(1642) Review: RIDGEBACK from Law Lock Tools

[@andy123law]

Awesome review Bill thanks for taking the time to go over our new kit. Just a heads up on the rakes. Their actually not duplicates but they are very similar. Taken from Christina Palmers awesome designs they are in fact the quad ( 4 peaks) Cycloid and quad sinusoidal. They the Quint ( 5 peaks) Cycloid and Quint sinusoidal. The sinusoidal waves have an even sine type wave to them but the Cycloid peaks are more aggressive. It’s a very subtle difference but you can really feel it in the locks. Thanks again mate much appreciated 👍🏻

[@Uniquettt]

Excellent set hoping to have this set soon..👍👍👍👍🔑🔐🔒🔓🍺

[@hihu7200]

This set is worth the money. I will buy one as soon as I can.

[@lmars5933]

Hi I have the set not this one that I won from DAZ EVERS and will say it has improved my skill level the very first week I absolutely love them best pick set I own ..looking forward to add some of the new ones to my set can we purchase them individually??????.😎

[@mikedunham7220]

Came here to say that, lol. Got the Polaris kit and it has a few that are the same. Side note, I got your Increment pro set for xmas this last year and it's my favorite thing ever. You have an incredible talent and I really appreciate it.

[@andy123law]

Mike Dunham thanks mate that’s great feedback. The rakes are slightly different and I’ve added a closeup picture on the website for the echo wave rakes. These are the 5 peak or Quint versions 👍🏻

[@ballingold]

I have many courses in many different subjects ranging from legal studies to psychology and sociology, been watching for a year and a half. Want to pick up the skill, but my current situation has it so I can not afford any decent pick kits. Inherited a debt. Made my tension wench out of a bent badge clip from a lanyard, and a pick by deforming a dentist pick used to clean teeth with. It's not the best setup, but ive used them to practice on random locks from my old house. Found my "tools" work really well with small mailbox locks my friend bought for me to try. Four tinny spool pins, not much feedback but im still learning. Thank you and lockpickinglawer for making these videos so easy to understand and follow while keeping them entertaining.

[@austingirdner92]

This was and is by far one of my favorite videos from you, apart from some of your collab videos with other KZbinrs. It's been great watching your videos and practicing your talents over the length of time I've spent learning how to pick. You will be missed, enjoy retirement. YOU DESRVE IT!

[@PompeyKilla]

Between yourself and LPL, your videos have talked me into having a go. I'm going to buy a junk set of picks bundled with a load of clear locks, just so I can see how everything works and moves about. If I happen to enjoy playing around with them as much as I enjoy the videos, I've bookmarked this set as a first proper kit

[@mikedunham7220]

Might as well place the order then, lol! Lock picking is really fun and that feeling when the core turns and you get that open never gets old.

[@dougyanez1710]

I recommend looking at lockpicktools.com and getting pro quality plain handled picks for $2 each. They have everything you need to get started, made with top quality materials, and the prices are crazy cheap for the quality. A great beginner set would be a couple short hooks, medium hook, and a hollow half-diamond for single-pin picks, a triple and quad peak Bogotá profile, a city rake, and a snake rake for rakes, then a longhorn tensioner set, and a set of 3 top of keyway flatbars would be all you need to pick almost anything for about $40 even with shipping.

[@psycowookie]

I'm going to have to pick this set up for sure!

[@daveb6722]

Its a pick set you make up in your mind when browsing other kits, I want 2 from here, 1 from here, some rakes from over there and all the tensioners. Oh and must get a couple of spares.

[@Rocketlockopener]

Finally a pick set i would love to have a good complete set

[@luralas3863]

I have the Multipick ELITE Dual Gauge kit from... yeah. Multipick. It's also very good. Never felt I lacked anything, and it gives you picks in both 0,4 mm and 0,6 mm.

[@Rocketlockopener]

@@luralas3863 thanks I have to check it out

[@stevenlowel486]

Looks like a cool set. I purchased a couple a picks from Law Lock Tools and am really impressed with the quality of their products.

[@andy123law]

Steven Lowel Thanks mate much appreciated

[@WilliamMancel]

Very nice set. All useful pick profiles and none of the odd ones usually thrown in to make a kit appear more versatile.

[@cpttrips236]

Those picks are beautiful.

