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I would like to have one of those sets with some top of the keyway wrenches. It's missing in the begginers kits and it can't be an all-in-one without it.
On the subreddit and discord, people have criticized Sparrows for allegedly chamfering the chambers on those locks; what are your thoughts on that? Or for that matter, chamfering in general? I'm not sure what the goal is, if that would help or hurt when picking; I would assume the easier the pins can pop onto the "shelf" or outside of the plug (I'm assuming that's why the chamfering), the easier they could also slide back off of it and drop, esp when counter rotation comes into play with spools.
All my sparrows cutaways have been repinned with chess pins, ammo puns and scrooge pins.
They're great fun.
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One thing I would suggest about this kit, especially as an all in one beginners kit, is having some top of the keyway tension turners. It's a different way to grip the lock, and a different thing to get your head around starting out. Sure, most locks can be bottom of the keyway, but it would have been nice if they added some top of the way for people to try on these practice locks.
Nice set Ash mate great video 👍👊😎🇬🇧😊
I bought the Night School set over the holidays (not Tuxedo Edition). It was cheaper ($70) and came with everything shown in the video except the 3 extra picks.
I was a beginner so I figured I wouldn't need those extras. I could always buy them separately later. Besides, I really liked the zip-up bag and practice locks.
Basically, I'm pretty happy with what I got. I'd recommend the standard Night School set unless you value those extra picks from the Night School Tuxedo Edition.
Thanks for the review! Looks like a really nice set.
Another great review video. Thanks!
looks good… sorry just a bit expensive… but if they want to give one away i am always willing 😂
A fair and honest review as always! Thanks for sharing Ash and have a fantastic weekend mate.
Had mine for quite some time, and I really like it. Use it as my lock strip bag
The tuxedo should include the monkeys paw definitely my favourite pick
I think the Sparrows cutaways and the revolver are good place s to begin picking they can give the basics but after so long they are not going to provide a challenge. I agree replacing the snake rake. It did not look like it would do anything that the 2 peak rake would probably do better
I have really enjoyed this kit, it is one of the first kits I bought and it has been a great start for me anyway
Good beginning set with opportunities to expand. Yes, they do use the SC1 keyway. I would have preferred to drop one of the turners ( or added) a Top Of Keyway turner.
I know what 301 is, What is cold max stainless steel? I can't find it anywhere!
I really like Sparrows stuff. They’ve gotten a good amount of my hard earned cash. I like their dipped handles. I’ve got one of their large pick cases that’s almost full of all their standard dipped handle picks. It sits right next to my chair for when I get a new lock to pick. Good quality picks at a fair price.
Sparrow’s has seemed to have removed their steel specs, which used to include a PSI; I looked for 301 Cold Max and can’t seem to find its particulars. Looking to see where it stands compared to all the other good steels out there as Sparrows seems to have gone down hill somewhat lately even going so far as copying other companies rather than blazing their own trail.
I have a hard time with the Sparrows training and practice locks without cutaways. I always find them crunchy and loose compared to "real" locks. Like fingernails on a chalkboard. The cutaways are great for learning and practicing, but they feel different when picking. Cool though!
People are critical of Sparrows quality going downhill, but I know you work with them and put out some cool gear. My issue with Sparrows, is that the rubberized handles should be a default, not an add on. Anyone's picks will just cut into your hands if bare metal. CI and Southern Specialties does laminated handles. Sparrows Canada told me the Monkey Paw set would have handles in mid October BUT they still don't have handles, not even an option on their site. How the heck can they be made in Canada but you can't even coat the handles in your own country? So many better handle companies, bare picks are of no interest to anyone these days. Sparrows should send me a set of Monkey Paws with rubberized handles for free just for lying to me.
I like sparrows picks, but the fact they don't even bother to make the handles a bit thicker than the pick itself is pretty disappointing.
I bought the dark shift set, and they are disappointingly small and uncomfortable to use. They look awesome though.
I purchased this kit when I got to the point where I was ready for a Decent lock pick set. The practice locks are great….even better when you add Lock Noob’s Chess pins!!! Have a great day.
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Love the lock noob. 🔐
Woo hoo I’m the first one!