yeah considering the measures here did not help against LPL (not that they were designed to) had he used a simpler method, it would not have worked so well.
Yeah, I like this content much better than jabs at deadbeat lock makers like MasterLock. I mean, they're funny, but it gets old at some point. The ones where you learn about how good locks are supposed to be made, are the ones I like seeing. Even though he beat it in under 50 seconds, we can't forget he's extremely experienced and used specialized tools (though I'm sure it Would be possible for him to pick it open with standard tools, the Lishi makes it easier and quicker. And it costs loads of money). All in all, I like the direction this channel is going in.
Actually, LPL has assembled locks for his own home that simply break if picked instead of opened with a key (There's a vid of it somewhere). And I'm pretty sure that's just the stuff he used before he made that video.
LPL. Long story short. Been watching and practicing a few years. Built up my collection of lock tools. 6:30 a.m. a mechanic had a lock-out from a garage. Keys locked in truck inside the garage. 60 seconds with a Travelers Hook and the matter was settled. For me it is a hobby. No charges. Perhaps word will get out and I can be of help to others. Closest pro locksmith is hours away and choose not to come out. Thanks for your tutorials...
I used to work in a garage and have locked keys in enough Cars to have invested in a tool to get into Cars. I think Cars are not designed to be difficult to enter. One car I owned you could unlock by using a screwdriver in the gap in the handle. It was a big cap and the rod for the lock was right there.
The way the internal of this lock is made, shows that lock-makers do, sometimes, have some valid work ethics. Thank you LPL, for going above and beyond simple lockpicking, so to give your viewers a better understanding of this business as a whole. Greetings, Anthony
"Not a bad effort" Come on, man! 😫 It's a security pin fiesta in there! They even did varied springs and counter milling! They did literally everything you can do for pick resistance in a pin and tumbler lock!
I got locked out of my car and the locksmith I called showed up with a lishi tool for my Toyota. He was in in less than 30 seconds. Didn’t use an airbag with a pump to pry back the door and fish around with a long rod. Thanks to watching TLPL, I was impressed.
@@singlekcNot necessarily true. If locked with the fob the alarm will sometimes go off if opened mechanically with a key. Not true for all makes and models but it is definitely something that can happen
They tried more than other companies did and earned what many would consider a sparkling review! Great job to them! Also I am intimately curious to know just how many locks nowadays are vulnerable to bumping... that is about the lowest skill attack I can think of short of just bashing it open.
@@OrangeDog20Knife bypass or something to that effect, I would say this is probably the lowest skill attack on most pin tumblers with bumping being next up (some pin tumblers, and a lot of even less secure designs like wafers, are vulnerable to jiggling which is even lower skill IMHO)
@briandoss9232 In many countries in Europe* bumping resistance _used_ not to be a thing because most low-skill thieves used other systems. Then there was, around 15-20 years ago, a surge in popularity of bumping attacks (it's as if the low-skill thieves had found it on the Internet🙂) followed by a "insurance companies won't cover bumping attacks because they'll refuse to believe the lock was picked" meme (unsure if it was true or not, but that's irrelevant because the meme _did_ exist), which caused a frenzy of anti-bumping measures. Since around 10 years ago, it's exceedingly difficult to find in most countries of Europe any lock (besides the cheapest of padlocks) that does _NOT_ include some form of anti-bumping defence, because nobody wanted to buy those. (*: which I hope our Colonial friends will remember is not a single country, meaning that you will find different things instead of it being all the same.)
Bump resistance. Hardened steel pins that'll dull or break your regular HSS and black oxide drill bits. Sturdy body. False sets. Several pin variations. Counter-rotations. I'm impressed; if it takes LPL 42 seconds with a Lishi, most thieves are going to give up. $26ish? I've seen Master locks for sale for at least that much. In fact, Master sells an almost identical lock for $23.
That Taiwanese company LPL mentioned makes Toledo locks sold by Home Depot that are set up identical to the mat-lock core. The Toledo “Black” models to be exact.
