@@shawn7913 if you really know your locks well, you could guess it from the logo, but the majority of thieves don't and even then, they would have to have these tools with them and I think a thief that skilled would likely seek targets with lots of money.
LPL Average pick time: A few seconds. This Lock: Kept him busy for over 2 minutes, required a special-made tool that's really obscure, and not once did he utter the words "Flaw" "Unforgivable" or "Easily Bypassed". DINGDINGDING We have a winner!!!
A plug spinner is not obscure at all. I’m a novice and I own one. It’s used to spin the lock the other way without having to repick it if you pick it open to the wrong side.
"So, you got yourself a new door lock. You were always concerned about security. What made you buy it?" "LPL needed 3 tools and 2 minutes for it. can barely get any better"
@@gingerinajacket8519 and raises a racket trust me if it was a place where that could be done and get away with it sure but otherwise it's a dead giveaway of a breakin
This morning in the ERA office. Grunt: "Hey boss, LPL has done a video on our Fortress lock" Boss: "Oh dear god, let me open this window so I can plummet like our stocks and shares" Grunt: "No need Boss, it was a good video and stocks are up. He didn't use a Lego man, a spoon, a blade of grass or that pick that Bosnian Bill and he made. He actually said it was good"
I can only imagine the horror show it must be over at Master lock if any of the bosses watch his channel. Those designers are probably being starved in a cage in the basement of HQ till then can design something this good
It actually took him 2 minutes. Half of it was actually picking and half of it was an explanation. This isn't to demean the lock itself; But to correct your statement.
And you need 3 or 4 rotations to unlock a usual front door. It might take LPL 10 Minutes to unlock a door with this thing in the field, which, when it comes to locks, basically means the average thief is better of using explosives.
@@MytronixOfficial if they can't get in quietly through the door, most thieves will usually just say "fuck it" and either bust a window, or just move on
And remember the lock wasn't in a door - it would take significantly longer because you can't just rotate the barrel in your hand like he did! Very impressive work (PS new to the channel and only just catching up on these vids)
Rogue: "I'll pick the lock." DM: "Alright, roll a thieve's tools check using dexterity." Rogue: *rolls a 24* DM: "Okay. You set all six pins properly. Then, anticipating a set of trap pins, you rotate the cylinder past them too fast for them to fall in. Next, you cover the bottom of the keyway with a flat tool, expecting that the first set of traps were simply a decoy for another one designed to fall into the bottom. Proud to have outsmarted this lock's designer not once, but twice, you confidently twist with your tool one last time - and the lock stops just short of opening. Unfortunately, there was one last set of trap pins you did not manage to avoid. The DC for this check was a 25."
I'm not gonna act like I'm an experienced DM or DnD player, but I've played with friends a couple of times and honestly, if you colored your voice correctly and created enough suspense, this would fkn rule
Earlier, at the ERA home office, "Hey boss, LPL has one of our fortress locks, and it's a *4* *MINUTE* *VIDEO* !" Boss, "WOOT, Champagne for everyone!"
@@Krossfyre if it's installed on a door, unless you know exactly what you're looking at, i doubt having special tools will help. on the flip side... if you accidentally lock yourself out, you're fucked, lmao
Was thinking same when you put a 1k$ lock in a 100$ door you are simply moving the entry points to a window or other means if entry. Most people don't lock their garage door to house, the same folks also leave a garage door opener visible in their vehicles.
That's the point of a lock though, to make an attacker use brute force. Force always works if you apply enough of it. Good locks take away alternative options.
I like one of the stories about a pentester that had to get past a security door with a guard in front of it. Two day deadline. They went into an adjacent room and slowly, silently dug through the drywall.
Looking at the sheer size of the lock, the door would have to be fairly substantial for the lock to fit, and anything with that thick a door will have beefy walls as well.
i would actually argue S tier. not because it cant be beat..but because it basically cant be beat for the price. this is "entry level" in price for the lock(~60$), but 300$+ in security standard(and plenty even in that range that are way less secure).
@@adamnichols476 3 things about your comment. 1. It's WHO, not that... People who, things that.. (it's not rocket science, please try harder) 2. Of those infected, 3% have died, not 0.001%... Once the entire population has been infected, that's a death toll of around 240 million... 3. This is not the channel to start a debate about the virus. Go elsewhere.
