(1) JIMY LONGS LOCKPICKS

[@TheWrightStuffWorks-1]

Hey Sandman, I really enjoyed your review so much that I subscribed and went to the Jimy Longs site to order all 4 sets. You seemed super impressed, and I thought I should add them to my collection. The problem is they're are sold out of all 4 sets, bummer. I can only quess that due to your review the demand went through the roof. Ok I really was a little disappointed however, your review was pretty good. Thanks from WV.

[@sandman_locksport]

Thanks for the sub! Just keep an eye out on them and set up email alerts if his site allows it. They are worth the wait and are 100% my absolute favorite picks now above any others. good luck getting them!

[@michaelzborovan4362]

They're all in stocks now.

[@robertl.grayjr.nremt-p994]

Hey, I am also very impressed with your reviews. I have also subscribed to your channel, and next payday I intend to order the hook sets from Jimy Longs as well. I am a big fan of using a medium hook for picking, but typically I wind up breaking them near the tip. So I am curious to see how well these do. Breaking the tips is my fault, due to nerve damage in both my shoulders and wrists I can’t “feel” how much pressure I am using with the pick, nor can ai tell which pin I am picking. Trying to learn how to adapt to that.

[@sandman_locksport]

@@robertl.grayjr.nremt-p994 thanks for watching and subscribing. I’m sorry to hear about your shoulder. Jimy picks are the strongest in the market. They won’t break on you. Have you tried Lishi tools? They are delicate, but, they tell you what pin your on. Also, if you take a scribe or a fine tip permanent marker, you can draw lines on your picks, to show you which pin your on. We call that “mapping” in Locksport. Give that a try with your Jimy picks. Use a maker though, not a scribe. Because different locks have different pin spacings.

[@robertl.grayjr.nremt-p994]

@@sandman_locksport awesome idea! I love picking locks, and for some odd reason, it calms me. I have several masterlock model 19's, and when my new picks that I just ordered come in, I am going to start practicing again. Have quite a few locks in my " naughty bucket" ( term from Bosnian Bill, I sure miss his videos!), and I will keep practicing until I can pick all of them!

[@spencerthompson1]

I like that you were so excited about the Jimy Long picks, you sound like a little kid that graduated from a Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun to a nice .22 rifle 😅

[@sandman_locksport]

I was and still am! they are my favorite picks by far!

[@LockSpaz]

I finally pulled the trigger and bought both flat hook sets. I love these, you weren't kidding! I've been kind of a Peterson's man (though I also own other picks too) but I think these might just take the cake, at least for standard hooks types. The handles are super comfortable, the picks are nice and long (I have somewhat large hands), and they're so much more affordable to boot. I also like their flat hook tip profile just a hair better, less chance of bumping an adjacent pin in a small core w/o having to resort to a rounded tip.

[@Arkan_Hunter]

Great videos and thank you! When the store opens back up I'll certainly be buying some!

[@greg77hot]

Thanks Sandman... I just today ordered a set each of the .19 and .23 rounds ... I don't think 45$ is so bad for 8 great picks. I really trust your reviews .

[@sandman_locksport]

thats great and thanks. you wont regret it. i dont know of a better lock pick than jimy longs. other wise i would own it too!

[@Deep_ambassador]

Great video!! My most wanted picks currently!!!

[@canadafree2087]

He sells a diamond and gem set now, two in each thickness. I just got mine and only had to trim off about two picks of extra material. I do the same with Sparrows and cut off anything on the shaft back to the handle shoulder. i don't do polishing so a bit of trimming gives me a bit of joy. They currently will cost a Canadian viewer $8 a pick and well worth it with the handle.

[@sandman_locksport]

Thanks for the info, yeah, he released them shortly after I made this video and I purchased them. The gem 💎 hook is my favorite.

[@Bulldogwithlocks]

Another great and interesting video, thanks Sandman for sharing, I'm very new to the lockpicking hobby and yep, I'm going to get myself a set of these, Ive recently got myself a set of Sparrows sport lock pick and find them very comfortable to use, but watching your review of these they will be next on my list to try. thanks again mate, keep them coming. Damn just checked, out of stock, and nowhere over here in the UK. have to keep an eye out.

[@prairiestatepatriots]

Just ordered these last night. All my picks are .025" so I wanted something thinner for some of the keyways I'm practicing on.

[@sandman_locksport]

thats great! you will hate using .025 after trying .019"! and the 301 High Yield steel is best in the world right now. nobody makes a better pick steel.

[@GpotterBMX]

Sandman, another great video. I’m like you, I love my Jimy Longs. I think you hit the nail on the head. You can’t beat the price and the quality and J.L. gives you the most bang for your buck, it’s that simple. This was another great video. 🤘🏻😎

[@sandman_locksport]

Thanks for watching brother!