@@BlueScreenCorp Promotion by dead mans boots maybe? (That means promotion only happens when your superior shuffles off the mortal coil, which sometimes leads to ensuring an untimely demise in order to secure a promotion)
You'd think. Once the manufacturer sets up the tooling in the factory, it can't be that much more expensive to make the more pick resistant locks in high volume. Master: "Consumers are still buying them, so don't change anything." Yet, they go to the effort to put huge chunks of steel around the same lousy core. Even more ridiculous are the Master clones sold at dollar stores and Harbor Freight. The blue plastic says, "SECURITY." It's like a product calling itself, "premium." Why clone a Master? That's just madness.
It's got to be soul crushing for these companies to have their dreams crushed under a minute. Imagine how much time goes into development. "This is our best product to date!" Just for LPL to completely dissect it in seconds.
I'm here because a channel I'm subscribed to has an April fool's video about how to turn off your computer. LPL always got the best April fool's videos, and he hasn't uploaded a video yet... just have to check in on you man.
Okay, I just subscribed because I can't get enough of your quick-picking! You sir are indeed the "Bob Ross" of lock picking, making it look easy & done in minutes! Thank you for the videos!
Those Lishi lock picks are great for demonstrating what you are locking when picking... Honestly when you use your standard hook pick, you look like you're performing magic!
"No country of origin markings on the pacaking but, unless i am mistaken, this came from a Taiwanese factory with an above average reputation for its tolerances and pick resistance and was assembled by Ming Li during an afternoon shift on a Tuesday or Thursday, which are the inly days he works..." Thats how well LPL knows the lock manufacturing world....
I'm extreemely curious to see what would stop an "experienced picker" (excluding Bowley like ones). It would be nice to see an example for benchmarking and so that we can have a reference for these other videos. Thanks as always!
I love your technique and of course the way you explain what you are doing every step of the way it makes it more enjoyable and at least I think I seem to obtain more knowledge that way thank you for your videos
I came across this channel due to a meme posted on Quora about the comment section roasting the locks he can pick and now this is my favorite channel❤❤❤
What I loved about the video is the beautiful example of counter rotation. When I saw the movement is just clicked in my head. No pun intended. Well, maybe a little pun, lol.
You're new around here, aren't you? I can tell by the way you thought the LPL taking under a minute to pick a lock was quick. If you watch a few of his other videos you'll realise that what he said about this lock was considered high praise indeed by regular followers.
I think many people would also like to see more videos on exactly what can be done to make locks as difficult to pick as possible by replacing the pins and springs. He could load the lock with his best choice of pick resistant pins then pick it again to demonstrate effectiveness. Yes he will have a big advantage knowing what he has done to the lock but he could still comment on the level of increased security if any. Covert Instruments could sell packs of the most diabolical and pick resistant pins. It's only about making it more difficult for the people who might actually try to pick your locks.
Sometime you should do one of these teardowns where you show the process of putting it back together afterwards. Looks like it would be pretty challenging.
@@toolsarecool I won't, but I need it for more than just getting into my vehicle if I get locked out, I don't have a key for the door to my car, the key that works in the ignition for whatever reason doesn't work on the doors so I can use the tool to decode the key and get one printed out for it as well
I've only been watching the channel, but haven't been able to get beginner tools yet. But, watching the pick, I was expecting a spooled pin after some of the counter-rotation and false-setting. Going back to the footage, I think it was pins 5 and 6, close to the point of opening. The gutting and explanation was great, though. It really seems like the designers analyzed this like a lockpicker, and every time they found a vulnerability, they put in one thing to counter that. I'm impressed with the effort. The varied spring strengths and pin materials were very nice touches.
I'd love to see a lock that you approve of. And, as a person living in the north of Sweden, I either let my front door unlocked, or lock it and hang the key outside. You know, in case a friend needs to borrow something. Don't worry, they ask first, unless it's an emergency.
Average lock for LPL: 30 secs.
This lock for LPL: 42 secs.
Not spectacular, but definitely better than most!
yeah considering the measures here did not help against LPL (not that they were designed to)
had he used a simpler method, it would not have worked so well.
30 seconds is for the ones that have security pins and require actual picking. For all locks together his average time is about 5 seconds, haha.
Average lock for LPL: 30 secs.
This lock for LPL: 42 secs.
MasterLock for LPK: 1 sec
most masterlock are 3 seconds
42 secs with a special tool, so there are some more points in this lock's favor
Nice to see a company advertise "pick resistant" and they actually do take measures and make an effort to make picking harder
TBF they're NOT American so not too surprising
Pick & Gut videos are what the channel is all about.
