(8 of ?) how to pick a lock, making challenge locks NICVT_locks 2026-09-18 | (8 of ?) how to pick a lock, making challenge locks
Introduction To Picking Barrels and Gins NICVT_locks 2025-10-02 | In 1933 prohibitions was repealed and adult beverages began to flow again in America. Fast forward to 1981 and we have Gin pins showing up in locks, then Barrel pins Mae their first appearance in 1996. Ever since these pins showed up, they have given hangover level headaches to pickers. Well, let’s try to ease the pain these pins provide and figure out how to best deal with them. This is the first in a series of videos covering these two security pins. We have discussed and covered standard, serrated, spool, T-pin, and mushroom pins, it only makes sense that we step up to these diabolical pins next. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Barrel Pin Overview Incoming NICVT_locks 2025-10-01 | If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Challenge Lock Raffle NICVT_locks 2025-09-23 | I apologize for the delay in getting this out, but I wanted to mark sure people had enough opportunity to enter and see the original video. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Lost / Stolen Challenge Lock NICVT_locks 2025-09-18 | If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Lost / Stolen by @BeercanBushcraft , Challenge Lock Pick and Gut NICVT_locks 2025-09-18 | Very fun and challenging lock made by @BeercanBushcraft full of gin spools and other nasty things. Sorry for the mic issues, should have them sorted out moving forward. Next video will be the results of the challenge lock raffle and then a video covering barrel pins. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Challenge Lock “Unlocked” unlocked NICVT_locks 2025-09-13 | If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Picking a Challenge Lock By @cajunlockpick8318 NICVT_locks 2025-09-13 | If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Almont “Re-Key” Picked NICVT_locks 2025-09-09 | If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Almont “Re-Key” Padlock Picked NICVT_locks 2025-09-09 | If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Sepa 5000 NICVT_locks 2025-09-04 | If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Sepa 5000 Dimple Padlock Picked NICVT_locks 2025-09-04 | Sepa 5000 Dimple padlock picked and discussed. This lock is a green belt locking the LPU belt ranking system. With its active and passive pins it is a good lock for beginners to learn with. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Kale Kilit 164 GNC Picked NICVT_locks 2025-08-28 | If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Kale kilit 164 GNC NICVT_locks 2025-08-28 | Today I have a Kale Kilit 164 GNC lock that I purchased off of eBay. This lock is a Blue Belt ranked lock in the LPU belt ranking system. When looking at my lock after gutting it I noticed that it does differ from what is on the Belt site, mine only having 5 pins compared to the pictured 6 pins. At first glance of the lock’s pins, I was unsure as to why it is ranked as a Blue Belt, since it only has standard and spool drivers, but after picking it I can see an argument for why it is Blue. The Keyway is somewhat tight, not so much for pick movement but for TOK tensioning. I needed to use a .025” tension tool to pick it. Either way, hopefully this is entertaining or helpful. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
How To Pick A Lock: Tapered Pins NICVT_locks 2025-08-23 | When it comes to lockpicking and learning how to pick locks, certain pins seem to cause more trouble and difficulty than others. Gins and barrels are usually the first ones to come to mind for most pickers, but Tapered pins (at least for me) are on that list as well. The slippery nature of these pins and the reduced feedback they give can make them very difficult for newer pickers. The tension needed to pick them well is another thing that works against pickers when they first start to encounter them. Today though, we will hopefully help you to learn how to deal with these pins so that you can continue to progress as a picker. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Vintage Corbin Brass Padlock Picked NICVT_locks 2025-08-19 | Today I have a Corbin brass body padlock. Very beautiful lock and if it wasn’t for the age and dirt in side it would be a great lock for newer or beginner pickers. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
New CL project coming soon NICVT_locks 2025-08-17 | If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Corbin brass body lock NICVT_locks 2025-08-15 | If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
How To Pick A Lock: Mushroom Pins NICVT_locks 2025-08-15 | As you learn to pick locks and progress your skills you are bound to come across new or different pins. We have discussed how to deal with standard pins, spool pins, serrated pins and T-pins, and now we have a new pin to discuss and how to open locks that contain them. Mushroom pins are a type of security driver that functions as a hybrid between a spool and a tapered (video to come) pin. These particular pins are not super common, the Abus 85 is the only lock I have that has them. They have the potential to cause issues for newer or beginner pickers that aren’t familiar with the feedback or behavior of tapered pins and or spool pins. My hope is to have you fully prepared to deal with these pins when and if you encounter them. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Master Lock 410 LOTO Picked NICVT_locks 2025-08-10 | Tonight I have a Master 410 lock to pick and sort of gut to help you along your picking journey. We cover the pins inside, tensioning and approach to picking. The main info here though is the tips and tricks for how to tension locks with recessed cores. These recessed cores can cause newer or beginner pickers a lot of trouble with TOK tensioning if they don’t pay attention. The Master 410 Loto lock is a green belt lock in the LPU belt ranking system. It contains a dead core, dead shackle, spool drivers and serrated drivers. The lock is also key retaining, which is common and required (I think) for Loto locks to be OSHA compliant. This lock is also your ticket to joining the rattle club!If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
