How to Pick a Lock | The Art of Manliness

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  • čas přidán 18. 11. 2014
  • Learn how to pick a lock and become a super spy. For a detailed text article on lock picking check out: www.artofmanliness.com/2014/11...
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  • @benmole7876
    @benmole7876 Před 8 lety +14120

    He says we need a professional set but most of the people watching this are locked out of their house right now

  • @BenTvHowman
    @BenTvHowman Před 7 lety +2796

    As my grandfather says "locks only keep honest people out"

    • @haivhan506
      @haivhan506 Před 4 lety +16

      Honesty isn't one of the most important man values?

    • @thequestlordsteviequest
      @thequestlordsteviequest Před 4 lety +27

      Locks only keep out honest thieves * that's the saying my dad used to say it too

    • @Jake-pd6ct
      @Jake-pd6ct Před 4 lety +5

      @@thequestlordsteviequest where does the "honest" come from?

    • @jojolafrite90
      @jojolafrite90 Před 4 lety +12

      Depends on the lock. Some keep everyone out.

    • @drewflynn7562
      @drewflynn7562 Před 4 lety

      Sameeeee

  • @ahuman9113
    @ahuman9113 Před 4 lety +3452

    "Locks really just provide the illusion of security"
    Thanks man I didnt like sleeping at night anyway...

    • @farrock22
      @farrock22 Před 3 lety +16

      😂😂😂

    • @maryjoygelizon4268
      @maryjoygelizon4268 Před 3 lety +54

      Just sleep with a gun or katana when somone breaks in attack them furst before they attack you

    • @grantbaugh2773
      @grantbaugh2773 Před 3 lety +77

      Don't worry, thieves generally won't pick your locks.
      They'll just kick the door in or break a window.

    • @ahuman9113
      @ahuman9113 Před 3 lety +61

      @@grantbaugh2773 *worry rate drops to 0%*

    • @mudjashorts1766
      @mudjashorts1766 Před 3 lety +9

      @@ahuman9113 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @DylanPort
    @DylanPort Před 4 lety +3407

    Why is Freddy Mercury instructing me in the arts of thievery

  • @victor_r.m
    @victor_r.m Před 5 lety +5850

    Well I'll just have to sleep outside while I wait for Amazon to deliver my lock pick set. Great video!

  • @knugenavswarje734
    @knugenavswarje734 Před 8 lety +2275

    Thank you, Art of Manliness, my new TV is awesome!

  • @jaxsnabs8248
    @jaxsnabs8248 Před 4 lety +1166

    Level: Master
    *Lockpick is broken*
    *Lockpick is broken*
    "You are out of lockpicks"

  • @ebonydrew2608
    @ebonydrew2608 Před 2 lety +186

    Thank you so so much. Locked myself out at 2am. Watched your video at 5:45am. Picked my lock with 2 safety pins. TOTAL disbelief when it worked. My feet are still numb from being outside but I'm so damn proud of myself. Thank God for you 😇

    • @zainabee5780
      @zainabee5780 Před rokem

      Ljkb

    • @sportster88
      @sportster88 Před rokem +2

      You got lucky or God was helping you out. Safety pins didn't work for me.

    • @joanvoss7512
      @joanvoss7512 Před 8 měsíci

      I need to unlock a cedar blanket chest wish me luck

  • @ojwangander3582
    @ojwangander3582 Před 5 lety +1769

    I just borrowed a microwave from my neighbor's house.
    Thanks so much, bud

    • @chilledmonkey4667
      @chilledmonkey4667 Před 4 lety +25

      Ojwang Ander O borrowed my neigbors car and house for a short while. ps u need another microwave?

