Twelve Toolkit - $30
From toool.us is hard to beat on both quality and price.
Thanks for sharing!
Like you said, it should include a pry bar. Those tension tools are not good for top of the keyway tension.
I do wish as well they would come off it but for the price point y ou can not complain too much
I just bought this set, due to HLPs video, picked up some TOK tensioners for another $3
@@chrisguiling3546 Where did you find them for that price? I'm just curious to check out
HelpfulLockPicker they came up on Banggood when I clicked on your link as something other people also bought with the pick set
I also added a clear padlock and clear cylinder lock. Everything added up to just over $30 with shipping etc. Not bad
Great review my friend.
thanks for checking it out!
thanks for checking it out!
I probably will never put this information to use, but I do like to understand how things work.
Thanks for sharing!
This is actual good content when it comes to lock picking but not very popular tho, you deserve more subs
Thank you for the kind words!
Great video! I really enjoyed it and it contributed to me buying this set. It just arrived two days ago and I have already put it to good use. I didn't have a rake before (bought a different beginner set a few weeks ago from Picklock24) and got open a Master Lock No. 5, a Master Lock 9150D and even the little ABUS 64TI/35. I'm really happy with the entire set, and got hooked on lockpicking. What did you and others do to me?!?
I just hope your wallet is ready, lol. If you haven't already, also check out www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking That sub is a great resource and an even better community for people in lock sport :)
Ty for the video. Just ordered this, and set of tension wrenches
Thank you for checking it out and I believe you will like it a lot :) really can't beat everything that comes in this set for the price.
One thing I do recommend you do though is get top of the key way tensioners and locks with more open keyways
what tensioners did you end up going with? i find less info on those for beginners
You don't need a vice to pick the padlock. It makes picking easier though but less realistic.
I have always enjoyed lock-in-hand picking myself but a vise can make a difference since it takes a few factors away that can mess you up when first starting out
Can you do a milestone video or list that explains which types of locks you should start with and where you should start trying to move up from there? As a side note, when should i try picking my front door? All the best! THanks!
I sort of have that lists already in the video description
@@HelpfulLockPicker AHHH I COMPLETELY MISSED THAT! Would be cool to see a video with How-To's on it though! I'm a beginner, so being able to go in blind and THEN seek help on your channel if i need to would be very helpful. Anyway, thanks for the help and the list.
@@HelpfulLockPicker Now about that front door question... :p
@@Docsfortune You really shouldn't pick locks in use. That's a bad practice which can get you into trouble because you may try to pick a lock that's not yours and also you can potentially break it. But if you're opening up locks in the US you'll be surprised how quickly you'll be competent enough to open one
HelpfulLockPicker I didn’t think about that, probably don’t want to brick my front door. Thanks!
What set would you recommend once you are above the beginners stage, these picks dont fit in most locks im trying to open
I would recommend getting a lock with a wide-open keyway that you can re-pin
Who else clicked super fast and was also expecting. Hello its the lock picking lawyer. lol
Thanks for sharing!
For those who don't have training locks yet, I recommend this for a first set: www.banggood.com/Unlocking-Lock-Opener-Kit-Locksmith-Training-Transparent-Practice-Padlocks-Tools-p-1250395.html
Super cheap and it comes with 2 training locks, and this kind of "tweezers" that works as a top of the keyway tensioner.
The pieces arrived a bit bended, I guess because transportation, but that was very easy to fix.
It's funny that it comes with a dimple lock but without the picks for that lock, but I could pick it open using one of the picks as if it was a dimple lock pick. I look forward to buy the specific dimple lock picks though.
thanks for sharing!
I have just started picking a few weeks ago and I have been buying various lockpick kits. The first set I got was Southord PX-5 then I ordered a cheaper set from Amazon called Badus, the HONST set and the 9 pieces Goso set and then a Sparrows expansion set. What I find odd is that I prefer the HONST and the Goso over the rest of the picks. It could be because I lack more hooks with the higher quality picks but it's like I get better feedback with the Honsts and Goso then with the Sparrows. I think I will also buy this kit the hooks look good and they are full tang. What security pins do you think are the most difficult out of these 3 the serrated, mushroom or spools?
I like my goso too
@@HelpfulLockPicker Really? I saw BosnianBill did a review of them and he called them junk. ua-cam.com/video/eWzM9npBXqE/v-deo.html I just assumed like him everyone else considered them Junk but more often than not the Goso always open the lock for me, I believe I get really good feedback given that they are not full tang.
VERY GOOD VIDEO👍SALUDO DESDE ARGENTINA. PLEASE SUBTITLES IN SPANISH 👍👋
Thank you!
Well done
Thanks for checking it out!
Dang why did I not find this video before I purchased my first set which is the SouthOrd pxs-14
Thanks for checking it out. You still ended up with a good set :)
HelpfulLockPicker true
does anyone know if it's possible to pick a medeco xt t-handle cylinder this lock looks super hard and i don't know how you would go about tensioning it?
