(754) Review: Southord JPXS-6 Jackknife Lock Pick

[@brxtmp106]

Just bought one of these and it appears they might have been watching this video because the hook and extractor are much "trimmer". Doesn't mean I am talented enough to use them or that I won't follow your advice and replace them...just that they appear to have tried to improve the product. Yaaaaay BosnianBill!

[@bosnianbill]

I also got a newer one and found they had installed a magnet inside to keep the picks from flopping around. Wow, constant product improvement. Nothing like German Engineering!

[@kevinmorrice]

my grandfather always said " if the germans were as good at fighting as they are making things they would have one the war in a year" german engineering is second to none

[@dww34]

For what its worth, i just bought one April 2020 and the tensioner still sits nicely and works well. It no longer has the extractor, it has been replaced by a medium hook but all the others seem the same. I dont see or feel a magnet, but after using them for a couple of days the picks will bend laterally a little and they will never flop around when put away. Very happy with it.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Nice review. I'm curious How this feels when picking? Good feedback? Too heavy/large for comfort? Thanks.

[@nargames]

How only 4 likes?

[@BeeBoop16]

I got interested in picking because of both you and Bosnian Bill. My genesis set from covert instruments came in today and I have successfully picked 3 pads, a gun lock, and an extra door knob I had laying around. I'm already looking at this to add to my edc :)

[@teamryan69]

I use to pick padlocks when I was about 12-13, and recently have started watching your videos. I recently had the urge to try picking again (using bobby pins) and I started on my front door (Yale). It took me about 15 mins, and a lot of effort, but I eventually managed to get it open a couple of times. I looked at the key only after I had picked it, and saw that there was a fairly difficult bidding, as well as 6 pins, some of them feel serrated too. IYour videos have taught me much about what to feel and listen for when picking a lock, and I plan on practicing more to improve my methods and technique.

[@teamryan69]

Thanks, I wasn't actually sure haha, never having read anything on the subject, I didn't know. I should probably do some of that.

[@NotSoLogical]

They come with a standard hook instead of an extractor now

[@kermit634]

I have this wonderful tool in my briefcase for 5 years now. I opened a bunch of doors, cash cassettes, file cabinets, lockers and other stuff that contains a lock. My workmates are so thankful when they lost a key :D. Makes a lot of fun. I have a bunch of Picks at home but this thing I use the most. Love it! Greets from Germany ;)

[@comawhite5913]

I carry this set every day in my change pocket. It's done quite well for quick jobs when I have gone in to see what the customer needed, and didn't need to in my whole kit. It paid for itself on the day I had to open a filing cabinet at a bank. Can't go wrong with this. Edit- Mine is the newer one that has the extractor replaced with a short hook. Much more useful IMO.

[@DanielMystisk]

You should make an updated video on this, they seem to have replaced all the picks and the extractor is not included in the latest one.

[@darthpaul123]

Amazon has a new pick knife that looks pretty close to the southord. The picks actually look better on the knock off in my opinion. Just curious of its quality if anyone has one.

[@p0lym0rphic]

I started carrying one years ago and can't express how handy the jack knife has been.

[@anthonyrumball2374]

Love the new review format, great to see some no bull reviews of equipment!

[@erg0centric]

"rocking master locks is my hobby" - I love that I learned on a master padlock and was very proud until you showed how crappy they are.

[@Hexsyn]

No point trying to learn on the hardest lock though!

[@DrLumpyDMus]

I was hoping to see you use the gizmo t pick some lockage. Perhaps comment on how it "feels" to use those picks in comparison to more traditional Petersons or similar. Or heck, do a comparison between the various jackknife format pick holders.

[@LycanthropiesSpell]

I didn't see this vid till now...but I bought a ' refill ' set of the ones I liked ( and just knew would work ) and I've used them without the handle, well....just because I don't have one :-) The first thing I opened was I think was a Litto with a simple 1 turn = 1 lock, got it open in under five minutes. Then I tried it on a double locking one...had to call it quits after about seven min. ...because I had to pick my daughter up from school. Still am thinking about making a handle though...just haven't gotten to that ( been more then two years... ) Btw, am teaching my daughter how to pick lock now...She's six, and loves it !

[@Dilz6669]

Been watching your great vids for a few months now. You have inspired me to take up a new hobby in lock picking.

[@DrBourbonstein]

Love your videos. Have been thinking about getting into picking as a hobby myself. There's something incredibly relaxing and intriguing about watching you pick and talk about locks and security. Thanks for your uploads!

