{"title":"TENSION TOOLS","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"dragon-wrench","title":"DRAGON Wrench","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon wrench is an updated version of Steven Hampton's wrench from his 2002 book. This is a tool that never really went into production and has always been a curiosity within the community. It has a very strong \"What is that?\" vibe. We have made some updates to the sizing for it to be more useful. If your looking for an all or nothing fever dream of a tension tool The Dragon is your answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features two bottom of key way long tension wrenches of different sizes and one top of keyway nub. One set of wafer lock tension arms and two sets of tubular tension arms. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPARROWS Lock Picks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67591894958243,"sku":"DR1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8772\/2403\/files\/DragonTool.jpg?v=1790866531"},{"product_id":"curved-tension-bars","title":"Curved Tension Bars","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou asked for them and we’ve got them! Behold a comfortable ergonomic tension wrench fit for even the most hammy of ham hocks… \"We're just easing the tension baby.\" -Chubbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet comes as 6 tension wrenches, 3 flat and 3 curved of various widths all contained in a hard snap case. Widths include 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.2mm. All engraved for quick ID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPARROWS Lock Picks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67591898431651,"sku":"FTK8","price":16.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8772\/2403\/files\/curvedbars-1.jpg?v=1790866586"},{"product_id":"flatbars-knurled","title":"Flat Bars Knurled","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5-Piece Flat Bar Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important elements of lock picking is proper tension control.  These five flat tension bars come in a variety of widths and in some cases with teeth to offer several different options for properly tensioning a locks core.  Also known as TOK Wrenches for top of keyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatbar Knurl set includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Smooth Round 0.025\" Flat Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Dog Ear Squared 0.032\" Flat Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Dog Ear 0.025\" Flat Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Dog Ear 0.032\" Flat Bar\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Dog Ear 0.040\" Flat Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sparrows Lock Picks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67591911997603,"sku":"FT5K","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8772\/2403\/files\/1_092cca1b-4584-42e8-a8dd-74cc6d2e1469.jpg?v=1790866708"},{"product_id":"tension-wheel","title":"Tension Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eTension Wheel - Available in Black or Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tension wheel is a unique beast and when properly used it is a handy tool.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen improperly used it leads to frustration and surly language\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to use it effectively the lock needs to be either mounted or in a vice.\u003cbr\u003e\nLight tension - seriously light tension - Start in the half bar section and rake the lock.\u003cbr\u003e\nThen release the tension. If no pins dropped Increase the tension another half.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you could hear pins drop then you are in the right tension zone.\u003cbr\u003e\nApply that same amount of tension and begin picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also helps when teaching lock picking - tension control can be difficult to describe to a student.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a marked Wheel you can see the amount of tension being applied and recommend a Zone.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis makes some of the initial learning a bit easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother area where the Tension wheel is extremely useful is electric picks.\u003cbr\u003e\nSome use it exclusively for electric picks and snap guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon't throw out the rest of your tension wrenches or bars - the wheel is just another tool.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt shines in some areas and induces surly language in others\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sparrow Lock Picks","offers":[{"title":"Tension Wheel Brass","offer_id":67591916454051,"sku":"Jset051","price":17.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tension Wheel Black","offer_id":67591916486819,"sku":"JSET050","price":17.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8772\/2403\/files\/tenwh.jpg?v=1790866756"},{"product_id":"heavy-bars","title":"Heavy Bars","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavy Bars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of Heavy .05 flat bars for total tension control from the top of the keyway.\u003cbr\u003e As with all tension when lock picking the closer the fit the more control you have over the locks core.\u003cbr\u003e This greater control increase the amount of feedback and makes smaller adjustments easier.\u003cbr\u003e These small adjustments become important when adjusting for false set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso know as TOK Wrenches for top of keyway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sparrow Lock Picks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67591925235875,"sku":"QHVYBAR","price":5.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8772\/2403\/files\/HeavyBars.05.jpg?v=1790866836"},{"product_id":"the-mantis","title":"The Mantis","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE MANTIS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicking tubular locks follows a very similar method to picking pin tumbler locks. Apply tension and move the pins to the sheer line.\u003cbr\u003eThe only problem is applying the tension to that circular lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Mantis Tumbler Lock Pick\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/0887\/7905\/files\/mantis.jpg?v=1710870426\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MANTIS is a tension wrench designed to apply rotation tension on the center plug of tubular locks.\u003cbr\u003eWith the right amount of tension you then can work the pins by pushing down on each one in a clockwise pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like lock picking work the pins and feel for feedback letting you set the pins and pick the lock open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nature of tubular lock design is that you have to pick it 2 or 3 times to get it open.\u003cbr\u003eNow here is a bit of a trick - once you have picked it open only rotate it a bit.\u003cbr\u003eTake a business card roll it to the size of the lock - tape it up a bit.\u003cbr\u003eNow jam that rolled up card into your picked open keyway.\u003cbr\u003ePush hard enough to get the impression of those pins on the tip of that card and now you can use that as the key and open it all the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mantis takes a bit of practice but you can do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is only for the Mantis - use a short hook or paper clip to set the pins\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sparrow Lock Picks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67591926415523,"sku":"Man","price":4.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8772\/2403\/files\/Mantis2.jpg?v=1790866864"},{"product_id":"level-two-tension-wrench-set","title":"Level Two Tension Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eLevel Two Tension Set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tension set consists of 6 different wrenches in two different shapes. Each shape consists of 3 different widths to ensure the best possible fit for tension control. This is the same tension set that is in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10-piece-expansion-lock-pick-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eExpansion\u003c\/a\u003e set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevel Two Tension Set includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x L-Shaped Tension Wrench 3.25\" (0.095”, 0.105”, 0.127” widths)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Twist Tension Wrench 4\" (0.095”, 0.105”, 0.127” widths)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sparrow Lock Picks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67591934050467,"sku":"RT6WRENL","price":8.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8772\/2403\/files\/tension2-2.jpg?v=1790866971"},{"product_id":"level-one-tension-wrench-set","title":"Level One Tension Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eLevel One Tension Set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tension set consists of 6 different wrenches in two different shapes.  Each shape consists of 3 different widths to ensure the best possible fit for tension control. This is the same tension set that is in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kick-start\" title=\"Kick Start Beginner's Lock Pick Kit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKick Start\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuxedo-lock-pick-set\" title=\"Tuxedo Lock Pick Set\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTuxedo\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-spirit-set\" title=\"Spirit Lock Pick Set\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpirit\u003c\/a\u003e sets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevel One Tension Set includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Z-Bend Tension Wrench 3\" (0.095”, 0.105”, 0.127” widths)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Twist Tension Wrench 3.25\" (0.095”, 0.105”, 0.127” widths)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sparrow Lock Picks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67591934083235,"sku":"RT6WREN","price":7.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8772\/2403\/files\/tension1-1.jpg?v=1790866973"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sparrowslockpicks.ca\/collections\/tension-tools.oembed","provider":"SPARROWS ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}