Best O Ring Removal Tools (2026): 5 Pick Sets Compared

An o-ring that has sat in its groove through heat cycles and oil changes does not come out with a fingernail, and a screwdriver leaves a mark on the sealing surface that leaks later. The best o ring removal tools are picks shaped to hook under the ring and lift it out without scoring the metal or plastic around the seal. This guide compares 5 o-ring pick sets by material, piece count, tip shapes, storage and warranty.

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Picks for the garage

#	Product	Shop Score	Buy
1	Mayhew Tools Steel Products	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
2	9-Piece Plastic O-Ring Hook Pick Tool Set	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Lanties 5 Pcs 5.5 Inch Plastic O Ring Pick Set Non	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	2 PCS Premium Brass O Ring Pick & Removal Tools	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Premium Non Scratch O-Ring Pick Tool	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon

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Mayhew Tools Steel Products

Mayhew·9.6/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 4-piece steel o-ring removal tool set, 0.25 lb, with a 2-year warranty on material and workmanship.

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Pros

• Steel construction
• 4 pieces in the set
• The only stated warranty here, 2 years on material and workmanship
• 0.25 lb

Cons

• No tip shapes are stated
• No tool length is stated
• No storage case is stated
• Bullets repeat the set name instead of listing features

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9-Piece Plastic O-Ring Hook Pick Tool Set

Bojo·9.6/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 9-piece plastic o-ring hook pick set with a storage case, 8 heavy-duty XNGL tools and 1 medium-duty UNGL tool.

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Pros

• 9 specialized tools for o-ring and seal removal
• Storage case included for carrying and organized storage
• Chemical-resistant nylon plastic for harsh environments
• 8 heavy-duty XNGL tools and 1 medium-duty UNGL tool

Cons

• No warranty term is stated
• No tool length is stated
• No weight is stated
• One tool is medium-duty, not heavy-duty

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Lanties 5 Pcs 5.5 Inch Plastic O Ring Pick Set Non

Lanties·9.6/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 5-piece set of 5.5-inch double-end polycarbonate o-ring picks, 0.09 lb, in a blue finish.

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Pros

• 5 double-end picks in the set
• Polycarbonate, impact and abrasion resistant
• 5.5-inch length and 0.09 lb stated
• Blue finish is easy to spot in a toolbox

Cons

• No warranty term is stated
• No storage case is stated
• No tip shapes are stated
• 5 pieces, fewer than the 9-piece Bojo kit

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2 PCS Premium Brass O Ring Pick & Removal Tools

TORQON·9.5/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 2-piece brass o-ring pick set with 4 tip styles for scuba, automotive, plumbing and DIY maintenance.

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Pros

• 4 tip styles: hooked pointed, 45-degree pointed, V-type pointed and flat
• Brass construction
• Removes rings without scratching or scoring the surface
• Stated for scuba, automotive, plumbing and DIY use

Cons

• No warranty term is stated
• No tool length is stated
• No weight is stated
• Only 2 pieces in the set

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Premium Non Scratch O-Ring Pick Tool

Kinetic Wares·9.5/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 2-pack of polycarbonate non-scratch o-ring picks in a blue finish, with a spare for sharing or another spot.

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Pros

• Polycarbonate, durable and wear resistant
• Pliable for softer plastic parts such as filter housings and bypass valves
• 2 pieces, so one is a spare
• Blue finish is easy to spot

Cons

• No warranty term is stated
• No tool length is stated
• No weight is stated
• No tip shapes are stated

Compared on paper

Every rating comes from the brand’s listing and is not a shop test (gathered 2 November 2026). Where a listing contradicts itself, both figures are shown.

How the points were given

Each o-ring pick set is scored out of 10 on performance, build, value, safety and warranty, with the weights published on our How We Pick page. None states a safety listing, so safety adds nothing to any score, and only the Mayhew states a warranty term.

No score drops under 9.2 or climbs past 9.8; a tool’s place inside those bounds is set by its weighted point total. Only powered tools, or tools with stated safety features, get safety points. Everything else is rated out of 90.

What the listings tell you

We read 5 o-ring pick listings. Only 1 stated a warranty term, and none a safety listing. The sets run from 2 to 9 pieces, and only 1 states a storage case. Only 1 states the tool length, 5.5 inches on the Lanties set.

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Plastic, brass or steel

Plastic picks suit softer plastic parts such as water filter housings and bypass valves, as the Lanties and Kinetic listings state. The TORQON brass picks remove rings without scratching or scoring the metal or plastic surface around the seal. The Mayhew set is steel, and the Bojo set is chemical-resistant nylon plastic.

Piece count and tip shapes

The sets run from 2 to 9 pieces. The TORQON set lists 4 tip styles: a hooked pointed tip, a 45-degree pointed tip, a V-type pointed tip and a flat tip. The Lanties picks are double-end, and the Bojo kit has 9 specialized tools, 8 in heavy-duty XNGL composite and 1 in medium-duty UNGL material.

Storage and spares

Only the Bojo set states a storage case, the F1 plastic case for carrying and organized storage. The Kinetic 2-pack gives a spare piece, and the Lanties 5-piece set covers frequent use, multiple users or spares. Check whether the listing states a case before you buy, since a loose set is easy to scatter in a drawer.

Warranty

Only the Mayhew set states a warranty term, 2 years on material and workmanship. The other listings state no warranty term, so weigh the warranty against the piece count and the material when you compare the sets.

Garage Fit Check

• These picks need no power and take up little space: the Lanties set weighs 0.09 lb and the Mayhew set 0.25 lb.
• Only the Bojo set states a storage case, so plan a spot for the other sets in the toolbox.
• Check the tip shapes before the job: the TORQON set lists 4 tip styles, and the Mayhew listing states none.
• Match the pick to the surface: plastic for softer plastic parts, brass for metal or plastic surfaces without scoring.

FAQ: garage tools

What is an o-ring pick for?

It hooks under an o-ring or seal and lifts it out of its groove, for removal and installation. The picks here are made to remove and install o-rings and seals without scratching the surface around the seal.

How many picks come in a set?

The sets here run from 2 to 9 pieces: the Kinetic and TORQON sets have 2, the Mayhew set has 4, the Lanties set has 5, and the Bojo kit has 9.

Do any of these sets come with a storage case?

Only the Bojo set states a storage case, the F1 plastic case. The other listings state no case.

What tip shapes does the TORQON set have?

The TORQON set lists 4 tip styles: a hooked pointed tip, a 45-degree pointed tip, a V-type pointed tip and a flat tip.

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