[@BWDuty605]

Just finished modding my Jackknife so it's exactly to my taste now.. it took less than an hour and I'm very happy. I filed down the ridiculously long hook, both the tip of the hook and the shaft of the pick because I couldn't get it to fit into most keyways. It's more of a Euro/Slimline profile now. I also put a tiny dimple in the end so that it sits right on the key pins. It's more of a medium hook now. I filed down the key extractor so that it will fit into most keyways much better now, and reshaped the "harpoon" at the end to grab better as well. I replaced the half ball with a SouthOrd Slimline Bogota (SLS-12) that I cut down and drilled a hole in to fit into the set. I don't understand why SouthOrd doesn't make a bogota for this set, but it's wasn't too difficult with a Dremel. You need to make sure that you get the hole in the *exact* right spot and shape the end right or it won't lock into place perfectly. Mine is a tiny bit off but I'm happy with it. It looks perfect, just doesn't lock as tight as the other picks. I'm super happy with this mod. This set needed a bogota badly in my opinion, since it's mostly great for raking/quick entry. I filed down the base of the half diamond just a bit so it's a little more defined, it's been great for zipping locks. I finished it off by polishing all of the picks with 1000 grit for a nice smooth ride! I really wish I could put a picture here, but I'm sure you guys get the idea. The pin that holds all the picks in place comes out from the side with the lettering, so you hit it from the side with *no* lettering. This really is a great little set, and I really feel like I've improved mine. I still keep the Sparrows Tuxedo (that I've added quite a few Sparrows pieces to) in my back pocket, but I love having the Jackknife on a carabiner on my keyring as a backup. I noticed on SouthOrd's website they mention updates to the tool, and my lock nut stays on super tight, so I think the broken/lost lock nuts some people had issues with are a thing of the past.

[@nhooty3581]

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[@waddac2]

Great review Bill. I have often thought of getting one as a back up for work and with looking at the hook I do agree it is a too big. Have you played with it on any locks?

[@waddac2]

+bosnianbill Yes, would say for emergency uses only from looking as there is only one wrench too. I know what you mean regarding different pick use. That is what baffles me with Southord interchangeable dimple picks and the GOSO lookalikes. Once tip is screwed in and having no joy, you have to re-set and spend time popping another in. That is why single handled ones such as Souber are great. I just tend to keep the standard flag in the interchangeable

[@thedivinehammerswoodworks1895]

it needs a bobby pin so you can open master locks. LOL! :-D

[@MobileGamerDude]

Or a zip tie 😛

[@wingracer1614]

+michael hoyle It looks solid enough to use as a hammer to rap them open.

[@mprice7676]

You could pick the Master Lock using the plastic and cardboard packaging this came in!

[@Silverfurry89]

+Mark Price Now there is a little challenge for BosnianBill :P

[@Tjita1]

+michael hoyle Or a broken off toe nail..

[@micheala.o.wilson]

Thank You for all you Do Bosianbill. I am a new locksmith and enjoy your videos very much The Machine.

[@joshuas1767]

Love your show. Probably watched 80% of your videos since November.

[@Ralexford]

The village idiot was on his phone calling the locksmith, "help sir! my keys are locked in my car!". The locksmith dutifully replies that he will be with him within the hour. "thats not good enough!" he cries, "the roof is down and its starting to rain"

[@trickynerd1]

Lol

[@kg4boj]

+Richard Stafford Believe it or not I HAVE gotten calls like that. Sometimes they lock the keys in the trunk too ya know? that's often a whole nother story when you lock your keys in the trunk

[@augustj21]

If you don't pick me masterlock wins.

[@augustj21]

That's two puns.

[@ShawnDickens]

cheese balls FTW.

[@horacewillis2794]

Love the channel and as soon as I can I'll be throwing some support your way. You turned me on to lockpicking. Now I just have to get the stuff to get started.

[@thundergut6539]

I really appreciate the reviews you are doing on the different types of kits.

[@ezdankie]

Great looking set and packaged nicely. Happy to throw my name in the hat to win. Thanks for all you do Bill.

[@survivorman7485]

got one of these less than a month ago. this thing is solid and well machined. not a piece of junk. only gripes are i wish it had a bogota for raking, and the tension wrench DID fall out. it was on the stairs leading to my apartment for nearly 12 hours. i just happened to notice it on my way coming back from work. i've since placed some duct tape around it to insure it'll never fall out.

[@mercurial5081]

Thank you for creating this series of reviews! I get asked a lot of questions about many products & am only able to comment on those I've owned. Your reviews are a great additional resource.

[@matzan481]

Thanks for interesting and informative videos :) Never picked a lock myself but i do admire watching a professional at work

[@truesurvival4250]

Good work bill. I've started lockpicking a little over a year ago now, and I must say this is a product I would buy. Perfect for my keychain or in my backpack. I agree about changing several of the picks, as for my personal preference, I'd mod several of the existing picks, buy another feeler pick, and rake pick, to replace the ones I'd dump. Again great video I'm always looking forward to the next.

