Exactly what I wanted

I am the puzzle type of guy or random different iq/puzzle games and this was perfect no flaws at all and even though you need to learn how to use it it was very easy to use in the end 10/10

The picks are good for the money; the locks are strictly for novices

I recently ordered a second set as a present. I still think they're great value and my original review (below) still stands:I'd say this is excellent value for money if you're a complete novice like me, i.e. you don't have a clear idea of how a pin tumbler lock works. In that case the three locks in this kit will quickly show you the basics. As other reviewers have said, you won't learn a great deal more because they are so easy to pick, so you'll need to supply your own locks if you want to progress. The manual supplied has some helpful diagrams but the text is useless. Try the many excellent YouTube videos instead.After a couple of hours of practice you should be able to deal with cheap padlocks, bike locks, cash boxes and window locks, even if they take a long time. Picking good-quality locks is much harder and will take a lot of practice – but this hobby is clearly addictive. I think this kit would make a great gift for anyone over the age of 10.From what I've read so far I think the tools are of reasonable quality. The steel is springy and extremely hard. They have sharp edges, so you should really clean them up with fine sandpaper. I think the handles mimic those on Peterson picks, which cost about US$8 each. It's a good way to decide which tools you need before investing in better-quality ones later.All the picks are 0.7 mm (0.027 in.) thick. "Standard" US picks seem to be 0.025 in. and some European locks seem to have a reputation for needing narrower picks (0.020 in. / 0.5 mm), so I guess these are going to be too wide for some locks.In the set are 3 hooks (including a very square one that probably has its own name), 2 half diamonds; 1 snowman, 1 broken key remover, 1 city rake, 2 Bogota-type rakes, 1 snake-type rake and 1 small rake whose name I don't know. I'd like to see a review by someone who knows what they're on about.The tension wrenches are a bit basic, and I struggled to use them at the top of the keyway on the real locks I've tried. If I were to buy (or make) more tools I'd probably start with those.

Great little set

Great quality locks and picks. Very easy to use, some of the "covers" from the locks could be a little bigger to hide more of what's going on.Great value for money to pick up a hobby or just to see how locks work.Within the fist hour I had managed to successfully open one of the locks a few times.The booklet is useful but there are hundreds or youtube tutorials if you need more guidance.

a1 great learning kit

really good no problems

really good no problems

Superb

I was exceptionally skeptical but this kit got me into three locked pedestals really quickly. I had to try 4 of the 'rakes' before I found the one that worked on the lock but it was quick and worked really well.

Great tool addition

Love this. Learned quick

Great Lock Picking Kit At The Best Price!

Works

The picks are a little bit flimsy, but they do the job. I had to get off a bed rack that came with the truck I bought which no longer had any working keys. This set was able to help accomplish that.

Bought for fun

Bought these for fun ,, im surprised at how well they work ... good quality too