Hi all,

I’m new to the hobby, but already know that this is something I can really get into.

I have purchased a cheap (but good) Chinese set, and want to “upgrade” to something nicer + aquire some more single picks.

I am ready to throw in around €140 (+/-) for a better quality set, but I’m having a really hard time with finding any EU shops that sell picks that are well-reviewed by the community.

I hear Peterson picks are some of the best. Also Sparrows I feel like I hear a lot of people talk about.

That said, I’m not against purchasing outside the EU, but do know that everything will have added + 25% VAT + (usually) expensive shipping + If I exceed ~€150 for the set (not including shipping) I will have to pay 12% of the total amount (shipping included)

I will listen to all types advise, including being pointed to other forums

  • hydroptic@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Sparrows are generally garbage, Peterson are OK-ish but overpriced and the company’s a bit shit. I’d maybe go for Moki’s minimalist set or one of the Multipick sets. Multipick’s often seen as one of the best if not the best maker of picks, but they’ll definitely cost you.

    Here’s a doc that has basic info on what you’ll want to look for when buying picks, and an overview of the most popular vendors, compiled by an LPU member (Lockpickers United, started off on /r/lockpicking but there’s a Discord server too).

    If you join LPU’s Discord, you can hop on to #lockpicking-serious or #lockpicking-lounge if you have questions