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Best Lock Pick Sets
- 10 sets ranked, from a sub-$30 starter to a German pro kit
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For most beginners, start with the Lokko Beginners Box ($49.99): picks, two practice locks, a covert kit and a guide in one box. On a tighter budget, the Dangerfield Serenity ($32.99) gets you going. Want a set you will keep? The British-designed Dangerfield Praxis ($89.99) is our most popular pro set. To learn faster, add the Beginners Visual Guide ($24.99): 190+ color illustrations that show every technique. Every lock pick set ships with a free starter eBook.
Reviewed and updated June 2026.
Compare the 10 sets
Every set here is one we stock and stand behind. The right one depends on your budget and what you want to do, not on how many picks are in the case. Tap any name to jump to its full review.
| Set | Notable | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Lokko Beginners Box | Best overall for beginners | $49.99 | First-timers who want everything in one box |
| 2. Dangerfield Serenity | Best quality starter | $32.99 | A set that teaches good feel from day one |
| 3. SouthOrd PXS-14 | Best alternative beginner set | $29.99 | A trusted beginner kit with grip handles |
| 4. GOSO 23-Piece Set | Best budget set | $26.99 | The lowest-cost way to try the hobby |
| 5. Dangerfield Praxis | Best house pro set | $89.99 | The set you grow into and keep |
| 6. Multipick ELITE Super-Pick 37 | Best professional kit | $224.99 | Trade and serious hobby use |
| 7. SouthOrd C2010 22-Piece Slimline | Best slimline picks | $55.99 | Tight, slim keyways including euro profiles |
| 8. Peterson Euro Breachers | Best slim, high-security picks | $62.99 | Tight, paracentric and high-security keyways |
| 9. Sparrows Vorax | Best premium pick-and-rake set | $109.99 | Single-pin pickers and rakers who want design and precision |
| 10. Dangerfield Skeleton EDC | Best everyday-carry pick set | $49.99 | Pocket carry, plus a lock to practice on forever |
Every lock pick set ships with a free starter eBook. Add the Beginners Visual Guide for 190+ color illustrations of every technique.
Best lock pick sets for beginners
Start here. These four sets get a first-timer opening locks fast, without overspending or overthinking the choice.
1. Lokko Beginners Box
Best overall for beginners
Why we picked it: it bundles picks, two practice locks, a covert card kit, and a clear how-to guide, so a complete beginner can open their first lock the same week.
The set most first-timers should start with. You get the picks, two clear practice locks to learn on, a covert spy-card kit, and a step-by-step guide, all in one gift box. Everything you need to open your first lock this week, with nothing else to buy.
- Picks, 2 practice locks, covert card kit and guide in one box
- Clear practice locks let you see the pins move
- Our bestselling beginner kit, and a brilliant gift
Our tip: choose the + Definitive How-to Guidebook version to add the full printed booklet that walks you through every technique.
Shop the Lokko Beginners Box →Free starter eBook • 30-day returns • Free US shipping $49+
Lock picking is practical brain training. Every lock is a small puzzle: feel the pins, read the feedback, and that first click when the plug turns is genuinely addictive.
The Lokko Box is built so a total beginner gets there fast. The two clear practice locks let you watch the pins set, then you take what you have learned to the real thing. It is the set we hand new pickers more than any other.
2. Dangerfield Serenity
Best quality starter
Why we picked it: its bare 301-stainless picks give honest, direct pin feedback, so you learn to read a lock properly instead of fighting cheap soft steel.
When you want a set that feels right in the hand from day one. Ten bare 301-stainless picks in a leather wallet, with the clean, direct pin feedback that teaches you to read a lock properly. British-designed by Dangerfield, and a set you will keep using long after you have outgrown a starter kit.
- 10 bare 301 hardened stainless picks, leather wallet
- Honest pin feedback that builds real skill
- Bundle options add practice locks and the guide
The + Repinnable Lock + Visual Guide bundle is the one to learn fast on: it adds a re-pinnable practice lock and the Beginners Visual Guide.
Shop the Dangerfield Serenity →Free starter eBook • 30-day returns • Free US shipping $49+
Good feedback is what turns a beginner into a picker. Cheap soft picks flex and blur what the pins are telling you. The Serenity is the opposite: bare 301 stainless that transmits every pin set straight to your fingers.
That is why we point people here when they want to learn the craft properly. Start on the practice locks, learn what a set pin feels like, and the skill carries onto every lock you meet next.
3. SouthOrd PXS-14
Best alternative beginner set
Why we picked it: it is a proven 14-piece beginner kit with comfortable textured grips, a great American-brand alternative to the house sets.
