New Finch Lockpick Case

[@RealRickCox]

I re-purposed my old eyeglass cases to store my lock picks.... but I like this new Finch case better. That's really nice.

[@TheSlugslinger]

having a clean surface that is included as a part of the pick case where you can put tools and the lock you are working on when your out in the field is a nice addition.

[@saccaed]

I do like the wrap around wrist idea. Also yes one of those pockets needs to be able to hold a card(like you did by removing the stitching). Another reason for a card holding pocket is that a rigid piece of plastic could be inserted in 1 pocket to stiffen the whole package if that's something someone would want. Swapping the snaps might also have another benefit. The snap that is inserted can be mirrored on both sides of the fabric(so that both sides can be used for insertion). If the inserted part of the snap were mirrored on the closing flap that would allow for wrist wrapping without having to fold over the fabric to get the snaps oriented right.

[@LoreTunderin]

This got me thinking... A miniature tool roll with some toggles could make for a great case, thin and flexible to fold or roll for storage and transport, and you could unroll it and wrap it around your wrist to use on the job. Instead of sewing you could have the flap held with a strip of Velcro, so the pocket size is adjustable to fit whatever tool you're storing there.

[@jack_of_all_trades_master_none]

This video has me debating calling my Grandmother at lunch and asking if her sewing machine still works. Im fairly confident what I remember from Home Economics in High School (passed with an A-) that I could design and sew together a flexible folding case. I know I possibly could make a heavy duty case if Grandma still has a serger. It would be something different to do in my free time and maybe a project that my Grandmother would participate in. Now I got my mind on types of materials to use.

[@sandman_locksport]

The Covert Instruments case is stiff because it has a magnet sewn in. It wasn’t designed to hold Peterson Picks or Jimy Longs.

[@Tor_Locks_Viking]

Yes, the new Ci's look extremely good, especially the Echelon/Garrison case👍

[@stanmarsh2499]

Also stiff because it acts as a vertical stand.

[@stanmarsh2499]

$75, ghost can get bent.

[@aaronmoore3050]

@@stanmarsh2499or, learn to sew lmao

[@Cfomodz]

I think the ID card holder - or whatever you want to call it - takes care of the problem with the decoder card as well

[@Mister44]

I am a super casual picker, and have one of those bifold ones from Covert Instruments. It holds the tools I goof around with 95% of the time.

[@saltyroe3179]

The Law of the Purse: "the contents of the purse will expand to occupy the whole purse". This law was discovered by observing ladies purse use. It applies to all containers. Conclusion: if your objective is to carry less get an opera purse or its equivalent.

[@saltyroe3179]

As a student of package engineering it seems that supple leather that will stretch and comfort to your tools wood be the ideal lockpick case. A zipper closure like your old case also seems ideal

[@ogi22]

This looks like a universal constant 😁 The same goes with warehouses - stored stuff will occupy all available space. The same goes for the toolbox. That's wy I deliberately picked a smaller case for my tools, so I couldn't force too much stuff in there 🤣 I wonder if this was included in the original book of Murphy's Laws? 🤔

[@saltyroe3179]

@@ogi22 exactly. I unfortunately found it applies to your home, my current home is 3 times the size of my home previous home and is full.

[@ogi22]

@@saltyroe3179 Hahaha, I know something about it. We call them in Polish "przydasie" [pronounced something like: pshydase]. Those are all of the items that "will be useful" someday, but for now you got to store them for the future 😁 Recenty a friend told me he used a 5S rule to clean up most of the stuff. It's when you take an item in your hand, and if you can't figure out in 5s what will you use it for - thrash it 😁

[@Arty-Maus]

6:30 I'm reminded of the @McNallyOfficial vid absolutely destroying locks on a bridge with a pretty flash case somehow adhered to the back of his offhand glove

[@OrginalDravas]

stretchy webbing ontop would be so handy.

[@radiantthought]

totally off topic, but loving all the books I'm seeing in the bg. Especially the broken earth trilogy from NK Jemisin

[@AuthenticUnicorn]

I noticed those too!! Loooove 😍😍

[@TarahWheeler]

Those are mine. They’re amazing.

