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What lock or locks would you recommend? You are an expert lock pick, so you've gotta have an idea on what a relatively good lock would be right? Or are you not allowed to give your opinion because of youtube laws?
I also like Blossoms approach.. we gonna copy Masterlock but let's make it less obvious and put mechanism upside down.. and engineers there were like: "Nobody's gonna know" "They're gonna know" "How are they gonna know?"
An open casting call for the worst lock in the world? Skinny Shim, are you thinking what I'm thinking? Masterlock: What's that, sir? That I, Blossom, am perfect for the part. 😅
Wrong. He spent time he did mention how long but he spent time unable to bypass it because it was upside down Now this is LPL imagine some thug trying to bypass it for an hour because he has it the "right" way up.
@wolfpackflt670 well yeah. Since locks wont keep people out. I actually just helped a friend take down and remove chain link fence. It was STUPID how absurdly EASY and not to mention HOW STUPID QUICK it was to just take bolt cutters and cut from top to bottom movies and tv shows show them cutting like a "mouse hole" shspe thing at the bottom to crawl through which is dumb. Just go from the top post and clip clip clip clip clip clip a line to the bottom and LITERALLY just walk through the now GAPPING HOLE in the fence. It was ACTUALLY a lot quicker then fucking with a lock key pick or otherwise and was a lot quicker and easier then trying to cut a think chain. It was literally like a hot pair of scissors through butter. The chain link didn't stand a chance. So yeah. Also LPL has mentioned many times that destructive entey is what most thigs and robbers would do anyway they arnt smart enough for "picking". Or smart enough to know a hammer or cutter is 10 times faster anyway. A lock that can confuse the guy for extra time might make him just move on to an easier target. Why doesn't my 1997 honda accord get broken into? Because i park next to 2023 corvets with a conveniently broken driver window.
The mailroom in my complex has an electronic lock on the door. Recently it needed to be changed so a combination padlock was put on the door as a temporary replacement. When I went to put the combo in, I thought "I wonder how easy it'd be to pick this." After watching this video, I now know just how easy it would be...and it's not a fluke.
I'm positive they changed part of the mechanism because one of their MBAs figured out they could make them for $0.0001 cheaper by not needing to machine a keyhole in the case, but just make the hole for the change switch at the same time they make the slot in the bottom for the digits.
@@CptJistuce It actually seems like a moderately clever bit of process engineering, the problem is just that it was done to a terrible mechanism. If they used the savings from the switch change to improve the shielding on the mechanism without increasing the total manufacturing cost of the lock (and didn't let their tolerances slip), it would have been a big win.
LPL's name came up at the oncology clinic yesterday. I was sitting with a friend while she had her chemotherapy session. The nurse set up a saline drip and kept coming back every few minutes apologizing that the pharmacy hadn't delivered the chemo agent yet. After the fourth time I offered to go storm the pharmacy. The nurse said I'd never get past the lock on the door. Then my friend piped up and said, "You could take the LockPickingLawyer with you."
Chinese did that to motherboard capacitors in the ‘90’s causing 90% failures in 2 yrs…..out of warranty. I’v fixed more than 10 in a three month period
When I was a sophomore in algebra, that happened to half the class. All the jocks and cheerleaders copied one girl's answers and it was obvious. Teacher was pissed.
It constantly amazes me that you have here a whole channel of free instructions on what mistakes not to make, and these manufacturers keep making them.
I'd love to know (or even a video) of what stuff we SHOULD look for in a range of products. Like a cheap(ish) lock, expensive, padlock, etc. Would be a great video to learn how to identify worthwhile locks
The reason they do not fix the issues is because it means tighter tolerances and thus higher cost. the redesign likely was done all to make it cheaper to assemble, and use parts that are poorer quality castings as well, so they can save another cent per lock off the price.
We may as not even use locks to begin with. It's almost like buying a red-flag and announcing to would-be criminals that I have some valuable stuff here free for the taking. Always a joy to watch this channel.
