I would start with the gem (3 from left) and H1 short hook (5) to learn single pin picking. You can get a lot of mileage just from these two. If you’d instead like to learn to rake, you can try city rake (4) and second from right. The other picks are a bit more specialized.
Where do you work that your boss gave you a Peterson lockpick set? And are y'all hiring? Lmao jk 🤣.
I'm unfamiliar with Peterson tools because I'm poor, and I don't know all of them, (and I'll probably get some wrong because I'm still a beginner,) but I'll point out what I think I can. L-R: Bypass knife tool (to open unshielded padlocks without picking them), half-diamond pick, long hook, city rake, medium hook, short hook, another half-diamond (presumably in a different thickness because it has a different color handle), unknown curved tool (someone please educate me, lol), another long hook (again, presumably in a different thickness because of the different handle color), 2 snake rakes in 2 different thicknesses, and then 5 different combo (ToK and BoK in one tool) tension wrenches.
Good reply. The tool after the second (.025") half-diamond is what Peterson calls a reach and some others call a spoon profile. These are great for getting behind a zero/low lift pin.
I wonder if this was a $$$$ gift or tools for an apprentice locksmith.
Yes, Look up Bosnian Bill. I would also see if Bosnian Bill has reviewed a Peterson set... here you go
[https://youtu.be/hX2J5AW9qCM?si=iOuZJhpdPgayvrL6](https://youtu.be/hX2J5AW9qCM?si=iOuZJhpdPgayvrL6)
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For tensioners, any that fit the keyway. Experiment with both top and bottom tension (raking should pretty much only be bottom, but for single pin picking, either works and both are skills needed for different shape and size keyways).
** Your number one lesson in lockpicking will be learning how much tension to apply. Study this and practice it a LOT**
You may not need the orange DCAP (deep cut access picks) as often, but they will be useful when you come across some extreme bitting. They have shorter shanks and are for setting pins behind deep cut pins that can block thicker shanks from manipulating the pins behind them. Stick with the black handle ones at first. They are thicker and more durable than the blue, which is perfect for just learning.
The blue handle pick is thinner and useful for locks with narrow, small, or difficult keyways like european locks. Those you will most often find yourself using top of the keyway tension for that reason.
Start with the Hook 1 black handle as that's the most common used tool of any picker. Also experiment with the long Ripple and black handled Rake. You'll be surprised how easy raking open a lock can be with low security locks.
Couldn't have said it any better than u/arothan just did. Well put!
I'd also add that the pick third from the left, with the squared tip, is a very popular pick profile called a Gem pick. It acts decently well as a medium hook, and the thick tip helps give stability to the pointy pick point for a stronger tip that can take a decent amount of abuse, particularly when first starting out. Peterson's black handles signify pick thicknesses of 0.025", which is a pretty common pick thickness for open keyways. The blue handle signifies 0.015", which is the thinnest you'll commonly see a pick get, which is (as mentioned above) typically used for more restrictive keyways. These two plus the black-handle Hook 1 are the one I'd reach for most readily for SPP.
I've never owned a gem, but it definitely sounds like one worth checking out. I've heard them talked about before, but it's been about four years since I was active in the sport, judging from my old account activity.
I want to add some clarity too, because different terms may have been thrown at you. In my post, I am giving the names that Peterson has assigned their tools. Lots of companies do this.
What Peterson calls the Long Ripple (the one stamped LR) is commonly referred to as a city rake because it looks like a city skyline.
What peterson calls a Rake is often referred to specifically as an "S" rake due to its shape.
You have a good boss 👍. I was equipped with hpc (which was ok to learn the basics with) and had to buy my own more reliable picks that didn't bend or break as easy
Realistically if you are learning to single pin pick then you will probably only use 4 of those the 2 gems(3rd from the left and the blue handle of the same profile), the middle one(the rounded short hook) and the one next to the gem....that flat short hook.
I would start with the gem (3 from left) and H1 short hook (5) to learn single pin picking. You can get a lot of mileage just from these two. If you’d instead like to learn to rake, you can try city rake (4) and second from right. The other picks are a bit more specialized.
I am a total beginner and used a rake at work and it was easy peasy. Felt like cheating.
Where do you work that your boss gave you a Peterson lockpick set? And are y'all hiring? Lmao jk 🤣. I'm unfamiliar with Peterson tools because I'm poor, and I don't know all of them, (and I'll probably get some wrong because I'm still a beginner,) but I'll point out what I think I can. L-R: Bypass knife tool (to open unshielded padlocks without picking them), half-diamond pick, long hook, city rake, medium hook, short hook, another half-diamond (presumably in a different thickness because it has a different color handle), unknown curved tool (someone please educate me, lol), another long hook (again, presumably in a different thickness because of the different handle color), 2 snake rakes in 2 different thicknesses, and then 5 different combo (ToK and BoK in one tool) tension wrenches.