New challenge lock made NICVT_locks 2025-08-10 | If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Scrubbing the Sargent open NICVT_locks 2025-07-25 | Today we pick open another lock from the bundle that was sent to me, a Sargent Mortise Cylinder. The key for the lock has a nice bitting to it and caught my eye as a fun pick to show you all. The real fun and surprise came after I took it apart. Most locks that you will pick up from a store or local shop are going to contain standard key pins and drivers. These are great locks for beginners to learn the basics of lock picking with, but will be quickly outgrown. I wasn’t expecting much from this lock, I figured it would be nothing but standard pins, but I was pleasantly subverted when it came to the gut. While the driver pins were all standard, the key pins were tapered!Tapered pins can pose trouble to pickers, more so tapered drivers than key pins, and knowing how they function in the lock is “key” to defeating them. The key pins being tapered means that they are more likely to become over set and prevent the core plug from turning. As long as you pay attention to the feed back of the lock though, they shouldn’t pose any issues for you. This lock also serves as an example to a problem that I forget about often and have to remind myself about. Depending on how you have the lock in your vise, the type of vise you use and the format of the lock, the tailpiece may be prevented from fully rotating due to hitting the jaws of your vise. Be mindful of this when picking as it may lead you to think the lock has not been picked open when it has. How to pick locksLearn lockpickingOpen a lock quick and easyIMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks#learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
How To Pick A Lock: Things That Don’t Matter NICVT_locks 2025-07-25 | When starting in locksport or learning Lockpick and how to pick locks, there is tons of information out there with different things that you “need to know”. Some of that information is good and valuable; some of it is not. For me, binding order is high on the list of things that don’t matter. Let’s take a look at what binding order is, along with why key bitting is irrelevant, and why these things shouldn’t matter when it comes to learning how to pick locks. We will discuss what makes them non-factors in our picking, what benefits they could offer as we develop our skills and abilities, as well as when they might be useful or a hinderance. Hopefully, this will shed some light on these topics and help clear up any confusion you may have regarding where your focus should be as you learn. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Channel Update: Why Haven’t I been Picking? NICVT_locks 2025-07-23 | I know I haven’t been picking locks much here lately, Nor have I put out any educational or demonstration videos recently. So, I thought I should give reasons why that is and what I have been doing. I have made a ton of challenge locks recently. Most of my time in the lock lab for the last week or two has been dedicated to CL construction. Some have been single locks, some have been sets, some are still in the planning and concept phase. I have completed over 10 new locks that are being sent out. They have mostly been pin tumbler locks, only one was a lever lock. I have been experimenting with new ideas and processes. The picking will resume soon, I promise. That being said, I am setting a goal to get into the triple digits of CLs made before the end of the year. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Challenge Lock Pin Making NICVT_locks 2025-07-19 | Are you looking to unlock new skills in conjunction with your lockpicking? Do you follow the LPU belt system in locksport and want to make the jump to blue belt? Looking for tips and tricks on challenge lock construction? Well, I got you covered. I have made a video before going over challenge locks and my thoughts on making them, but I feel as though that video is due for an update. Since making that video I have changed my approach a little, improved my pin making and core mods, as well as just gotten faster at producing CLs. So, here we are with a new build along with commentary video for challenge locks. Hopefully it provides some new info or proves useful to you. If you want to check out the previous video, you can do so here:youtu.be/fvBt3K_DCzQ?si=pj0Yoc4KYgS-4w_gIf you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Challenge Lock Tips and Tricks, Full Walkthrough NICVT_locks 2025-07-19 | Are you looking to unlock new skills in conjunction with your lockpicking? Do you follow the LPU belt system in locksport and want to make the jump to blue belt? Looking for tips and tricks on challenge lock construction? Well, I got you covered. I have made a video before going over challenge locks and my thoughts on making them, but I feel as though that video is due for an update. Since making that video I have changed my approach a little, improved my pin making and core mods, as well as just gotten faster at producing CLs. So, here we are with a new build along with commentary video for challenge locks. Hopefully it