I'm literally sitting here in front of my computer stewing over a "simple" lock that has been giving me so much trouble for the past day. After watching this video, lifted the first pin up REALLY REALLY high and now it's suddenly a piece of cake. This is why I love this channel.
I'm struggling with a Master M3, Brinks 40mm😂 (Both are laminated), and a Hyper Tough deadbolt. I've literally picked every door in my house, but I can't do the ones I've bought🤔😂
I don’t pick locks, I just like to watch these videos. One thing I’ve always appreciated is that if you pick a lock that someone else couldn’t, you never seem to bash them or their skills. You just offer a matter of fact appraisal, and offer tips that may help. You have a nice instructional touch. Thanks for the channel.
The upper end of the Dunning-Kruger effect that people who use it as an insult like to forget: The more you become an actual expert, the more you know about what you don't know yet; or can be forgiving of others not knowing.
I love how the “gimmick” locks barely last 30 seconds, but this lock, with no obvious characteristics. At face value it’s just a normal lock. But it gave him more trouble than a ton of those “unpickable” ones. Love watching this man. Zero interest in locks. Top tier content.
wow thats an excellent point. makes me wonder if all the bells and whistles are in some way supposed to work via psychology to deter wud be lock pickers
@@ThreeWhiteSoldiers he generally approves of Abus locks as the minimum level of security for anything of mundane or low value or that would be inconvenient if stolen.
I'd expect them to be more a result of someone being a bit careless when inserting a key. Pretty rare to cause that amount of damage while picking, frustrated or not.
The sign of an expert with nothing to prove is that they are not afraid to help others become experts. Knowledge is meant to be shared, and skills are meant to be taught.
The fact he even got the decoder out just to prove that the pins were set as high as possible to make sure Nate didn’t feel like he was just say that to be nice is really cool of him. LockPickingLegend is more like it.
*Celebrations at HQ, promotions handed out left and right, a company-wide holiday is formed All from an above average 4 minute video from LPL. And I wouldn't even consider them over celebrating!
@@Zraknul no you get it all wrong here. How they do it is they sell exactly the same lock, but now with the claim VERY HIGH SECURITY, ALLMOST LPL PROOF. And they charge you 6 times more.
One of these days, he’s gonna make a video answering a legal question and blow everybody’s minds in reminding them that he is, in fact, a lawyer as well.
My casual impression here is that is the longest LPL has taken over any lock I’ve seen him pick, relative to the cost and complexity of the lock. Impressive.
Good lesson: Even if you know a lot, running something by someone else can be very helpful because having a new set of eyes (or hands) can bring a new perspective to it. That hugh set pin one is something LPL only knows about because he's hit that snag before and learned the solution, and that solution can be taken and applied to other problems if they seem similar. That or LPL is just an actual wizard.
Nice video too. Not condescending, no macho wagers on the like, and LPL cites experience with people sending "problem" locks to him which isn't something any locksmith would be expected to have the same experience. Informative, professional, a class act.
That is experience making a huge difference. I am very senior in my work and have a very talented team who will come to me with things they struggled with. I have often been able to demonstrate in minutes how to do things they struggled for hours with. They aren't low skill just less experienced. In the past of course I was the less experienced person and I appreciated the people who helped me improve as LPL is with this locksmith. I liked your comment and doubt it was meant in a derogatory manner. I added ths for context in case others do.
I guarantee that nearly every lock he features is picked prior to the video (aside from the few packages he has opened on camera). Once he knows what’s going on, he does it again on camera for a very concise, thought out video. In this case and many others, he had the perfect tensioner and lishi tool available right off camera.
I generally dont read comments unless Im in the trolling mood, however I always read comments here, can genuinely get you out of a bad day just feeling all the respect and kindness and yes Love....
To be fair, you find that on most "homemade" channels that feature a highly skilled creator. Musicians, DIY, blacksmithing, lock picking, artists etc. Most people recognise genuine skill and know to not run their mouth.
I definitely wouldn't say LPL struggled, but that lock put up a valiant if inevitably unsuccessful fight even in his hands. If I were Nate I would probably feel a little bit better right now.
@@ModSoFenGliScH asking a question is never wrong. Now, a wise man once told me, if you ask the same question twice you aren't learning. Those (the second time) are the stupid questions. Ya know... Unless you're doing something super difficult.
LPL t2p (Time To Pick) probably should be quantized to the nearest 10 seconds. That provides a nice granular scale of just how bad a lock truly that is _much_ easier to read then a fractional LPL time/min. i.e. 1 t2p = < 10 secs = 0.166 LPL/min 2 t2p = < 20 secs = 0.333 LPL/min 3 t2p = < 30 sec = 0.5 LPL/min 4 t2p = < 40 sec = 0.667 LPL/min 5 t2p = < 50 sec = 0.833 LPL/min 6 t2p = < 60 sec = 1 LPL/min Agree that anything below 30 secs is a garbage lock.
Many other lock pickers that message LPL often act arrogant and scream fraud while this man acknowledges LPLs abilities in a modest fashion which I think is refreshing.
Yeah, I brought a gold standard lock so I could insure my electric bike, got home and searched TH-cam and then watched LPL open it in under 16 seconds lol
Yes, like how he goes _"sometimes the lock is beyond their skill level, but I don't think that's the case here",_ and that can be seen as a compliment.
LPL isnt a generic "hah its actually really easy" person and actually tries to teach and show how much he takes his jobs seriously he explained why the lock was hard and didnt made a pun about it Thank you LPL!
I love how he’s never condescending and all about teaching/coaching. Didn’t bash this dude’s skills, but explained actual things to look out for and put into practice. I don’t know a darn thing about picking locks, but this is where I would go to learn. Great video!
And I can vouch for his advice. A high cut pin 1 has fooled me enough times that it's the second item on my "not sure what's holding us up" list. The first item is to ease up on the tension and test each pin again to see if I get feedback. Second Item is "Now... is pin 1... really... set? ".
Yes, I like how he said that the lock picker who sent it in, is not below the skill level for the lock. That he believes in them being skillful enough.
@Joshua Crosby, I'd been trying off and on for a couple of years using the acrylic "training locks" with NO success. I could see everything, but couldn't figure out the problem. Then, I watched a couple of his videos and realized I had no idea how to use the tensioning wrench! After a few videos, and about an hour of working at, with the help of a large, nosy dog, I finally got it open!! From there I was trying to pick locks all over the house. Mixed success. Saving for a couple of things he sells on his other channel!! 🤔👵😂😂🇺🇸
Got my brother a lockpick set for his birthday today. I decided to have a go myself before I put it away for him. The sense of achievement you get from popping the first lock is unreal 😅
So you "got your brother a birthday present but gave it a go before you putting it away for him"? That sure is is polite way of saying you opened his present and played with it 😂🤣 How cheap 🤮
@@mikehunt7419 and I guess you’ve never purchased a toy for your kids and tried it the night before🤔🤔🤔🤔 You are one of those self righteous ppl my mother told me about 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Whenever LPL says "not sure whats holding us up" i know it's only about 3 - 5 seconds until he picks the lock. It's like Lewis saying "I've got no more tires left". You just know there is a fastest lap incoming
Like the Cirque du Soleil tight rope walkers I saw in person and on several videos... They have a planned "fall" or two to increase audience enjoyment but actually do the exact same falls at each show.. Incredible.
Mr. Nate, you have only my respect. One, it takes a big, and humble, man to say, "I need help". Two, it shows character to go looking for that help. And three, to have the wisdom to know the best place to find the correct help, or at least to get pointed in the right direction. If a lock gives LPL a bit of trouble, it foils all but the best. Kudos to both Nate and LPL.
People who are good at what they do have no issue recognizing superior talent. They truly want to find their "betters" in a specific endeavor so they can learn more.
@@bumpsy It seems that people on the internet call out people because they want or need help. People outside the internet usually don't call out people just because they need help.
Nearly 40 years ago, at the tender age of 16, while doing my first year of university, I started my first day working as a very junior lab technician at a research institute. I had travelled thousands of kms from my backwoods country town and the people I was working with were intellectually intimidating to say the least. The experimental scientist that I was working with, noted that I was feeling intimidated and gave me two very simple peices of advice. 1) Most people here are not smarter than you, they just know more than you. 2) Never be afraid to say, "I don't know", it is the beginning of all knowledge.
Props to Nate the Certified Locksmith! Nice to share with all of us, and nice to ask for a demo and prompting LPL to explain. Not impressed with many locksmiths who comment on LPL; either come to cast shade or tout questionable non-shared skills of their own. So, yay Nate. And it did seem to me that this took LPL a slightly bit longer (hey everything is relative). And no idea if he tried picking in prep/interest prior to putting the work into making a vid for us.