[@marcusthoren6286]

this is the number one lock picking channel

[@skunkwurkz]

That look quite a good product. One to go onto my birthday wish list. Great video as always. Good luck all!

[@duanerogers5391]

I have had one of these for years. Mine is a little beat up but, it has come in handy more than once. Nice tool, and I used the harpoon last time I went fishing!!

[@coenlucas9450]

Damn everything you'd need, and it doesn't look shady like an entire lockpicking set! I'd love to have this!

[@nigel6384]

Hi Bill. Thanks for all the great tutorials. Got me into lock picking and in doing so has helped me sorting out a couple of problems at work. Keep up the good work.

[@allynsmith3096]

Great review! You save us time and money by helping choose the correct tools for the job.

[@seancoyote]

Thanks for starting a new interest for me. Good luck to everyone on winning the tool.

[@WilliamRozear]

Great review Bill, most of the other reviews aren't as clear as to the usefulness of each of the tools. Thanks for clearing that up.

[@kb7vml]

Love the fact you're giving away stuff you're reviewing!

[@notrealyemo]

I have a copy of one of these and I found the best way to get the tension wrench out is to push it I'm where the cut out is and push it forward

[@comface]

I found your channel two days ago... and I'm hooked! Great job bill.

[@Sinful1]

I really enjoy your videos. I'm new to the locksmithing trade and find your videos very helpful! Thank you

[@justgold6352]

Mate you are my favourite KZbin channel and I don't pick yet ...... But I will for sure . Seams like a lot of fun.

[@theklamps9305]

Hey Bill, on your other video for the southord px-14 you mentioned filing and sanding the edges round on your picks and cleaning them up. Can you do a video on the process? I just bought my first set and I'm wondering how to do that

[@dennisbrown7451]

I have an older version of this with a plastic housing that works but the knurled nut does not hold tight in plastic threads. would like to try out this all metal version as it looks much more sturdy.

[@kiwilockpicker5782]

Just a heads up, i got the H&H version and its exactly the same in all ways except u get an deforest hook instead of an harpoon... cant remember what i paid for it but i think it was about the same or slightly cheaper.

[@OldKnifeGuy]

Looks like a useful addition to any lock picking arsenal, thanks for the review!

[@Hexsyn]

Just purchased this and cant wait to add it to my EDC setup!

[@johndrew6568]

Another good informational Bosnian Bill video! Although I'm new to this, the ball has not worked for myself!

[@wyldknight]

I wonder if a pry bar could be attached to the side for when you wish to use that. Maybe a magnetic attachment of some nature? Also Do you think there will be more options for this little wonder in the future?

[@hallowedturnip]

I've been eyeing one of those for a while, nice to finally hear a positive review

[@Handsun1996]

How would you recommend bevelling this down? I have never sanded down a pick before - do I just use a metal sandpaper? Anyway, I agree - I have so much trouble with the large hook.

[@vizvaz2656]

Was looking at this set some time ago. Didnt buy it. But after having all this info might change my mind! Thanks!

[@andySPB]

I would love this bit of kit, I was already looking at buying it haha glad to see this review first ☺️

[@herojunkie32]

I've bought a couple of these second hand. The early versions had a brass set screw instead of the stainless one in the new ones

[@steve-martin-42]

I am looking into the future where I randomly get ignored, keep up the good work

[@prepareidaho]

As always very informative! I enjoy learning new stuff from you every upload.

[@whitehorse12]

I've been looking at getting over of these for quite some time as a beginner kit

[@thecrazycabbage5777]

Very nice tool! How practical is it? You mentioned its weight was 'substantial', does this affect the feedback at all?

[@senseforsale]

I've purchased and had lots of experience with this over a longer time frame. The screw is an enormous issue. It doesn't take long for it to be insecure in holding the picks. Also, it unscrews in your pocket very easily. I'd go with a jackknife set that doesn't have a screw.

[@TheFalcon01x]

Great vid Bill. That looks like a good set for someone like me who wants to get started in lockpicking.

[@freddyburger5574]

Wow- That's actually a lot cooler than I thought it would be!

[@gg1bbs]

Looks like a great tool, thanks for another fun video Bill

[@sfargher]

I have been really enjoying the review video recently. Thanks BosnianBill

[@BushOfWooks]

love the channel bill. i've learned a lot and plan on getting a pick set as a hobby. keep up the good work man.

[@davidrush8283]

Thanks for all your time for us.