A proven fourteen-piece beginner kit from SouthOrd, with comfortable textured grips and a wallet. The slip-on handles take the edge off long practice sessions without dulling the feedback, and the feel is a little different to the bare house sets, which makes it a good way to learn what you prefer as a picker.
- 14 picks plus tension tools
- Comfortable textured grip handles
- Trusted SouthOrd build quality
Free starter eBook • 30-day returns • Free US shipping $49+
4. GOSO 23-Piece Set
Best budget set
Why we picked it: it is the cheapest set we are happy to stand behind, with enough variety to learn single-pin picking and raking without spending much.
The cheapest set we are happy to recommend. Twenty-three pieces in a sturdy zip case, with enough picks and rakes to learn single-pin picking and raking. The quality is basic and we say so, but it works, it travels well, and it is a low-risk way to find out if the hobby is for you.
- 23 pieces in a sturdy zip case
- The lowest-cost way to start
- Plenty of picks and rakes to experiment with
Free starter eBook • 30-day returns • Free US shipping $49+
Step-up and specialist sets
Ready for more, or chasing a specific job? These cover pro feel, German precision, slim and high-security keyways, premium picks, and everyday carry.
5. Dangerfield Praxis
Best house pro set
Why we picked it: its sixteen dual-gauge picks cover thin and thick keyways in one wallet, which is why it is our most popular pro set.
The Dangerfield flagship and our most popular pro set. Sixteen dual-gauge picks, thin and thick profiles in one, plus five tensioners in a leather wallet, all 301 hardened stainless. It takes you from your first opens to a professional standard without ever needing a second set.
- 16 dual-gauge picks and 5 tensioners
- 301 hardened stainless, leather wallet
- A range of thicknesses for almost any lock
Learning from scratch? The + Box of Practice Locks and + Repinnable Practice Lock + Visual Guide bundles add practice locks and the Beginners Visual Guide, so you have everything to progress fast.
Shop the Dangerfield Praxis →Free starter eBook • 30-day returns • Free US shipping $49+
Dual-gauge is the Praxis trick. Each profile comes in two thicknesses, so a slim 0.015" slips into tight or paracentric keyways while the thicker blade gives you strength and feedback on everyday locks. One wallet, far more range.
It is the set most of our hobbyists settle on and keep. Add the practice-lock bundle and you have a complete path from your first click to confident, repeatable opens.
6. Multipick ELITE Super-Pick 37
Best professional kit
Why we picked it: it is German-made precision with maximum coverage, the set you reach for when picking is your trade.
German-made and the choice when picking is your trade or your serious hobby. A deep selection of precision picks, ten dedicated rakes, and tension wrenches in a proper protective case, built to a standard you feel on every lock. It rewards a careful beginner and a working locksmith alike.
- German-made precision, maximum coverage
- Picks, 10 rakes, tensioners and a proper case
- A top professional set you will not outgrow
Free starter eBook • 30-day returns • Free US shipping $49+
7. SouthOrd C2010 22-Piece Slimline
Best slimline picks
Why we picked it: its slimline blades are cut for narrow keyways where a chunkier pick struggles to fit, including euro-profile cylinders.
Twenty-two slimline picks and tensioners in a leather case. The thin profiles slip into tight, paracentric and euro-profile keyways that a standard pick fights, so it is the set experienced pickers reach for when the keyway gets narrow. A favorite second set once you know your way around a lock.
- 22 slimline picks plus tensioners
- Thin blades for narrow, paracentric keyways
- Leather case, a great second set
Free starter eBook • 30-day returns • Free US shipping $49+
8. Peterson Euro Breachers
Best slim, high-security picks
Why we picked it: Peterson superslim 0.015 inch picks slip into security and euro cylinders where thicker blades will not go.
Peterson Euro Breachers in superslim 0.015 inch steel. A pro set of slender picks built for paracentric and high-security keyways where a standard pick is simply too fat. Peterson is a maker pickers respect, and this is the set for when your beginner kit meets a lock it cannot reach. A precise, deliberate set.
- Superslim 0.015 inch Peterson picks
- For tight, paracentric and security keyways
- Pro-grade Peterson quality
Free starter eBook • 30-day returns • Free US shipping $49+
9. Sparrows Vorax
Best premium pick-and-rake set
Why we picked it: it is a premium Sparrows cylinder-access kit pairing precise picks with rakes and TOK tension bars in one polished package.
Sparrows go premium. The Vorax is a professional cylinder-access kit that pairs a precise pick selection with rakes and top-of-keyway tension bars, in the polished, considered package the brand is known for. A statement set for the picker who wants design and precision together.
- Premium picks, rakes and TOK tension bars
- Polished, considered Sparrows build
- For single-pin pickers and lock rakers
Free starter eBook • 30-day returns • Free US shipping $49+
10. Dangerfield Skeleton EDC
Best everyday-carry pick set
Why we picked it: it folds a covert pick set into an everyday-carry multitool, and pairs with a repinnable lock you reconfigure for endless practice.