Yeah, seeing the inside gives really helpful context to his commentary while picking. Especially a featureful lock like this one.
Yeah, I like this content much better than jabs at deadbeat lock makers like MasterLock.
I mean, they're funny, but it gets old at some point.
The ones where you learn about how good locks are supposed to be made, are the ones I like seeing.
Even though he beat it in under 50 seconds, we can't forget he's extremely experienced and used specialized tools (though I'm sure it Would be possible for him to pick it open with standard tools, the Lishi makes it easier and quicker. And it costs loads of money).
All in all, I like the direction this channel is going in.
Only decent locks get the privilege of an on-camera tear down!
@@CoolAsFreya not necessarily. It's the ones that CAN be gutted.
"Not something that will stop an experienced picker" well, there's nothing that will stop an experienced picker, so I consider this a win.
_gaffer tape has just entered the chat_
@@clickrickfollowed by the property owner with a 12 gauge in hand.
@@jaquigreenlees Dude, an _experienced_ picker will enter when the owner is not there. Nice 12-gauge. It will fetch a pretty penny.
No one has picked a Bowley Rotasera yet - including LPL or Albert Lebel - but I guess some C4 would still let someone in....
Actually, LPL has assembled locks for his own home that simply break if picked instead of opened with a key (There's a vid of it somewhere). And I'm pretty sure that's just the stuff he used before he made that video.
"Not a bad effort"
That's pretty high praise from LPL. Maybe not the strongest lock you can get but certainly above average 🥳
That was a very solid lock. He brought out the "big guns" right off the bat.
Good enough it won't be the weak point in most padlock scenarios.
LPL saying "Not a bad effort" is his version of "You made me use 10% of my power."
I agree, took him more than 5 seconds, so on LPL scale this is an amazing lock.
I swear LPL sounds so much like that Fox LiveNOW anchor Josh Breslow, it's scary.
LPL. Long story short. Been watching and practicing a few years. Built up my collection of lock tools. 6:30 a.m. a mechanic had a lock-out from a garage. Keys locked in truck inside the garage. 60 seconds with a Travelers Hook and the matter was settled. For me it is a hobby. No charges. Perhaps word will get out and I can be of help to others. Closest pro locksmith is hours away and choose not to come out. Thanks for your tutorials...
same here, no locksmiths in the area, because it's quite rural.
I guess his phone is more important than his keys...
If SHTF, locksmithing could be a valuable trading skill.
90% of locksmith these days are lock driller and replacer. They are crooks salemans, almost no tradesman left.
I used to work in a garage and have locked keys in enough Cars to have invested in a tool to get into Cars. I think Cars are not designed to be difficult to enter.
One car I owned you could unlock by using a screwdriver in the gap in the handle. It was a big cap and the rod for the lock was right there.
3:41: “I wanna make sure I keep track of these springs…”
*immediately loses the spring*
I was about to comment that as well XD
That spring wanted to steal the star status of this clip from spring 2... and let's be honest, it at least came very close.
Fly away, be free!
I find that very relatable.
The way the internal of this lock is made, shows that lock-makers do, sometimes, have some valid work ethics.
Thank you LPL, for going above and beyond simple lockpicking, so to give your viewers a better understanding of this business as a whole.
Greetings,
Anthony
This was practically a ringing endorsement, lol
If he says it's not bad, then it's better than 97% if not all of the locks sold in retail stores here in the States.
What do you mean by pick
"Not a bad effort" Come on, man! 😫 It's a security pin fiesta in there! They even did varied springs and counter milling! They did literally everything you can do for pick resistance in a pin and tumbler lock!
Tolerances could be lower.
'not too bad' enjoy your champagne Matlock!
I swear, the lishi tool is a straight-up cheat codes
same as Game Genie
To be fair, it makes it a hell of a lot easier to see what he's doing on camera.
I got locked out of my car and the locksmith I called showed up with a lishi tool for my Toyota. He was in in less than 30 seconds. Didn’t use an airbag with a pump to pry back the door and fish around with a long rod. Thanks to watching TLPL, I was impressed.
@@mtylerw the alarm still goes off if you do that, right? Or is it a really old Toyota?