I literally encountered a locksmith last week who couldn't pick my (self-locking) front door lock, then when I mentioned LPL he instantly cast shade saying "if you look closely there are cuts in the videos." I politely thanked him for his time and will never use that company again.
He's said several times that his process includes opening locks before the video so that he can explain it concisely on camera. LPL has consistently been good about making it clear there's nothing wrong with a locksmith being unable to do what he does, but I can still understand the resentment from some locksmiths. The fanbase here...can get rabid about it. I'm still getting harassing comments from a bike lock video months ago because I said something halfway in defense of the locksmith.
I don't pick locks. I don't really even use locks very often. Nonetheless, I find pretty much every video you make to be fascinating. Thanks for the really interesting videos!
You just explained my struggle with my second ever practice lock. My first was a see-through training lock but my second was some old abus if found lying on the street. I always just assumed I was struggling with it because it was so old but after mentioning the low cut first pin it all "clicked"(heh). Thanks again LPL.
@@KPbICMAH I know there's always some damned houses getting in the way of my precious padlocks...how dare they attach a house to a lock like that...it's just rude...
Abus are usually NOT a good choice for novice pickers. That is, unless you get some of their less robust offerings from Walmart. I started on master locks which as we know are great confidence boosters! Good job though! Picking locks can be tricky at times. But most widely available "common" padlocks can be picked in a minute or two without much trouble. If a lock is giving you problems, try a different tension tool or pick. Sometimes I'll use two different picks on the same lock to speed things up a bit. I Sometimes use a half snowman to rake in a false set then go from there. I consider myself a novice. But I'd be happy to help anyone that asks!
@@SirHeadly84 Yeah had no idea the hurculean task I took on. I still pick that same lock occasionally when I'm bored just to keep the rust off of both the cylinder and my skills.
@@brycehilde7363 I have a Abus 45/40 that I thought was supposed to be difficult because of the name. It rakes right open. I do have 3 "Loto"( Lock Out, Tag Out )master locks that are VERY difficult (cause they should be). But other than that I can take everything else I have. It's a hell of a fun hobby!
@Roky_M, that brought back memories! My Dad was a Marine serving in Korean Conflict. He said his Drill Sergeant would tell them: the difficult you do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer! 😉😂😂👵🇺🇸
I was stuck in this Civil War Stockade for the past 171 years but thanks to this channel I was able to finally pick that darn confederate padlock. Thanks, LPL
LPL is such the man..and a great teacher. He can display solutions and skills without ever talking down to a person or sounding self centered. Another great episode!
Yeah I don't think he's ever roasted people who sent in locks, except for that lock smith who bet money LPL couldn't do it. Honestly he won't roast locks if they straight up say "This is low security", only roasts companies that have the audacity to put "10/10 security" on a lock that can be raked open.
@@Ericbomb so the one that I would be insanely curious about? I would love to know the vibe at Masterlock especially with the folks who are part of the "technical" side of things--R&D etc.
More than likely never going to pick a lock but always magnetically drawn to watching LPL do so. Exceptionaly interesting and consistent quality videos. Thank you
Take away message for MasterLock: Always cut the first pin to 0 and most attackers will have trouble picking the lock. Thats maybe more efficient than most of the other things they do... :D
The message for MasterLock is stopping making lock paradoxes. You make force-resistant locks with marshmallow cores and you make plastic-bodied locks with cores containing spools and serrations. How clueless can they be to simply SWAP THEM?!
Thought the same - being a TOTAL amateur and watching the channel for pure passive learning - this seemed the lock offering most resistance. so, set pin one to zero (which I think I understand, not 100% sure) and you have a lock which LPL gives its highest praise „not sure whats holding us up here“. Solved
@@caseylocke4474 I don't know why they don't use more secure cores in their security locks, but it makes sense to use a robust core in the plastic ones used for lockout-tagout systems. You want to make damn sure it's hard to nondestructively remove one of those locks while keeping it easy to destructively remove them on those rare occasions it is required.
Most attackers will just bust it open with a crowbar or cut it with a welding torch. In case both of those are a no go, there's always the option to try the door hinges.
Actually, it's extremely rare for a burglar to actually pick your lock since: if he has the time, skill and determination to learn lock picking, he most likely already have a good life. Burglar will just take a bolt cutter and cut the lock.
@@Lord_zeel thing is, abus is a low-tier security padlock, incorporating some spools and pin height variations is their clame to fame, and spools actually do take some skill and time to pick
To be fair, a locksmith and a lockpicker are similar but not the same (my stepbrother is a locksmith, but doesn't know much on picking) kind of like how a baker and a sous chef are similar but you don't have to be good at one to do the other. At the same time... LPL explaining the entire thing twice in 3 minutes and showing the inside of the lock without even opening it? ^_^
Why not compile a list of little things like this that can frustrate lock pickers? Like installing a lock in such a strange angle that the lockpicker gets tendinitis by the time he's done...
Awkward angle is the best! Make it hard to reach. Make it hard to see. Make it hard to reach in there with both hands, with picking tools, with anything other than the proper key. Make it impossible to get a good angle for a hammer, cutter, grinder, torch. Force thieves to stretch off balance or to kneel uncomfortably in cold nasty muck. Make it take as long as possible for them to defeat the lock.
That tool you used at the end makes locks easy enough for a child to pick them. They are lock specific & expensive compared to regular picks but they work so well.
For me, the soothing voice, the straight-to-point pure and simple video, and of course the god-like skill level that makes you think that there DOES exist on this rotten planet a few people (1 or 2 max) who got their sh*t together. I imagine Saint Peter watching these videos and looking back worryingly at the lock on Heavens' perly gates. Was there ever a "fail" on this channel?
I happened upon this channel by complete accident. Watched a video and liked. I actually took up lockpicking to see if I'd be any good at it. I never considered it could be a hobby - I mean what use is there is opening a lock without the key unless you're up to something. Worked on a bunch of old locks of mine and I had a lot of fun. It's like puzzle solving. Hearing that final "click" is just soooo satisfying. This could well be my new hobby.
I had a guy at work as me for bolt cutters because he locked his keys in his locker. Rather than cutting it I picked it and saved him the trouble of getting a new lock. I have also come across several abandoned combination locks that I was able to shim open. One of them had the key in the back and I picked it. (It has 3 pins)
I still have this ABUS Lock which I used to protect my bicycle with a chain during the eighties and nineties. Most thieves in the Netherlands specialize in the most common locks on bicycles(AXA). I always install something different on my bike to piss them off. An ABUS ring lock and a König blue chain doing their job since 2008. So far so good.
I still have a lock and chain I used to use to secure a motorcycle. I don't know who made it, but it has no keyhole... Another lock I have uses a long thin half-cylinder for the key, with a number of different angled surfaces on it.
@@Weretyu7777 Yep, I just looked that up - the photos of Abloy Classic keys look just like mine. Dunno where it is currently, but I still have it somewhere. The other lock I mentioned has no keyhole because the key is a magnetic strip.
This is why I like this channel, he explains why. I appreciate that. I also liked that since the lock was not normal he re-picked it and then show the issue to help us to understand. I enjoy learning about his knowledge and the different types and kinds of locks. Very informative keep up the good work.
honestly if LPL made and certified his own locks he’d probably win so many awards edit: when i said he should make a lock i meant he should collab with a lock making company for better security. i did not mean he should go get a cnc mill and literally make his own.
I'm not so sure. Maybe he would. Do you do crosswords? My grandma is an authority on the question, in three different languages. At age 92 she's still a very quick solver. She know every trick of the trade. Yet could she make a grid that would be impossible to defeat? Probably not. I myself am a theoretical physicist. My knowledge is technically the same a say and optics engineer. But that knowledge is used differently and involves a different skillset. A good theorician rarely makes a good engineer and vice versa. The same goes for grid making/solving. And it probably goes the same for locksmithing/picking.
@@thenonexistinghero That's exactly my point - he wouldn't be that good a locksmith if he could open his own lock with ease. Though the "inside" knowledge does certainly help. Hence my remark - it's doubtful he could make a good lock himself.
I'm very proud of myself that the question I was asking: "Hey, how do you deal with the really steep angle of the hook while setting pin 1" turned out to be the MacGuffin on this particular pick.
One of my biggest paranoias when picking a lock is that my tension tool (since I tend to tension from the top) is that my tension tool is making contact with that first pin and holding up by friction. I've learned something new today -- that's not always that bad
So far, the best protection I found against picking, is the necessity of extreme tension. I have a lock (American Series 600), which have been given to me by a locksmith because, even with the key (which I have), it requires a lot of torque to tension it (I think it's been damaged a little bit, but still works). Even worst, it has spools. So I cannot pick this lock for more than a couple of minutes at a time because my hand becomes tired of tensioning. It's also a fairly large and heavy lock, which add some difficulty to hold it for long period of time. Let alone the counter-rotation, where you have to give some slack, but not too much. I tried to put WD40 in there, but nothing. So far, I never successfully picked it.