He has a very calming and methodical voice, and he goes step by step with the only thing he does to increase watchtime is explains the locks history a bit. No other channels on CZcams have a 4 minute watchtime as an extremely long video. These videos are perfectly bite size.
It's interesting to see puzzle solving as a "real world" field exercise instead of just a distraction (like a crossword etc.). Add in the spice that comes from finding if the lock is effective or laughable is just icing on the cake (and turns it into straight entertainment).
I watch this, not to learn about lock picking, but to learn about which locks I can’t trust to guard my moldy banana peel, while understanding everything
You’re right. I just found this channel by mistake a few hours ago, and I’m now hooked. It’s genuinely interesting, and I enjoy seeing skilled people work their magic.
@@skelebro9999 To the average, or even somewhat above average, picker, this lock is a stopper. Think about it, if you didn't know it had the stop pins (which I did to one of my locks, based on one of LPL's videos.)
Actually, at 4 minutes, even with the explaining, that makes it about twice as long as most of his videos. So going with the "LPL video length lock rating system" this is a VERY good lock! ;-)
Your teeth are numbered 1 to 8 for each of the 4 quarters of your mouth, so the Voiceover of LPL the Dentist would go something like... "I'm going to use this tongue depressor as a levering tool, Nothing on 1:1, 2:3 is loose, 3:4 feels like a rasp, 2:5 is binding on 3:5, All the rest feel like a false set -And we're open"
You should dig deeper into the archives, then. There's a few good ones in there! He's had a few where he's outright said he would use it... and there's the lock he DOES use on his doors.
@@slavkei Sad that these are not Euro Cylinder, but I'll bookmark this one for future reference. It looks like something that will take a while to pick if locked 2 times.
@@shadowcheto85 Those were just three I was able to find quickly. There's more in there, but there's 1255 other videos and I am too lazy to dig through em. Sorry friendo
@@SoloNit I mean if someone is that determined to get in to shoot with all that noise ect more than likely they are willing to do other just as destructive things to the door or lock to get in
@@SoloNit That is fine. The point is to make a lazy or cautious person turn away. If it prevents most people from picking it prevents a sneaky entry. People with lock tools probably want a sneaky entry.
What a great lock. Besides the tools, this shows that knowledge and identification are key. We had a Yale keyway faceplate on the outside of an ERA lock body. I watched an engineer take 40 minutes to pick it. Half of which was to realise that it was not a Yale.
Professional lockpickers buy locks as they come on the market so they know in advance what they are dealing with. The average person trying to pick a lock on the fly would have no chance.
@@AEB1066 And they probably know locks by their appearance in a door like some people can tell the difference in the year of a specific model of car. I mean LPL would have probabky gotten in but the rest of us, yeah no way lol.
basically, the whole point is that anyone familiar enough with locks to pick this one without engaging the traps wouldn't be a criminal in the first place, they'd be an expert locksmith and have a well paying enough job that they can spend time mastering a skill.
@@christianornelas994 uhm...it kinda doesn't...sure maybe like 50 years ago before there were cameras everywhere, but now being a thief is pretty high risk low reward. I mean when's the last time you've heard of an unfound serial killer? Crime doesn't pay...unless it's white collar crime...white collar crime pays millions with zero risk!
Looks to be worth the money. Tons of security features in the lock. If you didn't see the cylinder, would you have known they all those security features?
@@MrCow579 sadly he would not seen the trap pins that is what he said, he was able to solve this fast due to knowing there are trap pins (so he can bypass it by turning it quickly using the tool) if LPL didn't know, he'll get caught of it like most pickers this is already impossible to pick on the street especially if the doorlock is in the highway (many people)
@@Robbedem a 30 second lock is actually pretty impressive already... a normal person would take multiple minutes at least (unless it’s a low skill attack)
Plug Flippers are very common amongst people who pick locks. They're used when you don't know which way you have to turn the key to unlock the door. So you pick the lock, turn it the wrong way, then use a plug flipper to spin it back the other way (without the pins falling back into the lock you just picked). LPL never needs one because he knows which way to turn the lock.
