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demollator
95
Apr 25, 2018
This is a nice toy for the key chain to impress someone, but (as I own one for nearly 20 years now) I would not even try to open a lock with it (exept a diskette storage box), because of the very poor pick selection. Better get this one for the same money:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/31251
Fuzz
396
Sep 30, 2018
demollatorI've successfully opened a couple of door locks with the rake in a pinch, it is not ideal, but I'd rather have this than a coke can, 2 bobby pins and an avocado.
SDante
109
Oct 3, 2018
demollatorIt really comes down to the skill of the user. I've got one of these I got from another site for $15 and if you know what you're doing then you can open most locks. Paddocks, door locks, dimple locks, car locks, disc locks, tibby locks, too many to mention. You're best making your own picks and wrenches anyway, especially for shielded or gated locks, definitely for things like safes.
demollator
95
Oct 4, 2018
SDanteI probably have to add that I am talking from an European point of view. Locks are generally much more sophisticated over here.
SDante
109
Oct 4, 2018
demollatorI am aware of the differences, and the flaws of European locks. We mainly use them here, since one barrel lock in not much different from the next, less than a minute to open and no scratches. You're talking from an amateur point of view, who happens to be European. You should be able to open both.