[@DavidKlatte]

Thanks for the review, I may have to pick one up. I'd be interested in a follow up where you actually use a pick, but I get that your modification recommendations make that impractical. Do you feel that it holds the picks open firmly and that you get decent feedback and can use a good grip?

[@danielboyd9230]

Just got one of these, they removed the extractor and replaced it with a standard hook out of the box, the finish also looks better in my opinion. So they are improving it even still.

[@Zengineer420]

Bob you have inspired me to start learning how to pick locks just thought you should know

[@JohnSvazic]

Looks like a nice little EDC. I'll throw my hat in.

[@Lighthouse-Keeper]

Very cool. Thank you for the opinion on the harpoon! I thought the same thing about it when I saw it.

[@TheChipmunk2008]

You could even cut your own picks out of thin steel if you wanted a thinner one (say 12 thousandths)... but would the locking mechanism still work on that?

[@johnnyg1261]

Hi bill when you are using the pick does it give good feedback as to what the pins are doing.

[@timchan8630]

that looks cool. Seems like a good addition to anyones EDC

[@DaveMcKay0960]

Best statement in a lockpicking video ever: "Dump the harpoon."

[@bryanpotts5594]

These are the only competitions i'll enter in to. Because picking is the only hobby I have where it's reasonable to have prizes that aren't astronomically expensive. But, if there was a prize of a mill or a lathe, i'd happily enter that as well.

[@erndub]

big UK fan of your channel, Bill!

[@davidblankenship3974]

I am new to picking. I think it would be a great tool to have. Also its a good way to pic when ever the opportunity is available to keep learning how to be a good picker.

[@tylerhooper5130]

I really enjoy the reviews and I like an unbiased opinion from a seasoned lock picker. Hope I can get one of these items. I will be commenting a lot hopefully I get lucky.

[@lpenning]

Have been looking at one of these. It is nice to know you can customize which picks it contains.

[@papajaystinkershop75]

Push down on the tensioner just left of the thumb cutout and it will slide out easier. I have the nylon case version for ten years now. I lost the knurled screw though. Plus, mine only has 3 pics plus the useless extractor. Would love to have this new one.

[@TheGeneralKirov]

Hi Bill. Could you provide some good printable templates for home made picks. I found quite a lot but when printed they come out too big. It it quite tricky to scale it down when you got nothing to compare it to :(

[@robertrepar4574]

Great content and thanks for the opportunity.

[@rckjhnstn]

Neat little set, had the plastic one years ago passed it on to my son.

[@BottlefaceMovies]

Always a pleasure watching these!

[@treilly93]

I'm really liking these reviews, keep up the good work

[@heyitsmikey128]

Sweet! Very excited about the chance to grab this!

[@kgeitzel3293]

If I don't get picked I'll probably buy one. I like that you can add your own picks with a simple modification.

[@punjasandtyger4090]

that is nice that we can actually set new picks instead of the default

[@jcbowden2604]

I need one of these in my toolbox at work, for all the people that forget the keys to their master locks.

[@AllWeatherTruckin]

Looks like a pretty cool set. I think your right about changing some of the picks.

[@deathsicon]

cool to see these reviews, this is just another of those things I was looking to find budget for at some point

[@positronalpha]

I think I missed the giveaway deadline, but no matter -- a pick set looking like a pocket knife is not necessarily a good thing in Sweden, where both items are potentially illegal to carry around (unless you have a very specific reason to do so)... Nice-looking thing, though! Wouldn't mind having it in my collection :). Question: if I need thin picks for really tight keyways, mainly ASSA 700s, what would you recommend? Peterson?

[@killianmontgomery6357]

love you vids, i started watching about 4 months ago and have since started my pick and lock collection and getting the feel.

[@robobrien7787]

Good addition to a glovebox kit for sure!

[@jays2001]

Nice little tool. I wonder it this would get you into more of less trouble than the pocket knife it imitates?

[@random_manreviews1782]

I really like this tool if I don't end up winning I will prob just go buy it so thanks for reviewing it bill it was a huge help to me and keep the really really good videos coming

[@hereliesabadman8267]

What would you say to someone who's interested in lock picking purely out of curiosity? One of your videos slipped into my feed and you really impress me with the analysis and break down of the locks you pick. How would/should I get into lock picking?

[@Electobat]

Bill, what are you feelings on fingerprint concealment? @ 1:59 it is a serious question. Is this a disclosure that you are happy to have because of other mitigation's? It is not important by itself but though it would be a good subject/talking point. Love your vids. Have started the hobby, bloody harder than it looks :)

[@loggert]

Looks like a fun little set, think I have to start playing with lockpicks again.

[@danniandersen5858]

that looks like a fine tool, is it use full for beginners?