@@Ryaninja Yes, but given the weight (and possibly the customs fees, I'm in Canada), I believe it would be expensive. But maybe when I'll have a job, I'll send it. I would be very interested to know how long it would take him to open ^^
@@Freeak6 you shouldn't have any customs fees as no money exchanged hands between you and LPL for the purchase. Therefor you can mark on the package that it has no value. You'd still have to pay for postage though, so good luck with your job hunt and hopefully we'll see this crazy tension lock soon!
American locks can be tricky. Loaded with spools and serrations. I had 3 that I never could pick for over 2 years. So I bought the Lishi tool. First day I got one of the 3 open. Took a couple of months to get the second one open. I ended up with a reverse picking method that I have never seen done before. Instead of raising pins, I started with them all at the top and lowered them, click, it opened. But that 3rd one won't open. I just can't get any feedback. I thought about sending it in but I know he'd pop it in under 2 minutes and I would feel stupider than I do now
@@fauxque5057 Don't feel stupid, everything humanity does is 'standing on the shoulders of giants'. It may be that you need some technique you're not aware of to understand why you can't open the lock, so if you send it in, LPL will probably tell you why you were having trouble, and then you will learn and never be defeated by it again. Providing you're willing to learn, you should never feel stupid for asking for help.
Compared to the guy that offered a refund for his kryptonite lock this guy is going places. I have found myself arguing with people about how good you really are. I honestly think you are likely the greatest picker of this generation.
Lock manufacturers should start rating their locks on the package based on the length of the corresponding LPL video. Master Lock ":12 on the LPL scale", Abus "1:02 on the LPL scale"...
Every time I watch LPL I just sit and laugh at this man's unbelievable skill set. I laugh, shake my head, and enjoy every moment I just watched. I don't think I've ever been disappointed. Love this man.
Yah...WE sit here and enjoy watching... Banks and Jewelers the World over sit and Thank whatever Gods may exist that he's content to sit and make You Tube videos instead of going out there picking the locks and robbing them blind... 😄😁😆😅😂🤣
LPL is such a great example of how to properly foster a community. Guy gets a lock sent to him by a fan because they were having trouble with it, he figures it out with multiple tools, explains the whole process... chef's kiss
The combination of "traditional" picking and the use of a Lishi tool in this video is *fantastic*. Really gives the video more than using either technique alone.
I just can't stop myself from appreciating the guy sending the lock not blowing his own ego, just genuinly recognizes LPL for his skills being greater than his own. That is wisdom. He just wanna see it done😅 love it
I was expecting a comment saying: “LPL took more than a minute or 2 to get this open I trust it” But what I don’t trust from this lock is that standard bolt cutters are a thing.
It might be resistant to standard bolt cutters like the padlocks that I use at work, the warehouse guys have to remove the gummed up frozen ones with an angle grinder.
@@MmMerrifield Unfortunately had some thieves cut this exact lock off a trailer a few weeks ago, not sure what they used though and we do have power outlets by the trailers so it could've been a grinder. Manager then says he got some super cut resistant Master Locks and when he unveiled the boron carbide shackle ones that LPL cut with the hydraulic bolt cutters I instantly showed him the video.
You'd do well to remember that some locks are designed to hold doors weaker thant hemselves. You don't need a hardened padlock for a hollowcore door with two eyelets on a weak frame in a single-brick wall (nice description of more storage rooms than I care to remember) . _Any_ brute force attack against _that_ is likely to work - why bother hardening the padlock?
When destructive entry is an option for a thief, you can't stop them from getting in. Period. Harden the lock and they'll break down the door. Harden the door and they'll take it off entirely. If you want something 100% safe that a thief can never get into, you'll never be able to get in yourself either. Locks (and security hardware in general) are designed to make your stuff more difficult than the thief is willing to deal with, so they choose an easier target that isn't you. If they really want YOUR stuff specifically, they'll get it, no matter what, if they are motivated enough and willing to make it obvious they've been there.
I’ve had no desire to pick locks in my life... until I began watching this channel. Of the variety of content I consume, this is absolutely fascinating to me. RESPECT!
@@bloodvue If you really think about it all it means is that you have the skill set. It doesn't provide any evidence, motif or intent to a situation unless you provide that yourself. I think its more of a social stigma than anything else. I would advise not letting this skill set be known upon a first encounter but other then that what's the problem?
I’ve always been interested in lock picking I was a kid playing with a master lock and a hairpin and accidentally got the thing open I have been interested in trying to pick locks ever since
this is one of those things most people would call bullshit on, but you said master lock, so even if you were lying I'd be certain this story is true for at least 100 people XD
@@ThatGuyRBY it definitely works. I've raked a office drawer in my dad's office with a hairpin and a screwdriver because I saw it on fallout new Vegas. 😆
@@ThatGuyRBY I always have been told that it’s better to be lucky than good. I was five years old it was an old master lock that looked like it was stamp sheet metal with rivets holding it together with a Lionhead on it I assume it was a master lock maybe it was just a cheap lock it was the mid 70s a lot could’ve came from the 50s or the 40s knowing my grandfather he was like a pack rat it was in an old cigar box in the basement and I was playing with it and I’m gonna tell you it was completely dumb luck my uncle was the one that suggested trying to pick it and gave me a hairpinI don’t know what he was doing with the hairpin that may be a question I should ask him
The Lock Picking Lawyer really is the best. Good videos with helpful, well informed comments. My picking has come on no end, just watching you at work.
LPL is kind and helpful in his advice. A true gentleman, when it would be easy to gloat, show off, or insult people. If Mr Rogers picked locks, this is how he might do his videos.
No. And everyone knows that. But when his videos are so short we DEMAND the absolutely pointless demonstration of it not being a fluke, and since it takes him only a couple of seconds to oblige.. why wouldn't he? :P
I was once told by a locksmith that manufactures avoided certain cuts because keys were difficult to insert or that they are hard to cut. He also said that he would use a Monel blank on locks with “aggressive” bitting because they were less likely wear out. You mentioned that a 0 cut on the first position made it difficult to pick. Perhaps there are approaches in cutting keys that would make picking more difficult. Lastly, what if a much more powerful return spring could be used on the cylinder barrel? The top of the key could be as large as practical. I once worked with a QA manager who had a saying: “Some of my best Ideas don’t work”. As my career advanced I never forgot the saying and I encouraged my subordinates not to blindly follow my initial suggestions because I was well aware of my prior design failures. Thankfully my lifetime batting average kept me employed.
I've never picked anything more difficult than old school luggage locks, but after a while watching this channel, I think I'd have a better chance at picking any normal lock than 99.9% of the rest of the population.
For anyone thinking they cant learn this too, I'm here to tell you that you very well can! I bought a cheap set of picks on amazon with some practice locks and spent a few hours fudging around with them while watching some videos, and by the end of the day I could open any of my cheaper Master locks. After a few months of maybe 20 minutes a day practicing, I'm opening almost every lock I own within a minute or 2. I'm still not on his level here, by any means, but I was able to get an old lock off one of my bikes so I'm happy
So glad you did this video LPL, I am an amateur picker, I have so far managed to pick almost all the padlocks I've tried, but I cannot get into an identical lock to the one in this video, I even thought it maybe my cheap pick set so I ordered your genesis kit from the USA (I'm in the UK) but it still stays locked! So thanks for the tip, I'll try it again.
@@ThaFuzzwood "Call the locksmith..." "Call the locksmith..." "Call the locksmith..." "Hello, Robin... they call me the lockpicking barrister of Nottingham, can I be of service?"
That, or picking pin 1 first was a big enough advantage that the rest were easy. But for sure, not having to hold the pick at that awkward angle also helped.
Well, he'd only just picked it so when he picked it with the Lishi tool, he knew where the pins had to be. That's my guess as to why it was so much quicker.
There is one advantage of the Lishi is that the fulcrum is extended little further out so it would not be in awkward position. The TOK tension is in the way of pin one. For SC1, I use BOK tensioner and pin 1 is widely exposed. Lot of ppl prefer TOK. I use BOK whenever I can. It's just personal preferences. In a head on lock picking competition, I doubt that Lishi has any real advantages. LOL.
@@ipick4fun27 It looked like TOK was the only way here though, unless I missed something BOK would get in the way. I have that struggle because I prefer BOK and don't have any of the ergo sets or prybars in that style, just Peterson Flat Five, so it takes a lot of dexterity to hold one at the top, and bottom takes up a lot of pick space and pretty much kills it for a lot of my practice locks.
