FAQ

Should I start lockpicking?
Absolutely! Lockpicking, quite unlike the image in society, is an extremely entertaining pastime with very pleasant side effects. It trains spatial thinking, sharpens sensitivity, calms the pulse and also gives you a new perspective on the topic of security, as you acquire more and more knowledge about mechanical security over time.
Plus, you'll feel like James Bond when you click your first lock without a key!

Should I use lockpicking if I or a friend have forgotten their key and a lock needs to be opened?
As strange as it sounds, no, you shouldn't. Basically, you should not pick up locks that are actually in use, as sooner or later it will also damage the lock.
In addition, there are also certain mechanical aspects in the lock, especially in the area of locking systems (houses in which one key can open different locks), which can fail completely due to picking and make the lock non-functional. This often results in very unpleasant maintenance costs.
The golden rules of lock sport are:
- Don't pick locks that don't belong to you!
- Don't pick locks you depend on!

What is the best lock picking set?
Unfortunately, I have to disappoint you, but there is no such thing as the best lockpicking set, even if some would like to tell you otherwise. It depends on many factors whether a pick set is "good" or not. To name just a few:
- Which locks do you want to open?
- How do you want to open them (raking, single pin picking, bypassing)
- How experienced are you in the field of lock picking?
- What is your personal instinct?

As you can see, it is a very individual matter that unfortunately cannot be answered simply like that. But have a look at the Gold Digger Set or the Minimalist Set . If you want to start straight away with single pin picking then the Reverend Set could also be something for you.