[@lockpicka69]

Excellent review on an awesome set of picks

[@tipenengapuhi]

You're pronunciation of my name was spot on Bill 👍 The only thing I'd like to point out is I'm from New Zealand not Australia. Not that I have anything against Australia, apart from the fact they give us a hiding in the Cricket every time we play them ☺

[@tomo9224]

Tipene Nga Puhi it’s revenge for our constant arse kicking in the union

[@monkeyfingerslocksport6429]

we may win the cricket now and then, but you have the all concurring All Black's i think that means you win ..

[@vernonbeach2950]

kia ora "ti pe ne" . bill probably dont know what cricket is, they play american football and ice hockey as you know lol ... no disrespect bill... great watching bill. i know your maori cuz . kia kaha ...

[@tipenengapuhi]

@@vernonbeach2950 Kia Kaha to you as well Vernon

[@bosnianbill]

Thanks, brother! Living more than half my life overseas didn't adequately prepare me for that kind of pronunciation gymnastics...😀 Sorry about forgetting you're from NZ... IOU at LEAST one beer when I visit NZ, which is on my bucket list of things to do before I die.

[@katbairwell]

Oh for the budget to grab one of these! One to add to the wish list, thanks for the review Bill!

[@kriegie4933]

nice. def will have buy one of those kits

[@AC9DJ]

Got this kit a couple days ago and am very impressed so far. Like you said not a sharp edge to be found. Great balance of hooks and rakes. The handle length and width are perfect. The bumps in the hollows are great and very comfortable. Hoping to really put them to the test this weekend.

[@Jake1973_]

Nice set, I especially like the addition of the 2mm tok. As you point out, very useful for those exceptionally wide keyway we sometimes see.

[@bobgroenewald]

That's a gorgeous little kit. The slightly wider grip looks really comfortable.

[@ABLopez]

Very cool and well thought out kit. I’ve gathered some old lock from the garage and hope to soon get a kit and start the hands-on side of the learning. Thanks for the review and great content. Happy Trails Everybody!

[@nrowlett]

Nice set, pretty well rounded actually. I just wish more MFR's would inscribe some sort of part number on their tools. Just for identifying what you need to order for replacements. Or even sharing what pick you used in a video or something... I know it could add some cost, but I'd say it's worth it. And YES to that 'chonky' ToK prybar!!

[@3556Danny]

Great looking set great review. :)

[@LowTierPancakes]

Nice set, I've been looking for a good one to get started with.

[@billhenderson731]

A kit with pretty good range of picks with which to overcome different lock types in the field. And a plus is that it’s from UK, so no hanging around for overseas shipping. 👍

[@peregrine1970]

*THIS* is what a base kit should be. Every pick and rake you really want to start with, and a selection of *BOTH* tension wrench styles.

[@tonybloke4002]

I've bought from them a couple of times. I love the pair of wave rakes I bought. They are the first thing I try.

[@Richard.212]

Sure seems to be a well thought out pick set.

[@roysammons2445]

Law Lock Tools make great stuff. Funny enough I use the LLT blanks in 19 thousands to make picks. The pick in this set that has the large curve I didn't know they made that but I made my own version. Actually a few different versions too and they work really well. This kit looks to meet the need of most pickers. Would be nice to have some slimmer versions in there too like 18, 19 or 20 thousands thick. Great value, great picks and great review. Thanks Bill.

[@tomherron4334]

Sure a lot nicer than the $10 set I have.

[@hihu7200]

Save your money up and buy a better lock picking set. I started out with a South Ord PXS-14, saved my money and upgraded to a South Ord MPXS-20 lock picking set.

[@luralas3863]

You could make some picks as well. Hooks are pretty easy to make decent ones yourself. I use a drain cleaner spring. Grind away, and put some love into it with sandpaper. Put some shrink tube as a handle, and voila, you have a pretty good pick

[@KJohansson]

Or as Bill says, pay once - cry once.. 👍

[@danieldegg1]

A beauty!

[@Westhelockpicker]

Nice set!! I've never seen a Tok that thick

[@Meatwad.Baggins]

I gotta get this set. Will compliment my sparrows EOD kit very well with that city rake, triple b, and those top tensioners. All things I thought the EOD kit lacked. Thank you for this review. 😎👍

[@KJohansson]

Have the CTR Pro and Valyrian sets since before, and some Nessies. Love the Eco design, wanted the Eco set before but this is much more complete. Nice one Andy!