I also find that sometimes when people can't get a lock to open up straight away (especially when they are competent pickers or at least believe they are) they start to get frustrated with it an that makes it all harder an then you start to think it just won't pick and it becomes a vicious circle of it not picking, getting angry making it hard, not picking...getting angry and so on an so on... Sometimes just taking a break from it and then coming back to it can work absolute wonders...
You are definitely a lock picking legend and an awesome teacher. Amazing to watch you do these. Thank you sir for sharing these videos. I’m not even into this type of thing but still enjoy watching. 😂
I used to do lock outs(evictions )on tenants for a property management company I worked for. I had a lock picking kit. I got really good at picking locks. I bet my cousin I could pick a lock into his house with my kit faster than he could use his key. I won. His face expression was priceless. 😲
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I'm literally sitting here in front of my computer stewing over a "simple" lock that has been giving me so much trouble for the past day. After watching this video, lifted the first pin up REALLY REALLY high and now it's suddenly a piece of cake. This is why I love this channel.
In a similar boat myself
I'm struggling with a Master M3, Brinks 40mm😂 (Both are laminated), and a Hyper Tough deadbolt. I've literally picked every door in my house, but I can't do the ones I've bought🤔😂
@@TheAustinHewlettOfficial The one lockpad that I haven't managed to pick is also a Brinks 40mm! Gonna have to try thinking about going higher!
What kind cake is it? I like chocolate!
@@TheAustinHewlettOfficial
i guess its living up to its name then haha
“Not sure what’s holding us back”
The ultimate achievement of a lock
On the other hand, he usually says that right before it opens, so there's that....
Guy that sent it in must have felt so good when he said that
@@ziiofswe It's his ultimate tactic to catch the lock off guard.
@@ausbri Haha :D
It’s Lockwood’s next add campaign slogan...
LPL: "Not sure what's holding us up..."
**ABUS stock jumps 60%**
Then 10 seconds later tanks , twice lol
Ok this got me folded
@@Downtime_videos yes, tanks to +40% of base
I giggled a little at that one lol
Underrated comment lol
I don’t pick locks, I just like to watch these videos. One thing I’ve always appreciated is that if you pick a lock that someone else couldn’t, you never seem to bash them or their skills. You just offer a matter of fact appraisal, and offer tips that may help. You have a nice instructional touch. Thanks for the channel.
He has the right to confidence but doesn't flaunt it arrogantly. It's respectable.
I don't pick locks, although I've jiggled a few work cabinets open when someone lost the correct key
I agree mammal. I think it’s one of the reasons he’s enjoyable to listen to
It is hard to convey to someone experience from a different point of view.
I'm the same way, but now I'm contemplating trying to learn lock picking. I also find this channel relaxing to watch.
Mammal, I agree 100%
He just picked the lock and explained why it's so hard, no judgement or shame for Nate. Always nice to see that kindness and understanding.
I mean, it's really not that hard to be a nice person.
@@ghostderazgriz tho you'd rarely see them nowadays in the internet
Also to be fair, this lock gave LPL more trouble than most locks he features these days. I'd say that says a lot about Nate's skill level
Isn't it good business practice to be nice and helpful if you want subscribers?
The upper end of the Dunning-Kruger effect that people who use it as an insult like to forget: The more you become an actual expert, the more you know about what you don't know yet; or can be forgiving of others not knowing.
I love how the “gimmick” locks barely last 30 seconds, but this lock, with no obvious characteristics. At face value it’s just a normal lock. But it gave him more trouble than a ton of those “unpickable” ones. Love watching this man. Zero interest in locks. Top tier content.
same here.
wow thats an excellent point. makes me wonder if all the bells and whistles are in some way supposed to work via psychology to deter wud be lock pickers
i feel LPL took longer than usual for abusing ABUS locks
@@ThreeWhiteSoldiers he generally approves of Abus locks as the minimum level of security for anything of mundane or low value or that would be inconvenient if stolen.
Good job, great video.
The scratches on the underside of the lock tell a tale of Nate‘s frustration…
nice observation, i did not notice that until you pointed them out!
I can't see scratches around an opening without thinking of bbcs sherlock and the phone
I think they are teethmarks
I'd expect them to be more a result of someone being a bit careless when inserting a key. Pretty rare to cause that amount of damage while picking, frustrated or not.
I guess he mens the used up spot where you leverage the pick from.
At least that catched my eye.
The sign of an expert with nothing to prove is that they are not afraid to help others become experts. Knowledge is meant to be shared, and skills are meant to be taught.
Clipped this, such a fantastic outlook and well said. Gratzi!
Also it's cool to see the locksmith sending this in ready to learn.
@@chrisw2612 When you _know_ you should be able to do it … but for some reason you just can't … asking for a little help is always a good idea.
Knowledge is power, but we are all human in the same boat, fighting each other have no utility
We are apex, apex together strong.
And locks are meant to be picked. No, wait....
The fact he even got the decoder out just to prove that the pins were set as high as possible to make sure Nate didn’t feel like he was just say that to be nice is really cool of him. LockPickingLegend is more like it.
Just imagine if Nate was black. The comments would be scary.
@@T1Oracle what the fuck are you talking about lmao
@@T1Oracle What? Who says he isn't?
Ahahahahah. Oh yes legend.
@@T1Oracle how bizarre
"Good job guys, we slowed and confused him for a second!" -Abus HQ probably
*Celebrations at HQ, promotions handed out left and right, a company-wide holiday is formed
All from an above average 4 minute video from LPL. And I wouldn't even consider them over celebrating!
"Alright guys, you heard the man, all keys are now zero cut on 1"
@@Zraknul now those locks are twice the cost of normal ones.
That's really all you can do for the LPL
@@Zraknul no you get it all wrong here. How they do it is they sell exactly the same lock, but now with the claim VERY HIGH SECURITY, ALLMOST LPL PROOF. And they charge you 6 times more.
One of these days, he’s gonna make a video answering a legal question and blow everybody’s minds in reminding them that he is, in fact, a lawyer as well.
Imagine his next video is just 10 hours of him analyzing the uncut rittenhouse court videos or something… I would watch every second
He already did that, video 1115
He did that in the TSA gun safe video.
I mean he gave a talk at saint con, not so much about law but the talk was amazing
@@scoot9175 He's a corporate lawyer though. He can talk weeks on end about mergers, but he knows little to nothing about criminal law
My casual impression here is that is the longest LPL has taken over any lock I’ve seen him pick, relative to the cost and complexity of the lock. Impressive.
I love abus locks! One of the best out there in my opinion
@@Jizden_Mipanz wouldn't go that far, but for the low prices they start at they are really good in a cost/quality way.
Good lesson:
Even if you know a lot, running something by someone else can be very helpful because having a new set of eyes (or hands) can bring a new perspective to it. That hugh set pin one is something LPL only knows about because he's hit that snag before and learned the solution, and that solution can be taken and applied to other problems if they seem similar.
That or LPL is just an actual wizard.
I choose #2🤣
I say it's both 😂
I mean, both seem to apply. He happens to get a second opinion from a lockpicking wizard who also sells lockpicking tools.
Nice video too. Not condescending, no macho wagers on the like, and LPL cites experience with people sending "problem" locks to him which isn't something any locksmith would be expected to have the same experience. Informative, professional, a class act.
Just a wizard, like mark Zuckerberg is a lizard
Someone: This lock is hard to open
LPL: I'll open it twice and give you a tutorial on this under 4 minutes
Its actually amazing how easy he makes this look
That is experience making a huge difference.
I am very senior in my work and have a very talented team who will come to me with things they struggled with. I have often been able to demonstrate in minutes how to do things they struggled for hours with. They aren't low skill just less experienced.
In the past of course I was the less experienced person and I appreciated the people who helped me improve as LPL is with this locksmith.
I liked your comment and doubt it was meant in a derogatory manner. I added ths for context in case others do.
@@KermitFrogThe My comment wasn't meant to be offensive to anyone. Just purely stating the facts we all saw
@@DragoneedZ To be fair, this one didn't look easy compared to some of his other openings.
I guarantee that nearly every lock he features is picked prior to the video (aside from the few packages he has opened on camera). Once he knows what’s going on, he does it again on camera for a very concise, thought out video.
In this case and many others, he had the perfect tensioner and lishi tool available right off camera.
TH-cam comment sections are usually a massive dumpster fire but with LPL the comment sections so wholesome. Look at everyone giving Nate so much love!
I generally dont read comments unless Im in the trolling mood, however I always read comments here, can genuinely get you out of a bad day just feeling all the respect and kindness and yes Love....