    • @robindiaz21
      @robindiaz21 Před 4 lety +28

      Makes me wonna break into my friends house and cook a burrito at his house at 3 in the morning to see if they notice

    • @phillipvaughn5702
      @phillipvaughn5702 Před 3 lety

      😆😆😆😆😆😆

    • @danny_mg9535
      @danny_mg9535 Před 3 lety

      sinner :-D

    • @brittanywilliams3692
      @brittanywilliams3692 Před 3 lety

      Lmao

  • @avapetrik2273
    @avapetrik2273 Před 5 lety +2197

    If I forget my key, what makes you think I'm going to remember my lock picking kit 😂😂😂

    • @dannyhelser5824
      @dannyhelser5824 Před 4 lety +49

      you can also use a couple paper clips or just keep the kit in your wallet

    • @docholiday1806
      @docholiday1806 Před 4 lety +12

      Keep the kit in your car or hide it somewhere at the house

    • @TheTemplar1191
      @TheTemplar1191 Před 4 lety +8

      He said to keep it in your wallet

    • @admiralpotato9895
      @admiralpotato9895 Před 3 lety +7

      No joke I bring 2 paperclips around to hold paper and watching another video i found out the arts of opening locks see ya in the apocolypse

    • @admiralpotato9895
      @admiralpotato9895 Před 3 lety +2

      No joke I bring 2 paperclips around to hold paper and watching another video i found out the arts of opening locks see ya in the apocolypse

  • @stfuitsjuan7119
    @stfuitsjuan7119 Před 3 lety +297

    “Locks make an illusion of security” meanwhile 😐 you have a glass door and a lock

    • @deusexpersona95
      @deusexpersona95 Před 3 lety +38

      Never understood Americans and their glass doors

    • @archemides1517
      @archemides1517 Před 3 lety +4

      @Mr Random between our alarms and guns theives will try to enter the house when its empty

    • @archemides1517
      @archemides1517 Před 3 lety +3

      @@deusexpersona95 guns are a great deterrent to rob a house while someone is inside

    • @thatonedude-6819
      @thatonedude-6819 Před 3 lety +6

      @@deusexpersona95 who would scare you more
      A. *pulls out gun* get tf out
      B. *pulls out kitchen knife* oi mate get your bloody bum out of here

    • @yourguyforham4216
      @yourguyforham4216 Před 3 lety +6

      @@thatonedude-6819 don't forget the required stabbin license

  • @iTzPrism_
    @iTzPrism_ Před 3 lety +37

    Never realized how good my neighbors look while they’re sleeping.

    • @ZedsCrafts
      @ZedsCrafts Před 3 lety +1

      Sweet neighborhood Alabama

    • @vast634
      @vast634 Před 2 lety +3

      It rubs the lotion on its skin...

  • @SmartAlex1203
    @SmartAlex1203 Před 6 lety +2133

    Is the black hoodie required?

    • @firefox2825
      @firefox2825 Před 5 lety +92

      Yes, it IS

    • @lukasisom9637
      @lukasisom9637 Před 5 lety +42

      Indeed

    • @debraulerson6410
      @debraulerson6410 Před 5 lety +24

      Alex Pananananana , I wear a hoodie everyday, I’m a grandmother who just happened to lock myself out, just because I wear a hoodie does not mean that I’m a criminal.

    • @caylonmoore3114
      @caylonmoore3114 Před 4 lety +10

      Plus 10 dexterity

    • @kalervof3464
      @kalervof3464 Před 4 lety +7

      you can make a ninja mask out of a shirt it might come useful

  • @kuroisuuu
    @kuroisuuu Před 9 lety +608

    *"The key to successfully picking a lock"* I feel like this was intentional

  • @drinkfrommeliveforever5359
    @drinkfrommeliveforever5359 Před 3 lety +43

    For anyone locked out of their house right now, Lowes has pick sets in the tools section ❤

  • @exparxa2318
    @exparxa2318 Před 3 lety +74

    him: all you need is your handy lock pick set :D
    me and my bobby pin: 👁👄👁

  • @BigJavs
    @BigJavs Před 9 lety +542

    I like the black hoodie for that added cat burglar effect.

    • @artofmanliness
      @artofmanliness  Před 9 lety +118

      Outfitted & Equipped: Cat Burgling

    • @leichterKampfer
      @leichterKampfer Před 9 lety +13

      Art of Manliness Burgling Cats

    • @karlokrainc3359
      @karlokrainc3359 Před 7 lety

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  • @acesneights9310
    @acesneights9310 Před 8 lety +1359

    This is actually false..
    You need to level up your perception skill and unlock the locksmith perk in order to pick a lock

  • @Devious90210
    @Devious90210 Před 4 lety +33

    This is so helpful thank you. I the average citizen always keep my professional lock picking set in my pocket. So all I needed was a CZcams video of someone telling me how to use the extremely niche purchase I made.