[@radiantthought]

@@TarahWheelerAgreed, one of a small number of series that has warranted a reread for me.

[@cheyannei5983]

Why not use some spandex/nylon/etc for the pockets? I know you'd have to double stitch because the material won't be as durable, but it would let the pockets lay flat and take some girth. My pistol bag came with a giant slab of velcro on the actual zippered pouch, with a few plain backed velcro strips. I'm sure the intent was for patches and the like, but I've been using them as a customizable storage with extra bits of velcro. I figure doing the same thing here might be smart. Presently, I have my Hoppe's bore snake, a punch, two boxes of ammo, a baggie of foam earplugs, and a flashlight. My pistol doesn't have a rail and I don't like what they do to the weight balance, it shifts my instinctual pointing off target.

[@ogi22]

Very beautiful design! I was looking for some ideas for my own lockpick set holder. And I have a few pair of old jeans laying around. It looks like a win-win case! 😁

[@Tjensen999]

I have a leather case for my lockpicks. Mine isn't as well used, or well stuffed as yours. I need to get with the program!! 🤣🤣

[@Plexdet]

Seeing the fifth season in the background there, Love that book.

[@StrikeTeam23]

I've been meaning to pickup those hardcase survival leather ones you recommended a few years back. Yours is looking good, don't forget to give that leather a little nourishment and it will last you a lifetime!

[@adammorris8112]

Based on leatherwork I have done, yes the stiff cases will have a plastic stiffener inside them. I really like the clamp to the arm part. Reducing it down to just four half snaps but arranged so it can snap shut left right or top bottom would allow you to close it or wrap it round your wrist. Replace the pockets with wide elastic webbing and you can expand them as needed for thicker tools. Leave the rearmost pockets full width to take a card or two and the ones in front can be stitched to separate tools a bit. Maybe add a third shorter row for shorter bypass tools.

[@krtplkm]

I just got a small armorer's punch roll to use as a pick case. Great so far. Was like $7. Has 14 little pockets (each can hold two Peterson picks), an elastic retention strip, just the top folds over, and the whole thing rolls up tight and small, and holds shut with velcro.

[@scottmilano2940]

I love the larger (elite 27?) multipick cases. Mostly in a drawer at home, as I really don’t need to travel with it. Holds everything in a nice leather case.

[@EllieLincoln]

I think you hit the nail on the head, there - just above a normal size credit card in either of the two sides of the top panel. Shouldn't add much more to the cost, would be invaluable for keeping shims, ID cards or other tools found in that form factor. Other than that it's a great product from the looks of it, can 100% see myself tempted by one.

[@Martin42944]

I’d suggest they swap to 3” and 4” elastic on one of the sides to allow for more adaptability.

[@ponderinggeek7861]

Love the material of the ghost concepts. But man I want one of those leather cases!

[@MA-hc6mb]

pockets on that mid fold that is just blank would be superb. Or loops, something of a 'quick access' area where you don't unfold it all the way.

[@canadafree2087]

The problem with cases, is that we all want something different. That case as way to much wasted material with that fold over, I thought it was going to be a book style with 4 places for picks. The wrist feature could be done with elastic. So right on the tight pockets, but I do like some stiffness as I don't want my tools to get bent. One option is to have two cases as I prefer to have picks in one case and bypass in another, but everyone is different. BTW Did you see that new musical group, The Grey Man Group. No? Neither did I.

[@krtplkm]

*rimshot*

[@Alexagnick]

Hey Dev, My employer and I have been trying to find a video from you that details magnet attacks, specifically small magnets as well as the magsquare. I saw the one on the hotel closet but was wondering if there was any other ones

[@Ducaso]

If you stuff it full of tools and toss it in a pocket, wouldn’t it be bulging and stiff anyway?

[@MorningDusk7734]

I would consider adding a single card-sized pouch to the back, for easy access. Keeps all your tools in place so you don't need to unfold everything to get your card out, plus it creates a point to customize from.

