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Best Lock Pick Sets
- 8 sets ranked, from a sub-£25 starter to a German pro kit
- Real customer ratings from thousands of UK and EU pickers
- Free starter eBook with every lock pick set
- Free UK delivery over £20, shipped across the UK and Europe
The 8 best lock pick sets at a glance
- Lokko Beginners Box £29.99
- GOSO 23-Piece Set £23.99
- Dangerfield Serenity £34.99
- SouthOrd PXS-14 £29.99
- Sparrows Night-School £94.99
- Dangerfield Praxis £68.99
- Multipick ELITE 27 £143.99
- SouthOrd SO22 Slimline £54.99
New to the hobby? Pair any set with a practice lock and you will be opening locks the same day.
Is it legal? Lock picking is a legitimate hobby, sport and trade skill in the UK. We sell to responsible adults for use on locks you own or have permission to open. Always check your local laws.
In a hurry?
The quick answer
For most beginners, start with the Lokko Beginners Box (£29.99): picks, two practice locks, a covert kit and a guide in one box. On the tightest budget, the GOSO 23-piece (£23.99) gets you going. Want a set you will keep? The British-designed Dangerfield Praxis (£68.99) is our most popular pro set. Every lock pick set ships with a free starter eBook.
Reviewed and updated June 2026.
Compare the 8 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 | £29.99 | First-timers who want everything in one box |
| 2. GOSO 23-Piece Set | Best budget set | £23.99 | The lowest-cost way to try the hobby |
| 3. Dangerfield Serenity | Best quality starter | £34.99 | A set that teaches good feel from day one |
| 4. SouthOrd PXS-14 | Best alternative beginner set | £29.99 | A trusted beginner kit with grip handles |
| 5. Sparrows Night-School | Best learn-as-you-go kit | £94.99 | Learning the skill with premium gear |
| 6. Dangerfield Praxis | Best house pro set | £68.99 | The set you grow into and keep |
| 7. Multipick ELITE 27 | Best professional kit | £143.99 | Trade and serious hobby use |
| 8. SouthOrd SO22 Slimline | Best for euro cylinders | £54.99 | Slim euro-profile keyways, the UK and EU door standard |
Every lock pick set ships with a free starter eBook. Add the Beginners Visual Guide for 170+ pages of technique.
The best lock pick sets, reviewed
Eight sets, ranked for where you are now. Beginners, start at the top. Experienced pickers, jump to the Praxis, Multipick or the slimline SO22.
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Best Seller
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
Free UK delivery over £20 • Free starter eBook • 30-day returns
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
Best Value
2. 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 tough all-weather 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 hard all-weather zip case
- The lowest-cost way to start
- Plenty of picks and rakes to experiment with
Free UK delivery over £20 • Free starter eBook • 30-day returns
3
Best Feel
3. 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
Free UK delivery over £20 • Free starter eBook • 30-day returns
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.
4
Beginner Favourite
4. SouthOrd PXS-14
Best alternative beginner set
Why we picked it: it is a proven 14-piece beginner kit with comfortable textured grips, and a great second brand to compare feel against the house sets.
A proven fourteen-piece beginner kit from SouthOrd, with comfortable textured grips and a wallet. The handles take the edge off long practice sessions, 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
- Textured grip handles for long sessions
- Trusted SouthOrd build quality
Free UK delivery over £20 • Free starter eBook • 30-day returns
5
Learn The Craft
5. Sparrows Night-School
Best learn-as-you-go kit
Why we picked it: it pairs quality Sparrows picks with the structure to actually learn the skill step by step, not just a pile of tools.
Built to teach. Sparrows pairs a thoughtful pick selection with the structure to learn the skill step by step, all in a tidy case. A premium way in for someone who wants the gear and the method together, from a brand pickers respect.
- Learning-focused pick selection
- Quality Sparrows picks and tensioners
- Comes in a tidy carry case
Free UK delivery over £20 • Free starter eBook • 30-day returns
6
Most Popular Pro
6. 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
Free UK delivery over £20 • Free starter eBook • 30-day returns
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.
7
Pro's Choice
7. Multipick ELITE 27
Best professional kit
Why we picked it: it is German-made precision, 27 pieces in a proper case, the set you reach for when picking is your trade.
German-made, twenty-seven pieces, and the choice when picking is your trade or your serious hobby. Precision picks and tension wrenches in a proper protective case, built to a standard you feel on every lock. Reviewers rate it for beginners and experts alike.
- 27 pieces, German-made precision
- Professional picks, tensioners and case
- An upgrade path to the larger ELITE set
Free UK delivery over £20 • Free starter eBook • 30-day returns
8
Euro Specialist
8. SouthOrd SO22 Slimline
Best for euro cylinders
Why we picked it: its slimline blades are cut for the narrow euro keyways on most UK and European doors, where a chunkier pick struggles to fit.
The euro profile cylinder sits in most UK and European front doors, and its keyway is narrow. This twenty-two piece SouthOrd set runs slimline picks and tensioners cut for that tight space, so you can work euro cylinders comfortably. A favourite second set once you know your way around a lock.
- 22 slimline picks plus tensioners
- Thin blades built for narrow euro keyways
- Pocket-sized case, made for the UK and EU standard
Free UK delivery over £20 • Free starter eBook • 30-day returns
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 the tightest budget, the GOSO 23-piece will get you going.
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 in the UK?
Lock picking is a legitimate hobby, sport and trade skill, and responsible adults can own a lock pick set in the UK. Only ever pick locks you own or have clear permission to open, and check your local 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 £23 to £35 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 actually use, 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 favourites, adding individual picks to fill the gaps makes sense.
Which lock pick set makes the best gift?
The Lokko Beginners Box is our favourite 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 UK pickers say
Real, verified reviews from UKBumpKeys customers across the sets in this guide. We have over 6,179 reviews from pickers across the UK and Europe.
★★★★★
"I actually opened a lock with the rake key, I was over the moon."
MR S., on the Lokko Beginners Box★★★★★
"I am a beginner, so I tested it hard and without any skill. Very good quality and easy to use, would definitely buy again."
Nikola Z., on the Dangerfield Serenity★★★★★
"Well finished picks, two gauges supplied for great versatility. These operate smoothly over the pins."
Verified buyer, on the Dangerfield Praxis★★★★★
"Lovely quality steel, comfortable handles and wallet. I knew they were great as soon as I opened the packet."
Steve A., on the SouthOrd PXS-14★★★★★
"The quality is excellent, and the slim profile of the picks is great for euros and other tight keyways."
Mr D., on the SouthOrd SO22 Slimline