wow I've watched this a few times now very intelligent man good job, I only wonder I mean a question I have is do you research every lock before even touching it, like aside from if it has a different language but just in general and if so what do you use for that. lastly I have a small lock...looks like brass GUARD padlock that won't seem to pic via any method and to tight to shim I don't want to break it any tips? maybe wd40 or something
In reality probably would take him 5 only min. Remember 17 minutes is the entire length of this video In which he does and if full explanatory breakdown break down and not to mention the intro of the lock. At 17 minutes you have totally not given this man the appreciation of his talent that he is entitled and deserves.
I enjoyed this pick. The lock is well enough designed that most lock pickers would not have the tools and skills to deal with all the features in the field without having researched this lock well in advance. Nice work as always.
Agree, this guy is so cool and this is just sick and awesome to watch. Would be glad if I had 10% of his skills… then I would be an evil at my backyard. (picked a Viro 303 today, two times, but missed a couple of more times after that - mostly pure lucky, I guess - no skills at all from my part).
@@madPav3L That's the magic of security by obscurity :). He'd just open the door another way. That cylinder is as safe as it gets. At that point everything else becomes the point of entry. Maybe someone locked the actual key in a keybox with a cheap tumbler lock, or the door itself wasn't installed correctly.
Cheap locks can be difficult to pick because they are badly made. Soft materials and poor machining reduce feedback. This also makes them bad for real world use of course, because they wear faster and are more prone to destructive attacks.
Took me as bout 2 minutes to figure out how to pick locks once I got the correct gear, took 2 hours to teach my house mate but she got it too.... but honestly I doubt I'll be able to do this one at least not in a day.
Yeah pretty much, I'm pretty lousy at picking and when I see entire garage blocks secured with master locks I just can't take it. Never mind reasonably "difficult" European locks with paracentric keyways and usually 7 pins. This is a whole other level of difficult.
@@HistoricalWeapons most padlocks are incredibly quick and easy to pick, shim or break(plenty on this channel to compare). These locks if installed properly in a good door should be far more secure.
I love the detailed examination of this lock that highlights the incredible design work and thoughtfulness that went into the manufacture of this lock. With so many of your videos I am left to conclude that the real thieves are the manufacturers selling trivial locks as high security (common law fraud, at least). For those saying that the Avoset engineers must be mortified - I think it's quite the opposite. They designed a lock that cost LPL a final-pick nearing a quarter hour on a vice. That's a stellar grade on the security final exam. The security game is to drive up your opponent's costs as much as possible - absolute security is a myth. I've favorited this one for possible purchase, knowing now just how difficult it is.
I've replaced every Eurocylinder I've come across at home or for family with these things. I tripped over LPL's video just now, thought "oh crap," then saw "17 minutes" and breathed out again. (-: One nice feature possibly worth mentioning which isn't directly related to picking is that you can buy them keyed-alike. So, Eurocylinders front and back, padlock on the gate etc, all on one single key. Truly the king of door locks in the UK.
Replaced all of mine a couple of years ago mainly for the keyed-alike function. Someone tried to snap the front door lock a few months ago and the lock worked exactly as it was designed to. So glad I did this as the old locks were put in by the builders and they would have been in the house in seconds if they were still in place.
Same, had these in our last house, wouldn't use anything else. Got new house, time to get installing. Only problem is if you lose your key you have to buy a new house.
Thanks. There are definitely some really interesting features on this lock... the magnetically actuated reverse pin was a first for me, and I love the creative approach to snap protection.
Very impressed re-watched it a few times now they really made good use of all the space in the core and bible, both intelligently and efficiently by the looks, Excellent explanation of the entire mechanism, Thank you.
Certainly very complex, just makes me wonder how reliable such mechanisms are? For example the magnet pin, might dust/wear products cause that to jam/stick?
have been using them on both my house doors, garage doors and I have padlocks that live outside all year around for 10 years plus with no issues. @@SaxJockey
I want to buy a cylinder like this, install it on the front door of my house, then call a locksmith and pretend I've locked myself out. Watching the locksmith's frustration would be entertaining.