[@YouTube_username.]

Practicing on that lovelock blight is perfect. Free locks!

[@joedhoe]

That convert instruments case is stiff so when you bend it back the case doubles as a stand for the picks

[@wobblysauce]

Clips getting flips around would be my ideal also.

[@jmr]

I wonder if a flat magnet could work on that one top part? Out of all my cases I still like my roll up case. That Finch case does have a similar format where everything lays flat like a roll up though so it's a maybe.

[@Zoeymacelroy0811]

I know others have said similar things, but keep the base layer pocket. But the upper one with a stretchy elastic band would be great for shoving larger things like Dev's key holder, or the CICP. Or even make the pocket out of an elastic fabric. It might not hold up as well with heavy use, but as an option to have I think it would work well.

[@baldpig2k12]

I think elastic would be a better choice for the pockets, can be sewn flat but can expand for larger tools

[@H3110NU]

I love making or modifying cases for my gear. Combines making and hacking really well. I might try making a canvas and a leather version your improved suggestions just for giggles.

[@danburybanksco1862]

They could change the material on the inside pockets to be elastic, that way you have more wiggle room for bigger tools.

[@RJTC]

Have you ever seen the "Slimfold" wallets? Thin, flexible - and made of Kevlar type fabric that's just about indestructable! If the guy that makes those made a lockpick case, that could be very interesting.

[@Tor_Locks_Viking]

Nice video👍 Nice that you can wear it on your arm👍 Different users have different needs and opinions. The price on it is ya. New Ci looks good as edc ofc depends on the picks you use. Sp Ranger case is quite good as edc, is a bit thick.

[@Tarkov.]

Guessing they make the cases stiff so they can be thin but not bend, last thing you want is to mangle up your picks. EDIT: Can't you just rivet a new snap on the bottom so you can flip it? just drill out the old one.

[@camronbay1]

This is a nice case I must say I use the Tracer Tactical cases no issues and very durable.

[@el7440]

i like the flippy flappy case for EDC but yea its stiff as a board, it can maybe hold the tiny jim but not anything big

[@knghtbrd]

I want some space in pockets too, I have some not-totally-flat tools and I'd like something fairly easy and minimalist on pocket that fits them. This Finch case is close. Like the idea of alternating snaps though, because I don't need to double up on snaps either.

[@canadafree2087]

Not brand bashing, but it seems like the vast majority of cases are made for Sparrows-esk no-handle tools; but now we have laminated CI, molded JLs, and all manner of home made/3-D printed handles.

[@guysmith1134]

If you skip the pocket stitching in favor of skinny strips of velcro, and a full width velcro back you cold lay the tools down, tuck them in by pressing a velcro strip and then repeat. However capacious a pocket you might need.

[@Gadsdentreadlightly]

Your suggested edits and make it about an inch wider on either side to where it would be able to more comfortably hold a full complement of everyday tools and still be pocket-sized, and maybe a small sewn-in magnet on the flap for parts retention.

[@Chirael]

Great review, thanks for covering this. I think I’m in your camp, preferring fewer bigger compartments and flexibility rather than many small tight areas. Besides maybe seeming more tacti-cool, and providing a way to sell/attach patches, I wonder if the rigid cases maybe have wearer protection in mind. If you bend over, you might prefer one rigid case reminding you of your tools being in that pocket, then several hooks, files, etc. poking into you. Also in defense of tight stitching (again not my jam either but trying to understand why it might be common), if they have looser stitching they’ll probably get people complaining about tools falling it so it might be impossible to please everyone on that. Generally I suspect that as people actually use their tools more, they probably move from tight rigid many-compartment cases to looser flexible let-me-organize-into-few-big-groups cases but that’s just speculation.

[@mrkultra1655]

I don't think that I could ever treat my JimyLongs that badly by squishing them into that banana hammock. They're so hard to get, and so damn good, I keep them in a hard case.

