Keze 11Pcs Carbon Steel Precision Pick & Hook Set with Scraper and Magnetic Telescoping Tool Kit for Remove Automotive Electronics Maintenance Hoses Gasket Hand Pick Up Tools

A versatile pick-and-hook kit that earns its spot in the drawer

I reach for picks and hooks more often than I expect—routing a wire through a grommet, teasing out an O‑ring, snagging a dropped fastener. The Keze 11‑piece pick-and-hook set wraps those needs into one tidy kit with a surprisingly complete spread of tip shapes and lengths, a small scraper for gasket work, and a telescoping magnetic pickup tool. After several weeks of shop and garage use, it’s become one of those inexpensive sets I keep at arm’s length because it solves everyday annoyances quickly.

What’s in the box

Keze’s kit covers the essentials without getting gimmicky:

• Five full‑length picks: straight, curved, 45°, and 90°, plus a 1" scraper. Each has a 6" shaft and a 4" handle (10" overall).
• Four stubby picks: straight, curved, 45°, and 90°. These use 3" shafts with 3.5" handles (6.5" overall).
• A telescoping magnetic pickup tool that extends from 7" to 30".
• A shallow storage tray that keeps everything organized in a drawer.

The shafts are heat‑treated carbon steel with a chrome finish. That combination is common at this price point and appropriate for picks: rigid enough for probing and hooking, not so brittle that they snap the first time you lean on them.

Build and ergonomics

The handles are simple, hard plastic with a mild contour. They’re not as plush or grippy as rubber-overmolded pro sets, but they’re comfortable, and the diameter is right for controlled fingertip work. Balance feels neutral on the full‑length tools, so the tip isn’t fighting you when you’re guiding it into a connector cavity.

Tip grind quality is good out of the box. The points are sharp enough to catch edges, pull cotter pins, or lift a seal lip without slipping. The 90° and 45° bends are consistent across the large and small sizes, which helps when you switch between them to change leverage without changing the angle you’re used to.

The chrome plating is evenly applied. After some coolant and brake cleaner exposure, I haven’t seen flaking or orange bloom on the shafts. The tips, as with most picks, are the first place to scuff to bare steel. A quick wipe and a light oil film after messy jobs goes a long way to keeping them looking new.

The 1" scraper is a nice add. It’s a single‑piece blade, not a replaceable insert, with a flat edge that’s square and decently honed. For adhesives, gasket maker, and baked‑on goo, it’s fine. For delicate aluminum, I still prefer a plastic razor or a brass scraper to avoid marring.

The telescoping magnet extends to a full 30" and retracts cleanly. The head is compact enough to get between intake runners or under a seat rail. It’ll grab nuts, bolts, and sockets reliably; it’s not going to hoist a breaker bar or pull through heavy grit, but for day‑to‑day retrieval it’s been dependable.

The storage tray is simple but functional. It’s not a latching case—think organizer insert, not a travel box. It does keep each piece in its own slot so you can see what’s missing at a glance.

In use: automotive and beyond

Where this set shines is basic service work:

• Electrical connectors: The small 90° and 45° picks are perfect for lifting locking tabs on Bosch and Delphi connectors without gouging the plastic. I also used the straight stubby to coax a secondary lock out of a headlight harness. The short shaft gives you control in tight spaces around a fuse box.

• Cooling system hoses: The long curved pick gets under a stuck hose end and breaks the seal all the way around. Work it gently and you can twist the hose off without tearing the hose barb. A dab of silicone spray and the 45° pick doubles as a guide to help the hose re‑seat.

• Seals and O‑rings: For oil filter caps, injectors, and faucets, having the right angle matters. I reach for the 90° when I need to hook and pull, the 45° when I need to lift and slide, and the straight pick for probing. The tips are sharp enough to get under the ring without spearing it if you keep a light hand.