To be fair, you find that on most "homemade" channels that feature a highly skilled creator.
Musicians, DIY, blacksmithing, lock picking, artists etc.
Most people recognise genuine skill and know to not run their mouth.
@@TSotP unfortunately most channels are not that... But you point. Is well taken...
How the hell can you say anything disrespectful to this Godly locksmith
As long as he dont pick my lock. 😆😂
I definitely wouldn't say LPL struggled, but that lock put up a valiant if inevitably unsuccessful fight even in his hands. If I were Nate I would probably feel a little bit better right now.
Or perhaps LPL was merely acting so as to make Nate feel that little bit better. Humble man.
It was also an interesting demonstration of picking with standard pick vs lishi tool, huh?
Props to Nate for knowing his limits and asking for someone more experienced for some guidance on the matter. Every day is a school day.
Nate probably cleaned someone's house/warehouse after watching this
Whoea nate
@@iwatchwithnoads7480 😂😂😂
props to CapriSun for pointing out that knowing ur limits and asking for help is a wise thing to do 😀
@@ModSoFenGliScH asking a question is never wrong.
Now, a wise man once told me, if you ask the same question twice you aren't learning. Those (the second time) are the stupid questions.
Ya know... Unless you're doing something super difficult.
This took LPL 1m30s to open. That means the lock must be really difficult!
well its an ABUS
just remember this took only a couple seconds less than it took him to open one side of the 9.5 pound squire padlock
But with his second tool he did it in 10 seconds😂
meanwhile I as German say that is a lock found at nearly every properly stocked hardware store
@@Daniel-qz8bpbecause he already knew where the pins were set
LPL: "Not sure what's holding us up".
Me: "Where do I purchase this lock?"
Abus is a quality brand.
Then you find yours doesn't use a 0 cut so isn't as hard to pick :◖
😂😂, true...
Exactly what I’m thinking!
That was my thought also. But I think the thing to do is compare the keys. The pin closest to the stop should be almost not cut. Just compare keys.
I´m sure it´s been said before - security level of locks should be LPL/minute. Everything below 0.5 is to be considered "no lock at all".
If only we could have the videos on LPL's channel sorted by length; wouldn't be a bad indicator of lock quality.
@@thombruce u can
Is that the SI-Unit yet (?). sorry, I´m not following the developments... ;-)
LPL t2p (Time To Pick) probably should be quantized to the nearest 10 seconds. That provides a nice granular scale of just how bad a lock truly that is _much_ easier to read then a fractional LPL time/min.
i.e.
1 t2p = < 10 secs = 0.166 LPL/min
2 t2p = < 20 secs = 0.333 LPL/min
3 t2p = < 30 sec = 0.5 LPL/min
4 t2p = < 40 sec = 0.667 LPL/min
5 t2p = < 50 sec = 0.833 LPL/min
6 t2p = < 60 sec = 1 LPL/min
Agree that anything below 30 secs is a garbage lock.
@@MichaelPohoreski So: "t2p" is the SI-Unit, and each step/unit/point means 10sec longer, I like it...
Many other lock pickers that message LPL often act arrogant and scream fraud while this man acknowledges LPLs abilities in a modest fashion which I think is refreshing.
Bonus points for the fact that Nate is a practicing locksmith! From what I've heard, the majority of practicing locksmiths hate LPL's guts LMAO
LPL should honestly start his own Certification Courses
I'd choose an LPL Certified Locksmith over a generic one any day.
Yeah, I brought a gold standard lock so I could insure my electric bike, got home and searched TH-cam and then watched LPL open it in under 16 seconds lol
I want an LPL certified lock! To hell with a certified locksmith. I want a lock that can hold LPL back for at least 90 seconds or more the first time.
That is a fantastic idea
Yes! We rly need this !
I work at a university and we don't even have a locksmith, it's just a random dude trained by a lock company in swapping cores and indexing keys
I love how genuine and humble LPL is.
Indeed a true professional.
He is clearly a professional that remembers his origins. He would make an exceptional teacher I feel
He's the second humblest person I know. Number 1 would be me of course.
Yes, like how he goes _"sometimes the lock is beyond their skill level, but I don't think that's the case here",_ and that can be seen as a compliment.
LPL isnt a generic "hah its actually really easy" person and actually tries to teach and show how much he takes his jobs seriously he explained why the lock was hard and didnt made a pun about it
Thank you LPL!
This felt like a long pick by LPL standards.
It lasted for almost a minute. For the average picker, and the average thief, is easier and faster to use boltcutters.
@@aristotlecat Actually it lasted 1min 20 sec
Long Picking Lawyer
Good padlock then..❤️😊
Way longer than his tiny Coq
I love how he’s never condescending and all about teaching/coaching. Didn’t bash this dude’s skills, but explained actual things to look out for and put into practice. I don’t know a darn thing about picking locks, but this is where I would go to learn. Great video!
And I can vouch for his advice. A high cut pin 1 has fooled me enough times that it's the second item on my "not sure what's holding us up" list.
The first item is to ease up on the tension and test each pin again to see if I get feedback. Second Item is "Now... is pin 1... really... set? ".
Yes, I like how he said that the lock picker who sent it in, is not below the skill level for the lock. That he believes in them being skillful enough.
Just break it that is fun if you cant pick lock
@Joshua Crosby, I'd been trying off and on for a couple of years using the acrylic "training locks" with NO success. I could see everything, but couldn't figure out the problem. Then, I watched a couple of his videos and realized I had no idea how to use the tensioning wrench! After a few videos, and about an hour of working at, with the help of a large, nosy dog, I finally got it open!! From there I was trying to pick locks all over the house. Mixed success. Saving for a couple of things he sells on his other channel!! 🤔👵😂😂🇺🇸
Got my brother a lockpick set for his birthday today. I decided to have a go myself before I put it away for him. The sense of achievement you get from popping the first lock is unreal 😅
So you "got your brother a birthday present but gave it a go before you putting it away for him"? That sure is is polite way of saying you opened his present and played with it 😂🤣 How cheap 🤮
@@mikehunt7419 and I guess you’ve never purchased a toy for your kids and tried it the night before🤔🤔🤔🤔
You are one of those self righteous ppl my mother told me about 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@mikehunt7419 Careful mister high and mighty, you might hit your head up there
@@mikehunt7419 You know what your name sounds like ?
@@Notyourphone. that from a prank call in cult classic teen sex comedy Porkys?!?! Bart Simpson eat your heart out!!
LPL: "Yep 1 is set to zero"
Every lock maker: "WRITE THAT DOWN..."
😂😂😂
@Luke ooof.
If you cut the last pin deep, most normal picks can't set it.
@Luke He said lock maker, not MasterLock xD
@Luke Master lock is "Tickle pin 2 and it will open"
Whenever LPL says "not sure whats holding us up" i know it's only about 3 - 5 seconds until he picks the lock. It's like Lewis saying "I've got no more tires left". You just know there is a fastest lap incoming
Or Columbo turning around and saying "oh, just one more question..."
Like the Cirque du Soleil tight rope walkers I saw in person and on several videos... They have a planned "fall" or two to increase audience enjoyment but actually do the exact same falls at each show.. Incredible.
BONO MY PINS ARE GONE
get in there, LPL!
Tires completely dead bono what are you guys thinking??!?
Wins race by 15s
Mr. Nate, you have only my respect. One, it takes a big, and humble, man to say, "I need help". Two, it shows character to go looking for that help. And three, to have the wisdom to know the best place to find the correct help, or at least to get pointed in the right direction. If a lock gives LPL a bit of trouble, it foils all but the best. Kudos to both Nate and LPL.
People who are good at what they do have no issue recognizing superior talent. They truly want to find their "betters" in a specific endeavor so they can learn more.
it should be normal to ask for help. Kinda sad, how we have to call that out :/
@@bumpsy It seems that people on the internet call out people because they want or need help. People outside the internet usually don't call out people just because they need help.
Nearly 40 years ago, at the tender age of 16, while doing my first year of university, I started my first day working as a very junior lab technician at a research institute.
I had travelled thousands of kms from my backwoods country town and the people I was working with were intellectually intimidating to say the least.
The experimental scientist that I was working with, noted that I was feeling intimidated and gave me two very simple peices of advice.
1) Most people here are not smarter than you, they just know more than you.
2) Never be afraid to say, "I don't know", it is the beginning of all knowledge.
There are good lock pickers, great lock pickers, and there is LPL! 💯
And then there are people on there knees in front of them.
And then there are 50 cal.
And there are bunch of c4's
And then there are nukes
And then there are bananas.
Props to Nate the Certified Locksmith!