Not every thief is a "career" thief, most are just opportunists & any kind of lock, be it the best or worst is a visual deterrent. A determined thief, regardless of their abilities is going to find a way to steal your item/s. I can't pick locks but I have a cordless angle grinder with a cutting disk which basically means I have the ability to open any chain lock or padlock in less time than it takes to make a phone call to the police.
Where I'm from, if you don't have a lock, and they steal the stuff, it's misdemeanor (up to a certain value). If you have a lock on it, and someone breaks it, it's a felony regardless of the value. So I just buy the cheapest lock in existence, and the deterring part is going to prison of they catch you breaking it, so they just usually don't do it if there is just minimal valuables in there.
The day is almost always nicer when it includes watching a LPL video. Therefore, Mission accomplished on the closing, "...and as always, have a nice day!"
I mean moving the lock combo change switch to the bottom plate was probably more about cost savings in manufacturing than any sort of security enhancement and judging by the looser tolerances between the bottom plate and combo wheels enabling one more attack method, I’d say the off brand manufacturers weren’t concerned with security at all
me when life is cruel so i go outside and see a beautiful flower poking its way through the frost reminding me to persist even in the face of overwhelming adversity
I'm really surprised that lock companies haven't hired or contracted the LPL to look at/test their new product before it is released. He can show management how easily their locks can be compromised and then suggest ways to circumvent a design flaw. This should be done while a new lock design is still on the drawing board so positive changes can be implemented to secure an otherwise flawed lock design.
I had to open a master combination bike lock recently that I had reset and promptly forgot the combination for. While the LPL has never done a video on this lock (that I could find) I've learned enough from him that I was able to decode the lock in a few minutes. There was probably an easier way, but I got the lock opened and that's all I was trying to achieve.
Dear LPL. You are mistaken. Blossom does not sell security items. They are selling props for the entertainment industry. This is the lock equivalent of red noses, fake glasses, and clown shoes.
It's all about the money.... by removing the key change mechanism, and going to a permanently installed switch type mechanism, they saved the cost of producing the key.
The worst part about this whole situation is that the changes needed to correct many of these flaws are NOT expensive. Especially when they are in a mass produced item, rather than small batch one-offs.
I still prefer the challenges of finding the combinations of locks without picking. But I must say I enjoy the locking picking lawyer, have learned a lot, and used his tips and tools many times
I just received purchased a 175 (it's being used in a relatively low security application) and knowing the exploit I was very surprised at how tight the gap was around the wheels. I was unable to get the decoder from my covert companion into the gap, it kept bending.
They altered the change mechanism to cut down on the packaging needed to support the change key. No idea why they didnt make the gaps in the casing for the wheels smaller.
A key can be lost, a switch not... that is the high budget improvement for customers, The Upside Down numbers was the No-budget-left improvement for pickers,
I think the main reason they changed one component and kept the main flaw is probably that they were just copying the design without actually understanding it. And then one day someone on the shop floor went 'hey!.. wait a minute... if you need to change the combination, you'll need a tool... why not put a switch that acts as a proxy tool?' Since they thought more people would appreciate that they went ahead with it.
The security comes from tricking people into not realizing they're trying to pick it upside down... Honestly, even thought I'm joking, I still think that sounds like better security than way too many locks.
If I owned a lock making company, I would bring LPL a wheelbarrow of cash and ask him to help me design a lock that he would be proud of. It baffles me that he’s been on TH-cam for so long and nobody has done this.
You can do the Masterlock 175 bypass with any 0.020 hook by inserting through the top of wheel 2 or 3 and pulling the plate up without a thinner knife or decoder. Not quite as easy to do, but still faster than the combo lol.
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Why don't you just start designing locks? More people need locks than need lockpicking equipment.
So true
Are you making a multi tension disc pick? I'd like one where you can have back, middle and front tensioning options
@@lockpickinglawyer make your own locks and sell them here!!!!
What lock or locks would you recommend? You are an expert lock pick, so you've gotta have an idea on what a relatively good lock would be right? Or are you not allowed to give your opinion because of youtube laws?