  • @Emily-yu1ox
    @Emily-yu1ox Před 4 lety +9

    Who else is locked out the house?

  • @DageDrink
    @DageDrink Před 9 lety +4469

    can i do it without a mustache ?

  • @crusty4420
    @crusty4420 Před 8 lety +2401

    I just robbed 25 stores! Thanks so much. Now i have to get of youtube because it is illegal to text and drive away from the police

  • @rayibay8997
    @rayibay8997 Před 3 lety +12

    OMG, I did it!!! Thank you Brett!!! Locked my keys in my bedroom and used your tutorial, tools are a paper clip shaped like a rake pick and tweezers as the tensioner! In a less than a minute, your technique worked!!! I AM MAN!!! Thanks!!!

  • @roysammons2445
    @roysammons2445 Před 3 lety +43

    That technique will work on some locks and even a few with security pins but there's an awful lot of locks that will just not work on. You need to turn the tension wrench round so it's at the bottom and not almost obstructing the keyway.
    Great video and interesting too.

  • @shivam-nu3yd
    @shivam-nu3yd Před 7 lety +447

    Thanks! Now I have a new house.

  • @willl7750
    @willl7750 Před 9 lety +1990

    Thanks Bret. Informative video but I notice you left out a few things like whats your exact address? What door did you practice on? Front, back, side? Also what time is everyone generally out of the house? Thanks again Bret! : D

  • @robbycan
    @robbycan Před 4 lety +17

    it was great when he was singing for Queen

  • @diegogarza7155
    @diegogarza7155 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just saw your video on the way to try to help a friend that got locked out of their apartment. I’ve never used my lock picking set. But I got through the door in 5 seconds. This video helped so much. I was freaking out.

  • @Viperbird17
    @Viperbird17 Před 7 lety +589

    I am a locksmith, and most of what you said is correct. My only gripe is the way you used your tension tool, it covers up the keyhole and this is going to make picking hard and cramped. try turning it upside down to how you had it, or use top of the keyway tension. Bouncing the tension tool is also not proper but sometimes on easier locks it does work. Once you hit a schlage with spool pins you might run into trouble with the way you are tensioning. Cheers and happy picking.

    • @kbee225
      @kbee225 Před 4 lety +1

      Any resources from which I can learn ?

    • @mfro4422
      @mfro4422 Před 4 lety +12

      @@kbee225 bosnianbill channel, lock picking lawyer channel.

    • @paradox-zz8in
      @paradox-zz8in Před 4 lety +12

      I am also a gunsmith and most of what you said is incorrect and false

    • @bluecatdk
      @bluecatdk Před 4 lety +2

      paradox 8808 gunsmith

    • @kastiyansdoromey6784
      @kastiyansdoromey6784 Před 4 lety +2

      @@paradox-zz8in gunsmith?

  • @CubNole
    @CubNole Před 9 lety +160

    I bought a lock picking set for about $20 when I was 18 and have since then gotten many friends into their homes when they're locked out, it's cold, and the roommates are away. I have earned many steaks and beers with this skill.

    • @artofmanliness
      @artofmanliness  Před 9 lety +42

      Another reason to learn how to pick a lock: Free meat and beer.

    • @FoodOnCrack
      @FoodOnCrack Před 9 lety +9

      free steak and beer? I'm going to be a locksmith.

    • @joetrimble7953
      @joetrimble7953 Před 9 lety +2

      My locksmith friend barters for everything from flowers to oil changes, and yes Booze and Beef!

    • @erinshipinski7332
      @erinshipinski7332 Před 5 lety

      Will keep this in mind

  • @RandomPerson-mb6de
    @RandomPerson-mb6de Před 4 lety +20

    Thank you, I’ve been trying to break in to my neighbors house

  • @jayampofo9496
    @jayampofo9496 Před 2 lety +21

    My son watched this on my phone. Ever since he learnt it I lock up his laptop and Nintendo in my room. And now, it's just useless to even have a lock on my door. Great video!