[@bushforme]

Sandman what is the advantages or disadvantages of a flat tip pick and a round tip? Seems like a flat tip would lift pins better without slipping off? THANKS

[@sandman_locksport]

personal preference. thats it. sometimes, there are high security pins like medeco that have very pointy bottom key pins, and it would be very hard to use a diamon, gem, or rounded hook on a sharp key pin, so a flat hook is best. but you lose some feedback and sensitivity with a flat hook in my opinion, it has more surface area, but do you know exactly what pin you are on, or if the pin is exactly in the middle of that flat hook before you lift it? with a rounded or gem style hook you will know 100%. its just preference of feeling, and nothing more. some really amazing pickers use just a flat hook. most beginners use a flat hook too. some amazing pickers use gems and diamonds and rounded hooks. its all preference. i use flat hooks for tight, paracentric keyways, and i use peterson gem style profile, similar to a half diamond 90% of the time. i personally dont like the feeling of a rounded hook, but they are more popular among pick makers. so it is more common in the community.

[@bushforme]

@sandman_locksport Thanks for the reply! I was asking because going to order some jimmy longs picks..so guess I'm going to get all of them..just so you know..I emailed Jimmy about him making tension tools..he replied and said starting this week he will be adding his favorite 50 thousands tension tool to all orders! He will post when ready on reddit and discord? I'm not on social media so if you are or can find out when this happens can you let me know? Thanks again for the channel and help!

[@bushforme]

Also..I had mentioned David storm before and you asked about contacting him..I was able to contact him,told him about your channel and hope he will contact you..

[@SnakePicks]

Your reviews are always great to watch. It’s a shame to admit that I own two sets of Jimy’s but haven’t tried them yet. I’m inspired to go test them out tonight.

[@sandman_locksport]

try them out, admitidly I only need to use the .019" because they are plenty strong for wider keyways. I cant wait to get some .015" thick one when they become available. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelzborovan4362]

Hey man I just ordered my first Jimmy Longs picks because of this video. I got the 4pc rounded tip hook set. I should have then by Friday(Sept 22?) I also ordered the multipick 39pc locknoob set w cutaway euro lock set too and should get that on Thursday.... They're both firsts for each brand for me... I can't believe how low the price is for the Jimmy Longs picks... idk how he profits with putting those handles on. Crazy.

[@sandman_locksport]

thats awesome, let me know what you think of the multipick set. but i already know you will favor the jimy longs. the steel is better than multipick and the handles are bigger, but you bought an awesome multipick set so you wont regret it. thanks for watching!

[@libertarian1637]

Peterson is in NY not NJ, just outside of Rochester, NY.

[@sandman_locksport]

you are correct. thank you for watching. you will enjoy my peterson review if you havnt seen it yet.

[@dascue777]

When are these going to be available again? I’ve tried to buy them everywhere.

[@sandman_locksport]

Ask Jimy. But rumor is this week. However he has discontinued a lot of these in favor of a starter set instead for now. You will have to buy from an overseas dealer if you want these, for whatever they have left in stock

[@LockkraKen]

Just found you. His test audience was indeed those previously mentioned best pickers in the world. I have picks from lots of places, and the jimys were immediately my favorites. Oh edit since I'm live watching, he has gems and diamonds available, the jimy gem is my absolute first pick I grab.

[@sandman_locksport]

Thanks for watching! I'm subscribed to you. At the time of this video, and this comment, he doesn't offer gems or diamonds. He took them off his site for some modifications, but he said they would be back up in a week from this week. I will definitely be purchasing those as well. I really love his stuff.

[@hopefullockpicker9671]

Dude, this guy is pretty good.

[@robertl.grayjr.nremt-p994]

Can someone explain the difference between a regular/flat hook and a gem? Curious to know.

[@michaelyoung435]

He had gems and half diamonds for a short time. I got a set back in March, they sold out quick. Awesome picks...Subbed

[@sandman_locksport]

I didnt know that. thanks for the info.

[@michaelyoung435]

Hopefully you caught them yesterday before they were gone again.

[@sandman_locksport]

@@michaelyoung435 I did, caught them at midnight. I got lucky! They sold out in 8 hours.

[@boomshanka8743]

I just ordered the diamonds and gems set from UK Lockpickers. Should be here in a few days.

[@sandman_locksport]

@@boomshanka8743 his gem hook is my favorite of all my picks

[@mekrobar7872]

Well, I wasted a bunch of money on the lishi picks so now I think I'll try these. Hopefully my old brain can learn this.

[@sandman_locksport]

Don’t be so hard on yourself, I’m very proud of my lishi picks. It’s what most locksmith use these days anyways. In fact, I’m going to be competing in a lishi picking competition in two weeks. At a locksmith conference. But, if it was an actual Lock, picking competition, you better believe I would use Jimy Longs! They are my favorite pics and everybody that owns a set. It is their favorite as well. You won’t regret it

[@wehttamak]

if you can only purchase one set which will it be?? im new trying to get into the hobby

[@sandman_locksport]

One set of Jimy Longs or one set anywhere? I prefer to use the .019” Gem style half diamond from Jimy Longs, but I would never suggest that to someone new. I can’t suggest Jimy Longs to a new person because he doesn’t sell tension wrenches either. I currently recommend the Genesis pick set from covert instruments. It’s best in class for the money. And it’s made of the same steel as these. Both are great picks but as of Dec 2023, jimy longs doesn’t sell a set with turning tools or a beginner set.