I love how the most effective change at slowing down LPL was flipping the code wheels
Defeat LPL by giving him an aphasia.
They're going to release a new one where they flipped them _twice!_
Masterlock: "Oh great, LPL has another video out. At least it's not about us again."
[21 seconds later]
Masterlock: "..."
I also like Blossoms approach.. we gonna copy Masterlock but let's make it less obvious and put mechanism upside down.. and engineers there were like: "Nobody's gonna know" "They're gonna know" "How are they gonna know?"
@@KasparOnTube Sounds absolutely like an insider quote... wait, are you the insider that dared to question boss decissions?
this is from masterlock's boutique springtime collection
"You raised my hopes and dashed them quite expertly, sir. Bravo!"
Who do you think he is, Bender Bending Rodriguez?
Oh Tinny Tim.
An open casting call for the worst lock in the world? Skinny Shim, are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Masterlock: What's that, sir?
That I, Blossom, am perfect for the part. 😅
@@JohnDoe-pk2hs Maybe, if "Bending" is his middle name.
They managed to make a lock worse than a master lock. Congrats Blossom
Wrong.
He spent time he did mention how long but he spent time unable to bypass it because it was upside down
Now this is LPL imagine some thug trying to bypass it for an hour because he has it the "right" way up.
@@JS-rv3et So your saying not paying attention counts as a security bonus?
@@JS-rv3et actually you are wrong. They added an additional bypass flaw. So yes, they made it worse.
@jw8160 well yes the extra space IS. A problem but it being upside down might have been an "improvement" had that new gap not been there
@wolfpackflt670 well yeah.
Since locks wont keep people out.
I actually just helped a friend take down and remove chain link fence.
It was STUPID how absurdly EASY and not to mention HOW STUPID QUICK it was to just take bolt cutters and cut from top to bottom
movies and tv shows show them cutting like a "mouse hole" shspe thing at the bottom to crawl through which is dumb.
Just go from the top post and clip clip clip clip clip clip a line to the bottom and LITERALLY just walk through the now GAPPING HOLE in the fence.
It was ACTUALLY a lot quicker then fucking with a lock key pick or otherwise and was a lot quicker and easier then trying to cut a think chain.
It was literally like a hot pair of scissors through butter.
The chain link didn't stand a chance.
So yeah.
Also LPL has mentioned many times that destructive entey is what most thigs and robbers would do anyway they arnt smart enough for "picking".
Or smart enough to know a hammer or cutter is 10 times faster anyway.
A lock that can confuse the guy for extra time might make him just move on to an easier target.
Why doesn't my 1997 honda accord get broken into?
Because i park next to 2023 corvets with a conveniently broken driver window.
2:29 for 2 locks, 2 different bypass mechanisms, 3 opens (and 3 just to show they weren't flukes).
Don't forget multiple explanations on everything.
It's not a flaw, it's a design feature. If you forget the combination you can still get it open easily!!!
Combination is the slowest way to open this one
@@JamesOStanworth-Wang combination is for when you've forgotten your lock pick. 😆
And if you've forgotten your notch decoder, LPL has a video on how to work out the combination.
The mailroom in my complex has an electronic lock on the door. Recently it needed to be changed so a combination padlock was put on the door as a temporary replacement. When I went to put the combo in, I thought "I wonder how easy it'd be to pick this." After watching this video, I now know just how easy it would be...and it's not a fluke.
"The normal bypass didn't work..." What a cliff hanger! ;)
It's not a fluke...It's NEVER a fluke!
Maybe Fluke should start making locks aswell as multimeters 😂
@@Elberto71the only issue if Fluke made locks would be the price.
It’s never a Fluke…until it’s a Fluke.
Exactly my thought.
They’re all flukes!
I'm positive they changed part of the mechanism because one of their MBAs figured out they could make them for $0.0001 cheaper by not needing to machine a keyhole in the case, but just make the hole for the change switch at the same time they make the slot in the bottom for the digits.