provides some new info or proves useful to you. If you want to check out the previous video, you can do so here:youtu.be/fvBt3K_DCzQ?si=pj0Yoc4KYgS-4w_gIf you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Picking Was The Easy Part NICVT_locks 2025-07-18 | What do you do when you have a lock with a lost key? How do you open lock without a key so you can take it apart? That’s exactly what we are doing today with our lockpicking demonstration. I bought this KiK padlock a while ago and can not for the life of me remember what lock I put in it. I know it is a Schlage lock, most likely a Marks SC4, but idk. I figured we could get it unlocked so we can gut it and see what’s inside. On a side note, it turned out to be more difficult than expected. The difficulty came from the actuator and not the lock however. It took some serious force to get it to turn and release the shackle. Whatever though, we got it open. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Schlage KiK With Lost Key Unlocked NICVT_locks 2025-07-18 | What do you do when you have a lock with a lost key? How do you open lock without a key so you can take it apart? That’s exactly what we are doing today with our lockpicking demonstration. I bought this KiK padlock a while ago and can not for the life of me remember what lock I put in it. I know it is a Schlage lock, most likely a Marks SC4, but idk. I figured we could get it unlocked so we can gut it and see what’s inside. On a side note, it turned out to be more difficult than expected. The difficulty came from the actuator and not the lock however. It took some serious force to get it to turn and release the shackle. Whatever though, we got it open. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
I’m Going Down(ward Spiral)🌀 NICVT_locks 2025-07-16 | Let’s see if we can use our lockpicking ability of how to pick locks to try and open this lock without a key. (It is weird to read because I’m trying to optimize seo)This is “Downward Spiral”, a challenge lock made by StormCrow. The engraving and work work put into this lock is stunning. Everything from the body to the pins were beautifully crafted. Even the key was given the artistic treatment. This was a really fun lock to be able to have in the vise. This is also the first CL from StormCrow that I have had the opportunity to pick. I have a few more from him, so be on the look out for those videos to come. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Challenge Lock: Downward Spiral Picked Open NICVT_locks 2025-07-16 | Let’s see if we can use our lockpicking ability of how to pick locks to try and open this lock without a key. (It is weird to read because I’m trying to optimize seo)This is “Downward Spiral”, a challenge lock made by StormCrow. The engraving and work work put into this lock is stunning. Everything from the body to the pins were beautifully crafted. Even the key was given the artistic treatment. This was a really fun lock to be able to have in the vise. This is also the first CL from StormCrow that I have had the opportunity to pick. I have a few more from him, so be on the look out for those videos to come. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Sargent IC Picked To Operating NICVT_locks 2025-07-14 | Today I have some tips and tricks to help you with picking a lock, particularly the Sargent LFIC. Like other IC (interchangeable core) locks, this one has two different shear lines. One is for operating the lock and the other is for removing the core from housing (called the control shear line). Unlike other IC locks though, this one only has pin stacks 3 and 4 that are “mastered” to allow for the two shear lines. This makes it somewhat easier to pick both shear lines since there are fewer pin stacks to worry about. Sargent locks are known for their good tolerances and that is on display with this lock. However, those tolerances work in our favor with this lock. Because of the way the way the retaining cam works, you can focus on picking each shear line one at a time depending on tension direction. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Lockpicking Tips and Tricks: Sargent LFIC Unlocked NICVT_locks 2025-07-14 | Today I have some tips and tricks to help you with picking a lock, particularly the Sargent LFIC. Like other IC (interchangeable core) locks, this one has two different shear lines. One is for operating the lock and the other is for removing the core from housing (called the control shear line). Unlike other IC locks though, this one only has pin stacks 3 and 4 that are “mastered” to allow for the two shear lines. This makes it somewhat easier to pick both shear lines since there are fewer pin stacks to worry about. Sargent locks are known for their good tolerances and that is on display with this lock. However, those tolerances work in our favor with this lock. Because of the way the way the retaining cam works, you can focus on picking each shear line one at a time depending on tension direction. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Sargent IC Picked to Control NICVT_locks 2025-07-13 | Today I have some tips and tricks to help you with picking a lock, particularly the Sargent LFIC. Like other IC (interchangeable core) locks, this one has two different shear lines. One is for operating the lock and the other is for removing the core from housing (called the control shear line). Unlike other IC locks though, this one only has pin stacks 3 and 4 that are “mastered” to allow for the two shear lines. This makes it somewhat easier to pick both shear lines since there are fewer pin stacks to worry about. Sargent locks are known for their good tolerances and that is on display with this lock. However, those tolerances work in our favor with this lock. Because of the way the way the retaining cam works, you can focus on picking each shear line one at a time depending on tension direction. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
