Your Resource for Lockpicking Tips & Tricks
I created this channel to document my journey in locksport and lock picking. On my channel you will find tutorials, tips, and demonstrations to help you improve your skills.
The Lockpicking Spoon's starter guide for all the beginners who are trying to figure out what picks or lockpicking sets they should buy, combined with a tremendous amount of help from my friends over in LPU, we have made a compilation of good products to get a picking hobby started!
From TOOOL - These annotated slides are our brief introduction talk which conveys the basics about how pin tumbler locks work and how lock picking is possible. They are shown at Maker Faires and other family-oriented community events.
A comprehensive resource developed by onlyPins for understanding Medeco locks, their mechanisms, and security features. This knowledge base is invaluable for those looking to deepen their understanding of Medeco high-security locks.
This channel aims to educate consumers about weaknesses and defects in security devices so they can make better security decisions.
Deviant Ollam is both a teacher and provocateur in the security world. His YouTube channel is a treasure trove of practical demonstrations and thought-provoking explorations of how physical systems can fail—and how we can learn from those failures.
BosnianBill is known for his detailed lockpicking tutorials and reviews, providing valuable insights into the mechanics of locks and the art of lockpicking.
There are so many other great Lockpickers and channels out there worth exploring!
Lockpickers United (LPU) is a loose community of locksport experts and enthusiasts with origins in r/lockpicking on Reddit going back to 2014. It expanded onto Discord in 2017.
The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers, or TOOOL, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing the general public knowledge about locks and lock picking through teaching, research, and competition. TOOOL in the United States is a volunteer-lead organization with many chapters in the states, including an affiliated Chapter in Canada.
Covert Instruments is a company that designs and sells specialized tools for lockpicking, locksport, and physical security exploration. They’re well-known in the locksport community for creating high-quality, innovative gear that blends functionality with sleek design.
JimyLongs stands out as a highly specialized, community-driven maker of lockpicking tools, combining engineering precision with ergonomic craftsmanship to deliver some of the most thoughtfully designed picks in the locksport world.
Law Lock Tools is a UK-based company that designs and manufactures high-quality lockpicking tools for locksmiths, security professionals, and the locksport community. They are known for their precision engineering, innovative designs, and collaborations with well-regarded figures in the locksport world.
Multipick is a German-based company specializing in professional lockpicking tools and locksmith equipment. They’re widely respected in the locksport and security industries for their precision engineering and high-quality craftsmanship.
Southern Specialties is a U.S.-based supplier of lockpicking tools and training equipment, balancing affordability with professional-grade options, and serving both hobbyists and locksmiths worldwide.
Lockpicker’s Bench is a U.S. supplier of premium locksport tools, offering products from top international brands like Moki, Multipick, and Law Lock Tools.
Red Team Tools offers a wide range of professional lockpicking tools and training equipment, catering to security professionals, locksmiths, and locksport enthusiasts.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of lockpicking techniques, tools, and the ethical considerations surrounding locksport. It's a great resource for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
This book offers practical insights into lock picking techniques, emphasizing hands-on learning and real-world applications. It's an invaluable resource for anyone serious about mastering the craft.
This manual provides detailed techniques and strategies for covert entry and restraint defeat, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the practical applications of locksport.
The author presents extremely detailed theoretical and practical information in order to facilitate a thorough understanding of the complex subject matter. While the first edition covered many topics in summary fashion, this revised work examines each facet of the subject in extensive and, when required, intricate detail. Law enforcement, forensic examiners, the intelligence community, security management personnel, locksmiths, architects, security specialists, special operations personnel, lawyers, and others need to have this critical information presented in this book in order to deal effectively with their missions and be able to assess vulnerability through a solid theoretical understanding of the subjects covered.
This book serves as a comprehensive guide to high-security mechanical locks, covering their design, function, and the techniques used to bypass them. It's an invaluable resource for locksmiths, security professionals, and locksport enthusiasts alike.