@@singlekcNot necessarily true. If locked with the fob the alarm will sometimes go off if opened mechanically with a key. Not true for all makes and models but it is definitely something that can happen
This is the most varied of pins I have seen you do, that's a huge step more than most lock makers
Short of the challenge locks he used to do, yes. Very impressive for a fairly standard commercial padlock.
They tried more than other companies did and earned what many would consider a sparkling review! Great job to them! Also I am intimately curious to know just how many locks nowadays are vulnerable to bumping... that is about the lowest skill attack I can think of short of just bashing it open.
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@@JohnSmithShields or whatever it's called when there's no back on the core and you can just stick a hook through
@@OrangeDog20Knife bypass or something to that effect, I would say this is probably the lowest skill attack on most pin tumblers with bumping being next up (some pin tumblers, and a lot of even less secure designs like wafers, are vulnerable to jiggling which is even lower skill IMHO)
@briandoss9232 In many countries in Europe* bumping resistance _used_ not to be a thing because most low-skill thieves used other systems. Then there was, around 15-20 years ago, a surge in popularity of bumping attacks (it's as if the low-skill thieves had found it on the Internet🙂) followed by a "insurance companies won't cover bumping attacks because they'll refuse to believe the lock was picked" meme (unsure if it was true or not, but that's irrelevant because the meme _did_ exist), which caused a frenzy of anti-bumping measures. Since around 10 years ago, it's exceedingly difficult to find in most countries of Europe any lock (besides the cheapest of padlocks) that does _NOT_ include some form of anti-bumping defence, because nobody wanted to buy those.
(*: which I hope our Colonial friends will remember is not a single country, meaning that you will find different things instead of it being all the same.)
@notfeedynotlazy that was very informative! Thank you!
Bump resistance. Hardened steel pins that'll dull or break your regular HSS and black oxide drill bits. Sturdy body. False sets. Several pin variations. Counter-rotations. I'm impressed; if it takes LPL 42 seconds with a Lishi, most thieves are going to give up. $26ish? I've seen Master locks for sale for at least that much. In fact, Master sells an almost identical lock for $23.
almost identical LOOKING. From the outside.
That Taiwanese company LPL mentioned makes Toledo locks sold by Home Depot that are set up identical to the mat-lock core. The Toledo “Black” models to be exact.
That's a lock I wouldn't mind having. They put a lot of thought into it. I am not worried about LPL coming around to open it. :)
Not a bad lock. I'm glad the UK does have some quality padlocks. As long as you avoid the "Master" ones lol.
From what I could find, between £21 and £25 (avg $30). Not a bad price for a bit more security.
They seem to not penny pinch to build a decent lock. What's shocking, is that not all locks are build like this.
"I want to make sure i keep track of these springs..." - spring flies away :D
nice to see a lock gutted again. Feels like it's been a while.
The lockpicking lawyer pics a lock named after a lawyer.
It's nice to see an above-average lock here every now and then. Good job, Matlock!
I'm glad you're back. I thought McNally snuffed you out to take over your empire.
LPL is the founder and owner of covert instruments, he is literally McNally's boss...
@@BlueScreenCorpI know, it would be an inside job.
@@BlueScreenCorp Promotion by dead mans boots maybe? (That means promotion only happens when your superior shuffles off the mortal coil, which sometimes leads to ensuring an untimely demise in order to secure a promotion)
@@ml9867 I see if you can't beat them, eliminate them?
I love where this thread is going 😅 keep talking
Teardown! I missed those since Bill left!
"Could give trouble to those less skilled." Matlock stonks going to the moon right now.
I can't wait for the april fools video, every year LPL delivers the best april fools videos out of any channel I watch
Yup I've refreshed the channel numerous times this morning 😂
@@828_Nate +1
@@828_Nate well its out now!
*Abe Simpson voice*: “MAAAAATLOOOOCK!! 😄
This , I searched the comments for this. CZcams doesn’t disappoint.
That was my instant reaction
This is pure joy.
Lpl is a nice breath of fresh air... I just can't imagine McNally and him in the same office lol...
Has anyone seen them in the same room.....?
I love the calm that lpl has and the absolute chaos that is McNally. to imagine them working together is hilarious
@@Jerb322 Has anyone seen them at all ?
waiting for the april fools video lpl 🗿
At first I thought this was going to be a tough lock to pick by the time.