Nice to share with all of us, and nice to ask for a demo and prompting LPL to explain.
Not impressed with many locksmiths who comment on LPL; either come to cast shade or tout questionable non-shared skills of their own.
So, yay Nate.
And it did seem to me that this took LPL a slightly bit longer (hey everything is relative). And no idea if he tried picking in prep/interest prior to putting the work into making a vid for us.
He usually says if he does any excessive workup, but that's a good assumption to make when it comes to videos in general.
I literally encountered a locksmith last week who couldn't pick my (self-locking) front door lock, then when I mentioned LPL he instantly cast shade saying "if you look closely there are cuts in the videos." I politely thanked him for his time and will never use that company again.
He's said several times that his process includes opening locks before the video so that he can explain it concisely on camera.
LPL has consistently been good about making it clear there's nothing wrong with a locksmith being unable to do what he does, but I can still understand the resentment from some locksmiths. The fanbase here...can get rabid about it. I'm still getting harassing comments from a bike lock video months ago because I said something halfway in defense of the locksmith.
@@d.-_-.b locksmith had a major skill issue
@@dando541 Mine? Actually he had a major issue with shakey trembly hands almost like he was going through withdrawal from something.
I don't pick locks. I don't really even use locks very often. Nonetheless, I find pretty much every video you make to be fascinating. Thanks for the really interesting videos!
I couldn’t have said it better myself!
If anything, this channel shows how the vast majority of locks are worthless, so I don't use them much either.
@@marrrtin most people don't have the tools and knowledge to open these "worthless" locks though.
@@marrrtin they definitely are not worthless. It tak a alot or practice to pick locks. And Lock-Picking is somewhat of a niche hobby/rate skillset.
You just explained my struggle with my second ever practice lock. My first was a see-through training lock but my second was some old abus if found lying on the street. I always just assumed I was struggling with it because it was so old but after mentioning the low cut first pin it all "clicked"(heh). Thanks again LPL.
I found an old abus lock down the road that gave me trouble. Maybe because it was so old, or maybe because of a house it was attached to.
@@KPbICMAH I know there's always some damned houses getting in the way of my precious padlocks...how dare they attach a house to a lock like that...it's just rude...
Abus are usually NOT a good choice for novice pickers. That is, unless you get some of their less robust offerings from Walmart. I started on master locks which as we know are great confidence boosters! Good job though! Picking locks can be tricky at times. But most widely available "common" padlocks can be picked in a minute or two without much trouble.
If a lock is giving you problems, try a different tension tool or pick. Sometimes I'll use two different picks on the same lock to speed things up a bit. I Sometimes use a half snowman to rake in a false set then go from there. I consider myself a novice. But I'd be happy to help anyone that asks!
@@SirHeadly84 Yeah had no idea the hurculean task I took on. I still pick that same lock occasionally when I'm bored just to keep the rust off of both the cylinder and my skills.
@@brycehilde7363 I have a Abus 45/40 that I thought was supposed to be difficult because of the name. It rakes right open. I do have 3 "Loto"( Lock Out, Tag Out )master locks that are VERY difficult (cause they should be). But other than that I can take everything else I have. It's a hell of a fun hobby!
"The impossible I can do right away,
but miracles take a little longer" - LPL.
@Roky_M, that brought back memories! My Dad was a Marine serving in Korean Conflict. He said his Drill Sergeant would tell them: the difficult you do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer! 😉😂😂👵🇺🇸
Montgomery Scott
I was stuck in this Civil War Stockade for the past 171 years but thanks to this channel I was able to finally pick that darn confederate padlock. Thanks, LPL
must have taken awhile to get enough bars
I was there and saw him do it!
How tf did you get a device with internet to watch this?
Well the internet exists nowadays. I was in the stockade for 171 years, so it didn't exist back then but it does now.
I feel sorry for the guy that keestered that phone in to you. Ouch!
LPL: "And knowing is half the battle."
[GI JOE Music intensifies]
3 is binding, click out of four, click on five and we have this open. Porkchop sandwiches!!
The rest is 25% blue lasers and 25% red lasers.
@@scullystie4389 I would have spit out my drink had I actually gotten it to my lips. Good job!
Hay kid! Ima computer. Stop all the downloden!
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That was excellent. I always enjoy LPL content, but today I may have actually learned something.
LPL is such the man..and a great teacher. He can display solutions and skills without ever talking down to a person or sounding self centered. Another great episode!
This lock slowed LPL down! I really expected it to turn into a roast of poor Nate, but there was an actual issue and a good lesson involved. Way cool!
No boasting = no roasting.
He's only harsh on the people/companies that praise themselves up into the sky undeserved. And rightfully so.
@@paulelderson934 yep---it still boggles my mind how much savagery he is able to impart while still "keeping on the velvet gloves"
@@artstrutzenberg7197 The mark of a gentleman.
Yeah I don't think he's ever roasted people who sent in locks, except for that lock smith who bet money LPL couldn't do it.
Honestly he won't roast locks if they straight up say "This is low security", only roasts companies that have the audacity to put "10/10 security" on a lock that can be raked open.
@@Ericbomb so the one that I would be insanely curious about? I would love to know the vibe at Masterlock especially with the folks who are part of the "technical" side of things--R&D etc.
Imagine hiring this guy to open your lock at your house and he just does a whole tutorial.
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
"How anyone can rob me in less than 2 minutes"
More than likely never going to pick a lock but always magnetically drawn to watching LPL do so. Exceptionaly interesting and consistent quality videos. Thank you
Same here
Take away message for MasterLock: Always cut the first pin to 0 and most attackers will have trouble picking the lock. Thats maybe more efficient than most of the other things they do... :D
The message for MasterLock is stopping making lock paradoxes. You make force-resistant locks with marshmallow cores and you make plastic-bodied locks with cores containing spools and serrations. How clueless can they be to simply SWAP THEM?!
Thought the same - being a TOTAL amateur and watching the channel for pure passive learning - this seemed the lock offering most resistance.
so, set pin one to zero (which I think I understand, not 100% sure) and you have a lock which LPL gives its highest praise „not sure whats holding us up here“. Solved
@@caseylocke4474 I don't know why they don't use more secure cores in their security locks, but it makes sense to use a robust core in the plastic ones used for lockout-tagout systems. You want to make damn sure it's hard to nondestructively remove one of those locks while keeping it easy to destructively remove them on those rare occasions it is required.
Of course, if EVERY first pin was set to zero, that's efectively the same as having one less pin because "the first one is always set to zero"
Most attackers will just bust it open with a crowbar or cut it with a welding torch. In case both of those are a no go, there's always the option to try the door hinges.
OVER ONE MINUTE?! Yep, I'm deffo buying out stock for this one. It's worth every penny.
The thing is, most sets of this lock will probably be much easier to pick than this particular example.
I know it's a joke, but did you actually understand why it was difficult to pick?
Actually, it's extremely rare for a burglar to actually pick your lock since: if he has the time, skill and determination to learn lock picking, he most likely already have a good life.
Burglar will just take a bolt cutter and cut the lock.
To be fair, Abus seems to be one of the companies LPL praises more than criticizes. So if you didn't already buy stock, you're missing out!
@@Lord_zeel thing is, abus is a low-tier security padlock, incorporating some spools and pin height variations is their clame to fame, and spools actually do take some skill and time to pick
When he says “Not sure what’s holding us up now.” That’s when you know It’s pretty much impossible to pick for a mortal.
Certified Lockpicker "I've been having trouble with this lock..."
Lockpicking Lawyer: "Here's a 3 minute video"
To be fair, a locksmith and a lockpicker are similar but not the same (my stepbrother is a locksmith, but doesn't know much on picking) kind of like how a baker and a sous chef are similar but you don't have to be good at one to do the other.
At the same time... LPL explaining the entire thing twice in 3 minutes and showing the inside of the lock without even opening it? ^_^
None of it was spent deriding Master Lock, so I'd say it's decently long.
When I saw the video closer to 4 minutes, I knew it was going to be a good lock / problem.
If it takes 3 minutes it's a good lock, nothing to be ashamed of.
@@IxodesPersulcatus there's the real truth!
Why not compile a list of little things like this that can frustrate lock pickers? Like installing a lock in such a strange angle that the lockpicker gets tendinitis by the time he's done...
*uses lock to prevent unwanted entry* weak
*uses threat of tendinitis* real shit
Locks that could counterattack
Whelp, I can pick it in theory, but I need to ice parts of my body that have nothing to do with this process.
Awkward angle is the best! Make it hard to reach. Make it hard to see. Make it hard to reach in there with both hands, with picking tools, with anything other than the proper key. Make it impossible to get a good angle for a hammer, cutter, grinder, torch. Force thieves to stretch off balance or to kneel uncomfortably in cold nasty muck. Make it take as long as possible for them to defeat the lock.
