Opening Locks Without Keys (Yet Another Hobby...)

I take a quick break from outdoor activities to introduce another one of my favorite hobbies! I show a few examples of locks and different methods of opening them without a key. My hope is that this video will help to educate people a bit about locks and perhaps guide them to make good choices about security. I used to think a Master Lock #3 was a pretty decent lock and I could trust it to keep my things secure. No way! Now I know better, and I cringe anytime I see someone using a Master Lock #3 to secure anything other than a porta potty. Fortunately for me, I was able to learn about locks and they security the provide (or don't provide!) on KZread before I had to learn the hard way. Two KZread creators I mentioned in the video were very influential in my learning about locks. You can check them out if you're interested in learning from the masters:
‪@bosnianbill‬
‪@lockpickinglawyer‬
If you decide to take up lock picking, enjoy the challenge, and please make a commitment to abide by TOOOL's rules of ethics (see their website for details):
1. Never pick or manipulate any lock that does not belong to you, unless you have been granted explicit permission by the lock's rightful owner.
2. Never disseminate knowledge or tools of lock picking to individuals whom you know or have reason to suspect would seek to employ such skills or equipment in a criminal manner.
3. Be mindful of the relevant laws concerning lock picks and related equipment in any country, state, or municipality where you seek to engage in hobbyist lock picking or recreational locksporting.
Cheers!
My gear in this video:
Benchmade Griptilian 551-ORG-S30V
Seiko SNA411
Crown & Buckle Olive Standard NATO strap, 21 mm
Peterson picks
SouthOrd shims
PanaVise 350

Пікірлер: 35

  • @LockpickingsGal
    @LockpickingsGal4 жыл бұрын

    Great job picking!! Can’t wait to see more!! Happy pickings!!

  • @WesternEclectic

    @WesternEclectic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @henoknathanhenok2962
    @henoknathanhenok29623 жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @Bumblebrubled
    @Bumblebrubled2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you it's worked

  • @robbiemayes8252
    @robbiemayes82523 жыл бұрын

    With you made in U.S.A.all the way

  • @jamesryan6224
    @jamesryan62245 жыл бұрын

    Can you use a torch and heat one and make it pop? It would be a fun video.

  • @WesternEclectic

    @WesternEclectic

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi James interesting idea! I have heard of some lower-quality locks that can be opened with a torch, but my guess is that it won't work on a decent lock. Then again, with a powerful enough torch you could get into just about anything 😉.

  • @mutahirkhan1993
    @mutahirkhan19933 жыл бұрын

    It's work??

  • @jesselchacko8689
    @jesselchacko86894 жыл бұрын

    Can you please show how to unlock the lock in the first row last one please

  • @WesternEclectic

    @WesternEclectic

    4 жыл бұрын

    That lock (the round one in the upper right) is a called a discus lock. I bought it for my bike before I knew anything about locks. Discus locks offer good cut resistance, since their shape makes it hard to get a bolt cutters around the shackle. The core, however, is just a regular pin tumbler lock with no extra security features, so they can be picked fairly easily. I wish I had known this sooner, since to me that makes it a deal breaker and I would not have wasted my money. Thanks for the video suggestion; I may make some more lock videos as there seems to be some interest, so please subscribe and stay tuned!

  • @jesselchacko8689

    @jesselchacko8689

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WesternEclectic I am asking this because i have lost the key of that lock and now I cant open my shed. So i seeked the help of youtube

  • @WesternEclectic

    @WesternEclectic

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jesselchacko8689 I see. Good luck getting back into your shed!

  • @evinnebowman6067
    @evinnebowman60674 жыл бұрын

    Kinda curious to see the round lock be opened. lol I use that kind. :/ lol in hopes it’s more difficult for someone trying to use a pair of bolt cutters.

  • @WesternEclectic

    @WesternEclectic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Evinne. The locks with the round keys are called tubular locks. They are not as common for padlocks, but are often used in things like vending machines.There is a tool to open them and although it doesn't require a lot of finesse to use, it isn't very common beyond professional (and dedicated amateur!) locksmiths. If the shackle is cut with bolt cutters, it really doesn't matter what the locking mechanism is; it's the shackle that's important. A big, heavy shackle made of hardened steel or some other strong alloy will be offer much more cutting resistance than a small, cheap lock with a correspondingly weak shackle. In short, the bigger and more expensive the lock it, the more resistance it will likely have.

  • @Mirzaplayz
    @Mirzaplayz3 жыл бұрын

    Greatting roobers 👍🏻😂

  • @paponchowdhury6609
    @paponchowdhury66093 жыл бұрын

    Hey bro...

