{"product_id":"lock-pick-rakes-polaris-by-dangerfield","title":"Lock Pick Rakes - Polaris - by Dangerfield","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.lpw-polaris{--ink:#1f1f1f;--muted:#555;--line:#e3ddd2;--paper:#fbfaf7;--soft:#f3eee5;--dark:#161616;--accent:#9a5a18;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.55}\n.lpw-polaris *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.lpw-polaris a{color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.lpw-polaris .trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:0 0 18px}\n.lpw-polaris .trust span{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 11px;font-size:15px}\n.lpw-polaris .hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(260px,.9fr);gap:24px;align-items:center;background:var(--soft);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:26px}\n.lpw-polaris .badge,.lpw-polaris .kicker{color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0;font-size:12px}\n.lpw-polaris h2,.lpw-polaris h3,.lpw-polaris h4{letter-spacing:0;margin:0;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.15}\n.lpw-polaris h2{font-size:clamp(27px,4vw,42px);margin:8px 0 12px}\n.lpw-polaris h3{font-size:25px;margin:6px 0 12px}\n.lpw-polaris h4{font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px}\n.lpw-polaris p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.lpw-polaris .hero p{font-size:17px;color:var(--muted)}\n.lpw-polaris .photo{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:10px}\n.lpw-polaris img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}\n.lpw-polaris .stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin-top:18px}\n.lpw-polaris .stat{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:13px}\n.lpw-polaris .stat strong{display:block;font-size:18px}\n.lpw-polaris .stat span{font-size:15px;color:var(--muted)}\n.lpw-polaris section{margin:30px 0}\n.lpw-polaris .two{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(260px,.85fr);gap:22px;align-items:center}\n.lpw-polaris .two.flip\u003e.photo{order:-1}\n.lpw-polaris .dark{background:var(--dark);color:#fff;padding:26px}\n.lpw-polaris .dark .kicker{color:#d9a05a}\n.lpw-polaris .dark h3,.lpw-polaris .dark h4{color:#fff}\n.lpw-polaris .dark p{color:#e9e3da}\n.lpw-polaris .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:16px}\n.lpw-polaris .card{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding:15px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05)}\n.lpw-polaris .steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:14px}\n.lpw-polaris .step{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper);padding:15px}\n.lpw-polaris .step b{display:block;color:var(--accent);font-size:15px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px}\n.lpw-polaris table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line)}\n.lpw-polaris td{padding:11px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.lpw-polaris td:first-child{font-weight:700;width:34%}\n.lpw-polaris .companions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:16px}\n.lpw-polaris .companions .c{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper);padding:15px}\n.lpw-polaris .faq{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px}\n.lpw-polaris .faq div{border:1px solid var(--line);padding:15px;background:var(--paper)}\n.lpw-polaris .note{background:var(--paper);border-left:4px solid var(--accent);padding:14px 16px;margin-top:16px;font-size:16px;color:var(--muted)}\n.lpw-polaris .cta{background:var(--dark);color:#fff;padding:26px;text-align:center}\n.lpw-polaris .cta h3{color:#fff}\n.lpw-polaris .cta p{color:#e9e3da;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 6px}\n@media(max-width:768px){.lpw-polaris .hero,.lpw-polaris .two{grid-template-columns:1fr}.lpw-polaris .two.flip\u003e.photo{order:0}.lpw-polaris .stats,.lpw-polaris .grid,.lpw-polaris .steps,.lpw-polaris .companions,.lpw-polaris .faq{grid-template-columns:1fr}.lpw-polaris .hero{padding:18px}.lpw-polaris h2{font-size:28px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lpw-polaris\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eFree US shipping over $49\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e30-day money back\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e8,800+ reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eBritish-designed Dangerfield rakes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003eDangerfield\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003ePolaris lock pick rakes for fast, readable feedback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eRaking is where most people first feel a lock give. Instead of setting one pin at a time, you sweep a shaped profile across the pin stacks under light tension and let rhythm and movement do the work. The Polaris rake set is a focused collection of 301 stainless steel rake profiles from Dangerfield, designed to teach that rhythm and bite into suitable pin tumbler locks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stats\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e301 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espringy, durable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.635 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.025 in gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRake profiles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebuilt for sweeping\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather wallet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeeps them sorted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"photo\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/4901\/products\/polariszzz.jpg?v=1765119330\" alt=\"Dangerfield Polaris lock pick rake set laid out with leather wallet\" width=\"3825\" height=\"3825\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"two\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eWhat raking is\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eRakes work the whole pin stack at once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA pin tumbler lock has a row of spring-loaded pins that all have to reach the shear line before the plug turns. A hook lets you set those pins one at a time. A rake takes the opposite approach: you slide a contoured profile in and out, scrubbing or rocking it so it bounces several pins toward the shear line together while you hold light turning pressure. On a lot of standard locks, the right rake will find the opening rhythm faster than careful single-pin work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePolaris is built around that job. Each profile is shaped to ride across the pins differently, so you can change the shape and the angle until one of them clicks with the lock in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"photo\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/4901\/products\/polaris-picks-towards-v2-2000x2000.jpg?v=1765119348\" alt=\"Close detail of the Dangerfield Polaris rake pick profiles facing forward\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"two flip\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"photo\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/4901\/products\/POLARIS-hands-1000x1000.jpg?v=1765119333\" alt=\"Hands