Picks

Lockpick

A standard set of pin-tumbler lockpicks and tension tools.

A lockpick (or pick, pick lock) is a tool used in lockpicking to manipulate components to their proper positions. The type of lock being picked and the preferences of the lockpicker will determine which type and style of lockpick used. In most cases, a tension tool is used with the pick to successfully pick the lock. Picks that are specifically designed for rake picking techniques as known as rakes.

The possession of lockpicks is considered illegal in some parts of the world. Lockpicks are categorized as "burglary tools" in many places, but most laws do not consider them such until they are used with the intent to commit a crime.

Types of Picks

• ball
• deforest pick
• diamond
• long hook
• half ball
• reach pick
• short hook
• snowman

Styles

Picks come in many styles, but the most predominant type are "pop-sickle stick" which have handles which stick out right behind the pick head and resemble a pop-sickle stick. Pop-sickle type handles can come either as a single sheet continued from the head of the pick, or have laminations of other metals/plastics to make the pick easier to hold. Because many picks come without this pickers often put on heat shrink tube or electrical tape to create a handle which increases comfort without jeopardizing too much feedback from the pick.

Gallery

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  A disc-detainer pick for the Abus Plus lock.

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  A 7-pin tubular pick.

See also

• Lockpicking
• Tension
• Locksport

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