(1126) Review: Sparrows NIGHT SCHOOL PLUS Lock Pick Training Kit

[@TheBeeman410]

Damn it Bill... Something else I gotta buy.. You're costing me money haha! Great review! Thanks :-)

[@AngryHatter]

More expensive than any woman I've ever known.

[@AngryHatter]

Worth it. ;)

[@DeadkingAZ]

Bill, it was hard to choose a video to put this on, so I ended up choosing this one. This was the first kit I bought on my foray into the locksport hobby, and I have you to thank for that. I don't know if you'll ever see this, but I feel motivated to say it regardless. You and your videos changed my life. You gave me a passion, and the powerful knowledge to pursue that passion. I was in a pretty dark place when I found your videos, and found myself instantly engaged and motivated. I literally only started picking because of you, and now I have met more locks I can get into than can't. The sense of pride and success I get from the process is something I desperately needed at that point in my life, and I continue to pick to this day. Whenever I consider a new product or technique, your videos are still my first stopping point. Thank you for the gift you have given me, and enjoy the hell out of your retirement! Godspeed!

[@Mercas07]

Love that companies are listening to feedback and making these better.

[@petertownsend1587]

I started watching your channel for the past several months. I love it, like your humor and demonstrated skill with the challenge locks. Great hobby that I have been interested in for over 40 years. Now it is something I try each day as a beginner.

[@theflamingredone]

I've just ordered one for myself. I've never picked a lock before but this looks like a very rewarding hobby. Thanks for the quality content Bill!

[@PDXJack87]

I got the cheaper night school set to arrive on 7/11

[@olibrayen5577]

Hi I know its a long time ago since you commented but I am considering to buy this, however some people (on credit) say that these training locks are bad and that I should build my own kit instead of buying a pre made one. SO my question is, were/are you happy with this set?

[@theflamingredone]

@@olibrayen5577 Hey mate, I've gotten a lot of enjoyment out of this kit. It was a great introduction to picking and all of the parts are high quality and durable. The window on the side is a big help when you're just starting out as you can physically see how the pick is manipulating the pins. It takes out a lot of the guess work/uncertainty when you're just starting out. I was picking real locks with the same picks within a few week (I even picked my friends front door when he locked himself out). I hope that helps!

[@olibrayen5577]

@@theflamingredone Hi, yes that helps a lot, thank you^^

[@WilliamMancel]

Very nice of Sparrows to improve that kit. Another thing I need to save up for. Glad the exchange rate is still in our favor.

[@thomasbeirne8213]

Finally bit the bullet. Bought this kit plus a tabletop vacuum vise off amazon. Said to myself for like 3 years, "gee, if only I had the disposable funds". Turns out, I do. As hobbies go, this should be reasonable, compared to like golf or fishing. 😀 Plus, as a retired engineering tech, it just calls to me. Wish me luck! 😁

[@sergeantharvz]

Your reviews have convinced me to purchase this set and give this sport a go. Your website shall be my education channel as learn the basics and begin getting to know my way around.

[@xthomassenx]

Hey, i have been watching you for i dont know how long now. I have one of those cheap see through locks and also bought a mid-range pad lock to practise on. I have watched the video where you teach us how to start attacking a lock, and it really helped. At work we have these trash containers for food, but someone had lost the keys for the pad locks. So the next day i brought my e-bay picks and managed to use the city-rake on all three of the locks, and got them open in less then 5 minutes. My boss was both happy and scared i got them open so fast, and went and bought some higher security pad locks :D I dont think i would have been into this hobby if i had not seen your videos, so thanks for your content and keep it coming!

[@macnutz4206]

I've decided to start my lock picking adventures with this kit. Being Canadian, I am super glad that Such a good company as Sparrows, is in Canada, no customs hassles and no international shipping charges, chipping away at my weak Canadian dollars. I know their prices are super good if you are buying with American currency, but the prices are still very good in Canadian buckarineos. I have gotten the all important wifely blessing on my new interest. I think she was glad when I finally got bored with constructing and painting scale models. I won't stink the place up with this, or complain that I can't hang the battle of Britain from the living room ceiling.

[@necro_infernus]

Man, I passed up the previous nightschool kit but I love the new locks :) Thanks for the great reviews!