[@andy123law]

K Johansson thanks mate much appreciated 👍🏻

[@dazevers]

What a fantastic review on a truly Awesome pick set from Law Lock Tools. They’ve definitely thought of everything with this set. Have a great weekend.

[@Sov92]

You can buy that top of the keyway tensioner separately. It's called the hooligan bar. You can weaponize the thing.

[@ccmogs5757]

Got a few of Andy"s picks , all good stuff :)

[@P1mpDaddyG]

Nice picks

[@crapspackle]

I've never been a huge fan of the deforest diamond but that is more about technique than usefulness.

[@ThacMan]

Nice, Nice...I was picking a lock this morning that needed a more stable wrench.

[@orgisanarky3870]

Nice one Bill!, i'm already sold on LLT i have like 8 single tools a couple are same profiles as you shown, the tipene's are awesome 7 i have one echo deep hook which what that design is based on, nice cofortable fit sometimes i pick pins up or pins down etc this profile like you said is versatile, i'm off to buy that set, only saw the video as i was at checkout lol, thanks bud, love your videos.

[@RoeLunatic4ever]

Wow, they look awesome! Great set

[@12346unkown]

Nice selection of hooks, nice tension wrenches

[@timbober1]

Thank you for the thorough review. I think anyone would be excited to win this set

[@johnegginton]

An absolute beauty of a kit! Everything you could want and need in a set! A couple of the hooks in that set are Tipene designs too. That hooligan bar is a beast of a thing as well! 😁🥚

[@hihu7200]

You could fight off a rabid herd of Master Locks with that Hooligan Bar!

[@johnegginton]

Hi Hu if you can’t get the lock open picking, just beat it open with the hooligan! I’d go as far as to say it would beat that 50cal vs Squire... I have a few of them for self defence! 😂

[@andy123law]

Cheers John 👍🏻🍺

[@wutgoddamit]

I was relieved for a second that you had decided to forgo your intro. For a second.

[@stevemartinism]

Thanks Bill. This will be next investment. A lot of thought was into their design. Really like the tention wrenches.

[@samstaten7895]

Awesome picks

[@LockpickingsGal]

Definitely a set I would love to have!!

[@Dnice3477]

I actually have this same set and it’s great.

[@reviewguru5457]

those HOLES. In my opinion make perfect for adding your own handles to the picks. Love the ridgebacks, but without a handle they cramp my hand like all thin picks with no handles. I do own a lot of LLts picks that are handled with metal though.. Very nice tools!

[@ReneRodriguez-uh3ew]

That would be a great field set

[@lockpicknewbie3514]

Slick set...just wish it was closer to my birthday...

[@OLLE3770]

I have the Increment Pro set. Good stuff but way to heavy to carry around. Wouldn't really recommend for starters. Again, good picks but too heavy and too large (and too expensive if you're not certain this is your thing). However, I use that set as a lend set for aspiring lock pickers who wants to try the sport out. They are virtually indestructible and there are all sorts of picks - you can practice any technique you want. That said, this set looks awesome. With the tensioners and the the selection of picks (and the finish) this looks as the definite starter set. A bit pricey perhaps but there's no bullshit in this and you don't have to buy more stuff until you know what you need after getting some real experience. Excellent. Thanx for the review and for bringing this to my attention! I usually suggest buying the Dangerfield Praxis dual gauge set (requires finishing by you) or the Southord C2010 (requires buying extra pry bars). This set seems to be a much better starting point.

[@chipchapchopreturns]

I have the wave rakes they are awesome

[@andy123law]

chipchapchopreturns thanks mate 👍🏻

[@ccmogs5757]

That 2mm bar is aptly called " the Hooligan" :)

[@doublejaylar]

Very nice kit for anyone wanting to upgrade from the smaller, "beginner" sized pick sets, without making too much of a dent in the wallet. Some optional thicker handles would be beneficial for these.

[@XxShantilisxX]

That's a fabulous starter pack. I started with a lot less. Great review as always

[@lmars5933]

Fantastic video buddy I own a set from lawlocks I believe it is one great quality pick sets available. 😎

[@andy123law]

SUNCOAST PICKER cheers mate 👍🏻

[@altruistichumans9050]

Thanks for the vid. New to lockpickin

[@Uniquettt]

excellent revue/demonstration those crenellations do work well and all the picks are practical for all skilled users. and newbies. i would have liked slightly longer handles . but my other law locks set The INCREMENT PRO Lock Pick Set meets some of my preference when picking

[@mealex303]

Pins on the top in uk and those dont have two spates two have pointed tops and two have soft bump tops

[@greendryerlint]

I'd love to have this set too. Money's a bit tight to rationalize spending $116 on a new kit right now unfortunately..