They don't have to ship a key with it either. That simplifies production and packaging.
@@CptJistuce It actually seems like a moderately clever bit of process engineering, the problem is just that it was done to a terrible mechanism. If they used the savings from the switch change to improve the shielding on the mechanism without increasing the total manufacturing cost of the lock (and didn't let their tolerances slip), it would have been a big win.
@@jameslake7775 You're not wrong. I consider the reset switch a usability improvement over the key, as well.
LPL's name came up at the oncology clinic yesterday. I was sitting with a friend while she had her chemotherapy session. The nurse set up a saline drip and kept coming back every few minutes apologizing that the pharmacy hadn't delivered the chemo agent yet. After the fourth time I offered to go storm the pharmacy. The nurse said I'd never get past the lock on the door. Then my friend piped up and said, "You could take the LockPickingLawyer with you."
Having "breaking and entering into a pharmacy" for a reputation might look heroic, or everyone will assume you are a drug addict.
good luck to your friend
@@stumpybumpo Thank you. We're cautiously optimistic.
@@David_CrayfordWhy not both?
@@johnopalko5223 Research Ivermectin, it is effective in fighting several types of cancer.
When you literally just copy someone else’s homework changed one small thing but failed to realize that the homework was all wrong.
Chinese did that to motherboard capacitors in the ‘90’s causing 90% failures in 2 yrs…..out of warranty. I’v fixed more than 10 in a three month period
When I was a sophomore in algebra, that happened to half the class. All the jocks and cheerleaders copied one girl's answers and it was obvious. Teacher was pissed.
@@Dirtyharry70585 if it fails after the warranty period it's not a flaw, it's by design
If you are going to copy an existing design, you should definitely watch the LockPickingLawyer's video about that lock.
It constantly amazes me that you have here a whole channel of free instructions on what mistakes not to make, and these manufacturers keep making them.
Their head is an empty field of flowers....
Hence Blossom.
And what else grows in fields?
🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕
Who's in charge of marketing, Wilt?
😁
'Security level 7'
out of 100
Assuming you show up bare naked and empty handed, you ain't gettin' through that bad boy.
It is a logarithmic scale
I'd love to know (or even a video) of what stuff we SHOULD look for in a range of products. Like a cheap(ish) lock, expensive, padlock, etc. Would be a great video to learn how to identify worthwhile locks
The reason they do not fix the issues is because it means tighter tolerances and thus higher cost. the redesign likely was done all to make it cheaper to assemble, and use parts that are poorer quality castings as well, so they can save another cent per lock off the price.
Good point. "Improvement" to them means a higher profit margin.
I think they do it for TH-cam fame on this channel
Yeah. Thing with most locks is that to sell, they don't need to BE safe, they just need to LOOK safe to the commoners.
So it's better for customers to lose millions than for production to lose few cents and reputation? Nice logic.
@@DamirUlovec It is a cheap combination lock, it is by no means going to be classed as more than security theatre.
Almost without exception I get a hearty laugh from each and almost every one of your vids.
We may as not even use locks to begin with. It's almost like buying a red-flag and announcing to would-be criminals that I have some valuable stuff here free for the taking. Always a joy to watch this channel.
Not every thief is a "career" thief, most are just opportunists & any kind of lock, be it the best or worst is a visual deterrent. A determined thief, regardless of their abilities is going to find a way to steal your item/s.
I can't pick locks but I have a cordless angle grinder with a cutting disk which basically means I have the ability to open any chain lock or padlock in less time than it takes to make a phone call to the police.
Where I'm from, if you don't have a lock, and they steal the stuff, it's misdemeanor (up to a certain value). If you have a lock on it, and someone breaks it, it's a felony regardless of the value. So I just buy the cheapest lock in existence, and the deterring part is going to prison of they catch you breaking it, so they just usually don't do it if there is just minimal valuables in there.
The day is almost always nicer when it includes watching a LPL video. Therefore, Mission accomplished on the closing, "...and as always, have a nice day!"
Safer then Masterlock becuse you need to know to turn the lock upside down! 🤣
just what I was thinking.