[@kyrancoles4899]

Hey Bill, I just want to thank you for inspiring me to get into the lock picking community. I will certainly miss your videos, especially your reviews and your master lock bashing. Enjoy your time with your family. Thanks again for everything. Cheers Kyran Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

[@n0comply668]

Thanks for the Video Bill! I'm glad Sparrows are listening to its customer base.

[@Keevacom]

As usual the video was very helpful and insightful I'm so glad that I've finally found a good good KZbinr to teach me all I need to know.

[@cobybrown7885]

You're killing it bill! True fan of the channel bro

[@Neffers_UK]

Your giveaways are insane Bill. One of the best channels for viewer participation I have come across. I don't participate, I just enjoy the fact you give guys a chance to get great stuff. Side note, do you think that adding rakes to a commercial training kit is a bit odd? I mean, yeah it's a way into an open, I just thought that a training kit would be more about SPP not raking.

[@Eyrlumi]

I've been watching these videos for the past few weeks, and been getting progressively more interested in picking up the art. Right when I actually start wondering how one actually gets started, this pops up. Hopefully this is not a coincidence. P:

[@Spookshow1000]

Thanks Bill, just bought this the other day and it screams quality even though I have never even held a lockpick before. The only thing I wish it had was a piece of paper that shows you the basics on how the training lock works and a list of educational material that would be useful to a beginner to purchase. But all in all glad I spent the 108 bucks with Sparrow.

[@swatmunky]

I want to start getting into this hobby after watching so many vids of yours, so I might pick this up

[@Komier09]

It is incredibly satisfying opening locks, and you progress quickly if you work at it a couple minutes a day. I definitely recommend lockpicking to anyone who enjoys dexterous puzzles.

[@aldii8265]

pun intended?

[@bosnianbill]

Well? 9 months has passed, did you get into LockSport? By now you must be quite good!

[@djrdx2124]

@@bosnianbill i actually got this exact same kit. plus the sparrows repin kit

[@user-md3is4dq2d]

@@djrdx2124 do you recommend it?

[@AravisX]

I started picking about a month ago and thought the huge dents were weird. I'm glad bill brought it up

[@PappaTrond]

Thanks for the great review - you got me purchasing this kit as my first kit - can't wait to get into lock picking! Side note: The difference from a normal (current) Tuxedo set is not only the handles, but that you get a Twin Peak instead of the 0.015 short hook.

[@mr.cykelcrash8390]

hey Bill ive been watching your videos for some time now and this week i made some picks and they works great. I must say Its super fun picking locks and very satisfying when you pick one open. Hope my english isnt too bad for a swedish guy.

[@nostressmike]

You've helped me as a new picker with ideas and suggestions. You clarify as you make the videos. Mike

[@dutch_blades]

Loving the look of the new locks. The old ones weren't an issue with a vice, but these seem way more comfortable without one. And they aren't bad on the eyes either!

[@bazzcollie19]

wow they change their kits fast, i had purchased this exact kit 3 weeks ago and it came with a set of 3 clear acrylic training locks.

[@billigerfusel]

Gentlemen, welcome back to the shop

[@Torgo63]

A thumbs up from Bill, and the kit looks really cool, ordered it. Thanks.

[@mrgoose3213]

Great set looks well made and love that there is room in the case to expand

[@Seoadvertising-ca]

I just order this Night School tuxedo + edition 1ea at the cost of $115.00 plus shipping. I think this is the same set as seen in the video. They must know if you like some of use will but it. Thanks so much your videos. I have only a month in this hobby and enjoying every minute so far. Best of luck to you, your family and your business. God bless Lee Noring

[@bosnianbill]

Yeah, I should have mentioned the prices on Sparrows site are in Canadian dollars, so $115 Canadian equals $90 US. For the regular NS kit, it is $99 Canadian, which is $78 US. Confusing, I know but I've sent a letter to the Canadian government with instructions to change the name of their currency, but it'll probably take them a couple of weeks...😃

[@Seoadvertising-ca]

No problem, watching your videos has got me started to learn to pick. Thank you for the fun I have had watching and picking. Lee Noring

[@toddbf]

that is a sweet, learners kits, would love to win that, but congrats to all and thanks for the opportunity

[@SgtKOnyx]

I could definitely see myself acquiring this when I have the funds

[@pyratemage]

Nice improvement for the Night School!

[@Aff3ct000]

Nice looking brass too.