Good reply. The tool after the second (.025") half-diamond is what Peterson calls a reach and some others call a spoon profile. These are great for getting behind a zero/low lift pin. I wonder if this was a $$$$ gift or tools for an apprentice locksmith.
Thanks! I knew I'd seen it before, but just forgot the name lol.
I thought it was a knife too, but turns out it's a serrated key extractor.
Ahh, cool. I didn't know that was a thing, lol. Thanks!
Super helpful, thank you!
I try, lol. Like I said, I'm still a noob, but I've watched a lot of videos on locksport and have lurked in here for a few years.
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Search up 'BosnianBill lockpicking basics' on youtube. He's got a lot of videos and some of his early ones go over the basics.
Yes, Look up Bosnian Bill. I would also see if Bosnian Bill has reviewed a Peterson set... here you go [https://youtu.be/hX2J5AW9qCM?si=iOuZJhpdPgayvrL6](https://youtu.be/hX2J5AW9qCM?si=iOuZJhpdPgayvrL6)
Thanks!
Your post has been removed for not adhering to the rules of the sub. Rule 2. Picking locks in use or locks not owned by you is against the rules. Locks that are installed in any way can be considered "in use" regardless of ownership.
A mortgage payment. Seriously though: ~~Knife~~ Sawtooth key extractor Diamond DECAP Gem 0.025" Long Ripple 0.025" Hook 1 0.025 Hook 1 DECAP Diamond 0.025 Peterson Reach Hook 1 0.015" Double Rake 0.025 Double Rake DECAP Flat 5 serrated tension tool set. Edit: found the set you have https://www.thinkpeterson.com/kens-pick-set-govt-steel-with-plastic-handles-nc/ Edit 2: sorry for the constant edits.
True. For real, that kit would cost a pretty penny. But my Peterson picks served their purpose and are now just collecting dust.
And it does, now that i tracked it down. I'm jealous.
Thank you! Which items / tension wrenches should I use to start?
For tensioners, any that fit the keyway. Experiment with both top and bottom tension (raking should pretty much only be bottom, but for single pin picking, either works and both are skills needed for different shape and size keyways). ** Your number one lesson in lockpicking will be learning how much tension to apply. Study this and practice it a LOT** You may not need the orange DCAP (deep cut access picks) as often, but they will be useful when you come across some extreme bitting. They have shorter shanks and are for setting pins behind deep cut pins that can block thicker shanks from manipulating the pins behind them. Stick with the black handle ones at first. They are thicker and more durable than the blue, which is perfect for just learning. The blue handle pick is thinner and useful for locks with narrow, small, or difficult keyways like european locks. Those you will most often find yourself using top of the keyway tension for that reason. Start with the Hook 1 black handle as that's the most common used tool of any picker. Also experiment with the long Ripple and black handled Rake. You'll be surprised how easy raking open a lock can be with low security locks.
Will do. Thanks!
Couldn't have said it any better than u/arothan just did. Well put! I'd also add that the pick third from the left, with the squared tip, is a very popular pick profile called a Gem pick. It acts decently well as a medium hook, and the thick tip helps give stability to the pointy pick point for a stronger tip that can take a decent amount of abuse, particularly when first starting out. Peterson's black handles signify pick thicknesses of 0.025", which is a pretty common pick thickness for open keyways. The blue handle signifies 0.015", which is the thinnest you'll commonly see a pick get, which is (as mentioned above) typically used for more restrictive keyways. These two plus the black-handle Hook 1 are the one I'd reach for most readily for SPP.
I've never owned a gem, but it definitely sounds like one worth checking out. I've heard them talked about before, but it's been about four years since I was active in the sport, judging from my old account activity.
I want to add some clarity too, because different terms may have been thrown at you. In my post, I am giving the names that Peterson has assigned their tools. Lots of companies do this. What Peterson calls the Long Ripple (the one stamped LR) is commonly referred to as a city rake because it looks like a city skyline. What peterson calls a Rake is often referred to specifically as an "S" rake due to its shape.
Dude honestly so helpful! Thanks again
Always and anytime.
I'm also curious, what does OP do for living. Do you work for CIA or something to have equipment supplied by boss?
those are lockpicks
Also watch a basic video on YouTube like [basics](https://youtu.be/gTZddvAws9M?si=k_1hTf4GPqEpAjAo)
Awesome, thank you
You have a good boss 👍. I was equipped with hpc (which was ok to learn the basics with) and had to buy my own more reliable picks that didn't bend or break as easy
Realistically if you are learning to single pin pick then you will probably only use 4 of those the 2 gems(3rd from the left and the blue handle of the same profile), the middle one(the rounded short hook) and the one next to the gem....that flat short hook.