One thing I would suggest about this kit, especially as an all in one beginners kit, is having some top of the keyway tension turners. It's a different way to grip the lock, and a different thing to get your head around starting out. Sure, most locks can be bottom of the keyway, but it would have been nice if they added some top of the way for people to try on these practice locks.
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
TOK turners are very useful for sure
@geoffowen762710 ай бұрын
All my sparrows cutaways have been repinned with chess pins, ammo puns and scrooge pins. They're great fun. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
Awesome 😎
@SparrowsLockPicks5 ай бұрын
That's some black belt level action son.
@davidmack426610 ай бұрын
The tuxedo should include the monkeys paw definitely my favourite pick
@mikepeters117610 ай бұрын
I think the Sparrows cutaways and the revolver are good place s to begin picking they can give the basics but after so long they are not going to provide a challenge. I agree replacing the snake rake. It did not look like it would do anything that the 2 peak rake would probably do better
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
Yeah. You want to move onto real locks when you’re able
@bernardducharme408510 ай бұрын
I would like to have one of those sets with some top of the keyway wrenches. It's missing in the begginers kits and it can't be an all-in-one without it.
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
TOK are very useful
@rilledulu10 ай бұрын
Had mine for quite some time, and I really like it. Use it as my lock strip bag
@akaCamo10 ай бұрын
After watching this video I just went to Sparrows website and purchased this kit. I have a really cheap "wallet kit" with sharp edges and pretty flimsy so this looks like a much better kit for a beginner especially with having those practice locks. Thanks
@petertracanna667910 ай бұрын
I purchased this kit when I got to the point where I was ready for a Decent lock pick set. The practice locks are great….even better when you add Lock Noob’s Chess pins!!! Have a great day.
@petertracanna667910 ай бұрын
BTW I ordered the Left handed practice locks with this kit, they accidentally sent one right handed cut out lock. When I inquired about returning it and getting the correct cut out lock, Sparrows told me to keep it and sent me the correct lock! Excellent company and tools.
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
Awesome 🤩
@toycoma98Ай бұрын
I was about to buy the 3 cutaway locks, and the night case, but decided to just get the whole kit. I already have coverts reaper and genesis, this night school has picks that are different from coverts. Also got the core trainer, reload kit, and sidewinder.
@davidmack426610 ай бұрын
I have really enjoyed this kit, it is one of the first kits I bought and it has been a great start for me anyway
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks for sharing 😃
@mr.shannon61378 ай бұрын
I bought this set three maby four years ago. It's a quality set. If I remember right I I payed about $100 for it. I thought it a tad expensive. But sparrows is quite a bit cheaper than Peterson lock picks, which is my favorite lockpicks, based on quality.
@derbmed110 ай бұрын
Good beginning set with opportunities to expand. Yes, they do use the SC1 keyway. I would have preferred to drop one of the turners ( or added) a Top Of Keyway turner.
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
TOK turners are very useful
@douglasbrandt406810 ай бұрын
I have a hard time with the Sparrows training and practice locks without cutaways. I always find them crunchy and loose compared to "real" locks. Like fingernails on a chalkboard. The cutaways are great for learning and practicing, but they feel different when picking. Cool though!
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
Yeah, you can’t beat ‘real locks’ but cutaways have their place imo
@douglasbrandt406810 ай бұрын
@@LockNoob abso-truth-ly
@corruptedcobalt870310 ай бұрын
I bought the Night School set over the holidays (not Tuxedo Edition). It was cheaper ($70) and came with everything shown in the video except the 3 extra picks. I was a beginner so I figured I wouldn't need those extras. I could always buy them separately later. Besides, I really liked the zip-up bag and practice locks. Basically, I'm pretty happy with what I got. I'd recommend the standard Night School set unless you value those extra picks from the Night School Tuxedo Edition.
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@callyboygid10 ай бұрын
I like sparrows picks, but the fact they don't even bother to make the handles a bit thicker than the pick itself is pretty disappointing. I bought the dark shift set, and they are disappointingly small and uncomfortable to use. They look awesome though.
@FriedPi-mc5yt10 ай бұрын
It must be your hand size or something. I’ve got a lot of Sparrows picks. Both with and without the dipped handles. I’ve never had a problem with the dipped handles. The plain ones are thin and hard to manipulate. I have the Dark Shift as well. It’s my daily carry set. They do look cool and I don’t have trouble using them except for extended picking sessions. Then I get hand cramps. But for a quick pick job, they aren’t too bad. Most of the locks I have to use them on are usually cheap wafer locks on upright storage cabinets or file cabinets. So the handles aren’t too much of an issue as long as I get the locks picked fairly fast.
@callyboygid10 ай бұрын
@FriedPi-mc5yt I've revisited the dark shift kit, and I think I'm growing to like it. I kinda trained my brain to pick euro cylinders (bible to bottom), which doesn't suit the cut on the end of the pic handle. I've since been onto sparrows website and spent a small fortune. Lol
@FriedPi-mc5yt10 ай бұрын
@@callyboygid I’ve spent a small fortune with Sparrows too. Their stuff is pretty good and it’s not that expensive. You get a good bang for your buck. But they have enough odd things that get your attention, that it’s hard to avoid spending money with them. LOL!!
@gantry28910 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! Looks like a really nice set.
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Gantry !
@SwissLockPicker10 ай бұрын
Another great review video. Thanks!
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@michaelstann33907 ай бұрын
I guess I got an older version of this. I did get the tuxedo version, but it wasn't laid out the same
@LockNoob7 ай бұрын
This is a newest version
@rogersj4023 күн бұрын
Good morning, great videos but the way. I own the original night school set without the tuxedo. Im looking to add to this set now, what would you recommend buying?