• Interior trim and grommets: I routed a backup camera cable through a factory grommet using the long straight pick to pierce the rubber and a curved pick to pull the fish tape through. The hard handles wiped clean after a ride through the firewall of a dusty engine bay.

• Gasket cleanup: The 1" scraper removed old RTV from a stamped steel pan quickly. On an aluminum timing cover, I kept it flat and let the edge do the work to avoid gouging. It’s not a razor blade scraper, but it’s safer around painted flanges.

• Dropped fasteners: I used the magnet to rescue a 10mm socket trapped behind a skid plate and, later, a tiny trim screw in a door cavity. The extendable reach saves the “take it all apart” moment more often than it should.

Outside the garage, I’ve used the small picks for faucet O‑rings and the magnet under the dryer for the obligatory screw that made a bid for freedom. They’re generalist tools; once they’re nearby, they get used.

Strengths

• Coverage and reach: The combination of long and short picks with four angles covers most scenarios. The jumps in shaft length are meaningful; the stubbies excel where you need control more than leverage.

• Material choice: Heat‑treated, chrome‑plated carbon steel is appropriate here. The shafts are stiff enough for controlled pressure, and the chrome helps with cleanup and corrosion resistance.

• Useful extras: The magnet isn’t an afterthought. It extends smoothly and has enough pull for nuts, bolts, and small sockets. The scraper earns its keep on gasket duty.

• Organization: The tray keeps the set visible and accessible in a drawer. For a frequently used “reach” kit, that matters.

• Value: For the variety and functionality, it’s an easy add to a toolbox without a big spend.

Limitations

• Not pry bars: Like any pick set, these will bend if you try to lever something stubborn. If you need to pry, grab the right tool. I did put a slight twist in a small 90° when I got impatient with a stuck clip. It straightened, but it’s a reminder.

• Handles are basic: The hard plastic handles are durable, but if you’re used to cushioned, solvent‑resistant grips, these feel plain. With gloves on, I missed a bit of texture or rubber overmold.

• Scraper is fixed: There’s no replaceable blade option. When it dulls, you’ll need to dress it on a stone or reserve it for heavier work and use a razor scraper for precision.

• Tray, not a case: Great for a drawer, not ideal for a mobile bag. If you travel with tools, you’ll want a roll or pouch.

• Not insulated: Obvious but worth stating—these are bare metal tools. Don’t use them on live circuits.

Tips for getting the most out of it

• Choose the angle for the task: 90° to hook and pull, 45° to lift and roll, curved for wrapping around a post or lip, straight to probe or align.

• Break hose seals, don’t pry: Work the curved pick all the way around to break the adhesion, then twist the hose off. You’ll save fittings and hoses.

• Protect delicate surfaces: On aluminum or plastic, keep the tool shallow and use minimal pressure. For gasket scraping on soft metals, switch to plastic or brass if you’re unsure.

• Maintain the tips: A quick pass with a fine stone keeps points sharp. Wipe a light oil on the shafts after exposure to water or salt.

Who it’s for

If you do automotive maintenance, small engine work, or general DIY around the house, this set covers the bases. Professionals who already own heavy‑duty picks may still appreciate the assortment for connector work and the included magnet. If you need premium ergonomics, replaceable blades, or knurled shafts for gloved precision, higher‑end sets from specialist brands exist—but at several times the price.

The bottom line

The Keze pick-and-hook set does exactly what a shop staple should: it gives you the right shapes and lengths, holds up to routine use, and adds a couple of extras that genuinely help. The materials and finish are sensible, the magnet is more than a token inclusion, and the tray keeps everything ready to grab. You can bend a pick if you abuse it and you won’t mistake the handles for premium rubber, but those are reasonable tradeoffs.

Recommendation: I recommend this set. It’s a practical, well-rounded assortment that solves common tasks in automotive and household work without fuss, and the price-to-utility ratio is excellent. If you need a dependable kit to remove seals, manipulate clips, clean gasket surfaces, and retrieve dropped fasteners, this one earns its place in the drawer.