I do enjoy when the LPL disassembles the locks.
How many of you all out there are like me and watch LPL make it look so easy that you actually start to believe you could pick a lock haha 🤦♂️
After a hundred years of evolving locks this should be the minimum standard.
You'd think. Once the manufacturer sets up the tooling in the factory, it can't be that much more expensive to make the more pick resistant locks in high volume. Master: "Consumers are still buying them, so don't change anything." Yet, they go to the effort to put huge chunks of steel around the same lousy core. Even more ridiculous are the Master clones sold at dollar stores and Harbor Freight. The blue plastic says, "SECURITY." It's like a product calling itself, "premium." Why clone a Master? That's just madness.
Over 5 minute video from LPL without even watching it: oh must be a pretty decent lock!
i consider that if LPL has to bring out the tool he and BB made or a LISHI, that is something worth considering
On the other side, when he pulls out a yellow hammer or when he cuts something out of a beverage can, we know it's about to get funny
@@cheeseparis1 Yep, when there's a Lego guy or small twig in the thumbnail, you know it's gonna be good.
Or a big magnet.
I saw him with the Lishi and thought, "Oh, come on. The Lishi?" It wasn't the wave rake, though.
@JohnSmithShields When I saw him open a Simplex combination lock with a magnet, that was eye-opening.
"i need to make track of these springs"
*Springs immediatly flies away.
Lovely work. Thanks!
It's got to be soul crushing for these companies to have their dreams crushed under a minute. Imagine how much time goes into development. "This is our best product to date!" Just for LPL to completely dissect it in seconds.
I'm here because a channel I'm subscribed to has an April fool's video about how to turn off your computer. LPL always got the best April fool's videos, and he hasn't uploaded a video yet... just have to check in on you man.
Just came here to check for it as well.
a man with proper tools will never be beaten, ever!
I feel like we haven't seen the pick gut videos for ages. Loved seeing them back in the less than 1000000 subs days 😀
And in here we can see...
Me: many pretty-colored pins!
Anyone else SUPER excited that it is almost April fools? I wait all year for LPL’s April fools joke.
Looking forward to seeing what sexual innuendo LPL comes up with this year. 😂
Pretty nice lock there with the barrel spool and milling. I love that pinning tray, it is definitely one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing! 🥰😍☺
Disassembly videos are always cool.
Good afternoon (here). Thank you for the tear down. I do so look forward to your vids, thank you. 😊.
Okay, I just subscribed because I can't get enough of your quick-picking! You sir are indeed the "Bob Ross" of lock picking, making it look easy & done in minutes! Thank you for the videos!
That pinning tray before and after is something.
Not bad for a lock company named after my Grandfather's favorite television series!
Hmmm…..maybe named after the town in the UK where the lock is sold.
@@reaney41 nah, definitely named after the detective.
Hell yeah, I miss the gutted videos.
God bless you Lock Picking Lawyer. Thank you for everything.
"Not a bad effort"
High praise, indeed!
Almost a glowing review of that lock considering most are torched for being bad locks. Thanks for the review LPL.
Have a great day
I do enjoy the longer format videos with the tear downs. Fantastic viewing and really insightful as to why they fail.
The padlock of choice for TV lawyers.
Finally some gutting. Missing these videos
I am waiting for the upload :D
Thanks for the content, great as always
Those Lishi lock picks are great for demonstrating what you are locking when picking... Honestly when you use your standard hook pick, you look like you're performing magic!
Excellent content always blessings from England 🏴
"No country of origin markings on the pacaking but, unless i am mistaken, this came from a Taiwanese factory with an above average reputation for its tolerances and pick resistance and was assembled by Ming Li during an afternoon shift on a Tuesday or Thursday, which are the inly days he works..."
Thats how well LPL knows the lock manufacturing world....
I'm extreemely curious to see what would stop an "experienced picker" (excluding Bowley like ones). It would be nice to see an example for benchmarking and so that we can have a reference for these other videos.
Thanks as always!
Love how you appreciate their efforts even if it's not hard for you to pick!
"...make sure I keep track of theses springs"
Spring tries to bounce off the table. 🤣
I love your technique and of course the way you explain what you are doing every step of the way it makes it more enjoyable and at least I think I seem to obtain more knowledge that way thank you for your videos
Based on this, I'd buy their product any time.