  • @scottrc5776
    @scottrc5776 Před 7 lety +250

    "Applying the right amount of tension with the tension wrench is the key" literally😹

    • @darrylhoward6052
      @darrylhoward6052 Před 5 lety +1

      Fr tho i thought he was gone use paper clips

    • @joemelton4747
      @joemelton4747 Před 4 lety

      @@darrylhoward6052 I mean you can I've done it it's not impossible

  • @GoobNoob
    @GoobNoob Před 9 lety +370

    After watching all these. Now I'm getting commercials to clear my criminal record. lol

  • @Somebody-zx5ul
    @Somebody-zx5ul Před 4 lety +19

    4:12 “bases on practice”

  • @vert430
    @vert430 Před rokem +1

    My mom locked herself out of her room and this video helped me unlock her door with the kit my friend gave me. Was able to unlock it less than a minute! Thank you!!!

  • @tribemaster101
    @tribemaster101 Před 8 lety +2969

    You have committed crimes against Skyrim and her people. What say you in your defense?

  • @ThePhluff
    @ThePhluff Před 9 lety +176

    This takes me back to elementary when I picked a lock with a paper clip to get to some skittles.
    I missed an important test and was sent to some kind of lounge next door to take it privately ''without supervision''. In that lounge were vending machines, coffee makers, a television, comfy chairs, and the famed candy closet. I finished the test early and found a dish full of paper clips and decided to try out some lock-picking like I'd seen in cartoons. I unwound the paper clip and stuck it in the hole and jammed it back and forth a few times and pointing it upwards in the lock every now and again and BAM it opened. Unfortunately I broke the lock and it wouldn't lock anymore, luckily I was never caught, though there was a school-wide lecture.

    • @lizc8134
      @lizc8134 Před 9 lety +16

      When u said "stuck it in the hole and jammed it back and forth" ii nearly died of laughter!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @lizc8134
      @lizc8134 Před 9 lety +1

      Really listen 2 it den you'll c 😂😂😂

    • @tanlan9212
      @tanlan9212 Před 6 lety +3

      ThePhluff I have reluctant respect for you.

  • @noooddle
    @noooddle Před 4 lety +87

    "Why do I need to know how to pick a lock, if I don't plan on burglarizing anyone?" Classic example of a faulty premise.

    • @marcopolio6591
      @marcopolio6591 Před 3 lety +2

      You lose the key like i did

    • @picketf
      @picketf Před 3 lety +10

      If you are really good at picking you can commercially challenge locksmiths.
      You'd be surprised at how many professional locksmiths resort to angle grinders when facing u-locks & kryptonite locks because they don't have the fine skills to pick them... and then they'll charge you more for breaking the lock too.

    • @thatonedude-6819
      @thatonedude-6819 Před 3 lety

      @@picketf I prefer ankle grinders

    • @customstranger4716
      @customstranger4716 Před 3 lety +1

      why did you chose the video in the first place then...

    • @semtexsam1512
      @semtexsam1512 Před 3 lety +1

      Incase u get locker out

  • @elusivebadger818
    @elusivebadger818 Před 3 lety +1

    Got a lock pick practice set a year ago for Christmas and after watching this video tried it out and got the lock open in maybe 30 seconds very helpful video!

  • @TheReunion31
    @TheReunion31 Před 7 lety +238

    "Lock picking is an art". Ok, now I wanna be an artist.

    • @AsTheSkyFalls_
      @AsTheSkyFalls_ Před 4 lety +5

      Lol Like, someone says you're a horrible artist and next morning all their money is gone and all their cords and stuff is broken, so ya ask em "Am I a good enough artist now?"

    • @sawayachannel3880
      @sawayachannel3880 Před 2 lety

      Me too!

  • @Ckurka
    @Ckurka Před 7 lety +1151

    lowkey was he's neighbors house

  • @Themankiratshow
    @Themankiratshow Před rokem +2

    I have successfully picked lock today for the first time in my life. Forgot office keys at home. Feeling proud of myself. Thanks to you man you saved my life 😂

  • @anthrodance
    @anthrodance Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you so much✨ I bought a small cash box online. When it arrived the keys were locked inside 😭. So, it was useless . But I bought a lock pick set and with your wonderful instructions I was able to open it easily 😅.