And then 10-20 sec laeder he puls the whole lock aut and puts an other one in and opens the door we have a name in dutch for the tool "Cilinder trekker"
Sir, this is just incredible, I am still struggling with a master lock M5 which I know can be raked. You defeated a lock that I would view as unpickable. Incredible work and I love your channel and incredible professionalism. Thanks for the amazing video.
I have these locks on all my house doors. I’m practicing my picking on regular barrel/pin locks. I feel safe enough that any thieves will move on to another house when they see these locks in my doors. The only downside is when I take my keys out of my pockets to get in my house, loose change is stuck to the magnet on the key an ends up on my welcome mat. My post man must think I tip him in small change....
Good grief!!!!!! That was insane. Your definitely a master, No Doubt!!!! No way I'd ever attempt that. Also never apologize for a long video, loved that. Glad I read the sidebar for this.
What's so great about this lock is that it's really well made and smooth in use too, and really quite reasonably priced. I'm 100% confident no-one's getting in my house by attacking that lock.
6yrs after this video was posted. I'm currently looking at replacing the cylinders on my front and back doors. Was about to purchase a set of these ones and then had the thought "I wonder if LPL has done these?" Glad they're of good quality.
This lock is a masterpiece of engineering!! It’s absolutely amazing to see it defeated and gutted!! LPL, this is one of your very best videos!! THANK YOU!!
Having been burgled and had car stolen (a huge issue in the UK ATM), it was the ease and lack of noise when they snapped the UPVC door lock that shocked me. As the police told me, the thieves are "quick and quiet". I now have anti-snap locks all over the place. The crims won't waste time picking these locks as there are so many of the quick and easy "snappable," unsafe type locks to go after. Nice video.
I just found this awesome channel and thought I would check out these locks which I fitted at home 3 years ago. Very resassuring, and shows the extra research I did before choosing them was time well spent.
Got these for all ext doors on my home mainly because of snap protection. Then I started watching LPL and I thought, ohh no, I bet those expensive cylinders could be picked really easily! Luckily they’re just impressively well engineered!
Same for me. Replaced my locks with these for snap protection. I doubt if there are many world class lock pickers in my city. It's more likely they'd just smash a window after trying and failing to silently snap.
I really enjoyed watching you work on a strong, smart design difficult one. Kudos to that company, 17 minute LPL videos are not common. Happy Holidays!
Only recently found TLPL videos 🙂 Having upgraded all my house locks Inc a paddock to ABS some years ago it's been reassuring after watching this video that they are as good as the hype when I purchased them. Many Thanks TLPL 👍
Been subscribed to your channel for years. Watched this video and the very next day changed all of my door locks to this lock. The nice feature is you can have multiple locks coded to the same key - so front and back door open on the same key etc. Thanks for another awesome video.
I just found your channel! I know this video is 3 years old, but you should never apologize for a long video!! Your "hobby" is absolutely mesmerizing 😁. I think you just hooked me on something I've never thought about.
I have bought 5 of these cilinders for our new build house. The doors have multiple locking points, but all of these great security features have no use when the cilinder isn't up tot it's task. This video convinced me fully this Avocet is the cilinder I was looking for. :>)
Thank you LPL, that's one of the best and informative videos I've seen for ages. That's one tough cookie ;-) p.s. nice to see its got the British standards kite mark on it.
Wow that was absolutely fantastic to watch . What an interesting set of challenges to get this one open. It was a total pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing it with us brother!
Been enjoying your videos for a week or two and always wondered if our locks were as good as they claimed. We chose them for their claimed security, and for the fact they sell house sets to allow all external doors to share a single key. Having found this video, I now realise they really are as good as they claimed.
Even the most difficult lock with the best there is (lock picking lawyer) can eventually pick open a lock of this calibre ( that's not me:-) in ideal situations, IE a nice vice on a bench. I have to open a lot of fire trail locks, as authorized, with the authorized key supplied. We even struggle with the correct key, on our back, lock in horrible tunnels, nasty spiders, those situations make even the simplest lock impossible to pick. Thanks for all your video's.
As I started to watch this, my son came to see what was that about and said "wow, he took less than 20 minutes to pick a lock", then I showed the last videos posted - about 2 to 3 minutes each and said back to him "almost 20 minutes to this guy put in a video, is a lock that deserves praise, he has 'something' to say about it". Incredible engineering.