[@WCGwkf]

Just ordered the regular kit plus some other picks and tension wrenches. Can't wait to get going at yet another hobby I've taken on

[@Sir_Leelord]

Sparrows are my favorite lockpick brand

[@PDXJack87]

Nice review bill! Stumbled upon your channel from LPL. Both of you got me excited to take this up as a hobby! I bought the cheaper night school the other day(ordered it a couple days before the 4th...UPS says 9 days to go from IL to OR) I figured if I buy the cheaper one. I can add the expansion set and grad 2.0 and have a complete whizwazzle kit with the 3 practice locks.... Seems a lil more logical than getting the tuxedo night school and getting some duplicates in the other sets..then I could just buy a .015 individually if need be. Anyways! Can't wait to practice!

[@pmac4029]

Just found bosnianbill and I am hooked.

[@zacharymelby851]

I'm just getting into lock picking and these videos are very helpful!

[@jamesmurphy8014]

Nice review! The new locks look great!

[@iggymac3473]

I'm in love to have them Thanks Bill For all your Giveaways

[@daedalus-N7]

Now this looks like a fun kit

[@huggosnah1261]

Very nice kit made even better by the added tools 😀also those training locks from learn lockpicing seam very interesting 😀

[@Neonbusa]

it looks like some of the pins are hung up on the new lock set 5:11 it looks like the pin is setting high in the bible

[@bryanlatimer-davies1222]

Neonbusa I spotted that as well

[@RyanTaylor-pi8gq]

Pretty sweet looking kit

[@xxDADDYDAYCARExx]

So want that set !!!! Will have to start saving up as of now.... great vid as usual Bill 👍

[@janprowell2216]

I ordered a Night School last week and it contained the clear acrylic locks instead of the old style cut away or this new style cut away. I was surprised but they are much easier to hold that the progressive ones that I had also ordered. The only complaint was that it took some time to get them in the lock pockets.

[@billa643]

Good stuff, Bill. Love your videos.

[@ITpanda]

Bill I don't know if you read the comments anymore, just wanted to say thank you for all the videos as they are what have turned me on to this as a hobby. I've been practicing every chance (about an hour a day) I can since I shaped my own picks and have bought the mastering the lock set you reviewed. I in short time have successfully picked every set I and my family own. I followed your advice and reached out to my local locksmiths (30 miles in all directions) and no one was willing to give me any locks or pins even when offered pizza and/or beer. I was discouraged from continuing as "was illegal in my state" even though I checked all the laws before beginning. Any advice for someone with a budget of zero to get locks or pins. I've also asked a few realty companies and been turned away. Thanx for your time and everything you do, keep up the great content!

[@bosnianbill]

Nathan, welcome to the addictive hobby of LockSport! It sounds like you are progressing nicely and building your skills. It sounds like the locksmiths in your area are a bit...unfriendly. I've run into a few myself and am amazed at how many of them are unaware of their own State's laws. Sometimes I think they play the "it's illegal" card as a kind of scare tactic. Insofar as locks, check with friends to see if they have any old locks. Also, the dollar store, yard sales, and a Restore outlet if there is one in your area. They aren't free, but you can usually find locks for a few bucks.

[@FishingwithBrewski]

Great videos as always.

[@eddiespencer1]

Very nice training sets!

[@ridetheapex]

4:51 I have been using my normal tensioners for top keyway. Are they only for bottom keyway? I see that the top tensioner you show would be way better, but on my Sparrows clear practice lock I can get away with what the Tuxedo pic set has for tensioners and use them for ToKway. Should I not get into that habit?

[@bosnianbill]

There is no right or wrong. Use whatever works to get the lock open.

[@3556Danny]

Nice give away will help us learners to pick locks better, as always bill great video. :)

[@lsdlocks4673]

Nice giveaway Bill. Especially with the additional things.

[@gordonwiessner6327]

Like the knurled knobs. Can they be rekeyed?

[@iridian]

Aww man, sick give-away kit

[@basto1d]

Looks like a really nice kit!

[@nomnnomn8330]

Love your content Bill!

[@Will-jh4ds]

Looks like a great kit.

[@camv7866]

You have inspired a generation of pickers. Stay safe, stay legal in retirement.

[@jeremybrown7475]

Just got my pick set an have picked first two locks

[@Serenityindailylife]

Looks like a great set, I'm going to work on saving up for it, Looks like a great thing to take on the road for down time, I'm stuck in the hospital (Army) and want to buy this for the bored to death days.

