diff --git a/skills/Skill_Tools/lockpicks.arc b/skills/Skill_Tools/lockpicks.arc
index 9562b67ad..4d61fb189 100644
--- a/skills/Skill_Tools/lockpicks.arc
+++ b/skills/Skill_Tools/lockpicks.arc
@@ -10,4 +10,7 @@ material 2
 skill lockpicking
 client_type 451
 body_skill -1
+msg
+A sturdy and well-made set of lockpicks. You are confident that these will not break, no matter how badly you fumble your attempts at lockpicking.
+endmsg
 end