[@wehttamak]

@@sandman_locksport thank you for responding i appreciate but i am a thimothy which would you recommend for a timothy thats trying to get into the game ?:)

[@sandman_locksport]

@@wehttamak I would recommend the Echelon Pick Set by Covert Instruments all day long for your budge which is between $50-$100. There are only 4 manufacturers making 301HY picks, and 2 making 420SS, and NONE of them have a set under $75, except for covert instruments. The echelon is all you need at your budget.

[@hopefullockpicker9671]

I bought 4 sets of Jimylongs picks (round and flat) in 2022 when they were only available in 0.019 and the low profile pick was still a dream. Jimylongs was offering LPU members a great introductory price at that time so I bought 4 sets with the intention of giving away 3 sets as gifts to my locksport friends. I have given away 2 sets so far and each person who received a set of these Jimylongs picks has been very impressed by them (as have I). There is only 1 problem...I want to order all of his new pick sets so that I can have a complete current set of Jimylongs picks - lmao

[@sandman_locksport]

Well, you’re in luck, because he’s going to most likely offer all of those picks as one complete set, maybe in the coming months, so just keep an eye out on his website.

[@iyeetpaste3797]

Started picking a couple of years ago and just heard of Jimy via Reddit a few days ago. Ordered a set of hooks today after all the fanfare and I'm really looking forward to using them. I'm mostly a Sparrows fanboy but am always down to try others. I was highly disappointed with Peterson because every pick in their Cities set I bought snapped.

[@sandman_locksport]

Ive been hearing more and more about peterson picks breaking or bending. that sucks. I have definitely not had that problem yet with Jimy Longs, and I just ordered 4 more in the diamond and gem style last night. You wont regret it. let me know how you like them.

[@CollateralTechMisc]

Bummer news about Peterson; I just got a "Happy Hooker" set to grow into after I'm done with the introductory picks I got. They seem good quality, but I've not used them yet, and one of the tensioners had a horrifically rough and slightly-crooked edge along one side. We'll see how they fare. In the meantime, I missed the bus on the JL 0.6mm flat hooks, but I got me two of everything else. I'll fill the gap when they're back in stock. I sure hope Jimy can continue making these, considering all the glowing reviews. I appreciate folks in the community sharing their experiences. It helps. =)

[@LockpickingDev]

Jimy Longsssssss 🔥

[@michaelzborovan4362]

He's got a set with a diamond now too. It's a 4 piece. Can't remember the other hooks but there's a diamond. I was gonna get it but decided on the other set and nomext week for the one w the diamond

[@sandman_locksport]

yeah, it came out after this video. i have that set, and the .019" gem hook from that set is my all time 100% favorite pick. i slay american locks with it. i only use gem hooks when i can help it.

[@michaelzborovan4362]

Awesome, I'm glad to hear it's a good pick cause I just ordered the set earlier today too. Haven't even gotten my hooks yet(Saturday) but I've heard multiple other people say they're great and you don't seem like the type to bullshit about lockpicks,lol. I did receive my 37pc lock noob multipick set with MP cutaway practice lock today and I'm absolutely blown away with all of it!!! Multipicks are very impressive and the cut away lock is awesome too. They did a pin tumbler on one side and a dimple lock on the other side!(it's a euro style) which I wasn't expecting so was very pleased with that... Got a couple other goodies on the way too. Let u know if anything worth knowing.

[@jayybarra6236]

Hey brother, do I need to pick these up? Lol

[@sandman_locksport]

If you don’t have them, yes! These are best on the entire market. And affordable too

[@roberttudisco4798]

Is Jimmy long’s still in business? On the website it looks like they are sold out of everything with no indication of when or if they are still in business.

[@sandman_locksport]

@@roberttudisco4798 he’s an upstart. He will have his first mass production run in the coming weeks. You’re new here, he’s always sold out.

[@ratyoke]

改善 - "improvement" in Japanese

[@sandman_locksport]

Yes!

[@michaelzborovan4362]

Just looked. He should call that shit the sandman set. It's 2 diamonds and 2 gems, lolol

[@sandman_locksport]

Ahahaha, thats not a terrible idea! What I want though are gems in .015".. with heights from low to deep, and the same in .019", low to deep. That is something I could get behind!

[@Myloks]

Subbed mate 👍

[@sandman_locksport]

Thanks! I’m subscribed to you now too!

[@Myloks]

@Flex_Locksport Cheers bud 👍 🍻

[@camronbay1]

Camrahnbay subscribed.

[@sandman_locksport]

Thanks brother! I'm subscribed now to you too!

[@camronbay1]

@@sandman_locksport Excellent.

[@markferguson3365]

I have the four flat tips in 19 thousandths, i really like them. I have a cheap chinese set, a Sparrows set, and a peterson set as well as a praxis set. The Jimy Longs are my most commonly used along with my monkeys paw. I wish Jimy would consider making a simular pick to the monkeys paw.

[@sandman_locksport]

I completely agree