A covert EDC pick set that lives in your pocket. The Skeleton folds Dangerfield picks and tools into a compact multitool you can carry every day, so you always have a set on you. Built for the picker who wants their kit on them, not in a drawer.
- Folding EDC multitool you can carry daily
- Covert Dangerfield picks and tools in one body
- Discreet, pocket-friendly, and always with you
Pair it with the Dangerfield aluminum repinnable cutaway lock: re-pin it to raise the difficulty as you improve, so one lock keeps teaching you for years.
Shop the Dangerfield Skeleton EDC →Free starter eBook • 30-day returns • Free US shipping $49+
Learn faster with the Beginners Visual Guide
The book we wish we had when we started. 190+ full-color illustrations across 178 pages take you from your very first pin to security pins, dimples, tubulars and rake patterns. Shown, not just told, so the technique clicks.
- 190+ full-color illustrations across 178 pages
- Single-pin picking to security pins, step by step
- Dimple, tubular and raking techniques all covered
- Pairs with any set on this page to speed up your learning
Best lock pick sets: frequently asked questions
What is the best lock pick set for a complete beginner?
For most beginners the Lokko Beginners Box is the easiest start, because the picks, two practice locks and a guide all come in one box. If you would rather learn good feel on a quality bare-pick set, the Dangerfield Serenity is the one. On a tighter budget, the GOSO 23-piece will get you going.
What is the best professional lock pick set?
The Multipick ELITE Super-Pick 37 ($224.99) is the top professional set: German-made precision, ten dedicated rakes and a full pick selection in a proper case. For a house-brand pro set that costs less, the Dangerfield Praxis ($89.99) is our most popular and takes you to a professional standard.
What is the best budget lock pick set?
The GOSO 23-Piece ($26.99) is the lowest-cost set we are happy to stand behind. The quality is basic and we say so, but it has enough picks and rakes to learn on, in a tough case. Spend a little more and the Dangerfield Serenity ($32.99) gives you noticeably better steel and feel.
Is lock picking hard to learn?
Not to get started. Most people open their first practice lock within the first day or two. The trick is to learn on a clear or cutaway practice lock first, where you can see the pins move, then take that feel to real locks. Picks with honest feedback, like the Serenity or Praxis, make the learning curve gentler.
Is it legal to own a lock pick set?
Lock picking is a legitimate hobby, sport and trade skill, and responsible adults can own a lock pick set. Only ever pick locks you own or have clear permission to open, and check your local and state laws. We sell to responsible adults only.
How much should I spend on my first lock pick set?
You do not need to spend much. A genuinely good beginner set sits in the $25 to $40 range, and that is where most people should start. Spending more buys better steel, more pick shapes and a nicer case, which matter once the hobby sticks, not on day one.
Do I need practice locks as well as the picks?
Yes, ideally. You learn fastest on a lock you can pick repeatedly without consequences. The Lokko Beginners Box includes practice locks, the Serenity offers bundles that add them, and you can always add a clear practice lock to any set.
Is a bigger set with more pieces better?
No. Piece count is not a quality signal. A small set of well-made picks in good steel, with the shapes you reach for, will serve you better than a large set of soft blades. Judge a set on material, handles, extras and the job you have in mind.
Should I buy single picks or a full set?
Start with a set. It lets you learn which pick shapes and tensioners suit your hand and the locks you meet, without guessing. Once you know your favorites, adding individual picks to fill the gaps makes sense.
Which lock pick set makes the best gift?
The Lokko Beginners Box is our favorite gift. It arrives boxed, includes practice locks and a guide, and gives someone a brand-new skill to learn rather than just another object. It suits curious adults and makes a memorable, hands-on present.
What pickers say
Real, verified reviews from LockPickWorld customers across the sets in this guide. Over 8,800 reviews from 100,000+ customers.
"Very new to locksmithing and I bought this set. Good quality tools, and I can't wait to learn more."
Braeden M., on the Lokko Beginners Box"Very good quality, two thicknesses to choose from, and well-protected in the container. I recommend it."
Michał M., on the Dangerfield Praxis"The kit feels sturdy and the hooks haven't bent. All that's left to do now is practice."
Colin C., on the Dangerfield Serenity"Just right for the beginner. The slip-on handles are comfortable without sacrificing being able to feel what I'm doing."
Jonathan G., on the SouthOrd PXS-14"Awesome quality for the price. I should have spent more money!"
John B., on the GOSO 23-Piece Set"Well made and a lot of different picks. Good feedback, and it really helped in picking. Would definitely buy again."
Bruce W., on the Multipick ELITE Super-Pick 37