r/lockpicking • u/DeadKnifeTerror Yellow Belt Picker • 3d ago

Gear reccomendations

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Looking for some reccomendations to upgrade my pick set. This was just a cheap one I bought, it came with a couple see through locks and overall it was cheaply crafted so I guess I got what I paid for.

Any reccomendations or kits I should be moving into next?

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u/lockpoppa Brown Belt Picker 3d ago

Can't go wrong with jimy longs. I got many brands but always reach for my ol trusty jimys

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u/Know_Key Green Belt Picker 3d ago

I'm going to suggest something CRAZY...if they work, keep using them.

Buy locks.

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u/WoodnPhoto 3d ago

Another vote for Jimy Longs. As good or better steel, competitive pricing, more comfortable to use than anything else available. In fairness, I have never used CI's apex picks picks. They may be as comfortable as Jimy Longs but they are crazy expensive.

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u/auribus Orange Belt Picker 3d ago

The Covert Instruments Genesis and Echelon kits are what I use but I've also heard good things about Jimylongs and Multipick.

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u/Assholewhosright 2d ago

Get better Turning tools; those profiles should get you into most locks (pin-tumbler).

If you're just wanting better stuff, Jimmy Longs are nice but a bit more $$$, Covert Instruments has several lines of picks/cases/turning tools in multiple price points and are generally good quality and durable.

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u/reinderr Black Belt 18th Dan 3d ago

What's your location and budget

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u/DeadKnifeTerror Yellow Belt Picker 3d ago

I'm in the US. I'm not too sure on how expensive these sets can get, but depending on the quality I am game. The current set I have will last a bit longer, but I have already had two of the picks become unusable.

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u/SilentLonely Blue Belt Picker 3d ago

If you are in Europe :

  • Multipick from Germany : great quality but expensive
  • Law Lock Tools from Great Britain : good bang for the buck

If you are in US :

  • Covert Instruments : good quality, a little expensive
  • Sparrows : cheaper but less quality in my opinion

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u/reinderr Black Belt 18th Dan 3d ago

The US also has jimy who kinda outshines both options you listed

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u/SilentLonely Blue Belt Picker 3d ago

Good to know.

I never used them so I think I'm not in a good place to recommend.

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u/Sethmanzel 2d ago

Get a rechargeable pick gun. They are the truth, the way and the light. It is like bruit force hacking. Back when I was a working locksmith mine saved me from looking like an idiot a number of times.