I'm impressed very interesting you make it look so easy I really enjoy watching your show
Am waiting for the April fool's video
45 seconds for LPL with a Lishi... easily one of the best locks he's picked
Finally, LPL is showing us a lock that
is actually worth buying. 😊
Looks better than most locks.
Thanks for sharing.
I used to love watching Matlock.
Its nice to see a nice lock once in a while lol
LPL, crushing the hopes and dreams of lock manufacturers everywhere! 🤣
I can genuinely say as a 48yo UK dude who has used many a padlock, ive never heard of Matlock.
Phooey. You're an expert.
Interesting to see the bits you talk about and what they do. Thanks.
I came across this channel due to a meme posted on Quora about the comment section roasting the locks he can pick and now this is my favorite channel❤❤❤
What I loved about the video is the beautiful example of counter rotation. When I saw the movement is just clicked in my head. No pun intended. Well, maybe a little pun, lol.
Nice, less than 1 minute to open. You da man!❤
You're new around here, aren't you? I can tell by the way you thought the LPL taking under a minute to pick a lock was quick. If you watch a few of his other videos you'll realise that what he said about this lock was considered high praise indeed by regular followers.
I get so excited when it’s time to see what’s inside!
LPL what are you waiting for to launch your own Lock brand???
He may get indigestion if he lunches on his own lock brand.
I'd pick that all day long
Can LPL invent a lock that even he can't pick?!
@@hrizonsdebbiehe can definitely make a brand better than most brands out there, like Master Lock for example
"He doesn't make 'em, he breaks 'em!"
Pin 4 looks serrated as well, the black pin. You didn't mention it though.
How would you feel if someone called YOU serrated?!?
Ever found an honest lawyer?
I know LPL has thousands of gutting videos but for some reason this one gave me tons of Bosnian Bill's vibes. Both of you got me into picking.
Thank You. Always fun.
Have a nice day as well.
As always great video can’t wait for the next
Loved this one. Nice lock with good stuff inside.
Love these pick and gut videos. Thanks.
Thanks for gutting the lock and for another great review.
I think many people would also like to see more videos on exactly what can be done to make locks as difficult to pick as possible by replacing the pins and springs. He could load the lock with his best choice of pick resistant pins then pick it again to demonstrate effectiveness. Yes he will have a big advantage knowing what he has done to the lock but he could still comment on the level of increased security if any. Covert Instruments could sell packs of the most diabolical and pick resistant pins. It's only about making it more difficult for the people who might actually try to pick your locks.
He did one. Search for Upgrade your Security for under a Dollar, or some such.
Great. Now I got the theme for Matlock playing in my head.
Nice anatomy of the locking mechanism. Definitely explains some of the tactics employed to make a more secure lock.
Sometime you should do one of these teardowns where you show the process of putting it back together afterwards. Looks like it would be pretty challenging.
Excellent video!😸
A glowing review!
Love the pick and gut video! Thank you.
Hey lpl! I just ordered something from you for the first time! A lishi tool for my vehicle I never have to worry about getting locked out of it again
Don’t leave the tool in the vehicle…. 😂
@@toolsarecool I won't, but I need it for more than just getting into my vehicle if I get locked out, I don't have a key for the door to my car, the key that works in the ignition for whatever reason doesn't work on the doors so I can use the tool to decode the key and get one printed out for it as well
"I wanna make sure I keep track of these springs"
*spring shoots off to make it's escape*
First spring escaping to the ninth dimension :)
I've only been watching the channel, but haven't been able to get beginner tools yet. But, watching the pick, I was expecting a spooled pin after some of the counter-rotation and false-setting. Going back to the footage, I think it was pins 5 and 6, close to the point of opening. The gutting and explanation was great, though. It really seems like the designers analyzed this like a lockpicker, and every time they found a vulnerability, they put in one thing to counter that. I'm impressed with the effort. The varied spring strengths and pin materials were very nice touches.
I'd love to see a lock that you approve of. And, as a person living in the north of Sweden, I either let my front door unlocked, or lock it and hang the key outside. You know, in case a friend needs to borrow something. Don't worry, they ask first, unless it's an emergency.
It looks great, they definitely earn their jobs well. Some actual thought process was behind all of this. Commendable