[@AThreeDogNight]

Seems pretty nice.

[@DonzLockz]

Good review Bill, nice explanation about the picks. Nice to see the Tipene pick in there. I don't have any Law Lock picks yet.😪✌😉

[@lwg66]

Great review now I' m stuck between the Sparrows Night School Tux or this one..

[@andyalder7910]

The front pouch of the case is too deep, the pry bars all disappear inside it so you have to empty them all out to pick one. It's the same case as the one with his EDC Pro kit which I fail to pick locks with.

[@andy123law]

Andy Alder I will probably look at making the pocket shallower or the pry bars a little bit longer to compensate for that. Appreciate the feedback 👍🏻

[@thumperlockpicking9269]

Waiting on my set now, it's been a long time coming, but I'm waiting.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

CRUNULATIONS??? You learn something new ... every day. :)

[@PastorDwanye]

#2:26 - I believe that's the Offset Hybrid from Sparrows; the Attila has a much steeper rise.

[@MexX4200]

Those smooth City Rakes looks fantastic. Way better than the sharp edged ones that I’ve already stabbed myself with. Great Video Bill, greetings from Germany.

[@jordanmertz5972]

This set on law locks website is listed as made in 0.025" , is there a .023" version?

[@andy123law]

Jamoor Jenkins It is actually a 0.025” version or 0.635mm 👍🏻

[@TonyVirelli]

Those ones he calls exact copies are not. Those are 4 different picks. Its the same 4 you get from TOOOL. You can see slight differences. Andy Law as confirmed they are 4 different picks.

[@bosnianbill]

Maybe they were SUPPOSED to be different (and that is what I expected), but as you see in the video they aligned perfectly with each other. Either way, I am going to invest in one of these kits.

[@lmars5933]

Man Bill you will not be disappointed great picks love mine .,😎

[@andy123law]

Bosnianbill Thanks Bill for your review and show of support. The rakes are different mate trust me. It’s very subtle and it’s a nightmare for me to separate them all after tumbling. Try viewing them side on but not on top of each other. One has a smooth S type sine wave pattern and the other has a sharper W peak to it 👍🏻

[@boostfrog]

Oh my, this is a tasty looking set. Would make a great portable set to compliment my bulky Petersons.

[@adamwg80]

Man, if there was ever a giveaway I wanted to win this would be it! I have wanted to pickup some UK hardware but have yet to take the plunge. But I have heard nothing but great stuff about Law Locks products. Don't know why I am so hesitant to shop across the pond.

[@hihu7200]

England, Germany, and Italy have really good lock picking stuff. Us Americans are no slouches either when it comes to good lock picking stuff. We are all lucky to live in a time when there are so many high quality lock picking options that are readily available to buy and use.

[@adamwg80]

Very well said, sir.

[@BD90..]

Well actually Bill is see the holes there and don't think of key rings but rather better places to attach a handle

[@johnteague136]

Nice review 👍

[@rays5163]

You probably won’t be using the cutouts for a keyring but maybe they’ll be useful for mounting some handles on the picks

[@alex0236]

very nice kit

[@jlmfjf]

nice pick set

[@defconone1498]

@Bosnianbill how do you recover from a broken pick inside the keyway? If you break your pick during the attempt, what is the best way to remove anything inside as some of the pieces can be very small?

[@bosnianbill]

If you can, pick up the lock and shake it. Hopefully the piece will fall out. If not, slide in your pick as far as you can, hold a magnet against it's handle, and slowly withdraw it. The piece MIGHT stick to it. Try using a broken key extractor, then a spiral extractor. If all of THAT fails, try to push the broken piece as far into the lock as you can - it MIGHT fall out the back and allow you to pick the lock. If none of that works there is one sure fire, 100% guaranteed, never-fail method but according to the LockSport code, I cannot tell you. Yes, I'm kidding...😀

[@ziero1986]

Hey Bill, are there any good budget starter sets you would recommend? I'm looking to learn, and I really don't have the funds to just blow on a good complete set. Just looking for something good to start learning on.

[@chickenwingarrowoffical9052]

Does anyone know were to get new production ABUS leverlocks?

