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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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What is Core Pull Protection?

Core pull protection protects your door lock against a specific burglary technique where the cylinder core is violently pulled out of the lock. In this article, we explain how...

Lockpicker uses a can to initiate a lawsuit

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....

Key Broken in Lock? 5 Methods + Costs [2025]

You turn your key, hear a click, and BAM – you’re left with half in your hand. No!! That was… Read more »

GrimGo Lockpick Set: First Feedback

The first GrimGo lockpick sets have been delivered and user feedback is pouring in. In this article, I share the initial experiences, why this set was developed to prevent...

FEA Analysis GrimGo Lock Pick Designs

A technical research report on the GrimGO prototype phase, in which an FEA analysis (Finite Element Analysis) was conducted on more than 35 lockpick designs. Discover what insights this...

Cylinder Lock Opening or Replacing? This is How a Cylinder Lock Works

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

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...

Learn How to Pick a Lock Fast

Curious about how lockpicking actually works? This beginner's guide explains the basics of pin cylinder locks, how pins and the cylinder work together, and what techniques lockpickers use to...

Open car locks with Lishi 2-in-1 lockpick and more! (2025 Update)

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,...

How Do I Open a Mailbox? Dutch Mailbox Locks

Mailbox blocked or key lost? Dutch mailboxes primarily use wafer locks and pin tumbler locks. In this article, we explain how these locks work, what the differences in security...

Lockpicking Guide – Single Pin Picking

You can lockpick a lock using the SPP technique. Use a tension technique and a lockpick with these tips to learn it.

Learn Lockpicking – Raking a Lock

Raking and rocking are two of the fastest lockpick techniques to open a lock without needing to feel the exact feedback of single pin picking. In this article, I...