Maybe Huxleypig69 would have a better idea. I've never dealt with one personally
Yo I don’t know if you gonna answer a comment on a video that’s over a year old but I was wondering what exactly TOK tensioner you would recommend for a beginner
It depends on where you live. If you are in the United States I like the one from Peterson but the one from Sparrow is good as well and a bit cheaper
Nice My Friend, are you home from France? Or is this another pre made video
I have a few more pre-made videos to go
@@HelpfulLockPicker ok👍
What Is Best Cheap Beginner Lock Picking Set?
Top of Keyway tensioners, .015 Sparrows short hook, and a tron..and or Attila.
Thanks for sharing!
Average Picker is this a typo? I’ve been picking for about a decade and been a locksmith for 5 years. 015 picks?? A beginner will weeks the whole set in a few minutes. You really want the thickest pick that will fit the lock. Beginners shouldn’t be picking locks that the warding is so bad only .015 will fit. Also in my opinion and I own several sets from several companies. Peterson is far better than sparrows.
@@BoredLockpicker Yes you want the thickest pick that will fit, which the Tron or Attila will take care of being they are .025. The .015 short hook will get tighter keyways. And those two picks, with a selection of tensioners will get you through a heck of a lot of locks.
You could pick your way up and down the subreddit list through at least the "blue" locks if not a few more.
And...maybe Peterson is better. (I'll avoid the whole inscription/engraving/stamping issue) Sparrows I think is good bang for the buck. So if it is cheap beginner we are going for I'm not so sure about sending someone to Peterson.
I'm kinda lost. What makes this a 12 piece set?
It has 11 picks, 2 tension wrenches, and a case.
Are you saying it's 12 because it's 11 picks and a case?
If you're gonna count the picks and case then why not count the wrenches too? Technically, it's a 14 piece set. Every set I've bought counts only the picks or they count everything included minus the handle sleeves.
Ps.
As a beginner set it's just okay. It's lacking, in my opinion. There are too many hooks. A beginner really doesn't need an extensive number of hooks. It needs less hooks, a couple rakes, and definitely needs a couple more tension wrenches. I think this is more of a amateur set (step above beginner) that should be used in conjunction with another set with different options.
How about this kit
32 Pieces Lock Pick Tools Set Lock Opener Locksmith Picking
Do you have a link to the case you are mentioning?
@@HelpfulLockPicker no I looked at your link
and this cost a bit more than yours
link to buy it?
You can find it in the description or you can go to the website and search for it.
Where can I buy it from? I'm from the Middle Best
I am not sure
Nice
Thanks for checking it out!
You are the man brother!!!
What about the Sparrows Tudexo set. Is it any good?
It's not a bad set but for the scope of this video it was more focused on $10-15 sets.
A lot of people enjoy the tuxedo set and it definitely worth checking out. But if you want to do it the best way I would suggest ordering individual picks.
@@HelpfulLockPicker Alright, thanks mate! :)
Please can anyone in the comments spell out the name of the set? I didn’t hear him properly.
There should be a link to it in the description
right now the cost is US$11.22, really good price.
That's a great price! It's a great set if you're first starting out
@@HelpfulLockPicker i want to buy the set from banggood but with all this sad events with virus and stuff don't know if they are gonna ship anything out of the country, the same is for site wish, didn't receive anything for a month now. i have found the same product on ebay but the cost is $25.31 + 4.41$ shipping. i'll try my luck with banggood, thanks for the video.
@@mihaithemystic2890 that is a fair point but I also do wonder how long the virus can live outside the body
@@HelpfulLockPicker i think not even the authorities know what type of virus it is, there are viruses that live, die and then in contact with the live-tissue, they start to live again, now it may sound like resident evil, but the world of viruses is weird and really dangerous. if i get the product and survive, then i'l make a video of my own on how i pick a lock. :D
Is this set also suitable for European locks?
These might be a bit thick but you could always try to send them down with some sandpaper. I don't know of a thinner profile set for this price range
@@HelpfulLockPicker Thnx for the responds :) Do you perhaps have a video on doing that with sandpaper? Also do you have a suggestion of a set with a bit more price range?
yea well how do i convince my mum to lemme get it lmao
Thank you for sharing
This video is more like flexing your lock picking skill rather than a review lol
Thanks
As someone who has been picking since ‘05 and after wasting my money on a lot of stuff I didn’t need lol, I think that the MPXS-08 from Southord is the best choice for beginners
www.southord.com/products/lock-pick-set-8-piece-metal-handles-mpxs-08
Thank you for sharing! That is definitely a very nice set :) The big selling point on this set for me is that you can often get it in the $10-15 range which is hard to beat for someone who doesn't know if they are going to stick around in the hobby or not.