[@ollieb9875]

Honestly, in the UK, I very rarely see pins on the bottom. Most front doors I've ever had are always pins up top, our garage however does have them upside down. It seems to me pins bottom is asking for all kinds of crud to fall in there.

[@bobm7219]

Cleveland 4 way locks? Would you be interested in playing with a couple of these? I have a padlock and a panel lock, with keys for each. They came from a bus fare box company for whom my dad worked in the mid '70s.

[@henryokeeffe5835]

Exactly what I've been wanting, bought one already!

[@beardsbikesadventures7507]

Great review & videos I’m a real beginner here and would love to learn using some of the products shown, do you have any recommendations on kit I could purchase to start me off budget around £50 (based in the uk)

[@bosnianbill]

Take a look at UKBumpkey's Praxis kit.

[@user-sn8pz7en1w]

Very nice kit, I'm still stuck on China!

[@themisterbeanie]

Any good north america website's to buy picks like sparrows? The Canadian currency is just ridicules atm... Wanted to be a locksmith getting some picks and lock accessories but can't really find any good website's like sparrows or lockpickcanada..

[@mlentsch]

ho ho ho, man! Can you imagine the hit Peterson has taken since he pissed you off? hahaha - that drunk!

[@UNcommonSenseAUS]

Yeah what happened ???

[@UNcommonSenseAUS]

I mean except for the extortionate pricing of peterson shit..

[@mlentsch]

@@UNcommonSenseAUS I think Peterson took exception to one or more of Bill's reviews on some of his "kits" and sent out an email and posted stuff on his website about Bill's "loyalties" lying elsewhere, etc. Sounded like a drunken rant. There was also some stuff about the LPL since he also reviewed some of Peterson's kits and said that there were unnecessary picks, to which Peterson also took offense......

[@UNcommonSenseAUS]

@@mlentsch sounds like a fucken asshole... they always out themselves sooner or later.. Could have just accepted the feedback & gotten better, but no...

[@rubenesparzaaguirre4757]

Cómo puedo adquirir ese set y uso es el costo por favor gracias

[@bmtlocksport5587]

Has anyone tested the peterson shrike picks?

[@lockhenge1752]

Awesome set from Law Lock Tools 👌, great designs from Tipene out of Australia 😂...!! fantastic review Bosnian Bill 👍...

[@AceHardy]

📝

[@haydenyork8414]

That's a sexy kit.

[@MayhemKeys]

Were are living in a wonderful time to be involved as a hobbyists or a professional. More and more people are making tools for opening just about every kind of lock and there's an amazing assortment of pick shapes and sizes. The negative side is that people could be overwhelmed by it all and spend way more money than they really need to. Individual financial situations are certainly none of my business, and some people can afford it all. There's always been a running joke about the hpc 1,000 pick set. If it existed, people would buy it. Especially if the right person with influence told them too or gave it raving reviews as a good investment. I think if we put everyone's pick sets together, there might be 1,000 pick profiles. Maybe not yet... I truly believe that these picks and tools are overpriced by as much as 100% or more. I know buying a laser cutter, depending on the power, is expensive. Renting them is not and tumbling is fairly automated. They literally put 4x8 sheets, or whatever max size fits their laser cutter, and spit out thousands of these. 10's of thousands. It's best to run that laser 24/7 if possible. They just grab them and put them in a pouch and charge the maximum amount they can get away with. That's the honest truth. I know metal and time cost money, but these picks costs very little to make. It also requires no additional employee's. One or two people is all that's needed.

[@michaeldecaprio4282]

Just been to the website to purchase the Lockpicking Kit £80.00 + VAT %20 = £96.00 and "LOCKLAB10" Coupon is either invalid, expired or reached its usage limit! .

[@64bigfish]

Same here.

[@andy123law]

Let me look at that guys and get that working again ASAP 👍🏻

[@andy123law]

Sorry guys please try that again it was set up wrong my mistake

[@michaeldecaprio4282]

Warning: Coupon is either invalid, expired or reached its usage limit! , Still having problems with the Website

[@andy123law]

Michael DeCaprio hi mate sorry to hear that but the coupon is valid. Maybe try again later 👍🏻

[@ShagShaggio]

Nice!

[@declan9876]

H good vid

[@UNcommonSenseAUS]

Or 5 hunned smachkos if you live in Aus

[@eddiekilby]

I won't a set....

[@nathangrange8473]

*Noo Zealand (IIRC)