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Lockpick Inspiration blogs
Want to learn lockpicking? With the right lockpick set and our English guides, you can open your first lock within a few hours. Whether you choose a lockpicking set for beginners or professional lockpick tools, in our articles you will learn all the techniques step by step.
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An Online Lockpick Game!
26 August 2026
Play now Shear Line, a free lockpick simulator in your browser with a real pin tumbler lock. Made by a real lockpicker who introduces you to spools and serrated...
Security Pins at Lockpicking
7 April 2026
Security pins such as spool, serrated, and mushroom pins make lockpicking significantly more difficult. In this article, you will learn how to recognize these security pins, what a false...
The real costs of a locksmith in 2026
13 January 2026
What does a locksmith really cost in 2026? In this article, we discuss the fair rates for opening a closed door, how to recognize fraudulent locksmiths by warning signs,...
Why you should polish your new lockpick set (and how I do it)
12 December 2025
New lockpick sets come straight from the factory with sharp edges and burrs, even with expensive brands. In this article, I explain why polishing is essential and how to...
Advice on Buying Your First Lockpick Set for Beginners
3 December 2025
Buying your first lockpick set can be overwhelming with all the brands and options available. In this article, I share my personal advice on which set is best for...
ABUS Bypass Driver – Open ABUS 72/40 Padlock
31 October 2025
The ABUS 72/40 is a popular padlock, but it has a notable weakness: the Bypass Driver technique. In this article, I explain step by step how this bypass method...
Survival Tips from Lockpickings
27 October 2025
Lockpicking is more than a hobby; it is also a valuable skill for self-reliance. In this article, we combine lockpicking with practical survival techniques: how to find drinking water,...
Key Broken in Lock? 5 Methods + Costs [2025]
18 October 2025
You turn your key, hear a click, and BAM – you’re left with half in your hand. No!! That was… Read more »
Cylinder Lock Opening or Replacing? This is How a Cylinder Lock Works
17 September 2025
How does a cylinder lock work exactly, and when should you replace it? In this guide, we explain the basic components of a pin tumbler lock, discuss security classes...
How to open a lock without a key – All lockpicking solutions
10 September 2025
Lost your key or locked out? In this article, we discuss all legal ways to open a lock without a key, from lockpicking to alternative techniques. We also provide...
How Does Lockpicking Work? English Lockpick Beginner Guide
10 September 2025
Curious about how lockpicking actually works? This beginner's guide explains the basics of pin cylinder locks, how pins and the cylinder interact, and what techniques lockpickers use to open...
Open car locks with Lishi 2-in-1 lockpick and more! (2025 Update)
10 September 2025
A complete guide to opening car locks with the Lishi 2-in-1 lockpick and decoder. You will learn how this tool works, how to decode a car lock in minutes,...