I Won’t “Just Use The Key”! NICVT_locks 2025-07-12 | Today we have a new challenge lock from called “just use the key”. I took the name as a personal attack and immediately put it in the vise when it arrived. This is his sixth challenge lock and a fun lock to pick. You will see it in the video, but I picked open the lock twice without realizing it the first time. The tail cams seem to always give me trouble. I spoke with LPE after picking it and I am going to send it back to him for a couple minor alterations. When he sends it back out to the community this lock is going to amazing. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
New Challenge Lock From @LockpickingEngineer NICVT_locks 2025-07-12 | Today we have a new challenge lock from @LockpickingEngineer called “just use the key”. I took the name as a personal attack and immediately put it in the vise when it arrived. This is his sixth challenge lock and a fun lock to pick. You will see it in the video, but I picked open the lock twice without realizing it the first time. The tail cams seem to always give me trouble. I spoke with LPE after picking it and I am going to send it back to him for a couple minor alterations. When he sends it back out to the community this lock is going to amazing. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
(Blazing) Arrow Lock Opened By Lock Pick NICVT_locks 2025-07-09 | Today we have a beginner friendly lock, an Arrow Mortise. The lock doesn’t contain any security pins, making it great for new pickers to practice with as they develop their new skill. This is another lock from the bundle that was sent to me. This lock is going to be turned into a challenge lock to be sent out into the community. If you are interested in picking a CL, comment and let me know. I would love to send you a CL to try. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Arrow Lock Opened: Beginner Friendly Lockpicking NICVT_locks 2025-07-09 | Today we have a beginner friendly lock, an Arrow Mortise. The lock doesn’t contain any security pins, making it great for new pickers to practice with as they develop their new skill. This is another lock from the bundle that was sent to me. This lock is going to be turned into a challenge lock to be sent out into the community. If you are interested in picking a CL, comment and let me know. I would love to send you a CL to try. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Yale Lock Mini Mortise Opened NICVT_locks 2025-07-07 | It’s Mini Lock Monday and I have a Yale mortise with only 4 pins to pick and show off. The lock is from the bundle that was sent to me and its short stature caught my eye. I had never seen a 4 pin version before. Pretty neat. After picking this lock I turned it into a CL. I think I am at 41 Challenge Locks made. I also put together a lever lock CL this weekend as well. I will be sending many new locks into the wild to start circulating, so be on the look out for them. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Mini Lock Monday: Yale lock picked open NICVT_locks 2025-07-07 | It’s Mini Lock Monday and I have a Yale mortise with only 4 pins to pick and show off. The lock is from the bundle that was sent to me and its short stature caught my eye. I had never seen a 4 pin version before. Pretty neat. After picking this lock I turned it into a CL. I think I am at 41 Challenge Locks made. I also put together a lever lock CL this weekend as well. I will be sending many new locks into the wild to start circulating, so be on the look out for them. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Weiser Mortise Open Lock Without Key NICVT_locks 2025-07-03 | Weiser lock opened for a how to pick locks demonstration. You may want to learn lockpicking as a new skill just in case you have lost keys or are interested in locksport. In this video we take a look at a Weiser 5 pin mortise cylinder. Weiser is an American lock company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Arvada, Colorado. The keyway on this lock is very spacious, making it a great lock for beginners to start with as they learn to manipulate pins with their lockpicks and other locksmith tools. The bitting for this particular lock is nice / fun due to the high and low cuts being adjacent to each other. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
How To Pick a Lock: Weiser Mortise Opened NICVT_locks 2025-07-03 | Weiser lock opened for a how to pick locks demonstration. You may want to learn lockpicking as a new skill just in case you have lost keys or are interested in locksport. In this video we take a look at a Weiser 5 pin mortise cylinder. Weiser is an American lock company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Arvada, Colorado. The keyway on this lock is very spacious, making it a great lock for beginners to start with as they learn to manipulate pins with their lockpicks and other locksmith tools. The bitting for this particular lock is nice / fun due to the high and low cuts being adjacent to each other. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Lockpicking An American Lock Open NICVT_locks 2025-07-02 | Learn how to pick locks with with the help of an American Lock mortise cylinder in this lockpicking demonstration. Did you know that The American Lock company made mortise cylinders? I didn’t. They are most known for their padlocks, such as the A1100, 700, 5200 and others. While the padlocks that they produce offer good lock security with the inclusion of security key pins and security drivers, making them a favorite for locksport as a training tool, this mortise is pinned with standard pins. This lock is not very difficult to pick, making it a great lock for beginners to start with or practice with. It also has the added benefit of not needing to be shimmed when disassembled, further increasing the beginner friendly nature of the lock. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
