Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 55 minutes ago

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+++Response from Sparrows+++

Sparrows have very kindly responded to the criticisms and suggestions; they suggest learning to use the set in a slightly different way to a normal pick and wrench. I was pleased with their reply, it makes sense.

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Hey Michael

Just watched the video - feed back always appreciated.

I would like you to try a slightly different technique with the mace.
When using the mace as a tension bar use it at the bottom of the keyway with pick going up.
That gets the tail completely out of the way.
If you watch this video you will see how we line it up(time 0:46)

sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/mace.htm

The short hook - in the mace set it is hard to single pin pick without levering off the base of the lock.
You just don't have enough to hold onto compared with a standard pick where you can lift.
For that reason ... it needs a thicker bridge. That levering style is very hard on picks

Let us know if you have any other questions or comments

V/R