  • @UnexcitingChris
    @UnexcitingChris Před 9 lety +725

    What if this isn't his house o__o

  • @W1ckedshort
    @W1ckedshort Před 7 lety +154

    "Go fiddling with any locks around here and we're going to have a real problem. "

  • @petergraham7634
    @petergraham7634 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you so much! Used the exact method worked in 30 seconds never ever tried this before. Now I'll be able to drive my car tomorrow.

  • @colette_lim
    @colette_lim Před 3 lety +18

    am i the only one who actually keeps a lock picking set in my wallet 👁️👄👁️

  • @hamzie11
    @hamzie11 Před 9 lety +493

    brb trying it out on neighbours door

  • @marii3663
    @marii3663 Před 8 lety +707

    I'm only watching this cause I'm stuck outside 😂

  • @THETIMINATORTHETOOLMAN
    @THETIMINATORTHETOOLMAN Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video
    I do property maintenance and this is a help to my job to know how to pick a lock when a tenant looses a key or even changes a lock whenever they don’t want management to get in. That has actually happened to us and we had to drill the lock

  • @doomcloudmusic369
    @doomcloudmusic369 Před rokem +3

    Successfully made my own pick with a safety pin and some plyers and used a second pin as a tensioner. Took some patience

  • @BeingRomans829ed
    @BeingRomans829ed Před 9 lety +156

    Just remember, you can pick your friends, and you can pick your lock.....but you can't pick your friend's lock.

  • @SilentMover95
    @SilentMover95 Před 9 lety +106

    WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING IN MY HOUSE?!

    • @Art2D2
      @Art2D2 Před 9 lety +120

      That is how this video should have ended. lol

    • @jeffyes6536
      @jeffyes6536 Před 5 lety

      Carl chill its me CJ

  • @IslamicTalksPodcast
    @IslamicTalksPodcast Před 2 lety +1

    Being able to pick locks has really opened a lot of doors for me

  • @MuffinMcFluffin
    @MuffinMcFluffin Před 4 lety +9

    4:54 "Applying the right amount of tension with your tension wrench is key to successfully picking a lock."
    I see what you did there.

    • @donnymcgahan1158
      @donnymcgahan1158 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Just checking the comments to see if someone already made the joke.

    • @MuffinMcFluffin
      @MuffinMcFluffin Před 9 měsíci

      @@donnymcgahan1158 I gotcha covered! 😎

  • @eddygatlin
    @eddygatlin Před 7 lety +206

    YO BRETT GIVE ME YOUR ADDRESS PLEASE, I REALLY WANT TO SHOW YOU HOW MUCH YOUVE HELPED ME WITH MY LOCK PICKING SKILLS

  • @shigmonty
    @shigmonty Před 8 lety +62

    As my Granddad used to tell me, "A lock only keeps honest people honest."

    • @COD4JESSE
      @COD4JESSE Před 5 lety +13

      My Grandpa used to yell at me when he was drunk, couldn`t understand a word.

    • @sawayachannel3880
      @sawayachannel3880 Před 2 lety +1

      What a man!

  • @Oven_23
    @Oven_23 Před 2 lety

    Thank you man I bought I cheap lock pick set for fun a couple months ago and never used it but my sister locked hers of out of her room today and I used this video to learn and did it straight away

  • @tonchi4905
    @tonchi4905 Před 2 lety +1

    This unlocks so many areas of the map!

  • @danielcubillos1325
    @danielcubillos1325 Před 7 lety +534

    i am unemployed . Now I know what to do for a living ;)

  • @-Sun1111-
    @-Sun1111- Před 6 lety +125

    "I'm outside my house"
    His neighbors are are terrified inside their house because there's a man with a great mustache filming a video on how to pick locks outside their house

  • @digitalworms
    @digitalworms Před rokem +1

    Also to know you don't have to buy a set if you don't wanna! I made my set out of windshield wiper inserts! I cut mine using a Dremel and it's really not hard then smoothed it up with sandpaper! There is enough metal in the 2 inserts to make a few tools I made a pick, tension bar and a rake and still have loads of material over to make more!