Wow. DUDE. This shit is so cool. Ive been picking locks as an amateur for a few years, and I've NEVER seen anything like this lock before. Also... STOP apologizing for long videos dude! We love it!
Had to check this out as I have one of these locks, didn’t realise how well made they are. Very interesting video & reassured by the complexity, thanks
I seen this video a few years ago, for some reason came back to watch today. There had been a few burgalries in my general area not long after this video came out where entry was gained by snapping attacks, Eurocylinder locks are pretty much universal in my area. LPL was a great accidental advertisment for this lock, out came the old Eurocylinders and in went the new Avocet ABS locks. After a 2-3 years of use no issues with them, they are doing great.
may have been a long video but VERY captivating! also I betting when the engineers see how you eased your way through their lock, they are going to be so pissed off!!! lol super skills on that one. brilliant!!
Thanks... the unusual locks are the ones that are the most fun, but also require the most explanation so people unfamiliar with the lock know what's going on. I'm glad I didn't lose you.
Feels like this is one of those rare locks that actually would be great at keeping most unwanted visitors out. Also, probably the most intricate lock I've ever seen. Seems at first like gimmicks, but on closer inspection they actually sound useful.
Of all the places I've lived there was only one place that had this type of lock and honestly this video made me understand the security features in depth, and had me in awe over the landlords keenness for safety and security of their tenants property.
This is the exact locks I have in my home Cost me a small fortune but after watching this video I know I’ve made a good decision for my home security. Thankyou for the detailed video
So I stumbled across these videos awhile back and I watched 1 video and I was hooked. I subscribed after watching more videos that I can count but I know nothing I'm just learning I don't even own any tools of the trade so I'm a newbie but I've learned so much I find myself looking to get a set of picking tool but get lost in what to buy lol but I do appreciate the great content.
I now realise why they are so expensive. I fitted these to my hose when there was a spate of break ins locally using tapping or snapping Eurolocks. I can confirm that the snapping feature does work as I have had two which had such an attack. The neat thing was that the key still undid the remnants of the lock!
Bosnian Bill couldn't pick it. You did it, respect. I'm planning these ABS for my new house. For me these are the best ones for reasonable money. Greetings from the Netherlands. I've already watched a lot of your video's, love them. Regards, Jan
I have them in my house, they are way above any requirement your home insurance would have around locks. The bonus is that you can buy them as keyed alike from the start, or once your card is registered, if you phone Avocet, then they can make a cylinder based on the card information, so you can add keyed alike afterwards if you wanted to, which you can't with a lot of other systems
Just happened to hop back through LPL's older videos... my god, when I get a house, this is the lock I want on my front and back doors. Also, fantastic and interesting video!
Just the study of the different locks and their operation is daunting, let alone figuring out what method or tools to use. I'm happy just being able to open desk drawer locks when you lose the key.
Hi LPL,I'm from the UK and about 10 years ago, there was a spate of burgalaries across the country. Most builders here fited Euro locks as they were cheap, and still do. A national TV channel ran a current affairs program, highlighting the problem and of course they showed how to snap a lock in full detail. The problem became much worse, as more criminals became wise to the ease of entry. I did a little research and discovered the Avocet ABS. I fitted them to all my external doors and often wondered if they were as good as hyped. Your video tells me I made the correct choice. Albeit mine are probably Mk.1's? Really enjoy watching your videos and skills. A Master at work. Thank you. J.
In the UK, I have these on my doors since about 2015. I am pleased to see the sales pitch was about right! However, in spite of all the technology, the weakness I have with these is the plastic on the key itself. My front door has a special (removable as it happens) piece of metal that turns the door into the kind where you can push it closed and it locks because of how the bolt slides into place. Turning the ABS key is an additional piece of locking, therefore. To open the door you must whizz the key around, to unlock the ABS part. This is resistance-free. But then you must turn the key through an additional 10-15 degrees, against a resistance, to also retract the bolt. Only then can you push the door open. After many months turning against this resistance, the crappy plastic fatigued completely, and it's taped up. After getting an emergency pair of pliers to be kept in the car, just to turn the metal shaft of the key so I don't get locked out, I decided to remove that piece of metal, and return the door to a pure mortice lock.
