Sparrows Night School Tuxedo Edition
Рет қаралды 6,385
4 ай бұрынItem links:
Contact for details and orders here:
www.sparrowslockpicks.com/pro...
Disclaimer: This set was given to me to review by Sparrows Lock Picks for review, and so under the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP U.K.) rules, this counts as sponsored content. This is not an advert and there is no control over the content or views expressed. I make no money of sale of this item. I do not accept money to do reviews and and there is no expectation for me to review an item positively or even at all. The opinions expressed are my own. I do provide designs and consultation to multiple lock pick manufacturers, including Multipick, Sparrows Lock Picks and Wendt. As I only like to show and review items on my channel that I think have some merit, if I don’t like something, I generally don’t tend to do a review and I feed any issues back to the supplier.
Support my channel! T-shirts and merch:
teespring.com/stores/lock-noo...
Lock Noob lock holder for 3D printers:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:288...
Lock Noob pinning tray for 3D printers:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:286...
#locksport #lockpicking #locksmith #asmr
@davidmack4266 4 ай бұрын
The tuxedo should include the monkeys paw definitely my favourite pick
@geoffowen7627 4 ай бұрын
All my sparrows cutaways have been repinned with chess pins, ammo puns and scrooge pins. They're great fun. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Awesome 😎
@elbee2324 4 ай бұрын
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.
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
TOK turners are very useful for sure
@mikepeters1176 4 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
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Yeah. You want to move onto real locks when you’re able
@rilledulu 4 ай бұрын
Had mine for quite some time, and I really like it. Use it as my lock strip bag
@bernardducharme4085 4 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.
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
TOK are very useful
@Gazz_R 4 ай бұрын
A fair and honest review as always! Thanks for sharing Ash and have a fantastic weekend mate.
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Gazz mate!
@douglasbrandt4068 4 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!
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Yeah, you can’t beat ‘real locks’ but cutaways have their place imo
@douglasbrandt4068 4 ай бұрын
@@LockNoob abso-truth-ly
@davidmack4266 4 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
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks for sharing 😃
@petertracanna6679 4 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.
@petertracanna6679 4 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.
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Awesome 🤩
@akaCamo 4 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
@corruptedcobalt8703 4 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.
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@SwissLockPicker 4 ай бұрын
Another great review video. Thanks!
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mr.shannon6137 2 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.
@callyboygid 4 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-mc5yt 4 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.
@callyboygid 4 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-mc5yt 4 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!!
@derbmed1 4 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.
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
TOK turners are very useful
@gantry289 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! Looks like a really nice set.
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Gantry !
@michaelstann3390 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
@LockNoob Ай бұрын
This is a newest version
@Leonslockpad 4 ай бұрын
Nice set Ash mate great video 👍👊😎🇬🇧😊
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Leon mate. Hope you’re doing good!
@FriedPi-mc5yt 4 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.
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
👍
@butchvandyk1051 4 ай бұрын
looks good... sorry just a bit expensive... but if they want to give one away i am always willing 😂
@spencersaul2086 3 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.
@popsmcgops6322 3 ай бұрын
Yep,again.. thats badass.. thank you Ash.. sorry im just catching up. Sparrows does make a very nice kit..
@LockSpaz 4 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.
@toddlofthouse8383 4 ай бұрын
They only do that on the revolver tho
@LockSpaz 4 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.
@libertarian1637 4 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.
@erichkitzmueller 4 ай бұрын
Sandman (a KZfaqr) recently roasted them for their steel specification.
@toddlofthouse8383 4 ай бұрын
@@erichkitzmuellerthat’s just his opinion
@toddlofthouse8383 4 ай бұрын
Who did they copy ?
@erichkitzmueller 4 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.
@toddlofthouse8383 4 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
@thecontagiouscajun4795 4 ай бұрын
Woo hoo I’m the first one!
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Woo!!
@sportswolf1 4 ай бұрын
I know what 301 is, What is cold max stainless steel? I can't find it anywhere!
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
Cold rolled max yield 301 stainless steel
@sportswolf1 4 ай бұрын
@@LockNoob Thank you!
@callyboygid 4 ай бұрын
SECOND. Love the lock noob. 🔐
@LockNoob 4 ай бұрын
😊😊
@canadafree2087 4 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.
@stanmarsh2499 4 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.
@toddlofthouse8383 4 ай бұрын
@@stanmarsh2499in sandman’s opinion
@stanmarsh2499 4 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.
@toddlofthouse8383 4 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 .
@toddlofthouse8383 4 ай бұрын
@@stanmarsh2499 also I use them straight out of the box as there nicely tumbled
Action C Mini
Рет қаралды 24 МЛН