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The Unpickable Lock

20 April 2026
Are there locks that are truly unpickable? We examine the latest attempt by YouTuber Works By Design, along with previous attempts by Stuff Made Here and Andy Pugh. You...
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Lockpicker uses a can to initiate a lawsuit

20 October 2025
A notable lawsuit in the lockpicking world: McNally opened a high-security padlock from Proven Industries with nothing more than a soda can. The company filed a lawsuit but lost....
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Opening Ancient Roman Miniature Lock with LWL

11 March 2025
Archaeologists discovered a unique Roman miniature lock made of gold, measuring only 1.1 by 1.2 cm. Using a 3D neutron CT scan, LWL mapped the internal mechanism. Discover the...
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Support a Good Cause with the Lockpicking Charity Raffle 2025

2 December 2024
The annual Lockpicking Charity Raffle combines fun with a good cause: participants donate to approved charities such as Doctors Without Borders and the Wikimedia Foundation, and in return, have...
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How sound can betray your key and open your lock

28 November 2024
Researchers from the National University of Singapore discovered that the sound of a key in a lock reveals what that key looks like. With the SpiKey app and just...
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Replicating a TSA Master Key with a Photo

10 November 2024
TSA locks have a secret master key that allows baggage inspectors to open suitcases. When a photo of all TSA keys appeared online, lockpickers could easily replicate them. This...
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Rock’A Lock’A BANG BANG!

27 June 2024
Sparrows is hosting the unique lockpick event ROCK'A LOCK'A BANG BANG 2024 in a real prison in Canada. Read all about the intensive training, exciting activities like breaching and...
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May 4 Remembrance Day: The Value of Freedom

4 May 2023
On May 4th, we pause to remember the victims of World War II and commemorate the value of freedom. We reflect on the sacrifices made and the importance of...
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Open €500 Lock with Tie-Wrap

13 December 2021
A simple tie-wrap proves sufficient to open the Schlage CO-100, a lock costing around €500, in seconds. Discover how this surprising bypass technique works, how manufacturer Allegion responded to...
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How Lockpickings is handling the Corona virus

26 January 2021
Curious about how Lockpickings is dealing with the corona measures and lockdown? We will keep you updated on the effects on orders and delivery, and answer frequently asked questions...
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