Trying to find a sturdy set of thin picks
I have a pen-set that has some awesome small attachments, but it's kind of a hassle to change them out when needed, here's a comparison.
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jacobbiljo wrote:If you are talking about thin profile then yes I would go with Sparrows. All of their picks are 0.025" thick.
If you want thin thickness then yes Peterson Slenders are your best bet IMHO
escher7 wrote:I know Petersen gets more attention than Southord, but if you want thin high-end picks Southord's MaxB series have a thickness of .023" and tensile strength of 270,000 psi. At $11.95 they are not cheap but if you only want a couple of hooks, for example, the price is worth it.
http://www.southord.com/Lock-Picking-To ... -inch.html
Cheaper, with the same thickness but tensile strength at 185,000psi, their metal handled Slimlines are also decent at $5.39.
nsquidc wrote:escher7 wrote:I know Petersen gets more attention than Southord, but if you want thin high-end picks Southord's MaxB series have a thickness of .023" and tensile strength of 270,000 psi. At $11.95 they are not cheap but if you only want a couple of hooks, for example, the price is worth it.
http://www.southord.com/Lock-Picking-To ... -inch.html
Cheaper, with the same thickness but tensile strength at 185,000psi, their metal handled Slimlines are also decent at $5.39.
Now you have me intrigued. How does the Max line compare to Petersons? Or the MaxB to the Peterson Slims?
info5ec wrote:I was referring to profile when I said "thin" - still picking up the syntax of things in the locksmithing world. Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll let you know what I end up choosing and I'll review em once they get here.
escher7 wrote:I haven't actually used the thin Max B picks yet. I recently ordered some other tools from Southord and they were kind enough to send me a couple of thin Max B Deforests as well as a new style of metal handled pick they just introduced, for evaluation. They will be in soon and I will put them through the torture test and report.
My suggestion at this point was based upon the characteristics and photo on the website (above). I like the look of the ABS handles and the steel is as tough as Petersen's "Government" steel. Hard to tell from the photos, but they may need a slight touch up with fine abrasive and the buffing wheel. Further info shortly.
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