I love LPL videos, and was nervous when I saw this title, as I have these on all my external doors at home. Needless to say after 17 minutes, my mind is at rest. A good investment and a great pick. Thanks!
Just looking at the number of minutes and the fact that he felt the need to disassemble it before picking it, speaks volumes for the quality of the lock.
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"Sorry for the long video". No apology necessary. Very interesting video on a fantastic piece of engineering.
Thank you.
wow I've watched this a few times now very intelligent man good job, I only wonder I mean a question I have is do you research every lock before even touching it, like aside from if it has a different language but just in general and if so what do you use for that. lastly I have a small lock...looks like brass GUARD padlock that won't seem to pic via any method and to tight to shim I don't want to break it any tips? maybe wd40 or something
@@regierbuddy2044 those Guard are in fact hard to pick, even though they are cheap!!
@@mork6668 thanks man i fell less incapable now lol....still havent got it the little bugger
Out in the wild I'd consider this lock 100% un-pickable
"Sir LPL picked our lock!"
"Oh god no . . ."
"No sir, 17-minute video!"
"Speed up the line and order champagne for all!"
In reality probably would take him 5 only min. Remember 17 minutes is the entire length of this video In which he does and if full explanatory breakdown break down and not to mention the intro of the lock. At 17 minutes you have totally not given this man the appreciation of his talent that he is entitled and deserves.
@@skrillz8187 Literally the joke went over your head.
In all fairness, this lock took a higher skill than normal to pick.
@@skrillz8187 5 minutes is a fucking eternity when it comes to picking a lock.
@@williamwaugh2004 5 minutes is an eternity when LPL is picking a lock
I enjoyed this pick. The lock is well enough designed that most lock pickers would not have the tools and skills to deal with all the features in the field without having researched this lock well in advance. Nice work as always.
Thanks. A lock like this definitely needs to be fully understood before picking is attempted.
Well thankfully this guy did the research for them.
This separates the men from the boys
@@lockpickinglawyer So satisfying!
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Four weeks later & Im still trying to pick a cheap Chinese padlock. Definitely not as easy as he makes it look.
Agree, this guy is so cool and this is just sick and awesome to watch. Would be glad if I had 10% of his skills… then I would be an evil at my backyard. (picked a Viro 303 today, two times, but missed a couple of more times after that - mostly pure lucky, I guess - no skills at all from my part).
@@kimnilsson7501 I wonder how he would pick it if it was in a door and he saw it for the first time...
@@madPav3L That's the magic of security by obscurity :).
He'd just open the door another way. That cylinder is as safe as it gets. At that point everything else becomes the point of entry.
Maybe someone locked the actual key in a keybox with a cheap tumbler lock, or the door itself wasn't installed correctly.
Cheap locks can be difficult to pick because they are badly made. Soft materials and poor machining reduce feedback. This also makes them bad for real world use of course, because they wear faster and are more prone to destructive attacks.
Took me as bout 2 minutes to figure out how to pick locks once I got the correct gear, took 2 hours to teach my house mate but she got it too.... but honestly I doubt I'll be able to do this one at least not in a day.
Impressive lock, lm pretty sure this is what most people think the average 'security' lock should be like.
Yeah pretty much, I'm pretty lousy at picking and when I see entire garage blocks secured with master locks I just can't take it. Never mind reasonably "difficult" European locks with paracentric keyways and usually 7 pins. This is a whole other level of difficult.
I believe it remains the most secure lock available for upvc doors :(
Most people will choose a lot cheaper and nowhere near as secure as this one and think they are secure
That lock is less secure than a large beefy padlock. Most criminals don’t pick, they use brute force
@@HistoricalWeapons most padlocks are incredibly quick and easy to pick, shim or break(plenty on this channel to compare). These locks if installed properly in a good door should be far more secure.
I love the detailed examination of this lock that highlights the incredible design work and thoughtfulness that went into the manufacture of this lock. With so many of your videos I am left to conclude that the real thieves are the manufacturers selling trivial locks as high security (common law fraud, at least).
