Folding Pocket Set - 8

I bought this a few months ago along with a few euro profile picks and blanks for it. The locking mechanism works great, this is what is missing on the other folders. You get a extremely solid feel while picking. I also like that they went with the thinner 0.020" metal, Im not a huge fan of 0.025". The profiles are your standard Southern Specialties profiles which are great. Super ecstatic they had pick blanks, I made a handmade Bogota and won the Defcon challenge this year with it. I carry this every day which has increased the time I spend picking locks by a ton. Here's the Defcon video of the lock picking contest: https://twitter.com/JimyLongs/status/762439605647872001

I love that it's not plastic. I hate flimsy stuff. It's way smaller than I was expecting, and super light. It works very well so far. I'm a novice, just developing my skills, and I wanted something I could carry around with me for practice when I'm out and bored or in the event myself or a friend locks ourselves out of something. Locksmith's can be pricey. This thing is nice. Only issues I have are that the tension wrench came out in my pocket (which isn't a huge deal. At least it went in my pocket), and the locking mechanism seems like it will eventually fail. It hasn't, and it may not, but the fact that it's just threaded on there like that rubs me the wrong way. I get the concept though, and being able to replace your picks is definitely a positive attribute of the product. I can't think of a better way to do it, and I may just be wrong altogether about the future potential for failure. I wish I knew what the serrated portion of the housing unit is for. It's clearly intentional. Is it for extra grip or something? I didn't find any answers online. Regardless, I love this thing and will probably buy more products from your company. Real solid stuff, and the workmanship and simplicity of the design is great. Thanks!

The picks arent thick and bulky which is a good thing, I expected clunky thick picks which wouldn't fit in many keyways but got just the opposite they are just the right thickness to get in your typical locks you would encounter though have not mic'ed them. I was nervous using it at first because of this fact unsure of metal quality but so far they have held up to some abuse. The metal used seems to be of quality I have actually made a twanging vibrating noise with the pick shoving pins up hard using extreme tension(special absolutely opposite of normal technique for a certain lock) before and have noticed no bends or dents in the picks. Feedback feels better than what you would expect. The tension wrench(turning tool) is great, comes out when you want it to come out but seems held in well when you dont want it falling out. There is a slot for the wrench and its unique curve holds itself in place, when you put it in you will notice the tension and feel secure about it for edc. The tension lever screw locks the pick up solid and unlocks with half a turn as youd expect. Its actually possible to switch picks in middle of picking if you try hard enough. I would suggest someone buy this. I may even get a polymer as a backup. I think keeping one of these and some locks laying around is a good way to encourage practicing without dragging out a full set of picks. Replacement picks are reasonably priced and customizing your pick selection is an option although I think the picks pictured are a reasonable selection.

I dont usually write reviews but I thought I would for this one. I was pretty impressed with this pick. it is a little smaller than I was expecting, but I mean that in a good way. Mainly I am impressed that the picks are very strong. They dont feel flimsy and I dont have to be worried about them snapping the tip off in a lock. Also, surprisingly the tension bar is very strong as well. so overall i feel like I got a good product, and it was made in the USA.

Surprisingly light but feels good in the hand. Tension rod fits well and stores secure.

Great product easy to use

Just received the Pocket Set - 8 last week. If I could have rated it at 4.99 stars, I would have. Locking mechanism works great, convenience is fantastic, shipping was quick, (3 days, not 5 weeks from Asia), wonderful quality... I have been learning on .030 in. picks, so the .020 in. thickness is just something I hope to get used to. I'm no pro, just a hobbyist, but I have tried every pick in the thing with stellar results. A well thought out and manufactured tool. Thanks so much.

Good combination of picks. The design locks pick in place and makes for ease of handlng. Overall a great pick set that looks like a pocket knife on my keychain. Highly Recommended.

I like this tool, it is easy to carry on a daily basis. You just never know when you may need it and it is worthless if it is in your toolbox.

Excellent design for pocket carry and convenience of use. I am very happy with performance. Wish it had instructions on usage and tips for beginners for novices and perhaps a u tube demonstration.

It was smaller than I thought it would be, but it is not too small and as I become more accustomed to it I am beginning to feel it is the "just right" size. This is probably the highest quality example of these folding pocket picks out there. Possibly won't be available forever so I would recommend picking one up. Right away I picked a Master padlock (no big deal, I know) which they rated at 9 out of 10 for security. Definitely a winner, you should pick (ha,ha) one up.

I've had folding lock picks from others, you know the ones with the thumbscrew.... This is better because there is no thumbscrew to come loose and because the picks are held tight due to the pressure of the pivot bolt there is no wiggle. I ordered a few different single picks and they went in easily enough. It's always in my wallet and I am quite pleased with the quality, strength and finish. The mailing costs are outrageous and not in line with any company selling any product but I just accept it as the price of the tool. Very fine quality, this is the model to have.