Lock Picking and Lock Bumping News — gifts

Hello all In the weeks coming up to Father's Day I received hundreds of emails asking what the best lock picking sets would make a good gift. I really should have written this blog before Father's Day, in fact, before Father's Day 2005 as it happens every year! But better late than never, and it does get asked all year round, so if you're thinking of getting some lock picks as a gift, this blog is for you. First of all it's important to realise you're not looking to get them some lock picks. Unless they are already a lock picker,...

Hello there! So you've made your decision and you want to start lock picking. With all the lock pick sets available, I understand it can be a bit confusing where to start. So I've put together this little blog to help you make the right decision. Hold tight, here we go! This guide is for pin cylinder type locks, often called 'Yale Locks' due to the popularity of the Yale brand. The first thing you need is a lock pick set - the actual picks that do the magic. There's a few varieties, but first, let's look at the different...