Thanks so much
World Peace
MasterLock: "LPL shows our locks are bad"
Blossom: "Hold my beer"
There needs to be a regulations to stop this lack of accountability...
The Battalion 1XRV6 presents even less of an obstacle.
1:01 "irrational hope". that tinkles me !
Well, if it were an irrational *combination*, you'd *need* a bypass...
@@digitig or a very steady hand to dial the remainder into that last digit.
"Holding irrational hope" . Yup.
"We'll flip it upside down, that'll improve security."
New engineer: I did not put this backdoor in here, so I'd better keep it.
A flower of hope momentarily Blossomed there. Now we must Master our disappointment. 😇😋
I long for the day where a lock will be recommended 🥺
So far Bowley is the only one he hasn't picked apart yet. But those locks are probably more expensive than the stuff you're locking away!
No carrot- does not count
Not this carrot stupidity again. And on a lock that doesn't even have a keyhole...
🥕? Soon? Plz?
He's not going to live that one down. Still, he did prove "I can open this lock with another lock" >whack
What's the carrot discourse?
The fact that he hasn’t picked the rack lock with a carrot proves he doesn’t read the comments anymore.
I mean moving the lock combo change switch to the bottom plate was probably more about cost savings in manufacturing than any sort of security enhancement and judging by the looser tolerances between the bottom plate and combo wheels enabling one more attack method, I’d say the off brand manufacturers weren’t concerned with security at all
me when life is cruel so i go outside and see a beautiful flower poking its way through the frost reminding me to persist even in the face of overwhelming adversity
Fluke is delicious, pan-fried.
Make sure it's a fish, and not the kind found in liver.
Using a regular pick? 😂 I didn't see that coming.
Still waiting on the carrot!
No surprise this lock was quickly defeated in mere seconds... there's literally no lock safe from LPL
Just wait till they invent quantum locks. I'm sure the ones made by Master will be bypassed in seconds though.
@@NobbsAndVageneLPL would have opened the lock before it was off the assembly line
But is the gap big enough to fit a carrot? 🥕
Unbelievble.
I'm really surprised that lock companies haven't hired or contracted the LPL to look at/test their new product before it is released. He can show management how easily their locks can be compromised and then suggest ways to circumvent a design flaw. This should be done while a new lock design is still on the drawing board so positive changes can be implemented to secure an otherwise flawed lock design.
Some of them may be watching these. But getting these past the requirements of mass manufacture is a whole other pin stack.
I had to open a master combination bike lock recently that I had reset and promptly forgot the combination for. While the LPL has never done a video on this lock (that I could find) I've learned enough from him that I was able to decode the lock in a few minutes. There was probably an easier way, but I got the lock opened and that's all I was trying to achieve.
Sir, I love your channel
We were so close to greatness.We were this close. Title
Missed it by that much.
If this is blossom now certain there won't be a bubbles or buttercup
Great video.
"holding irrational hope that if...." LOL At this point I knew the lock had not been fixed.
Blossom is an appropriate name for a lock that opens so easily.
Dear LPL. You are mistaken. Blossom does not sell security items. They are selling props for the entertainment industry. This is the lock equivalent of red noses, fake glasses, and clown shoes.
Actually LOL'd at this.
However, if you read the packaging in the video, it says "Trust Blossom, Enjoy security" and has a Security score of 7 in 10...
@@macario8836 Correct. The packaging adds to the entertainment value.
Blossom: To open up.
Blossom Locks: Opening up great opportunities for you, like a storage locker or bike chain.
Love it on the Box it says Security level 7... I think not...
The security number refers to the number of seconds LPL rakes to open the lock. Includes selecting the pick.
Out of 100
It's all about the money.... by removing the key change mechanism, and going to a permanently installed switch type mechanism, they saved the cost of producing the key.
I still am waiting for the carrot...
The disappointment!
The brass combination wheel padlock I remember from 40 or 50 years ago was Sesamee, looked very much like that Master.