For those saying that the Avoset engineers must be mortified - I think it's quite the opposite. They designed a lock that cost LPL a final-pick nearing a quarter hour on a vice. That's a stellar grade on the security final exam. The security game is to drive up your opponent's costs as much as possible - absolute security is a myth. I've favorited this one for possible purchase, knowing now just how difficult it is.
Lock makers should rate their lock' security with the *LPLm* score: How many minutes it takes LPL to pick the lock 😄
I've replaced every Eurocylinder I've come across at home or for family with these things. I tripped over LPL's video just now, thought "oh crap," then saw "17 minutes" and breathed out again. (-:
One nice feature possibly worth mentioning which isn't directly related to picking is that you can buy them keyed-alike. So, Eurocylinders front and back, padlock on the gate etc, all on one single key. Truly the king of door locks in the UK.
and if the door is fully locked, the lock has to be picked 3 times for the door to open
Replaced all of mine a couple of years ago mainly for the keyed-alike function. Someone tried to snap the front door lock a few months ago and the lock worked exactly as it was designed to. So glad I did this as the old locks were put in by the builders and they would have been in the house in seconds if they were still in place.
@@slobberybog How did you know that someone tried to snap the lock? Is there any visual cues left behind?
@@alexhb12333 the outer core wont turn and he had to take the lock apart
Same, had these in our last house, wouldn't use anything else.
Got new house, time to get installing.
Only problem is if you lose your key you have to buy a new house.
What a beautiful lock, nice pick. I wouldn't mind having that on my door
Thanks... and I agree this is a great lock for a residential door, mainly because it addresses the real-world security issue of snapping quite well.
You can it’s not that expensive I have one on my back door it was only £35
@@simonelliott7570 Wow this amazing feat of engineering for that very affordable price!
@@simonelliott7570 where did you buy it?
@@ClickLikeAndSubscribe my local locksmith stocks them
Engineers did one Hell of a job building that lock amazing, Brilliant work on your behalf! Keep them coming!
Thanks. There are definitely some really interesting features on this lock... the magnetically actuated reverse pin was a first for me, and I love the creative approach to snap protection.
Very impressed re-watched it a few times now they really made good use of all the space in the core and bible, both intelligently and efficiently by the looks, Excellent explanation of the entire mechanism, Thank you.
Certainly very complex, just makes me wonder how reliable such mechanisms are? For example the magnet pin, might dust/wear products cause that to jam/stick?
have been using them on both my house doors, garage doors and I have padlocks that live outside all year around for 10 years plus with no issues. @@SaxJockey
I want to buy a cylinder like this, install it on the front door of my house, then call a locksmith and pretend I've locked myself out. Watching the locksmith's frustration would be entertaining.
And then 10-20 sec laeder he puls the whole lock aut and puts an other one in and opens the door we have a name in dutch for the tool
"Cilinder trekker"
@sbcontt YT id like to see it drilled then, how long it would take ?
sbcontt YT Lpl did say this has some of the most drilling protection he's seen in a lock
@sbcontt YT its horrible but true most lockies just want to sell the new hardware personally i always try to pick but thats just personal
@@laawedreteip you will snap part of the cylinder and than passive protection is engaged.
And than what? 😉
Speechless, words can't do that pick justice.
Thanks
Thanks... this lock was definitely a (fun) challenge.
Sir, this is just incredible, I am still struggling with a master lock M5 which I know can be raked. You defeated a lock that I would view as unpickable. Incredible work and I love your channel and incredible professionalism. Thanks for the amazing video.
I have these locks on all my house doors. I’m practicing my picking on regular barrel/pin locks. I feel safe enough that any thieves will move on to another house when they see these locks in my doors. The only downside is when I take my keys out of my pockets to get in my house, loose change is stuck to the magnet on the key an ends up on my welcome mat. My post man must think I tip him in small change....
Honestly, as much as I love every video, these older ones I haven't seen deal with tougher locks. Nice.
Good grief!!!!!! That was insane. Your definitely a master, No Doubt!!!! No way I'd ever attempt that. Also never apologize for a long video, loved that. Glad I read the sidebar for this.
What's so great about this lock is that it's really well made and smooth in use too, and really quite reasonably priced. I'm 100% confident no-one's getting in my house by attacking that lock.
