I'm looking to consolidate on green and into blue, so I'm looking for some good variety. I already have an Abus 72/40 (can pick consistently), an American 1100 (picked, but only able to rarely), and a PacLock 90A Pro (never picked). Spools are fun, but serrated gives me a headache still. What are some other good locks to round out my skills at this level?

Edit: Just grabbed a Yale 500 to be "spools, only harder". If there's a good "serrated, only easier" that would help.

Hope it helps. Anything in a small desk will shake so I just stick it on a wall. Now nothing blocking view.

Now just to get the control

Why is the Yale 500 a blue belt? I don’t have one but looking at the LPU belt system, the pinning seems similar to an abus 72/40: 1 standard and 4 spools. Is it the over milling? What does that do?

Hey whats up, I've been trying to learn to lockpick, but have no money to spare for a toolkit. So I got my old lock and 2 paperclips and I made the pick and tension tool. after trying for like an hour bro I can get the first 2 pins unlocked every time but afterwards it gets messy and I cant really understand WHAT Im feeling or how to lift the other pins. Any advice aside from buy a toolkit?

Got into the sport and am looking for new locks to get. I've got the master no3 and seem to catch on pretty quick. The practice lock from covert instruments is already to easy. Any suggestions?

So I just started getting into lock picking and was wandering if the Echelon set by covert instruments is a good set for beginners. I was wondering that because it’s advertised as a intermediate set.

Sorry about the glare. I received a lock picking set from my grandfather, recognized most of the other picks and little tools, but these stumped me. The two on the right are serrated blades and the two on the left are almost like tweezers but seem like tensioners. Does anyone happen to know anything about these?

Any recommendations for a beginner set of picks, preferably under $40.

I have a small amount of low quality picks, but want to get an actual set that won't break.

Hello lawyers. My husband has become a lock picker and I'm trying to find him a relavent Christmas present.

One thing I noticed was how hard it is to store his locks and tools. Rn they're all in zip lock bags, but surely there's something better out there.

Do you have a case or box of some sort he could use instead? I think this would be a neat Christmas gift but if you have any other ideas I'm also interested. Thanks 🎁

Is using a rotor pick considered SPP for multilock?

When I use a disc detainer pick, it is considered SPP... correct?

So I was able to pick it with a city rake a few times but since that doesn’t help too much with gaining skill level I decided to try single pin picking. It seems the 3rd pin always seems to get overset, but I never hear or feel a click. I also never feel any binding pins, I’ve tried heavy and light tension and now I am stuck.