@@willlotto1 he doesn't need it because he not actually open a real lock turning actual mechanism which drags back the deadbolts. And you need to make at least two such turns to open a real door. So when you open a real lock the plug flipper is a must have.
so to clear this lock up, you never said "inexcusable”, "flaw" or even "unfortunately", the video is 4 minutes long and that is without a tear down! and its made in the UK, (or at least brought in the UK and sent to you), you did say "however" but then produce a tool i have not seen before so id call it a 100% winner. i think i know what door locks i am looking for when my new doors are fitted.
I'm going to buy this barrel too, I've just moved into a new build (UK) which has standard rubbish barrels with the twist turn in the inside for emergency's but not very secure when you can stick your hand through the letter box.
@@cameronchubb5209 So many residential doors where there's small glass panels in the door or to the side that could easily and fairly stealthily broken through and then reach in and open the lock.... my back door on my home was like this. You'd be very unlikely to hear it even if home. Doesn't make sense.
I've put them on a number of doors for family members. The locks cost like £37 (IIRC) on ebay, come with 3 keys (£5 for every extra) and an array of sizes to fit the door. They are perfect when it comes to value and security. You can pick them open by packing the keyway all the way to the back with something you can easily remove (such as dental floss) but they have 6 pins and each is a security pin so you'd need someone with good lockpicking ability. You can also push the trap pins out of the way as they only activate if the core turns without a key however you then need to pick the trap pins which is much harder.
Nicely done chaps! "ERA has been designing and manufacturing locks since 1838. Still based in the heart of the West Midlands, we know a lot about the best ways to keep British homes secure - that’s why door and window fabricators and installers, locksmiths and police authorities across the country have looked to ERA as security experts for many years. Our innovative locks, handles and hinges have provided peace-of-mind to generations of British homeowners and will continue to do so for future generations."
I was impressed that he was able to bypass all of the security features so quickly. He could have gone much faster if he wasn't explaining what he was doing. I wonder how much time he spent practicing on the lock before making the video.
@@RationalEgoism At LPL's level of expertise, he probably spent more time researching / analyzing the lock than practicing it. If one accidentally releases the trap pins, the lock becomes immobilized. This is a Yoda lock: Do or do not, There is no try.
@@RationalEgoism His "practice" would be all his experience in picking locks with similar traps. That way he can see a lock, do his research and then form a plan of attack. Like assaulting an enemy base, you don't have the luxury of a "dry run" so you make sure your first attempt is your best attempt because you don't get another.
saw someone pick a Bowley lock with some compressed air, however at the time of LPLs video no one had yet picked it, i wouldn't use one because they are easily recognizable and finding the attack online would be trivial, this has no external branding.
@@Marinealver Tell that to the Canadians, because they pretty much did during the build up to the battle of Vimy Ridge. And by that I mean they did their best to build a to scale model of the battle field and then trained on it.
@@facundofuentesyarballo2870 Right, hence "if he hadn't seen it before". So really every video he does on tthis channel makes him a better picker just because it adds another lock to the list of ones he recognizes
Yep. We talk about what big flaws were pointed out, how many have attempted to break into his house, how many after trying saw fire arms, and how many clicks on 1-6 there were before we got sued. pretty basic shiz.
The picking set I found in a junkyard truck over 25 years ago came with one of these spring loaded tools. I kept that kit I found and now know how to use it...but took me forever to understand the spring loaded tool in the kit until just now! I have been playing with picking now after finding that old kit I kept in a box forever and I love it. It's as good as any other mind game. It's also fun to tell your friends to bring their best locks over on the next visit and show how quick you can open it without the key...LOL.
The LPL never ceases to amaze me. I have watched many locksmiths and lock pickers over the years and they all look like amateurs compared with you. I have my gift talents and you certainly have yours. Much respect Amigo
Above 4 minutes mark, needs two tools - one being a special made - and have defensive features against the most commom entry methods. Yep, thats a good one.
A plug flipper is a commonly available tool, granted they don't feature all that often on this channel, but they're a standard piece of locksmith kit for those times when it's easier, or only possible to pick the core in the opposite direction to that required to retract the locking pawl. You pick the lock anti clockwise to evade a particular security feature, then flip it back clockwise past the lock up position faster than the pins can re-engage. The difficulty this lock poses in the wider sense, is in the fact that Era make many lock models and all you see from outside the building, once the cylinder is fitted, is their emblem. So as a potential lockpicking opportunistic thief, you'd have to treat every Era lock as though it was a Fortress model. That on its own is a great achievement for a company, as it makes residences fitted with any of their cylinders more secure from the educated opportunist. Definitely a score for Era. Whether or not it's possible for LPL to bypass it, it effectively raises the security on all their legacy cylinders, as well as challenging anyone who does find themselves facing a Fortress. I suspect this would be a great deal more difficult in situ, fitted into a door. It also requires more tooling to defeat than the standard pick and torsion wrench, takes longer and makes more noise when you deploy the plug flipper. I'd buy one if they're not outrageously priced.