  • @StackBundle
    @StackBundle Před 2 lety

    Lifesaver. After this video it took me about one minute to get in. I massively appreciate this video.

  • @erdincakay7155
    @erdincakay7155 Před 9 lety +248

    The only real manly way to get through a locked door:
    Kick it open.

    • @bistro4
      @bistro4 Před 9 lety +30

      Shoot out the lock with a shotgun *then* kick it open.

    • @salty_and_sour
      @salty_and_sour Před 9 lety +6

      Or you could just get a minigun and gta it by just blowing the door up

    • @zachmorley9566
      @zachmorley9566 Před 9 lety +11

      "Is this the house of Sarah Connor?"

    • @tight4soundz
      @tight4soundz Před 9 lety +2

      That is more like the way of the roid rage addict. Manliness is a mix of force and finesse.

    • @jonathans8569
      @jonathans8569 Před 9 lety +1

      WRONG!!! You have to go FOS RODAHHHH

  • @potatoefacedragon8634
    @potatoefacedragon8634 Před 5 lety +167

    I just picked the lock to my mom's storage room 😂😂😂 she hides all the stuff she takes from me here. Thanks 😅😂

  • @Shenae1092
    @Shenae1092 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks, this helped me a lot! Got back in my shed with the tools you mentioned! 😃

  • @temporaltribe
    @temporaltribe Před 4 lety +1

    You can also apply the tension wrench on a downwards angle, it's just his preference to lift it upwards.

  • @urnansonlyfans
    @urnansonlyfans Před 9 lety +11

    Plot twist: It wasn't his house.

  • @vincentgc1
    @vincentgc1 Před 7 lety +80

    Let see if this raises my lockpicking skill to 100

    • @gpj9353
      @gpj9353 Před 7 lety

      vincentgc1 lol don't think ur ezio i am connor kenway and haytham

    • @lukasisom9637
      @lukasisom9637 Před 5 lety +1

      Nope,21

  • @zombiehunter5923
    @zombiehunter5923 Před 3 lety +2

    Dawmnn
    I never seen someone explain it so detailed
    Thank you

  • @johnnyblaze8439
    @johnnyblaze8439 Před 4 lety

    Great video. I just got a lock pick set yesterday never picked before. I watched your video and I successfully picked all 4 deadbolts in my house. And your sure rite about lock providing false sense of security.

  • @schkjit3149
    @schkjit3149 Před 5 lety +25

    I love how this man is the physical representation of manliness

  • @HTCGaming1000
    @HTCGaming1000 Před 8 lety +235

    Im only here because I lost the back door keys

  • @TheJakealope
    @TheJakealope Před 2 lety

    Thanks to this vid, many Lockpickinglawyer uploads in the past, and my stepdad’s lockpicking kit, I was just able to bust into my locked apartment at 2 AM. Cheers!

  • @tielessin
    @tielessin Před 4 lety

    Dude, I thought you would be
    exaggerated of you to say that lock just look like they are secure.
    Thanks for teaching me this nice skill!

  • @billygilmusic5072
    @billygilmusic5072 Před 6 lety +47

    watches video:
    LOCKPICKING INCREASED TO 100

  • @DukeOfKidderminster
    @DukeOfKidderminster Před 7 lety +62

    Thanks for the video; my stalking skills are now complete.

  • @GeneralTurkey
    @GeneralTurkey Před rokem

    I have been using the standard pick mostly and lack experience with the rake, so thanks for the tip

  • @gpk-ld2lt
    @gpk-ld2lt Před 2 lety

    I found this channel just now and I'm glad i did !

  • @TheWMD13
    @TheWMD13 Před 8 lety +8

    I've been picking locks for fun for a while now. I thought your tutorial was very good. A lot of tutorials just tell you what to do without telling you the mechanics of what you're doing. I really liked that you explained the internal components of a lock. Cheers!

  • @sundowner8326
    @sundowner8326 Před 8 lety +167

    Stop! You've violated the law! Pay the court a fine or serve your sentence!!