[@derbmed1]

I would change the stitching. You modified the one side but I would also change the little ( left front) from the 2 rows ( 3 sections) to one row (2 sections) to increase versatility.

[@kilometrekm]

I made one of my case out of lambskin only to find it too thin and soft against wear and tear, so I ended up using calf-skin instead. Thanks for your improvement ideas! By the way, I've noticed that you've been keeping a LPL-BB-Sparrow pick in your kit, does that mean you're dealing with disc detainer locks more often since, like, two or three years ago?

[@zefftrus9825]

Did i win a giveaway? Ps I thought a lot of picking cases were stiff to protect the pics while there in your pocket so they don't get bent

[@JohnW118]

Making the internal pockets with the same material as the case itself is generally a mistake, should use a different thinner and more flexible fabric for the pick pocket sleeves. Also, the card pocket you seek could easily (and better?) be sewn into the internal flap area when folded the first time. Those are my thoughts as I watch...

[@oggatog3698]

I wonder if lycra or spandex would work for the pockets to give them extra flex

[@dragade101]

FEEDBACK: A low stretch fabric probably goes a long way to help slim and thick pick people alike. I'm thinking 10ish% spandex blend. (Or make two cases: one for thicker handles and one for slim handles).

[@beave200]

Hey, i doubt you will see this, but i was curious if you have any pointers on a towers style handcuff with a larger key post. I have a pair i found while doing junk removal and the only key it came with was broken. Ive tried to pick it, but i cant feel any feedback such as where the lever that moves the ratchet or anything that would release. I want to get a key, but i have no clue what kind of key i need.

[@djsnackcakes2795]

It's a great design but I wonder how much better or worse it would be if they used elastic for retaining the picks

[@jayschafer1760]

I'm surprised that people don't use leather pouches meant for carrying fountain pens. Those are available in similar sizes to lockpick cases, and a number of picks could be stored in the space meant for a single fountain pen.

[@stanmarsh2499]

LPL’s case is stiff so when you set it up as a stand it works.

[@georgeblair7129]

I keep some super basic tools taped to a store loyalty card, it lives in the wallet.

[@punksci6879]

Thin, lightweight, and flexible? I think I remember those days.

[@IceExtremeGamers]

Ollef (Ollev, forgot how to spell it) the white hairs are already growing!? Wow, just watched one of your videos and your hair was pretty dark back then. Already proud of being a gray dog? Just got me flabbergasted how much you changed.

[@DeviantOllam]

Yeah what little hair I've got left is surely showing the silver! 👴

[@blacklangster1141]

my pick case is a plastic cigar tube 😅

[@JessicaFEREM]

A lot of hard-lined cases use cardboard. it's something that could be easily just not put in.

[@dryfly1999]

Are you based out of Austin, TX area?

[@dameanvil]

- [00:00] 🧳 Lockpick cases have been a topic of dissatisfaction for the speaker over the years. - [03:28] 📏 The Ghost Concepts Finch case is praised for its thin, flexible design without heavy-duty plastic elements. - [05:32] 🛠 Suggestions for improvements include more spacious pockets and alternative closure mechanisms. - [09:56] 🌈 The speaker suggests potential variations in colors and materials for the case. - [10:08] 💼 Despite some tweaks needed, the Finch case is deemed better than many due to its compact and flexible nature.

[@Cfomodz]

AI?

[@dameanvil]

@@Cfomodz Smart, articulate, you must be the human.

[@johnyouel3124]

hi it looks a very nice can you get one in uk

[@ColinRichardson]

Hopefully I will have won ALL the give-aways for the last few months.... HEY, I CAN DREAM CAN'T I??

[@ikonoklast7]

Soooooooooooooooo when is Deviant going to design and commission his own dream lockpick case, and start selling it on the website he refuses to hawk on his videos?

[@DeviantOllam]

Every so often I think about it sometimes. 😏👍

[@bradw0535]

Brought to mind those cases made by SpooXe that bosnianbill reviewed years back. Made from German nuclear fallout shelter towels if memory serves me 🤔