American Lock Mortise: Good For New Pickers? NICVT_locks 2025-07-02 | Learn how to pick locks with with the help of an American Lock mortise cylinder in this lockpicking demonstration. Did you know that The American Lock company made mortise cylinders? I didn’t. They are most known for their padlocks, such as the A1100, 700, 5200 and others. While the padlocks that they produce offer good lock security with the inclusion of security key pins and security drivers, making them a favorite for locksport as a training tool, this mortise is pinned with standard pins. This lock is not very difficult to pick, making it a great lock for beginners to start with or practice with. It also has the added benefit of not needing to be shimmed when disassembled, further increasing the beginner friendly nature of the lock. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
German Shepard Helps Channel Grow NICVT_locks 2025-07-01 | Want to learn how to pick a lock? Want to be able to open a lock without a key when you lost the key? Subscribe to the channel and dive in to the many videos I have to teach you how to pick a lock. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock #germanshepherd
Open A Lock With Broken Tweezers NICVT_locks 2025-06-30 | Open a lock without a key using a pair of broken tweezers. The lock opens without a key when using tweezers as a jiggler key to pick a lock. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Abus 41/50 Public Storage Lock NICVT_locks 2025-06-28 | Abus Padlock from Public Storage used to demonstrate how to pick a lock. This is a 50mm laminated steel body padlock that I was able to pick up from Mercari. It was part of the same bundle that the Chateau lock from the last video was in. The listing stated that it was from the self storage company Public Storage, but that was really all it said. When the lock arrived I was happy to discover that it was an Abus 41 core. The Abus 41 does contain security pins in the form of spool drivers. These spool pins, along with the Yale style keyway make it a nice lock for beginners to pick up and practice with if they are wanting something outside of the popular master 140 series or brinks locks. While the Abus 41 is currently unranked in the LPU belt system (which makes it a white belt by default) I would place it at a yellow belt rank personally. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Abus 41/50 Padlock In Disguise NICVT_locks 2025-06-28 | Abus Padlock from Public Storage used to demonstrate how to pick a lock. This is a 50mm laminated steel body padlock that I was able to pick up from Mercari. It was part of the same bundle that the Chateau lock from the last video was in. The listing stated that it was from the self storage company Public Storage, but that was really all it said. When the lock arrived I was happy to discover that it was an Abus 41 core. The Abus 41 does contain security pins in the form of spool drivers. These spool pins, along with the Yale style keyway make it a nice lock for beginners to pick up and practice with if they are wanting something outside of the popular master 140 series or brinks locks. While the Abus 41 is currently unranked in the LPU belt system (which makes it a white belt by default) I would place it at a yellow belt rank personally. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Chateau lock open with no key NICVT_locks 2025-06-27 | Chateau 50mm lock opened for as a lockpicking demonstration. This padlock was part of a bundle I recently bought. The bundle was 2 50mm padlocks, this one and another branded as a Public Storage lock. After picking them both, I am near certain that they contain the same core, an Abus 41. The Abus 41 is a currently unranked lock in the LPU belt system, but I would place it as a yellow belt. The lock does contain spool pins and the Yale style keyway can pose a challenge to newer pickers. Overall it is a fun lock to pick and play with. This lock does have some security flaws however. The lock is susceptible to shimming attacks, something that can be done with a soda can, so I wouldn’t want to use this in any higher security areas. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Chateau 50mm Padlock Picked Open NICVT_locks 2025-06-27 | Chateau 50mm lock opened for as a lockpicking demonstration. This padlock was part of a bundle I recently bought. The bundle was 2 50mm padlocks, this one and another branded as a Public Storage lock. After picking them both, I am near certain that they contain the same core, an Abus 41. The Abus 41 is a currently unranked lock in the LPU belt system, but I would place it as a yellow belt. The lock does contain spool pins and the Yale style keyway can pose a challenge to newer pickers. Overall it is a fun lock to pick and play with. This lock does have some security flaws however. The lock is susceptible to shimming attacks, something that can be done with a soda can, so I wouldn’t want to use this in any higher security areas. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
Cabinet Wafer Lock Opened fast NICVT_locks 2025-06-26 | Triple peak rake from @ZeroDayGear makes quick work of a wafer lock. If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQdiscord.gg/lockpickingAnd always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey. #lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