@FriedPi-mc5yt10 ай бұрын
I really like Sparrows stuff. They’ve gotten a good amount of my hard earned cash. I like their dipped handles. I’ve got one of their large pick cases that’s almost full of all their standard dipped handle picks. It sits right next to my chair for when I get a new lock to pick. Good quality picks at a fair price.
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
👍
@anshumansindhwani28586 ай бұрын
I bought a sparrows compettitor lock pick set it has rubber handle. Now I'm worried that I will not get the feedback as good as a metal handle. But don't know if it's true. I want to learn locksport don't know if made the right choice.
@Leonslockpad10 ай бұрын
Nice set Ash mate great video 👍👊😎🇬🇧😊
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
Thanks Leon mate. Hope you’re doing good!
@spencersaul20869 ай бұрын
Is there specific kit or individual items you would recommend for a firefighter? We often run into situations where there’s an elderly person who’s fallen and can’t unlock the door. Of course, we can force our way in, but I hate doing that in these situations.
@CountryKyle00713 күн бұрын
I got the tuxedo, not might school set, just metal. Wish I got the night school set. Now I’m trying to find heat shrink tubing that looks like that, but garbage tubing from the hardware store looks nothing like that nice. Any suggestions?
@libertarian163710 ай бұрын
Sparrow’s has seemed to have removed their steel specs, which used to include a PSI; I looked for 301 Cold Max and can’t seem to find its particulars. Looking to see where it stands compared to all the other good steels out there as Sparrows seems to have gone down hill somewhat lately even going so far as copying other companies rather than blazing their own trail.
@erichkitzmueller10 ай бұрын
Sandman (a KZbinr) recently roasted them for their steel specification.
@toddlofthouse838310 ай бұрын
@@erichkitzmuellerthat’s just his opinion
@toddlofthouse838310 ай бұрын
Who did they copy ?
@erichkitzmueller10 ай бұрын
@@toddlofthouse8383 Yeah, Sandman seems to have a very strong negative opinion about Sparrows, which is not reflected in the reviews of the same tools by other renowned lockpickers.
@toddlofthouse838310 ай бұрын
@@erichkitzmueller yeah I think it’s a bit much I use multipick mainly but have all brands and think they all have pros and cons but I think he’s really negative and unnecessarily biased
@LockSpaz10 ай бұрын
On the subreddit and discord, people have criticized Sparrows for allegedly chamfering the chambers on those locks; what are your thoughts on that? Or for that matter, chamfering in general? I'm not sure what the goal is, if that would help or hurt when picking; I would assume the easier the pins can pop onto the "shelf" or outside of the plug (I'm assuming that's why the chamfering), the easier they could also slide back off of it and drop, esp when counter rotation comes into play with spools.
@toddlofthouse838310 ай бұрын
They only do that on the revolver tho
@LockSpaz10 ай бұрын
@@toddlofthouse8383 Good to know, if that's indeed the case. Some were saying they do it to all their locks. I don't have the revolver, so in that case, good news.
@butchvandyk105110 ай бұрын
looks good... sorry just a bit expensive... but if they want to give one away i am always willing 😂
@sportswolf110 ай бұрын
I know what 301 is, What is cold max stainless steel? I can't find it anywhere!
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
Cold rolled max yield 301 stainless steel
@sportswolf110 ай бұрын
@@LockNoob Thank you!
@canadafree208710 ай бұрын
People are critical of Sparrows quality going downhill, but I know you work with them and put out some cool gear. My issue with Sparrows, is that the rubberized handles should be a default, not an add on. Anyone's picks will just cut into your hands if bare metal. CI and Southern Specialties does laminated handles. Sparrows Canada told me the Monkey Paw set would have handles in mid October BUT they still don't have handles, not even an option on their site. How the heck can they be made in Canada but you can't even coat the handles in your own country? So many better handle companies, bare picks are of no interest to anyone these days. Sparrows should send me a set of Monkey Paws with rubberized handles for free just for lying to me.
@stanmarsh249910 ай бұрын
Yup. Sparrows is slacking/lacking big time. Tier 2 metal. Inadequate polishing. Bare handles. If anyone else made the monkey paw sparrows would get 0 of my dollars. CI offers a better product in every way.
@toddlofthouse838310 ай бұрын
@@stanmarsh2499in sandman’s opinion
@stanmarsh249910 ай бұрын
@@toddlofthouse8383 sandman’s got lots of opinions, most of them are correct. My above statement comes from being a professional locksmith in Austin and using these tools every day to make a living. Sparrows picks fatigue and bend faster than multipick and CI, the other two manufacturers I use. Their picks have to be sanded to give good feedback and they put out picks without laminated or dipped handles, it’s lazy business practice.
@toddlofthouse838310 ай бұрын
@@stanmarsh2499 I use multipick and sparrows and I’ve never broken a sparrows lock pick I prefer multipick but there is nothing wrong with sparrows just sick of how sand man talks why he has to use negative language like garbage when sparrows picks are far from it .
@toddlofthouse838310 ай бұрын
@@stanmarsh2499 also I use them straight out of the box as there nicely tumbled
@thecontagiouscajun479510 ай бұрын
Woo hoo I’m the first one!
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
Woo!!
@callyboygid10 ай бұрын
SECOND. Love the lock noob. 🔐
@LockNoob10 ай бұрын
😊😊
@popsmcgops632210 ай бұрын
Yep,again.. thats badass.. thank you Ash.. sorry im just catching up. Sparrows does make a very nice kit..