That might count as a booby trap and get you sued 🙄
3:54 video length, you know you're in for a treat, this is much longer than normal..
That tool you used at the end makes locks easy enough for a child to pick them. They are lock specific & expensive compared to regular picks but they work so well.
this is one of my favorite channels. it’s satisfying but i don’t know why
same
Yep, directly after hoof doctors
It's his soothing voice and appropriate hand gestures.
For me, the soothing voice, the straight-to-point pure and simple video, and of course the god-like skill level that makes you think that there DOES exist on this rotten planet a few people (1 or 2 max) who got their sh*t together.
I imagine Saint Peter watching these videos and looking back worryingly at the lock on Heavens' perly gates.
Was there ever a "fail" on this channel?
You are watching a master at work, watching anyone with that skill n knowledge is satisfying.
I happened upon this channel by complete accident. Watched a video and liked. I actually took up lockpicking to see if I'd be any good at it. I never considered it could be a hobby - I mean what use is there is opening a lock without the key unless you're up to something.
Worked on a bunch of old locks of mine and I had a lot of fun. It's like puzzle solving. Hearing that final "click" is just soooo satisfying.
This could well be my new hobby.
I had a guy at work as me for bolt cutters because he locked his keys in his locker. Rather than cutting it I picked it and saved him the trouble of getting a new lock. I have also come across several abandoned combination locks that I was able to shim open. One of them had the key in the back and I picked it. (It has 3 pins)
I still have this ABUS Lock which I used to protect my bicycle with a chain during the eighties and nineties. Most thieves in the Netherlands specialize in the most common locks on bicycles(AXA). I always install something different on my bike to piss them off. An ABUS ring lock and a König blue chain doing their job since 2008. So far so good.
I still have a lock and chain I used to use to secure a motorcycle. I don't know who made it, but it has no keyhole... Another lock I have uses a long thin half-cylinder for the key, with a number of different angled surfaces on it.
@@ralphm6901 Hmmm... that sounds like an Abloy Classic key. I think.
@@Weretyu7777 Yep, I just looked that up - the photos of Abloy Classic keys look just like mine. Dunno where it is currently, but I still have it somewhere. The other lock I mentioned has no keyhole because the key is a magnetic strip.
@@ralphm6901 A magstrip as the key? That's an interesting concept.
If your bicycle is locked so well it can't be picked, a vindictive thief will just add another lock to it and deprive you of your bike that way ;)
I love how LPL easily opens the lock, but then finds a way to describe what is going on so as to not insult the person that submitted it. Such tact!
This is why I like this channel, he explains why. I appreciate that. I also liked that since the lock was not normal he re-picked it and then show the issue to help us to understand. I enjoy learning about his knowledge and the different types and kinds of locks. Very informative keep up the good work.
honestly if LPL made and certified his own locks he’d probably win so many awards
edit: when i said he should make a lock i meant he should collab with a lock making company for better security. i did not mean he should go get a cnc mill and literally make his own.
I would buy one
I'm not so sure. Maybe he would.
Do you do crosswords? My grandma is an authority on the question, in three different languages. At age 92 she's still a very quick solver. She know every trick of the trade.
Yet could she make a grid that would be impossible to defeat? Probably not.
I myself am a theoretical physicist. My knowledge is technically the same a say and optics engineer. But that knowledge is used differently and involves a different skillset. A good theorician rarely makes a good engineer and vice versa.
The same goes for grid making/solving.
And it probably goes the same for locksmithing/picking.
@@tywinlannister8015 sir you were killed by ur son as u were taking a shit.
I doubt he can make a lock that he can't open easily.
@@thenonexistinghero That's exactly my point - he wouldn't be that good a locksmith if he could open his own lock with ease.
Though the "inside" knowledge does certainly help.
Hence my remark - it's doubtful he could make a good lock himself.
I'm very proud of myself that the question I was asking: "Hey, how do you deal with the really steep angle of the hook while setting pin 1" turned out to be the MacGuffin on this particular pick.
I'm giving you a like and a +100 for the use of MacGuffin.
One of my biggest paranoias when picking a lock is that my tension tool (since I tend to tension from the top) is that my tension tool is making contact with that first pin and holding up by friction. I've learned something new today -- that's not always that bad
So far, the best protection I found against picking, is the necessity of extreme tension. I have a lock (American Series 600), which have been given to me by a locksmith because, even with the key (which I have), it requires a lot of torque to tension it (I think it's been damaged a little bit, but still works). Even worst, it has spools. So I cannot pick this lock for more than a couple of minutes at a time because my hand becomes tired of tensioning. It's also a fairly large and heavy lock, which add some difficulty to hold it for long period of time. Let alone the counter-rotation, where you have to give some slack, but not too much. I tried to put WD40 in there, but nothing. So far, I never successfully picked it.
You should send it in, with some dollars for posting it back, I'm sure he'd send it back if you asked and provided postage :)
@@Ryaninja Yes, but given the weight (and possibly the customs fees, I'm in Canada), I believe it would be expensive. But maybe when I'll have a job, I'll send it. I would be very interested to know how long it would take him to open ^^
@@Freeak6 you shouldn't have any customs fees as no money exchanged hands between you and LPL for the purchase. Therefor you can mark on the package that it has no value. You'd still have to pay for postage though, so good luck with your job hunt and hopefully we'll see this crazy tension lock soon!
American locks can be tricky. Loaded with spools and serrations. I had 3 that I never could pick for over 2 years. So I bought the Lishi tool. First day I got one of the 3 open. Took a couple of months to get the second one open. I ended up with a reverse picking method that I have never seen done before. Instead of raising pins, I started with them all at the top and lowered them, click, it opened.
But that 3rd one won't open. I just can't get any feedback. I thought about sending it in but I know he'd pop it in under 2 minutes and I would feel stupider than I do now
@@fauxque5057 Don't feel stupid, everything humanity does is 'standing on the shoulders of giants'. It may be that you need some technique you're not aware of to understand why you can't open the lock, so if you send it in, LPL will probably tell you why you were having trouble, and then you will learn and never be defeated by it again. Providing you're willing to learn, you should never feel stupid for asking for help.
His commentary is contagious. I felt that when I was cutting my nails. Nice click on finger one, nothing on two, three is loose.... Wait oh oh
Compared to the guy that offered a refund for his kryptonite lock this guy is going places.
I have found myself arguing with people about how good you really are. I honestly think you are likely the greatest picker of this generation.
You've got LPL, and McNally is pretty fast in his work as well.
Must’ve been such a relief to see this actually take a bit. Congrats Nate! It lasted a long time!
Lock manufacturers should start rating their locks on the package based on the length of the corresponding LPL video. Master Lock ":12 on the LPL scale", Abus "1:02 on the LPL scale"...
I have very little interest in locks or how to pick them, but for some reason, I’m getting addicted to the calming effect these videos have on me. 😅
Every time I watch LPL I just sit and laugh at this man's unbelievable skill set.
I laugh, shake my head, and enjoy every moment I just watched.
I don't think I've ever been disappointed.
Love this man.
Yah...WE sit here and enjoy watching...
Banks and Jewelers the World over sit and Thank whatever Gods may exist that he's content to sit and make You Tube videos instead of going out there picking the locks and robbing them blind...
😄😁😆😅😂🤣
Now that I see you work pin 1, I'm pretty sure this is why I am having such a hard time on some locks.
LPL is such a great example of how to properly foster a community. Guy gets a lock sent to him by a fan because they were having trouble with it, he figures it out with multiple tools, explains the whole process... chef's kiss
The combination of "traditional" picking and the use of a Lishi tool in this video is *fantastic*. Really gives the video more than using either technique alone.
I just can't stop myself from appreciating the guy sending the lock not blowing his own ego, just genuinly recognizes LPL for his skills being greater than his own. That is wisdom. He just wanna see it done😅 love it
I was expecting a comment saying: “LPL took more than a minute or 2 to get this open I trust it”
But what I don’t trust from this lock is that standard bolt cutters are a thing.
It might be resistant to standard bolt cutters like the padlocks that I use at work, the warehouse guys have to remove the gummed up frozen ones with an angle grinder.
@@MmMerrifield Unfortunately had some thieves cut this exact lock off a trailer a few weeks ago, not sure what they used though and we do have power outlets by the trailers so it could've been a grinder. Manager then says he got some super cut resistant Master Locks and when he unveiled the boron carbide shackle ones that LPL cut with the hydraulic bolt cutters I instantly showed him the video.
