Sparrows Serpentine Worm Rake

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The handle is comfortable and grippy under working fingers, and the considered design is the product of years of raking experience. Wormprofile Highangle Smoothedges Grippyhandle 5/5 verified buyer "Very sturdy, well made and comfortable." verified buyer, 01/09/2026 5/5 verified buyer "It's well made, great on cheep padlocks." verified buyer, 09/20/2021 5/5 verified buyer "The quality of the Sparrows is very good with a nice comfortable handle." verified buyer, 07/07/2020 Why buy this Buy this when ordinary rakes glance off Some locks have biting that a shallow rake simply skips over. A high-angled worm profile reaches deeper into the pin pattern while staying smooth, so it engages tricky locks other rakes miss. High-angle reach Gets into deeper, trickier biting. Smooth edges Engages pins without snagging. Comfortable handle A secure grip during fast raking. Use route Rake the tricky biting smoothly Apply light tension and work the worm profile through the pins with a smooth motion, then finish any holdouts with a hook. Practise on locks you own or may lawfully open. Use on suitable pin-tumbler locks. Keep the motion smooth and tension light. Finish stubborn pins with a hook. Helpful next step: the Medusa hybrid rake. Product details What to know before you choose Product type Worm rake Brand Sparrows Profile High-angled, smooth-edged Use case Tricky biting patterns Best buyer Rakers who want deeper reach Use lock picking and entry tools responsibly, only on locks you own or have permission to work on, and check local laws before buying. Questions Quick answers What is a worm rake? A high-angled, smooth-edged raking profile. When does it help? On locks where shallow rakes glance off. Is the handle comfortable? Yes, it grips well during fast raking. What pairs with it? A hook to finish any stubborn pins. Reach the biting other rakes miss The Serpentine worm rake digs into tricky biting with a smooth, comfortable action. .ukbk-vguide{border-top:1px solid #dde5ea;margin-top:34px;padding:30px 0 4px;color:#1d2428;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif} .ukbk-vguide *{box-sizing:border-box} .ukbk-vguide-card{align-items:center;background:#f7f9fb;border:1px solid #dde5ea;border-radius:8px;display:grid;gap:20px;grid-template-columns:150px minmax(0,1fr);padding:20px} .ukbk-vguide-img{background:#fff;border:1px solid #dde5ea;border-radius:6px;display:block;height:auto;width:100%} .ukbk-vguide-kicker{color:#186b72;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:uppercase} .ukbk-vguide h3{color:#1d2428;font-size:24px;line-height:1.18;margin:6px 0 8px} .ukbk-vguide p{color:#5c666d;font-size:15px;line-height:1.58;margin:0 0 13px} .ukbk-vguide-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px} .ukbk-vguide-button{align-items:center;background:#11181d;border:1px solid #11181d;border-radius:4px;color:#fff!important;display:inline-flex;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;justify-content:center;min-height:42px;padding:10px 15px;text-decoration:none!important} .ukbk-vguide-link{align-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid #cbd6dc;border-radius:4px;color:#1d2428!important;display:inline-flex;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;justify-content:center;min-height:42px;padding:10px 15px;text-decoration:none!important} @media(max-width:640px){.ukbk-vguide-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;padding:16px}.ukbk-vguide-card>a{justify-self:start}.ukbk-vguide-img{max-width:118px}.ukbk-vguide h3{font-size:21px}.ukbk-vguide-button,.ukbk-vguide-link{width:100%}} Recommended learning add-on Add the Beginners Visual Guide Pair your Sparrows tools with the full-colour Beginners Visual Guide. It gives structure to tension, feedback, pin setting and practice routines, so the tools make more sense in your hands. Add paperback guide View guide details Show more