@@Si74l0rd The good thing is, a plug flipper is only common for locksmiths. But it doesn't seem to be that common when you buy a lockpicking set. At least, I didn't see it included when I was browsing online
@@robertcowling4313 Buying direct is often (but not always) cheaper than Amazon. If you're on a budget (or want to boycott Amazon over free speech violations) the amazon pages for products usually tell you who the seller is, and from there you can go straight to the seller website. Sadly, it isn't practical to boycott amazon for many items. Along with google, facebook, and twitter, they are in dire need of an anti-trust breakup.
I know!!! it took me over 3 years now to find a house lock, still trying to find one for my bicycle that does not weigh 45lbs and is cheaper than my bike.
Except they can cause you to replace locks over and over if someone wants to. 10 seconds in front of the door and you have to replace a lock cylinder. And you need to spend 40-50 on a new one or buy one that allows a trappin reset key to be used. Eventually you will replace it with something cheaper that they will exploit to get in.
American locks: "Okay I'm gonna use this regular thin piece of metal aaaand it's open." European locks: "Okay thank god I'm seeing this lock from the outside to know where all the trap pins are so I can use my highly specialized tool to bypass them."
A professional lockpicker buys every new lock they can find, anyway. It's not even that specialized of a tool. It's just not one LPL uses often because he knows which way the lock turns before the video starts.
@@aze2099 it's used for flipping a lock over to the other side when you turn it the wrong way. Unless you're familiar with the lock, you might not know which way it needs to turn to open. This is why professional locksmiths try to get as many locks as possible, but most can't check them all.
it didn't take too terribly long when you had to use two different tools in a very specific setup. If a person is doing this to try to pick your lock and silently enter your house you are dealing with a government assassin who is out to end you.
That is pick resistance for you. What a great lock! Only the experts can take on such a thing and open it without setting off the safety pins. Nice to see a solid door lock for a change.
You’re actually pretty much correct. If you look at the residential market for locks, the more expensive a lock is, chances are, the main upgrade is beefiness. Furthermore, lock cores in the US are (generally) less advanced than euro cores. A “high security” lock in the US is basically just kinda resistant to bumping and raking (if that). The difference narrows as you go higher up the food chain, of course, but at the mass market level? Yeah. Physical destruction (guns, bolt cutters, drills, a big ol hammer and a crowbar, etc) is the main mode of attack for people trying to get through locks here.
I dont think I've ever seen an home invasion where they shot the lock on the door. Either the doors arent locked or they kick it in.. nobody is tryna fire a bullet and alert the neighborhood they just entered a house.. put some thought into your comments people
@Righteous. Now this, is obessesion. I don’t usually check my comments after I post them, but wow. You might need psychiatric care if you’re this obsessed, ngl. But hey, what do I know.
Honestly I'm really impressed. This guy is an extremely advanced locksmith who had the benefit of knowing in advance about the trap pins and their locations etcetera so of course he got it open but this seems about as good a lock as you're likely to get commercially
Nicely done sire… Watching you is like watching an Artists paint a beautiful site in front of him/her. I also like the knowledge that you bring to the table as well. Nicely done
"Getting the sequence of event right in the field is likely to be a challenge except for the most skilled and knowledgeable pickers" That's a flex right there
Lock: *challenges LPL. LPL: I accept your challenge. *2 minutes later* Lock: *coughs up blood* I was not strong enough. LPL: *sheaths lockpick* You fought well. Tell me your name. Lock: ERA "Fortress" Euro Cylinder *spurts more blood* LPL: I'll remember that name.
That's really the issue. Around here, no one is picking entry doors, they'll just kick the door in. Long before bothering with this, most people should upgrade their door and door frame.
@@om617yota8 and then they should upgrade their windows. And then they should give some serious thought to their walls. When my mom stopped responding and I had to break into her house oh, I simply broke a pane of glass reach down and unlock the door. There was no response from Neighbors.