[@OneOfDisease]

i have the original night school set and even as a beginner thought they were too easy, the tolerances on the pins and cylinder were far too loose and I found regardless of how I repinned them I could usually just rake the locks open.

[@Daan4664]

Great set.. that will help me a lot!

[@sarnold1277]

Great set. Great review! I may need to get this set!!!!!

[@tonyholt90]

Very nice but the bag of mixed pins is s bonus!!

[@BushRat253]

stumbled across your channel by chance, VERY cool!

[@jeremiahmyers567]

Great video again. I bought one of those ultimate locks , definitely need to order one of those tweezers and a mat to use. Lots of small parts lol.

[@aarongrace5425]

Been picking in the uk a few years now on basic bits and pices something like that would be amazing defnatly help to progress more

[@PerezBSclan]

as always great video bill

[@trixx9655]

another great review. I was going to go with the praxis set to finally replace my chinesium set :), but now i'm in doubt again. back to the reviews I guess...

[@woopize]

I want to get the progressive locks and the tuxedo case, but this is also tempting me, but I can't decide if I really like those grips. Do you prefer the picks with or without the grips? thanks

[@bosnianbill]

I usually get them without grips, then put on some shrink tube.

[@kj5163]

Great looking set I could use all of them

[@harrychung433]

Now that is a kit I need to buy. Like the vintage look they gave it. Can those pins be changed out?

[@BIBTAP]

Harry Chung yeah he said they can be disassembled and repinned

[@felixmea8840]

Came after watching LPL’s video on BB. Here to expressed my heartfelt thanks to Bosnian Bill. Your videos taught me a great deal. This sparrows was my first lock pick set and thanks to your videos my interest in the sport grew. Take care and all the best in your future endeavours.

[@BMikeAD]

Just ordered the kick start kit and a cutaway

[@rollin18wheels]

Wow those keys are pretty neat. I'd like some blanks to have them cut for my house keys

[@rahulgkhs]

Good work.

[@RandoRiley]

Nice overview

[@Tpsx-cv4jq]

Solid, bill!

[@joegallo8774]

I learned so much thank you

[@dirk4926]

That's a sweet set.

[@TheZigMaster11]

Great Video!

[@jasonmosler]

very nice kit

[@rayshiner4556]

Great info videos.............thanks !

[@AdverseOpinion]

Can you review the master lock directional lock?

[@TinkersTales]

do you have any videos on re-pinning a cut-away lock?

[@bosnianbill]

Yep. 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3m6eGh3q8Z1fK8 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGbCiGR8e5WWb5I

[@martyhastings9347]

thanks for the video. enjoyed it.

[@Anonymous8317]

I’d the shear line suppose to line up at the bottom of the window? Mine doesn’t, was pretty disappointed. Still for practicing and learning it’s not an issue as I scratched where the top of the driver pins should line up.

[@Rizzzzzzzle]

what kinda threading is on those challenge locks? we're they made to be installed into something?

[@PUcmw11]

Great video as always! Keep it up!

[@kavramen]

Looks like a nice Sparrow kit indeed, will buy it nevertheless :)

[@asherd4231]

any recommendations for a handheld vise to use with the older locks?

[@frequencydecline5250]

Did one of the pins not drop on that last lock when you pulled the key out? It is quite high above the shear line even with the key in it....

[@Trag-zj2yo]

I have been getting a warning about the website being unsecured. Anyone else have a problem accessing the site?

[@NateEVee]

Yes. Me too.

[@Iwoodlikethat]

Yeah I got the same and then just opened it in chrome instead of safari (mobile) and it worked fine.

[@jack002tuber]

Yeah, me too

[@detoxrum]

Chrome gives me the warning.

[@1oldteck]

Tony Ragland no problems on this end

[@dyvel]

I'm thinking of getting this one but since I'm in Europe I wonder whether I could use the tuxedo royale with these locks?

[@RoeLunatic4ever]

Wow...i like this very much!

[@zironemegeaz]

finally decided to get one of these

[@bigdeank]

What would you add to this for a more complete kit?

[@MegaJacd]

For someone completely brand new to wanting to learn to lock pick, is it better to start with training locks like this or is it better to just tinker around with cheap locks I already own and go from there?

[@derekstewart9231]

Jacob D I've just started to and it seems that all the locks I have laying around are either really easy or too difficult, I've found it helps to get a training lock or 2

[@ovidasdas2917]

Really nice!