    • @aidenc9575
      @aidenc9575 Před 8 lety +1

      omfg i love you right now

    • @turtle3569
      @turtle3569 Před 8 lety +1

      +Sam Davis I think we have met before

    • @buedavis92
      @buedavis92 Před 8 lety +8

      In the name of the Jarl, I order you to stop!

    • @sundowner8326
      @sundowner8326 Před 7 lety +10

      Lilly Wolf​ reference to Oblivion you stupid bimbo

    • @erzaz3493
      @erzaz3493 Před 6 lety

      Ok mom

  • @JonathanG1103
    @JonathanG1103 Před 3 lety +9

    Currently sitting outside my apartment wishing I had the foresight to keep a lock picking kit in my wallet...

  • @PostReeves28
    @PostReeves28 Před 2 lety +1

    Man knowing how to pick locks has really opened a lot of doors for me.

  • @InternetGuyOn
    @InternetGuyOn Před 7 lety +119

    468 cops disliked this video

  • @linnybun4401
    @linnybun4401 Před 5 lety +82

    I’m literally locked out of my house where am I gonna get a professional set

  • @hxsm8090
    @hxsm8090 Před 4 lety +3

    When you realized it doesnt differ from lockpicking from Dishonored.
    I picked my first lock today.
    Thank you sir.

  • @Vanillabean321
    @Vanillabean321 Před rokem

    A pair of bobbies worked just fine. I appreciate how you explained how the lock worked. I was able to make progress much quicker after seeing your video ! Thanks for the help

  • @allyisawesome842
    @allyisawesome842 Před 7 lety +81

    How to open a glass door that has a combination lock:
    Take a huge hammer
    Bam!

    • @lukasisom9637
      @lukasisom9637 Před 5 lety +1

      Sounds like something i might do...

    • @---cr8nw
      @---cr8nw Před 5 lety +2

      Nah, combo locks are easy to pick.

    • @desertodavid
      @desertodavid Před 4 lety +1

      You could do that on wooden door too. You're missing the whole point of an easy non-destructive entry.

    • @strengthcoachsc8669
      @strengthcoachsc8669 Před 3 lety

      Nope, burn that baby with thermite (Used best for breaking through reinforced steel walls and bank floors)
      Hope some of you got that reference

    • @marcopolio6591
      @marcopolio6591 Před 3 lety

      Hackerman

  • @thecrowseye5384
    @thecrowseye5384 Před 8 lety +24

    Step One: Kick in Door...
    Step Two: You're Done...

    • @mobley33
      @mobley33 Před 7 lety +9

      Step two is actually walking in

    • @Dragonkiller12350
      @Dragonkiller12350 Před 7 lety

      Well, this way of "picking" will somewhat damage the lock, however proer lockpicking, you know, that artistic kind. That's the shit, it's like nothing happened, but something did! :) xoxo

    • @Devious90210
      @Devious90210 Před 4 lety

      Yeah have fun breaking your leg on the front door

  • @Memecattt
    @Memecattt Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks man ! This video has opened so many doors for me!

  • @robloxvortexlegend
    @robloxvortexlegend Před 3 lety +3

    Him: Talking about picking a lock
    Me: OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE JUST WATCHING THIS

  • @drewbiedrewbie
    @drewbiedrewbie Před 9 lety +13

    Strange, I was talking to a police officer the other night about home safety, and it boils down to if a burglar wants to get in your home when your out there's nothing you can really do to stop them. :(

    • @5to22a
      @5to22a Před 9 lety +7

      Ye, there was a TV show here in the UK where ex-burglars showed people how easy it was to get into their homes. They cancelled it because it scared people and the amount of money it took to fortify one's home was impractical.

    • @5to22a
      @5to22a Před 9 lety

      ***** True dat

    • @joshgrami
      @joshgrami Před 9 lety +2

      Dark Day Ministries We had that in America too. It ran for at least a few seasons though. It was called How To Catch a Thief. Great show!

    • @thebaddog4104
      @thebaddog4104 Před rokem +1

      Buy a pitbull...done!

  • @bldgy
    @bldgy Před 9 lety +143

    In many, if not most, states it is illegal to own lock picks unless you are law enforcement or a locksmith. My home state is such a state.
    I would suggest you double check the laws in your state before carrying a pick set in your wallet.