Sir after watching this video, I must say you know locks very well. This to me seemed to be a very tricky lock. I’m impressed. I like your videos because you explain the locks and the process.
The more tools, especially the more esoteric tools, required, the more secure a lock is. LPL proved that the average picker would not be able to bypass this lock without resorting other more time consuming and noticeable methods, or leaving and then returning with a more specific tool like LPL's flipper, or prior preparation to know that this specific tool is needed for this lock.
This a back to the classics in this channel: lockpicking against some real challenge. I bet most locksmiths don't even know how to open something like this.
Most "locksmiths" would probably break three drill bits trying to drill through this lock so they can charge you an exorbitant amount to replace it after.
@@twotone3070 it's not like it matters. Any normal person lockpicking wouldn't be able to identify this lock when it's actually in the door. So there's no reasonable way that anyone would break in without knowing more about your house, or is a paid assassin and by that time you're already dead.
As I progress in my picking career, I have discovered that picking a lock at my desk with a vise and every thing positioned ergonomically is one thing, picking that same lock when it's hanging on a fence outside is a whole different animal. My neighbor lost the keys for his pool gate lock. Instead of just cutting it off, I asked to try and pick it. Took me much longer and it was very challenging just to get myself into a position that was comfortable and that I could hold the lock with one hand and keep tension while trying to pick with the other. Working at your bench is one thing, working in the field is not even close.
Using the "Crawl, Walk, Run" learning analogy, it sounds like working at your bench is like the "Crawl" phase. At your bench, you're removing obstacles that are independent of the lock itself to better learn the lock (much like a science experiment removes variables). Once you've done that, you might move on to the "Walk" phase, reintroducing variables / removing controls (remove from vice, hang as is in use, use a lock that's weathered or in poor condition, etc). To me, "Run" is usually either a real-work application or testing yourself under real-world or tougher conditions.
It didn't take long but it took a tool 90% of people never heard of, and a master Lockpicker under more or less perfect conditions. Like he said in the field, and withojt that tool, this lock would be close to undefeatable
Yep, put it behind a security roset that only has a small slit for just the key so you don’t see the logo and in a 5point lock that needs 4 turns to fully unlock and it might take a while to open.
Wow, that was a masterclass! So many steps and so many possible missteps and hazards. If it's even remotely affordable this appears to be a relatively secure lock. Even if you know the steps to take, it would be easy to cock it up and I'm not sure it would work half as well were it mounted in a door anyway. As always thanks for the time and effort you put into making these videos for us. They always add a little brightness to even the cloudiest of days, for me. Nice job Era, and nice job LPL :)
@@4philipp Sadly a relatively small percentage of the population lives in a house with that value, though in that regard I agree absolutely. Most people with expensive houses put electronic security in these days though, which have their own unique exploits. Most people looking to spend a couple hundred upwards on a lock would buy a Medeco or something similar. It is nice to see Era putting out a quality lock however.
I've been waiting a year or so for you to cover this lock. Have it in every family member's house, really good value lock and skookum as frig. I've heard packing the lock with dental floss after picking and turning part way also stops the trap pins.
@@handlesarefeckinstupid UPVC is actually really strong because it absorbs impact well. Be careful with the soldering iron, you will set off the smoke alarm :)
@@thailandertravel See through lock, that has no doubt been practiced many, many times in a row. No timekeeping or visible hands (gloves only) so it's hard to know if time is being sped up or not. Only editing is a soundtrack overlay. Not impressive. No "how to" despite the "how to" being in the title. Sorry to be harsh, but our standards are pretty high from watching well edited, explained, and filmed LPL videos. Please take my criticism constructively.
I bought a lock picking set with clear see through locks for practicing of Amazon just from watching this guy... As soon as tried my back door I got stuck.. must be one of these locks. I live in Ireland (Europe)
You're laying there at night, your spouse tells you they heard something and you hear that phrase... parts of your anatomy that shouldn't be able to pucker, pucker.
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It'd take an assassin from a freaking james bond movie to pick through all those security measures. It really makes me respect the trade for the potential craftmanship
Thanks man! My neighbor has a shed full of collectibles but had this lock on, so i couldn't open it. Had it off under 3 min! I'm going to recommend you to all my friends!!