Unless they turn your door upside down...
@@davehunter2814 What would turning the door upside down do to this lock (besides requiring an already open door)?
6yrs after this video was posted. I'm currently looking at replacing the cylinders on my front and back doors. Was about to purchase a set of these ones and then had the thought "I wonder if LPL has done these?" Glad they're of good quality.
Holy crap! This lock is gorgeous. Having all the details and protections explained was a delight.
This lock is a masterpiece of engineering!! It’s absolutely amazing to see it defeated and gutted!! LPL, this is one of your very best videos!! THANK YOU!!
Having been burgled and had car stolen (a huge issue in the UK ATM), it was the ease and lack of noise when they snapped the UPVC door lock that shocked me. As the police told me, the thieves are "quick and quiet". I now have anti-snap locks all over the place. The crims won't waste time picking these locks as there are so many of the quick and easy "snappable," unsafe type locks to go after. Nice video.
I just found this awesome channel and thought I would check out these locks which I fitted at home 3 years ago. Very resassuring, and shows the extra research I did before choosing them was time well spent.
I miss these older videos. Love seeing the inside of the lock, the description is clear. 🤙
Wow what an intricate piece of engineering. Thanks for showing how this works and please - no need to apologize on the length!
Got these for all ext doors on my home mainly because of snap protection. Then I started watching LPL and I thought, ohh no, I bet those expensive cylinders could be picked really easily! Luckily they’re just impressively well engineered!
Same for me. Replaced my locks with these for snap protection. I doubt if there are many world class lock pickers in my city. It's more likely they'd just smash a window after trying and failing to silently snap.
That was phenomenal! Amazing lock but your picking and analysis is more than just a cut above. Gobsmacked!
You are an ace! So great to see anyone who is so good at what they do!
I really enjoyed watching you work on a strong, smart design difficult one. Kudos to that company, 17 minute LPL videos are not common. Happy Holidays!
Awesome picking and information. I admire your devotion and skills. Great video!
Thanks -- much appreciated.
Excellent, you made that look easy, much respect!
Thank you... FWIW, it's not an easy lock.
Only recently found TLPL videos 🙂
Having upgraded all my house locks Inc a paddock to ABS some years ago it's been reassuring after watching this video that they are as good as the hype when I purchased them.
Many Thanks TLPL 👍
Been subscribed to your channel for years. Watched this video and the very next day changed all of my door locks to this lock.
The nice feature is you can have multiple locks coded to the same key - so front and back door open on the same key etc.
Thanks for another awesome video.
Wow. Quite a complicated and fiddly pick. Great demonstration of how that lock works. Much appreciated. Thank you.
Thanks.
I just found your channel! I know this video is 3 years old, but you should never apologize for a long video!! Your "hobby" is absolutely mesmerizing 😁. I think you just hooked me on something I've never thought about.
Thanks for a fascinating lock. Brilliant how you just take it apart and put it together!!
Loved it, nothing is too long for people to skip if they need to and you don't ever waffle. What a delightfully designed lock
I have bought 5 of these cilinders for our new build house.
The doors have multiple locking points, but all of these great security features have no use when the cilinder isn't up tot it's task.
This video convinced me fully this Avocet is the cilinder I was looking for.
:>)
What an amazing lock and what a marvelous pick! You are a magician. Thanks.
Thank you LPL, that's one of the best and informative videos I've seen for ages. That's one tough cookie ;-)
p.s. nice to see its got the British standards kite mark on it.
Wow that was absolutely fantastic to watch . What an interesting set of challenges to get this one open. It was a total pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing it with us brother!
Been enjoying your videos for a week or two and always wondered if our locks were as good as they claimed. We chose them for their claimed security, and for the fact they sell house sets to allow all external doors to share a single key. Having found this video, I now realise they really are as good as they claimed.
Even the most difficult lock with the best there is (lock picking lawyer) can eventually pick open a lock of this calibre ( that's not me:-) in ideal situations, IE a nice vice on a bench. I have to open a lot of fire trail locks, as authorized, with the authorized key supplied. We even struggle with the correct key, on our back, lock in horrible tunnels, nasty spiders, those situations make even the simplest lock impossible to pick. Thanks for all your video's.
