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Sparrows Monkey Paw 'Notched' Lock Pick
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Sparrows Monkey Paw 'Notched' Lock Pick is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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About This Item
About This Item
Description
Description
Sparrows Monkey Paw, a low-profile notched everyday pick
The Monkey Paw is a subtle, low-profile notched pick designed for a broad range of keyways. Despite the playful name it is a genuinely useful daily pick rather than a one-off novelty, giving you a little extra grip on pins when feedback feels uncertain.

"Since getting the monkey paw I hardly use any other pick."verified buyer, 12/13/2023
"Brilliant pick which has definitely enhanced the feel of the pins."verified buyer, 10/26/2023
Buy this when you want surer pin contact
A notched tip can hold a pin a touch more securely than a plain hook, which helps when feedback is faint. The Monkey Paw works as a regular pick across many keyways, so it earns a place in everyday rotation.
Notched grip
A little extra purchase on the pins.
Low profile
Slips into a broad range of keyways.
Everyday use
A regular pick, not a novelty.

Use it as your go-to hook
Pick single pins with light tension as you would any hook, letting the notch help where feedback is faint. Practise on locks you own or may lawfully open.
- Use on suitable pin-tumbler keyways.
- Pick single pins with light tension.
- Lean on the notch when feedback is faint.
Helpful next step: a full pick set.
What to know before you choose
| Product type | Notched single-pin pick |
| Brand | Sparrows |
| Profile | Low-profile notched |
| Use case | Single-pin picking across keyways |
| Best buyer | Pickers who want surer pin contact |
Use lock picking and entry tools responsibly, only on locks you own or have permission to work on, and check local laws before buying.
Quick answers
What makes it notched?
The tip has a notch for extra pin grip.
Is it a novelty?
No, it is a capable everyday pick.
What keyways suit it?
A broad range of common keyways.
When does the notch help?
When pin feedback feels faint or uncertain.
Add a surer-gripping hook
The Monkey Paw gives you a notched, low-profile pick for confident single-pin work.
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