I see you continue to search the depths of the internet to amuse us. Thanks LPL.
The worst part about this whole situation is that the changes needed to correct many of these flaws are NOT expensive. Especially when they are in a mass produced item, rather than small batch one-offs.
At this point I feel any fan of this channel can make a good lock company, and beat many other companies here.
The locks are now being sold with the lock picking tool, in response to customer demands.😮
Master: We sold them rights to use the patent and they made it worse.
So what your saying is although it appears to be a combination lock it is really a pick operated lock.
I still prefer the challenges of finding the combinations of locks without picking. But I must say I enjoy the locking picking lawyer, have learned a lot, and used his tips and tools many times
That 's actually insane.
You have a great business with all your knowledge to make a company of locks! You will make billions!!!!!
PPL are too cheap to buy quality. The cheaper the junk the higher the sales
@@pablopicaro7649 For a second I thought you'd typed the abbreviation for "The Pick-Pocketing Lawyer" and I thought, wrong guy...
Thank God, Its not a fluke!
This one blossomed ephemerally
Looks like you deflowered that Blossom pretty quickly...
The guy in marketing is now named Wilt. 😁
Good information
I just received purchased a 175 (it's being used in a relatively low security application) and knowing the exploit I was very surprised at how tight the gap was around the wheels. I was unable to get the decoder from my covert companion into the gap, it kept bending.
They altered the change mechanism to cut down on the packaging needed to support the change key. No idea why they didnt make the gaps in the casing for the wheels smaller.
"In any case..." - OH BECAUSE HE'S A LAWYER....can't believe it took me this long.
Blossom? Like Whoa!
"irrational hope..."
lol, love you man. Keep roasting the industry until they start putting out secure products.
yep, here we are
It is really easy to spot someone picking this lock since it's a lot quicker than actually unlock it with the code!
lol, love the simple unlock with a normal pick, I knew that that area would have a flaw
Unbelievable!
They turned the numbers upside down to confuse the lock pickers -pure genius.
He had us in the first half.
Ever the optimist I see. 🙂
LPL just doesn't disappoint...
Ouch, what a great skill set
Another quality product 😧
A key can be lost, a switch not... that is the high budget improvement for customers,
The Upside Down numbers was the No-budget-left improvement for pickers,
I wonder if you could shape a carrot to put in there and unlock it with that
Or if a lock can be opened with a string bean.
It is surprising that companies dont get lawsuits for stolen item badly protected by flawed locks.
Great video!😸
Blossom is probably the Masterlock apprentice brand.
How do these companies not go bust?!
They changed the mechanism because everyone loses that little change combo key.
I think the main reason they changed one component and kept the main flaw is probably that they were just copying the design without actually understanding it. And then one day someone on the shop floor went 'hey!.. wait a minute... if you need to change the combination, you'll need a tool... why not put a switch that acts as a proxy tool?' Since they thought more people would appreciate that they went ahead with it.
Not even a rake. I am disappointed.
I am looking forward to you opening the next lock with a red bull can.
LPL: Omg, they finally fixe....oh wait - it's upside down 😑💔
The security comes from tricking people into not realizing they're trying to pick it upside down... Honestly, even thought I'm joking, I still think that sounds like better security than way too many locks.
Blossom could improve expectations by the addition of a question mark. "ENJOY YOUR SECURITY?"
If I owned a lock making company, I would bring LPL a wheelbarrow of cash and ask him to help me design a lock that he would be proud of. It baffles me that he’s been on TH-cam for so long and nobody has done this.
Really secure locks are too expensive to produce. That's why it isn't done for consumer stuff.
At this point, you are considered a “professional” locksmith. I fully expect you to unlock any lock.
Because, MONEY!
Great video!
You can do the Masterlock 175 bypass with any 0.020 hook by inserting through the top of wheel 2 or 3 and pulling the plate up without a thinner knife or decoder. Not quite as easy to do, but still faster than the combo lol.
I hope that one day LPL will open his own lock company.
Master Lock breathes a sigh of relief.