Love all your long videos, especially when it’s something as interesting as this.
Fantastic video! I’m always curious about the engineering of those locks, but this one is on a superior level.
As I started to watch this, my son came to see what was that about and said "wow, he took less than 20 minutes to pick a lock", then I showed the last videos posted - about 2 to 3 minutes each and said back to him "almost 20 minutes to this guy put in a video, is a lock that deserves praise, he has 'something' to say about it". Incredible engineering.
Wow. DUDE. This shit is so cool. Ive been picking locks as an amateur for a few years, and I've NEVER seen anything like this lock before. Also... STOP apologizing for long videos dude! We love it!
Wow what a take down.Woke up at 3am to watch this and you never disappoint.
LOL, get some sleep! And thank you.
brilliant. complex and thorough analysis.
Had to check this out as I have one of these locks, didn’t realise how well made they are. Very interesting video & reassured by the complexity, thanks
I seen this video a few years ago, for some reason came back to watch today.
There had been a few burgalries in my general area not long after this video came out where entry was gained by snapping attacks, Eurocylinder locks are pretty much universal in my area.
LPL was a great accidental advertisment for this lock, out came the old Eurocylinders and in went the new Avocet ABS locks.
After a 2-3 years of use no issues with them, they are doing great.
may have been a long video but VERY captivating! also I betting when the engineers see how you eased your way through their lock, they are going to be so pissed off!!! lol super skills on that one. brilliant!!
Thanks... the unusual locks are the ones that are the most fun, but also require the most explanation so people unfamiliar with the lock know what's going on. I'm glad I didn't lose you.
What an amazing lock, and the skills it took to pick that are amazing as well!
Feels like this is one of those rare locks that actually would be great at keeping most unwanted visitors out. Also, probably the most intricate lock I've ever seen. Seems at first like gimmicks, but on closer inspection they actually sound useful.
I love the calm voice
I just listen to these videos in the background as I do other things
Bet that was a blast to put back together. Great video LPL
Of all the places I've lived there was only one place that had this type of lock and honestly this video made me understand the security features in depth, and had me in awe over the landlords keenness for safety and security of their tenants property.
This is the exact locks I have in my home
Cost me a small fortune but after watching this video I know I’ve made a good decision for my home security.
Thankyou for the detailed video
I’ve been watching you for a little while now and I love finding these nice long videos.
Done with the hands of a Surgeon. Most labor intensive pick I’ve watched. This a masterpiece of a lock.🗝
Stunning Job, Counselor... I am gobsmacked!
Potti said it best. Truly amazing work!!!
Thanks buddy.
the lock is a piece of art, beautiful. I will need to watch it a couple more times to get a better understanding . your picking is amazing as well
Thank you.
"...so you can better see the challenges we will face" Don't you worry, LPL, I got your back!
That was a beautiful lock. I enjoyed every minute of this video.
So I stumbled across these videos awhile back and I watched 1 video and I was hooked. I subscribed after watching more videos that I can count but I know nothing I'm just learning I don't even own any tools of the trade so I'm a newbie but I've learned so much I find myself looking to get a set of picking tool but get lost in what to buy lol but I do appreciate the great content.
I now realise why they are so expensive. I fitted these to my hose when there was a spate of break ins locally using tapping or snapping Eurolocks. I can confirm that the snapping feature does work as I have had two which had such an attack. The neat thing was that the key still undid the remnants of the lock!
If this guy is as thorough with the law as he is with lockpicking, well lets just say, im staying out of jail haha
Right! I got a few people to kill. Don't worry, I have The LockPickingLawyer, as my lawyer.
The best lawyer: even if you lose the case, he will still get you out of jail
Bosnian Bill couldn't pick it. You did it, respect.
I'm planning these ABS for my new house. For me these are the best ones for reasonable money.
Greetings from the Netherlands. I've already watched a lot of your video's, love them.
Regards,
Jan
I have them in my house, they are way above any requirement your home insurance would have around locks. The bonus is that you can buy them as keyed alike from the start, or once your card is registered, if you phone Avocet, then they can make a cylinder based on the card information, so you can add keyed alike afterwards if you wanted to, which you can't with a lot of other systems
I’ve always wondered what’s inside these as I’ve got several of them. Thanks so much.