Finally, a security lock that deserves the label. As he admitted, on the field, only the most skilled pickers will remember/know how to pick it. Besides all the security features against those less skilled ones (anti drilling, snapping, etc,,,)
LPL, one of the best there is, took two minutes to crack this and used some special tools and knowledge to do it. If the objective of a good lock is deterrence, I'd say this one scores pretty damn high.
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He neither said "unfortunately" nor "flaw". Wow. What a lock.
There was nothing “inexcusable” about it either. High praise
Just it being 4 minutes, for a lock IN A LONG TIME, in addition with the above mean it’s high quality.
If it was installed and you couldn't see the sides...... Would you/a picker even know about the "booby traps"?
@@shawn7913 The logo above the keyway might clue you in.
@@shawn7913 if you really know your locks well, you could guess it from the logo, but the majority of thieves don't and even then, they would have to have these tools with them and I think a thief that skilled would likely seek targets with lots of money.
LPL Average pick time: A few seconds. This Lock: Kept him busy for over 2 minutes, required a special-made tool that's really obscure, and not once did he utter the words "Flaw" "Unforgivable" or "Easily Bypassed". DINGDINGDING We have a winner!!!
Also, LPL has the luxury of seeing the entire core. In the field, how would you know about the 6 trap pins?
Thought the same thing even before starting to watch. "A FOUR minutes video? Oh boi this is a good lock"
@@johnathanmoyer2375 maybe buying one before doing the deed?
@@blackroberts6290 or just doing research
A plug spinner is not obscure at all. I’m a novice and I own one. It’s used to spin the lock the other way without having to repick it if you pick it open to the wrong side.
"So, you got yourself a new door lock. You were always concerned about security. What made you buy it?"
"LPL needed 3 tools and 2 minutes for it. can barely get any better"
Underrated comment, excellent endorsement.
Theres some that he cant pick or didnt even attempt to pick iirc
"So, why did you pick this one?"
"LPL needed 3 tools and 2 minutes. The only way to get better results is to weld the door shut."
And when the burglar sees that his lockpicks fail, he pulls out a brick and shatters a window.
@@gingerinajacket8519 and raises a racket trust me if it was a place where that could be done and get away with it sure but otherwise it's a dead giveaway of a breakin
This morning in the ERA office.
Grunt: "Hey boss, LPL has done a video on our Fortress lock"
Boss: "Oh dear god, let me open this window so I can plummet like our stocks and shares"
Grunt: "No need Boss, it was a good video and stocks are up. He didn't use a Lego man, a spoon, a blade of grass or that pick that Bosnian Bill and he made. He actually said it was good"
In fact, he uses his secret weapon
No hammer, no magnets, no rake either
Totally underrated comment.
I can only imagine the horror show it must be over at Master lock if any of the bosses watch his channel.
Those designers are probably being starved in a cage in the basement of HQ till then can design something this good
If a lock needs his and bosnian bill's collab pick, it's actually pretty decent, most people don't carry special gear past basic picks
"As you saw, that didn't take terribly long" I dunno, four minutes is an eternity on this channel
technically 3:30 minutes since he was explaining haha
It actually took him 2 minutes. Half of it was actually picking and half of it was an explanation. This isn't to demean the lock itself; But to correct your statement.
@@theoofer478 And if it takes 2 minutes for someone like LPL to pick it, it'll be practically impenetrable for the average mortal.
It's a "Once-a-month" occurence at most
Thats massively long for this channel. Master locks last seconds.
He can crack some un under 10 seconds.
About two and a half minutes and needed special tools and techniques. This is actually high on the unofficial LPL Security Scale.
So basically its a lock secure from attacks from everyone except LPL. Good enough for me!
And you need 3 or 4 rotations to unlock a usual front door. It might take LPL 10 Minutes to unlock a door with this thing in the field, which, when it comes to locks, basically means the average thief is better of using explosives.
@@MytronixOfficial if they can't get in quietly through the door, most thieves will usually just say "fuck it" and either bust a window, or just move on
@@jonathanblair5920 Or started working on the hinges if you have door with hinge exposed outward.
Yeah. Requires specialized tools and techniques and a ton of prior knowledge. This is realistically unlikely to ever be picked in the field.
He started picking at 1:37 and wasn’t done with the lock until 3:28. This thing held LockPickingLawyer for almost two minutes. Very impressive work.
