Lock picking tools
Lock picking tools have been around for the uk market for a number of years. You don't need to be a locksmith to buy them! There are many types of lock so there are many kinds of lock pick but it is very easy to know what you need. Pin Tumbler locks (household): slimline are best. Tubular locks (circular): 7, 8 or 10 pin tubular lock picks. Warded (Found in padlocks etc): Warded picks. Padlocks: Lock picks or padlock shims. You can also get broken key extractors, car entry tools and many other things.
Lock picking is a fast growing sport in the uk with plenty of forums and free help guides to show you how to pick a lock. In the UK we have smaller locks than can be found in America so the slimline lock picking sets were created just for this. The slimline lock picks are slightly narrower than the USA picks and they allow you access to small and awkward keyways.
If you want to learn lock picking you will be sent a free lock picking guide with every order. This will show you how to pick a lock as well as showing you what security pins will do and how you can combat them.
While you could pick some locks with a paperclip it much easier to read the free lock picking guide, buy a good set of lock picks and then pick the pin tumblers with a much higher success rate than using something like a paperclip or hairclip.