Covert Instruments Riv-Pick Review

[@DAdamTrammell]

I picked one up when it came out. They included the Covert Companion frame. Mine came with a keychain attachment. I just have the Rivpick and tensioners on it. Has been great.

[@leeroy144]

I built the version of the covert companion with just the riv pick and turning tool set. It's a lot more suited for edc in that configuration. The other covert companion I built has all the bypass tools. It's pretty chunky and unwieldy, but it works for specific purposes. Not great for everyday carry though.

[@CroLlama]

The first version you mentioned, isn't that basically slim pickins?

[@chriscapune7873]

😃👍🐈‍⬛🐾 well done. The RIV pick does a good job!!

[@LockSpaz]

I always have a riv pick in my watch pocket. I bought a cheap pair of tweezers from amazon for $4 that came with a little leather sleeve, it fits great inside that (I threw the tweezers out); then I custom made a turning wrench out of bicycle spoke, one end is for TOK, one end for BOK, that also snugs inside the sleeve and it all works out very well. I resolved the issue of the rivpick not locking in place by buying some 3/8" (about 1cm) outside diameter vinyl tubing, and nipping a small piece off the end (about 5mm or 3/16"), I use that to slide tight over the end where the picks come out from the handle, and it holds the picks in place quite well while using.

[@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs]

I like the idea of the clear tubing.

[@libertarian1637]

I like the riv-pick and along with the tensioners, decoder, shim, traveler hook, and bypass driver form my everyday carry. It’s a great minimalist yet effective tool especially with the slim pickings; the slim pickings is what you’re looking for with just the holder, removable pick set, and turners. Given your like of the older 0.023” Southord Max I think you should try, if you haven’t, and review the Southard Max 0.020” picks; they provide great size and strength and outside of cost seem to be the best picks I’ve found as far as a complete size/set.

[@hiker64]

I just got the "Slim Pickings" which is the Riv-pick and the 4-tension tools - I hate the rivet on the Riv-pick.Seems really cheaply made and the picks don't really rotate smoothly. Perhaps after I've used it a while.

[@iyeetsecurity922]

The Covert Companion with the Riv, Riz, and turning tools is an excellent EDC. I have mine rigged up so it can also hold a BOK turner as well. *_Much_** better than any of those awkward "jack knife" kajiggers.*

[@William_Borgeson]

I have the frame for my keys, but the CI companion didn't do it for me so I passed on it. The Riv Pick looks like a solid stand-in for a full size pick. I have big fingers, the half picks, or bent picks are difficult at best to use. Great unbiased review, thanks!

[@roysammons2445]

As an add on it makes the Covert Companion not so COVERT 😂 As a little stand alone cover pick set it looks fantastic.

[@JustinBilyj]

I couldn't possibly add anything more to my CC, it's maxed out

[@NecDominus]

I got mine as just the slim pickins set and love it as a nice little edc back up. Picks well enough in most locks, though it's too thick for some keyways

[@Exmachinagamma]

Rizz pick might work for ya.

[@CroLlama]

Isn't the riv pick and turning tools only version called slim pickings? Iirc they sell that as well (they started after a lot of feedback just like this one)

[@cipherzeroactual]

I think the Slim Pickins is my next purchase. It’s an extremely practical edc kit.

[@CroLlama]

@cipherzeroactual yup, I wanted to get myself one, but sadly they don't sell to where I live :/

[@iyeetsecurity922]

​@@CroLlama That's lame. Where are you located if I may inquire?

[@CroLlama]

@@iyeetsecurity922 Croatia. I believe they don't sell here because our postal service is... unreliable :)

[@static3939]

I've been anticipating this review for awhile. I picked up the rivpick some time ago and mine actually has an issue where the retention tab for holding it in the covert companion doesn't have a sharp enough bend in it thus not grabbing onto the little divot in the retention mechanism and just kind of slides around. Definitely still usable, but a little disappointing. I actually use the full covert companion as an EDC since the height is still pretty small, but I imagine most people would be fine taking out some of the less used bypass tools to slim it down to a reasonable size.

[@n7warlock22]

As big as that thing is should call it the overt contraption 😂

[@Leonslockpad]

nice review Ash mate great video 👍👊😊😎🇬🇧

[@bartosz2176]

hello i want to start with this hobby but i dont know what lock pick set should i buy i saw a lot different sets on your channel and i wonder which one should i buy, can you choose something for me, what do you think which one would be the best for begginer and not that expensive

[@michaelallen9571]

Need a first timer kit, what do you recommend? I want something very compact but is quality. Im new to lockpicking and need everything to get started

[@kapa1611]

👍👍

[@fimeilleur]

So... you would prefer the "slim pickings" option available on their site... ;-)

[@robsonmarcio7917]

Parece muito robusto para se ter uma precisão e apoio no manuseio,quão pratico isso pode ser para além do estilo esportivo ?

[@tweezeburger]

Has anyone had any issues with the river becoming loose? I’ve had mine and used it religiously for a few days now and it’s becoming progressively looser.

[@Exmachinagamma]

Thought about this. The Rizz pick looks to be a slightly better option. I'm being selective when I use my riv pick.

[@cmarano]

Harry is starting to give off a real Rube Goldberg vibe. At what point does a 'Keychain' pick set become a burden instead of a convenient EDC item? Not sure? Here's a simple, light weight pickset you can clip into the giant monstrous Companion that'll tear a hole in your pocket by its weight alone.

[@trainspotter8790]

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[@Lupos-Fiction]

Thank you verry much for showing us 🫡 sry my english is ... 😅😁