This held LPL for two minutes, while he already knew exactly how it worked! It's basically thief proof.
Edit: held
And keep in mind that you need to turn it twice to unlock, and then rotate it one forth more to open the doors man that crazy
like he didnt try for an hour before posting making out he got it first time.
@@turboturd7954 never even thought of that
And remember the lock wasn't in a door - it would take significantly longer because you can't just rotate the barrel in your hand like he did! Very impressive work (PS new to the channel and only just catching up on these vids)
Rogue: "I'll pick the lock."
DM: "Alright, roll a thieve's tools check using dexterity."
Rogue: *rolls a 24*
DM: "Okay. You set all six pins properly. Then, anticipating a set of trap pins, you rotate the cylinder past them too fast for them to fall in. Next, you cover the bottom of the keyway with a flat tool, expecting that the first set of traps were simply a decoy for another one designed to fall into the bottom. Proud to have outsmarted this lock's designer not once, but twice, you confidently twist with your tool one last time - and the lock stops just short of opening. Unfortunately, there was one last set of trap pins you did not manage to avoid. The DC for this check was a 25."
I'm not gonna act like I'm an experienced DM or DnD player, but I've played with friends a couple of times and honestly, if you colored your voice correctly and created enough suspense, this would fkn rule
This was so entertaining to read XD
Rogue: SON OF A MOTHER-
@@SpideyfanX I imagine a very pure paladin or smth going "yes, sons typically come from mothers, now did you get it open? :0"
"That's not a door, it's a thing of evil" -Vax
Earlier, at the ERA home office, "Hey boss, LPL has one of our fortress locks, and it's a *4* *MINUTE* *VIDEO* !" Boss, "WOOT, Champagne for everyone!"
lmao
With special tools too. Unless it's up against someone specifically looking to pick it it'll be basically pickproof.
@@Krossfyre if it's installed on a door, unless you know exactly what you're looking at, i doubt having special tools will help. on the flip side... if you accidentally lock yourself out, you're fucked, lmao
A 4 minute video that isn't LPL ranting for 3 minutes on the gall the company has to sell the lock. ♥
@@jonathanblair5920 well, just bust a window and you're in again
Replacing a window doesn't cost THAT much
The door itself is likely to be more vulnerable than this lock.
Was thinking same when you put a 1k$ lock in a 100$ door you are simply moving the entry points to a window or other means if entry.
Most people don't lock their garage door to house, the same folks also leave a garage door opener visible in their vehicles.
That's the point of a lock though, to make an attacker use brute force. Force always works if you apply enough of it. Good locks take away alternative options.
I like one of the stories about a pentester that had to get past a security door with a guard in front of it. Two day deadline. They went into an adjacent room and slowly, silently dug through the drywall.
More like drywall on each side
Looking at the sheer size of the lock, the door would have to be fairly substantial for the lock to fit, and anything with that thick a door will have beefy walls as well.
Its comforting to see that there are locks out there that this guy can't get through in less than 5 seconds
Hey, familiar profile pic... you're over at legalese eagelese as well right?
Pfp reminds me of the boring win7
Its all fun and games until you hear "Click out of 1, nothing on 2, 3 is binding" outside your door
@@thedarkdragon1437 i am yes, but its quite a common pic lol
@@incompleteriver770 cracked me up 😂
I would be worried that this thing is so secure that if I locked myself out of the house a locksmith wouldn’t be able to get in
You can always just drill it, anti-drill protection means it take time not that is imposible
Or just kick the door in. A good lock on a door is meaningless if you have a cheap wooden doorframe.
at this points just buy a new window
I would be more concerned that it wouldn't even open with the key.
Do you have windows on your house though?
We did it bois, we found an A Tier lock
It's more of S or even SS at this point
@@Dangerboy-xw8nb no S tier would be takes a few tries and makes lpl stumble. SS would be lpl cannot pick the lock no matter what he tries
@@joppa560 ss would just pretend to be a lock but the hole is just for show and the mechanism needs a diamond saw to drill through
@@maenoKaori xD
i would actually argue S tier. not because it cant be beat..but because it basically cant be beat for the price. this is "entry level" in price for the lock(~60$), but 300$+ in security standard(and plenty even in that range that are way less secure).
LPL: That didn't take terribly long....
