![[178] Review - Assa Abloy Lockwood 356S63 Padlock: A great medium security padlock. @MichaelMaynard](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QE_MB0z3WMY/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
We review the Assa Abloy Lockwood 356S63. Short version: It's a damned good padlock and easily adequate for most outdoor commercial applications in New Zealand and Australia. Buy it from a locksmith, not a hardware place - your locksmith can modify this lock further to increase the security or otherwise better fit your requirements.
We review the Assa Abloy Lockwood 356S63. Short version: It's a damned good padlock and easily adequate for most outdoor commercial applications in New Zealand and Australia. Buy it from a locksmith, not a hardware place - your locksmith can modify this lock further to increase the security or otherwise better fit your requirements.
![[178] Review - Assa Abloy Lockwood 356S63 Padlock: A great medium security padlock.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QE_MB0z3WMY/mqdefault.jpg "[178] Review - Assa Abloy Lockwood 356S63 Padlock: A great medium security padlock.
We review the Assa Abloy Lockwood 356S63. Short version: Its a damned good padlock and easily adequate for most outdoor commercial applications in New Zealand and Australia. Buy it from a locksmith, not a hardware place - your locksmith can modify this lock further to increase the security or otherwise better fit your requirements.")
![[189] Review and Picking Tutorial: Assa Abloy Ruko Merkur 401](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RhLW2hF7BZ4/mqdefault.jpg "[189] Review and Picking Tutorial: Assa Abloy Ruko Merkur 401
This is a long one guys, but its worth it. I show you why the Merkur is so good, and how to pick it.")
![[193] Assa 700 pick and disassembly](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RwU0iGb3i34/mqdefault.jpg "[193] Assa 700 pick and disassembly
The Assa 700 series is a conventional seven pin lock designed in 1948. It punches waaaaaay above its weight and rates a Reddit Black Belt - and I can see why. Three different security pin types (tapered, gins, and Christmas tree spools) plus incredible manufacturing tolerances make this deceptively simple lock a massive challenge to open.
I LOVE this lock, its everything that good design should be.")
![[114] Review - Souber Mul-T-Lock dimple pick kit - do not buy](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SPpJ1dzOkkY/mqdefault.jpg "[114] Review - Souber Mul-T-Lock dimple pick kit - do not buy
This a monster half hour video, and I really hesitated to publish it because these tools are well made, and honestly you might get lucky with this set and fluke an open on a lock with easy bitting...so the set is not entirely hopeless.
But youll never get good consistent results with these picks, and there are so many other - better - options out there that I decided to tell it like I see it, warts and all.
Theres also something else I need to mention: Im well aware that there are a few glowing reviews of these tools on YouTube.
Without naming names, its clear that most of these reviews either soft-pedal these picks by glossing over their flaws...or they are being reviewed by guys who have just got the picks fresh out of the packet and are enthusiastic...but dont have a clear understanding of MTL pin in pin locks, their tolerances, and the techniques needed to beat them.
Im not funded by advertising dollars, and Ive opened a LOT of MTLs. Hope you like the video, and I look forward to your comments.
Michael Maynard.")
![[4] Five buck Chateau C870 70mm disc padlock - surprisingly good for your money](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sh4fgYBHhro/mqdefault.jpg "[4] Five buck Chateau C870 70mm disc padlock - surprisingly good for your money
[4] Five buck Chateau C870 70mm disc padlock - surprisingly good for your money")
![[190] Picked - Assa Twin Exclusive Southern Steel Mogul custodial (ie jail or prison) lock](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ssk8iBTJukI/mqdefault.jpg "[190] Picked - Assa Twin Exclusive Southern Steel Mogul custodial (ie jail or prison) lock
Southern Steel jail locks are now owned by Southern Folger, as a result of a buyout between Folger Adam and SS. In this lock, they use the Twin made by Assa Abloy. I believe (but am not sure) that this is a thing called the Assa Twin Exclusive. As you folks know by now, Im a huge fan of Assa and I just love the way they approach the design and manufacture of their products. Theyve thought about - and mitigated against - just about every attack you can think of in this beautiful state of the art lock...apart from picking by a Gorilla.
As a bonus, I think this might be another first - I cant see any other videos showing the Twin Exclusive version of a Mogul being picked. So Im claiming it unless someone can point me to an earlier one.
Lastly, I have to apologise for the quality of this video folks. For various reasons Ive literally only picked two locks in the last eight months - this one and the Ruko Merkur. This aint a great video but better stuff is on the way.")
![{172] Review - Multipick Elite Dual Gauge Kit](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SvuqCNw3pX0/mqdefault.jpg "{172] Review - Multipick Elite Dual Gauge Kit
This Multipick kit is the Mercedes Benz of lockpicking kits - it can take you from beginner to picking high security locks and the quality is streets ahead of any other manufacturer. I love it, and its easily worth the price tag.
https://www.pickpals.com.au/buy-lockpicks/sets/multipick-elite-29-piece-dual-gauge-lock-pick-kit/?currency=AUD
https://shop.multipick.com/en/multipick-elite-pick-sets/multipick-elite-dual-gauge-lock-pick-kit-29-pieces")
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This lovely little safe didnt open on the combination numbers that were supplied with it. We strip it to find out why not, and fix the fault.
***Second posting - sorry about the bad audio the first time around lads, my error.")
![[177] Tutorial - Pinning up a Folger Adam Model 110 Mogul Jail Lock](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TlHF-G6DWJo/mqdefault.jpg "[177] Tutorial - Pinning up a Folger Adam Model 110 Mogul Jail Lock
These beautiful old locks were the default American jail locks for more than half a century. We repin one to match a pre cut key that I bought from eBay, to make a working piece of history.")
![[200] Bilock QCC picked, tips and tricks for picking](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UHh5VblrB5g/mqdefault.jpg "[200] Bilock QCC picked, tips and tricks for picking
The ALC Bilock is an iconic Australian lock. Its a very simple lock but a very difficult lock to pick. Another of Brian Preddeys masterpieces.")
![[13] Review: learnlockpicking.com Ultimate Challenge and Ultimate Adversary training locks](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UMyeb1GNLfw/mqdefault.jpg "[13] Review: learnlockpicking.com Ultimate Challenge and Ultimate Adversary training locks
In summary: If youre going to have one, buy the 7 pinner plus the expansion kit. Nice to have and very configurable, but kinda expensive for what you get, and definitely not for newbies.")
![[85] Review - Lockwood 130/70 padlock - complete junk](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UULfwUcQNK0/mqdefault.jpg "[85] Review - Lockwood 130/70 padlock - complete junk
Lockwood discus padlock tested to destruction. This is a NZ$58 (US$42) padlock, and its rubbish.
Assa Abloy call these High Security, and they should be ashamed of themselves.
http://www.lockweb.com.au/en/site/lockweb/lockwood-products/padlocks-and-outdoor-security/high-security-range-padlocks/stainless-steel-cylindrical-130-series-high-security-padlock/")