  • @richardschiffer4740
    @richardschiffer47402 жыл бұрын

    My lock is located behind my grill door with a metal plate in front of it. It is not located in front. With my lock I have even a hard time opening it with the key. It is difficult to reach it, and that is how it's supposed to be. You cannot reach it with hammer or screwdriver. Any other way of placing a lock will never ever be save. Last resort would be a grinder 🤣🤣🤣

  • @WesternEclectic

    @WesternEclectic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Richard, this is a great point. Even a mediocre lock can provide a high level of security if it is difficult to access. And if you can just barely get the key in behind the metal plate, there's probably not much hope of anyone being able to gain access with picking tools. Thanks for posting this!

  • @richardschiffer4740

    @richardschiffer4740

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WesternEclectic True my friend, like I said, a grinder would be the last resort. But that needs an extension cable and it would make a lot of noise and so on. In the end, almost nothing is really save. You just do the best you can.

  • @Mirzaplayz
    @Mirzaplayz3 жыл бұрын

    Choru ka suhagaat haay 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @alvinkihika7263
    @alvinkihika72634 жыл бұрын

    Stealing has never been easier, hahaha,

  • @WesternEclectic

    @WesternEclectic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha, I hope not! In creating this video I wanted to show another fun hobby, but also to help educate people who are interested in locks and the level of security they can provide. I used to think something like Master Lock #3 was a decent lock and I could trust it to keep my things secure. No way! A Master Lock #3 can usually be opened in seconds, even by an amateur. Note that the Tifon lock I showed in this video is of better quality: It took me about 3 1/2 minutes to pick, and that was under perfectly controlled conditions (where I could do as many retakes as I wanted!). And if someone really wants to invest in good security, a high-quality lock like a Mul-T-Lock or an Abloy typically can't be opened without destroying the lock, even by an expert. I hope I can help educate people on how to get the level of security they want, rather than finding out the hard way a lock they trusted was junk. Cheers!

  • @pakistanifood368
    @pakistanifood3683 жыл бұрын

    Ali baba security lock 🔒 kesy open ho ga

  • @eleanorleticiadanieltiangs1082
    @eleanorleticiadanieltiangs10823 жыл бұрын

    In the name of Son of GOD let those who envy and hate your people will perish and let the wicked be destroyed in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. amen

  • @jayadas5166
    @jayadas51664 жыл бұрын

    Are you a thief?

  • @WesternEclectic

    @WesternEclectic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I am pretty sure I once borrowed a pen and totally forgot to return it.

  • @winifredthompson6740

    @winifredthompson6740

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lool

  • @rayf982
    @rayf9824 жыл бұрын

    Why are teaching people to break into my stuff?

  • @WesternEclectic

    @WesternEclectic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ray, I definitely see where you're coming from but for what it's worth here are my thoughts: 1) Most criminals aren't smart enough or patient enough to acquire the skills to pick a lock. They'll just cut it or otherwise forcibly enter. People who are into lock picking are typically amateur locksmiths like me who simply enjoy it as a hobby. 2) Learning about lock picking is also helpful for understanding what locks offer good security versus those that don't. For example, I used to think a regular old Master Lock No. 3 was a decent lock. Now I know better! If I want to protect something I actually care about I'll spend a bit more and invest in a lock with far better security.

  • @westcoaster3763

    @westcoaster3763

    4 жыл бұрын

    If I was trying to open a lock to break in I would probably do something that would take less time. Like boltcutters. A crescent wrench or a pry bar

  • @WesternEclectic

    @WesternEclectic

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@westcoaster3763 Right, and this is what I was saying in my reply to Ray. If people want to break in and don't care about anything else, they usually won't take the time (and won't have the skills anyway) to pick a lock. They'll just smash their way in. Lockpicking is much more the realm of hobbyists and amateur locksmiths.

  • @eleanorleticiadanieltiangs1082
    @eleanorleticiadanieltiangs10823 жыл бұрын

    our padlock named amerilock in the porch gate somebody/some1 opened it without asking for our keys , that's evil schemes and bad , by the name of Son of GOD (yeswah/Jehovah/Jesus Christ) i pray that you will disrupt all the attacks of the enemy over me and YOU will put them to shame in the name of Jesus.

  • @makethemoneygetrich4461
    @makethemoneygetrich44613 жыл бұрын

    You talk too much. Such video doesn't need too much talk.

  • @WesternEclectic

    @WesternEclectic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, yeah, that's fair. I like to talk, especially about locks!