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TOOOL Europe – The Global Locksport Community

TOOOL (The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers) originated in the Netherlands and has grown since 2001 into a global locksport community. Discover how the bi-weekly meetings in Amsterdam and Eindhoven work, what ethical rules protect the hobby, and how you can join this social and educational lockpicking community.

Author: Ties

TOOOL Europe Meeting – Lockpicking Enthusiasts

Did you know that TOOOL (The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers) originated in the Netherlands? This organization, founded in 2001, now has a global influence, including an active community in America. A thriving group is Seattle Locksport, where lockpicking enthusiasts meet twice a month to practice their skills.

Lockpicking: A Social and Educational Activity

Every two weeks, TOOOL organizes a meeting for locksport enthusiasts in Europe to come together. These meetings take place in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, alternating every week. So if you’re interested, you can attend a TOOOL meeting every week.

During meetings, it’s about more than just opening locks. It’s a social and educational activity where people from different backgrounds meet, from tech experts to nurses. Opening a lock is seen as a challenging puzzle, where the key is literally missing.

The Ethical Code of Locksport

Lockpicking as a hobby has two important rules:

Only practice on locks for which you have permission.
Only use locks that are not in use.

This ethical code prevents misuse and strengthens the positive reputation of locksport. At TOOOL Europe, participants combine the social aspect with technical challenges, such as learning new techniques and improving speed in opening locks.

Do you want to become a member of TOOOL but are a bit hesitant? Then create a free account on Discord (social media platform) and voluntarily join the group. The members would love to hear who you are and welcome anyone with good intentions regarding locks!

TOOOL Europe and the Global Locksport Community

The success of TOOOL, both in Europe and internationally, shows how a shared passion can connect people. For lockpicking enthusiasts in Europe, TOOOL remains a source of inspiration and often camaraderie. It demonstrates how a hobby can grow into a global community with respect for ethics and safety, as described above.

Want to Learn Lockpicking Yourself?

Do you want to get started with lockpicking? Here you will find the tools and tips to start responsibly. Explore this fascinating world and join TOOOL Europe to also participate in these fun gatherings!

Ties of Lockpickings

Ties has been involved with lockpick sets for over ten years. Not to open locks, but to understand how they work. Since 2011, he has been selling lockpick sets. In 2015, he started Lockpickings because he thought: more people should be able to do this. He writes about lockpicking. For beginners who are still all thumbs. For nerds who want to know how a pin really moves. And for anyone who wants to understand why one tool works better than another. Ties tests a lot. Too much, actually. But well, someone has to do it. He lives in Europe and believes it’s important for people to understand what lockpicking is really about: understanding how your lock works. Precision. Patience. And that satisfying feeling when you figure it out.

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