    • @artofmanliness
      @artofmanliness  Před 9 lety +69

      Which state do you live in? Can you also reference the exact statute where it says it's illegal for civilians to own lock picks? Based on my research as long as you don't have the intent to burgle, then you're fine. See here: toool.us/laws.html

    • @bldgy
      @bldgy Před 9 lety +41

      Art of Manliness I guess I'll have to retract my statement. My apologies.
      I had intended to learn lock picking years ago and, at the time, I found laws against owning a pick set in my State (Indiana). Apparently they have been repealed, as I can't find them now.

    • @JosephJonesJRJ
      @JosephJonesJRJ Před 9 lety +4

      In most states, it is legal to purchase such tools. It is legal to have them in your home or place of business. However, it is often illegal to carry them or have them on your person in some circumstances.

    • @seanmiller292
      @seanmiller292 Před 9 lety +4

      Joseph Jones like if your hiding in the backseat of someone else's car with a set in your back pocket.
      90% of the law is INTENT, that means police officers that want to charge you with holding a lock pick set have the burden of proving you had intent to use it illegally. NTM how would ANYONE know you have a set on you?

    • @artofmanliness
      @artofmanliness  Před 9 lety +14

      Joseph Jones Please point to specific state statutes that say this. Based on my research, there are only four states in the country where the possession of picks is prima facie case of criminal intent. Even then, the possessor can rebut by showing that they did not have criminal intentions. For the most part, as long as you're not trying to break into somebody else's property illegally, then having picks are fine.

  • @Possibly_wolf
    @Possibly_wolf Před rokem +1

    “The art of manliness”
    Me just trying to get back into my house.

  • @chelseab5467
    @chelseab5467 Před 9 měsíci

    A single women this is actually a relief to know that if necessary I can do this and hopefully be inside my home in a safe time since I work late at night.
    Though I would ask what other security measure you or anyone would recommend!!
    Thank you Art of Manliness!!

    • @joshcowden6163
      @joshcowden6163 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Get a pistol, a small .25, .22, .38. These are all made in small frames semi auto or revolver. They have little to no recoil. They do make compact pistols for 9mm and the like too if you want a bigger caliber but generally once someone starts receiving new holes they will run and a hole in the heart or brain from any gun will end the threat immediately. So don't feel under powered if you get a .22. Be sure and ask the people at the store for tips on how to hold and aim, where to practice near by and if they do gun safety and shooting classes.

    • @chelseab5467
      @chelseab5467 Před 8 měsíci

      @@joshcowden6163 Thank you, yes I am looking into firearms. So far everyone recommends a Glock specifically a 9mm EZ Slide. My family thinks its great idea and is planning a picnic after a morning at the local range. Thank you again for your recommendations!

  • @slipknot5905
    @slipknot5905 Před 8 lety +114

    Skyrim has taught me well XD

    • @Brian-wy4hg
      @Brian-wy4hg Před 8 lety +2

      lockpicking in skyrim is absolutely not even close to picking a real lock lol

    • @slipknot5905
      @slipknot5905 Před 8 lety +22

      It was a joke. you humourless, dry dishcloth

    • @slipknot5905
      @slipknot5905 Před 8 lety +6

      +Slim Dunkin unoriginal 12 year old

    • @slipknot5905
      @slipknot5905 Před 8 lety +1

      +Slim Dunkin unoriginal 12 year old

    • @slipknot5905
      @slipknot5905 Před 8 lety +15

      +Slim Dunkin get a sense of humour, pubic hair and an education.

  • @MrMaxer13
    @MrMaxer13 Před 9 lety +19

    Instead of having the lockpick kit in your wallet, why not having a copy of the key?

  • @gretamarshall7511
    @gretamarshall7511 Před rokem +1

    Being a woman watching this, mastering the art of manliness 💪🏼

  • @justsomeberd7407
    @justsomeberd7407 Před 2 lety +1

    I used this because my friend bet I couldn’t get into his crib without a key he woke up to me in his kitchen with a cup of coffee staring at him ahhh I love this tutorial