Bravo-Sierra V2 | Beginner Lock Pick Set

I ordered this set three weeks ago, and although the shopping data just shows a label was created (i.e. no shipping) the company has asked for my feedback. RThis clearly is impossible to give.

It’s been two months. Nobody will respond to messages. My order had no movement for a month, then went in to “pre-shipment” and has sat there for a month. Still have not received my order.

I bought 2 of these last year as gifts and the recipients loved them very much so I decided to gift myself!

There are three elements that make this set an excellent learning tool. First and foremost, the instruction booklet, which is well and simply written. Second, the transparent demo/practice locks. Third, the picking devices. What becomes clear when beginning the learning process is that lock picking is a skill that requires sensitivity to very small changes in tension and movement. I can’t imagine a better set to begin building this skill. Besides being a learning tool, it is a fun challenge! Highly recommend

Since I have received this lock pick set, I have broken a rake and a pick tool. The edges of the pick tools are sharp and shave the internal brass material of the lock mechanisms though I wasn't applying much pressure. I know this, because shavings fall out after I'm done trying to pick a lock. It seemed that over time, even the easy to pick locks became harder to pick due to the wear caused by the pick tools. This experience almost turned me off to this hobby.

I think it would be better if the tooling details were tumbled in an abrasive medium prior to assembly. This would break the sharp edges of the details which appear to be laser cut. This would also potentially reduce stress risers in the tool details making them less likely to break.

With more forgiving tool details with less sharp edges, it would be easier to actually "feel" what's going on inside of the locks while picking.