You'd do well to remember that some locks are designed to hold doors weaker thant hemselves. You don't need a hardened padlock for a hollowcore door with two eyelets on a weak frame in a single-brick wall (nice description of more storage rooms than I care to remember) . _Any_ brute force attack against _that_ is likely to work - why bother hardening the padlock?
@@devilydevil oh yeah, I'm pretty sure that they are only "standard bolt cutter" resistant (I've honestly never tried to cut any off)
When destructive entry is an option for a thief, you can't stop them from getting in. Period.
Harden the lock and they'll break down the door. Harden the door and they'll take it off entirely.
If you want something 100% safe that a thief can never get into, you'll never be able to get in yourself either.
Locks (and security hardware in general) are designed to make your stuff more difficult than the thief is willing to deal with, so they choose an easier target that isn't you. If they really want YOUR stuff specifically, they'll get it, no matter what, if they are motivated enough and willing to make it obvious they've been there.
I’ve had no desire to pick locks in my life... until I began watching this channel.
Of the variety of content I consume, this is absolutely fascinating to me. RESPECT!
Finding one of those on you outside being a locksmith or a member of enforcement might be a little tricky
@@bloodvue If you really think about it all it means is that you have the skill set. It doesn't provide any evidence, motif or intent to a situation unless you provide that yourself. I think its more of a social stigma than anything else. I would advise not letting this skill set be known upon a first encounter but other then that what's the problem?
I’ve always been interested in lock picking I was a kid playing with a master lock and a hairpin and accidentally got the thing open I have been interested in trying to pick locks ever since
this is one of those things most people would call bullshit on, but you said master lock, so even if you were lying I'd be certain this story is true for at least 100 people XD
@@ThatGuyRBY it definitely works. I've raked a office drawer in my dad's office with a hairpin and a screwdriver because I saw it on fallout new Vegas. 😆
@@ThatGuyRBY I always have been told that it’s better to be lucky than good. I was five years old it was an old master lock that looked like it was stamp sheet metal with rivets holding it together with a Lionhead on it I assume it was a master lock maybe it was just a cheap lock it was the mid 70s a lot could’ve came from the 50s or the 40s knowing my grandfather he was like a pack rat it was in an old cigar box in the basement and I was playing with it and I’m gonna tell you it was completely dumb luck my uncle was the one that suggested trying to pick it and gave me a hairpinI don’t know what he was doing with the hairpin that may be a question I should ask him
There is nothing more soothing or Zen than watching the LPL work his wizard-level magic.
Lock company's ad "our locks are so good it took the LPL an entire 2 minutes to pick!"
There’s something really satisfying of you filming this over a printout of the message from Nate. It feels like a really well composed video.
Glad to hear you got your voice back. Laryngitis can be a real...um...pain in the neck.
I thought he was just transforming back from Jerry
Let me show you the door. LOL
I like the more educational videos. This is what I want to see more of.
The Lock Picking Lawyer really is the best. Good videos with helpful, well informed comments. My picking has come on no end, just watching you at work.
That was a great lesson and as classy as it comes. I don’t even deal with locks but I find your channel to be one of my favorites. Cheers
That shackle is a long boi
We use a lot of them on Isolator switches. The shackle has to fit through the switch and the frame.
FAN: I'm good, but this lock is giving me trouble.
LPL: Hold my briefcase...
When LPL says “beyond their skill level” I’m imagining a F:NV lock that says “Lock Pick: Very Hard” and your lockpicking level is 98
Too bad it's not a matter of popping some Mentats and trying again in IRL.
@@Kaelland (gained mentats addiction. And door opens to a deathclaw standing in front of it)
@TH-cam is highkey garbage Words to live in the Wasteland by.
I feel less secure in my home each time I see this awesome guy picking up locks
LPL is kind and helpful in his advice. A true gentleman, when it would be easy to gloat, show off, or insult people. If Mr Rogers picked locks, this is how he might do his videos.
Let's face it, it's NEVER a fluke!
No. And everyone knows that. But when his videos are so short we DEMAND the absolutely pointless demonstration of it not being a fluke, and since it takes him only a couple of seconds to oblige.. why wouldn't he? :P
LPL: The lesson we learned here is check pin 1 again.
Me: I think the lesson I learned is if you can't pick it, get the Lishi tool.
I was once told by a locksmith that manufactures avoided certain cuts because keys were difficult to insert or that they are hard to cut. He also said that he would use a Monel blank on locks with “aggressive” bitting because they were less likely wear out. You mentioned that a 0 cut on the first position made it difficult to pick. Perhaps there are approaches in cutting keys that would make picking more difficult. Lastly, what if a much more powerful return spring could be used on the cylinder barrel? The top of the key could be as large as practical.
I once worked with a QA manager who had a saying: “Some of my best Ideas don’t work”. As my career advanced I never forgot the saying and I encouraged my subordinates not to blindly follow my initial suggestions because I was well aware of my prior design failures. Thankfully my lifetime batting average kept me employed.
I've never picked anything more difficult than old school luggage locks, but after a while watching this channel, I think I'd have a better chance at picking any normal lock than 99.9% of the rest of the population.
For anyone thinking they cant learn this too, I'm here to tell you that you very well can!
I bought a cheap set of picks on amazon with some practice locks and spent a few hours fudging around with them while watching some videos, and by the end of the day I could open any of my cheaper Master locks.
After a few months of maybe 20 minutes a day practicing, I'm opening almost every lock I own within a minute or 2.
I'm still not on his level here, by any means, but I was able to get an old lock off one of my bikes so I'm happy
Hm. That does sound fun.
So glad you did this video LPL, I am an amateur picker, I have so far managed to pick almost all the padlocks I've tried, but I cannot get into an identical lock to the one in this video, I even thought it maybe my cheap pick set so I ordered your genesis kit from the USA (I'm in the UK) but it still stays locked! So thanks for the tip, I'll try it again.
Sheriff of Nottingham: 'Ah, LPL, as you can see - Maid Marian has a chastity belt so her virtue is se...'
LPL: 'Click out of 1...'
Number 2 has a deep set... Number 3 is biting...
@@ThaFuzzwood
"Call the locksmith..."
"Call the locksmith..."
"Call the locksmith..."
"Hello, Robin... they call me the lockpicking barrister of Nottingham, can I be of service?"
Something doesn't smell right.
The HUGE speed difference that Lishi pick makes of it shows how powerful a tool they truly are.
That, or picking pin 1 first was a big enough advantage that the rest were easy. But for sure, not having to hold the pick at that awkward angle also helped.
Well, he'd only just picked it so when he picked it with the Lishi tool, he knew where the pins had to be. That's my guess as to why it was so much quicker.
There is one advantage of the Lishi is that the fulcrum is extended little further out so it would not be in awkward position. The TOK tension is in the way of pin one. For SC1, I use BOK tensioner and pin 1 is widely exposed. Lot of ppl prefer TOK. I use BOK whenever I can. It's just personal preferences. In a head on lock picking competition, I doubt that Lishi has any real advantages. LOL.
@@ipick4fun27 It looked like TOK was the only way here though, unless I missed something BOK would get in the way. I have that struggle because I prefer BOK and don't have any of the ergo sets or prybars in that style, just Peterson Flat Five, so it takes a lot of dexterity to hold one at the top, and bottom takes up a lot of pick space and pretty much kills it for a lot of my practice locks.
Ive been sitting besides this pawn shop door the whole day trying to figure out how to pick the lock. You helped me alot... tysm
"i can't open it" LPL: "Yeah, you right, this one is hard to open" - took him extra 5 seconds to open
Which added up to about 8 seconds total. Damn!
Its always amusing to watch a true profesional exercising their skills in a public forum.
The best type of lawyer, if he can't legally get you out of jail he can always just break you out.
I also find that sometimes when people can't get a lock to open up straight away (especially when they are competent pickers or at least believe they are) they start to get frustrated with it an that makes it all harder an then you start to think it just won't pick and it becomes a vicious circle of it not picking, getting angry making it hard, not picking...getting angry and so on an so on...
Sometimes just taking a break from it and then coming back to it can work absolute wonders...
Hands start getting sweaty..... something about mom's spaghetti
You are definitely a lock picking legend and an awesome teacher. Amazing to watch you do these. Thank you sir for sharing these videos. I’m not even into this type of thing but still enjoy watching. 😂
Amazing... I have no ideal about lock picking... However I enjoy watching any master of any craft do they're thing... BRAVO!
Honestly, this lock lasted over a minute. For anyone within 4 standard deviations, this is a pickproof lock.
I used to do lock outs(evictions )on tenants for a property management company I worked for. I had a lock picking kit. I got really good at picking locks. I bet my cousin I could pick a lock into his house with my kit faster than he could use his key. I won. His face expression was priceless. 😲