Just happened to hop back through LPL's older videos... my god, when I get a house, this is the lock I want on my front and back doors. Also, fantastic and interesting video!
Wow! That's the most complex mechanism I've seen so far... Very fascinating! :D
Just the study of the different locks and their operation is daunting, let alone figuring out what method or tools to use. I'm happy just being able to open desk drawer locks when you lose the key.
Amazing pick, I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on one of these.
I had done lots of research and I believe this is still one of the best house locks in existence!!!
This is by far the best lock I aver seen in your channel. It deserved a long video.
I can't even pick my nose without making it bleed. I have absolutely no idea of what he's doing but I like watching the videos.
Great job, that's a mean looking lock
+WM2869 Thanks... it is a tricky one!
Thoroughly enjoyable and educational
Long video but glued to the screen for the entirety of it. This lock was an adventure to pick and learn about
Wow! This lock. They took security seriously. I haven't seen a lock this secure ever. This was awesome thank you.
Hi LPL,I'm from the UK and about 10 years ago, there was a spate of burgalaries across the country. Most builders here fited Euro locks as they were cheap, and still do. A national TV channel ran a current affairs program, highlighting the problem and of course they showed how to snap a lock in full detail. The problem became much worse, as more criminals became wise to the ease of entry. I did a little research and discovered the Avocet ABS. I fitted them to all my external doors and often wondered if they were as good as hyped. Your video tells me I made the correct choice. Albeit mine are probably Mk.1's? Really enjoy watching your videos and skills. A Master at work. Thank you. J.
Ahh ive just seen your other reply, it will be interesting to see what changes he made, great job responding to this request.
Really great video, imagine putting that all back together.👍🏻👍🏻
That was amazing! Wow! Your skill is legendary too.
Having just thwarted an attempted snap attack at home, did some research and have fitted these. Really happy seeing this video now
Great Video LPL. Keep up the great work. Nick.
Amazing pick, fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing.
What a beast of a lock. Good job as always.
It's pretty impressive to find video's on youtube with 0 dislikes. Great video man :)
Ive been learning picking for a couple months now and I have to say, watching LPL work made me think it was MUCH easier than it actually is Haha
Really glad I watched this because I have three of these locks on my house and feel a lot better
Cool - I am looking at these for my house (especially as Avocent do a rim lock too with the same key design). Very pleased to see it is so secure.
They are amazing, just watch and listen for small change being pulled out of your pocket when you whip your keys out!!! I've lost tons.
This lock is the most well designed lock that I have ever seen. You are the man to be pick this. Good pick.
Thank you.
Opening this lock kinda reminds me old bank robbery movies and complex safe picking procedure. Neat!
In the UK, I have these on my doors since about 2015. I am pleased to see the sales pitch was about right! However, in spite of all the technology, the weakness I have with these is the plastic on the key itself.
My front door has a special (removable as it happens) piece of metal that turns the door into the kind where you can push it closed and it locks because of how the bolt slides into place. Turning the ABS key is an additional piece of locking, therefore.
To open the door you must whizz the key around, to unlock the ABS part. This is resistance-free. But then you must turn the key through an additional 10-15 degrees, against a resistance, to also retract the bolt. Only then can you push the door open. After many months turning against this resistance, the crappy plastic fatigued completely, and it's taped up. After getting an emergency pair of pliers to be kept in the car, just to turn the metal shaft of the key so I don't get locked out, I decided to remove that piece of metal, and return the door to a pure mortice lock.
I can't believe you were able to pick this, very cool!
I love LPL videos, and was nervous when I saw this title, as I have these on all my external doors at home. Needless to say after 17 minutes, my mind is at rest. A good investment and a great pick. Thanks!
The really interesting part is you knowing how to put it all back together correctly!
Just looking at the number of minutes and the fact that he felt the need to disassemble it before picking it, speaks volumes for the quality of the lock.
That is a damn good lock. Really excited you got through it, but most people would've given up and gone for a destructive method.
Finally a lock to lock all my doors and treasure chests! Thank you, Sir LPL.
That is an insane lock! Nice job!