Description
These five hooks are the result from collaboration between Bare Bones Lock Picking and the Australasian Pickers Discord
To provide more specific targeting of the keyway, the Gem Bone hooks are separated into two set sets.
(Set 1 – 2 picks) The ’Opal’ and ‘Sapphire’ have a narrow shank specifically designed to target cores that have tight or restricted keyways – stem approximately 2.1mm-2.3mm
(Set 2 – 3 picks) The ‘Emerald’ and ‘Jade’ share a similar profile’s to ’Opal’ and ‘Sapphire’ respectively however have a wider shank of approximately 2.8mm. The ‘Diamond’ profile mimics the ‘Opal’ and ‘Sapphire’ curved hook tip however doesn’t share the same recess cutout. It also has a wider shank of approximately 2.8mm.
Gem Bone profiles are available in.023 thickness only and can be purchased as a set or individually
Optional translucent green handle to identify from other products (legacy carry forward from Keyless Master Loto 140 logo – Australia ‘Green and Gold’ etc)
Further details available in PDF brief – https://bareboneslockpicking.com/GemBoneHooks.pdf
Valar (verified owner) –
These lock picks… Where do I start. They have elevated my lock picking by such a degree, I’m now comfortable picking Green Belt level locks.
Previously, I mained a HPC Short Hook and had no concept of the meaning “Gem Lock Pick”; I finally understand.
‘Set 1’ provides 2 flat gems and 1 rounded gem. These are excellent for the majority of door locks found in Australia (wide keyways).
The Gem tips offer excellent feedback when locating a pin and provide a precise platform for individual picking. They truly aid in my ability to attack spool pins and determine whether a pin is overset. ‘Set 2’ is essentially the same as ‘Set 1’ with the exclusion of the wider flat gem. As described, they have narrower shanks, however the .23 thickness was the perfect design choice. As long as you’re mindful to not catch the warding of the lock plug, I have no concerns regarding the longevity of these picks. The ‘Opal’ has allowed me to push through my lock picking plateau and open the Lockwood 334B45 and Abus 72/40 padlocks.