using a Dangerfield Polaris rake under tension on a practice lock\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eHow you use it\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eLight tension, short strokes, change the rhythm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSet a tension tool in the bottom of the keyway and apply gentle turning pressure, just enough to hold the plug. Slide a rake in, then scrub or rock it in short strokes while you keep that pressure steady. Vary the speed and the angle. When pins start to set you will feel the plug creep, and a small lift in tension at the right moment often carries the lock the rest of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIf a lock will not give to one profile, swap to another or finish with a hook. Raking is fast and fun, but it is a feel game: results depend on the lock, its pinning, and how clean your tension stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003ePractice path\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBuild the rhythm before you chase the open\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"steps\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStart\u003c\/b\u003eWork on a clear practice cylinder so you can feel a rake working without fighting an unfamiliar lock.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFind\u003c\/b\u003ePick one profile and repeat the same scrubbing motion until the feedback under your tension hand becomes readable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRefine\u003c\/b\u003eOnce one rake reliably opens the lock, change profile or angle and learn how the feel shifts each time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px\"\u003eRaking is a great early win and a tool you will keep reaching for, but it is not a shortcut around tension control. The pickers who get the most from a rake set are the ones who slow their hands down first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"dark\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eWhy Polaris\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eA proper rake set beats a random budget bundle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRake-led design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfiles shaped around sweeping movement and pin feedback, not afterthoughts in a general kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStarship-grade 301 stainless\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA springy, resilient steel that holds its shape through repeated scrubbing and stays usable for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBritish-designed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDangerfield drew up the Polaris profiles by hand in the UK, the same quality-first line as the Praxis pro set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWallet included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rakes travel in a leather wallet that keeps the profiles together and protects the tips between sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDangerfield (British-designed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLock pick rake set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin tumbler raking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarship-grade 301 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.635 mm \/ 0.025 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather wallet to hold and protect the rakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast feedback, rhythm practice, and EDC raking on suitable locks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eUse lock picking tools responsibly. Pick only locks you own or have clear permission to open, and check your local laws before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eGood companions\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSet yourself up to rake well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"companions\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"c\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lockpickworld.com\/products\/5pc-tension-tool-set\"\u003eTension Tool Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRakes only give clean feedback when your tension does. A range of styles lets you find the lightest pressure that still holds the plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"c\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lockpickworld.com\/products\/dangerfield-s-sohos\"\u003eDangerfield SOHO Rakes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlim Bogota-style pocket rakes for everyday carry when you want a rake or two on you, not the full wallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"c\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lockpickworld.com\/products\/bogota-lock-picks-dangerfield\"\u003eBogota Picks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic two-piece EDC rake. A good way to compare the compact Bogota feel against the wider Polaris range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eQuick answers from the LockPickWorld bench\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a rake and how is it different from a hook?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hook sets pins one at a time. A rake is shaped to sweep across several pins at once while you hold tension, so it finds the opening rhythm faster on a lot of standard locks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Polaris alright for someone newer to picking?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Raking is one of the most satisfying early skills. Start on a clear practice lock with light tension, learn one profile, then branch out as the feel makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill rakes open everything?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo tool does. Rakes shine on many common pin tumbler locks, but security pins and tighter pinning sometimes want single-pin work. Keep a hook handy to finish those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat should I pair it with?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good tension tool above all, plus a practice lock to learn the rhythm on. For pocket carry, the SOHO rakes ride lighter than the full wallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eAdd the rake set that makes practice come alive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePolaris gives raking a sharper, more deliberate range of profiles. Keep your tension light, work the rhythm, and let the feedback teach you. Pair it with a tension set and a practice lock and you have a fast, fun route into the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LockPickWorld.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51786970726633,"sku":"DAPOLAR","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2361\/3929\/files\/lock-pick-rakes-polaris-dangerfield-1-2000x2000.jpg?v=1788348324","url":"https:\/\/countrymilemerchants.com\/products\/lock-pick-rakes-polaris-by-dangerfield","provider":"Country Mile Mercantile ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}