All I saw was a lock that 99.999% of the population could not pick.
so with those stats, its the same people that died of covid. .001 lol. so we are safe.
Almost any lock you can pick up at a hardware store will meet those requirements
@@adamnichols476 dont open that can of worms. It creates unreasonable discourse.
@@adamnichols476 3 things about your comment.
1. It's WHO, not that... People who, things that.. (it's not rocket science, please try harder)
2. Of those infected, 3% have died, not 0.001%... Once the entire population has been infected, that's a death toll of around 240 million...
3. This is not the channel to start a debate about the virus. Go elsewhere.
@@Chris-hx3om lol 3%. I can't believe you don't even think outside the chart with numbers in it. Try living in the real world for a change
At this point just grab a nearby rock and use it to "pick" the nearest window.
"Clink out of glass and it is open"
Trap steal bars behind the window
"A scratch on one... A crack from two. And done, window has been shattered"
And if you still can't break through it, get a spark plug and break the ceramic and throw it
@@enzuki doesnt that only work on car windows?
The real amazement is that the vast majority of his subscribers have no reason to learn to pick locks. It’s like therapy for the mind more of.
He has a very calming and methodical voice, and he goes step by step with the only thing he does to increase watchtime is explains the locks history a bit. No other channels on CZcams have a 4 minute watchtime as an extremely long video. These videos are perfectly bite size.
I think I tried to pick a beginner's lock at a Maker's Faire once. LPL is just super fun to watch.
It's interesting to see puzzle solving as a "real world" field exercise instead of just a distraction (like a crossword etc.).
Add in the spice that comes from finding if the lock is effective or laughable is just icing on the cake (and turns it into straight entertainment).
I watch this, not to learn about lock picking, but to learn about which locks I can’t trust to guard my moldy banana peel, while understanding everything
You’re right. I just found this channel by mistake a few hours ago, and I’m now hooked. It’s genuinely interesting, and I enjoy seeing skilled people work their magic.
LPL: "Finally, a warrior to challenge."
Nothing can beat him though
This so called warrior was nothin'
@@DyslexicMitochondria cool username and channel
Four minutes - looks like a worthy opponent.
@@skelebro9999 To the average, or even somewhat above average, picker, this lock is a stopper. Think about it, if you didn't know it had the stop pins (which I did to one of my locks, based on one of LPL's videos.)
_"As you can see folks, that didn't take terribly long."_
It never does LPL, it never does. 😁
If he ever says "wow, that took terribly long", I'm gonna buy the lock he says it about as investment.
Actually, at 4 minutes, even with the explaining, that makes it about twice as long as most of his videos. So going with the "LPL video length lock rating system" this is a VERY good lock! ;-)
he's still picking those bowley locks tho
That's what she said
And yet we still leave satisfied
When he takes some sort of a Quantum Lock Pick Thingie 3000, you know that this lock is safe
"Good enough, now on to the door itself."
This is a mass produced spring loaded knob . There are competing models, but this is the one he had nearby .
Imagine how much of an amazing dentist this guy could be.
Your teeth are numbered 1 to 8 for each of the 4 quarters of your mouth, so the Voiceover of LPL the Dentist would go something like...
"I'm going to use this tongue depressor as a levering tool, Nothing on 1:1, 2:3 is loose, 3:4 feels like a rasp, 2:5 is binding on 3:5, All the rest feel like a false set -And we're open"
Then on second thought, How do we know he's not a dentist?
Because lawyers usually cost you an arm and a leg, not a tooth 😁
Please no....
And then rename the channel into Lock Picking Dentist.
First time I've seen LPL almost recommend a lock
You should dig deeper into the archives, then. There's a few good ones in there! He's had a few where he's outright said he would use it... and there's the lock he DOES use on his doors.
Which ones that?
@@tres-3770 901 for "A lock I would use", 868 is the lock he uses for his bicycle, 527 shows what he uses on his own home
@@slavkei Sad that these are not Euro Cylinder, but I'll bookmark this one for future reference. It looks like something that will take a while to pick if locked 2 times.
@@shadowcheto85 Those were just three I was able to find quickly. There's more in there, but there's 1255 other videos and I am too lazy to dig through em. Sorry friendo
2 minutes LPL ratings, time for CEO's to celebrate.
Bonuses all around
Board of directors just approved massive stock-options grant...
Actually, he use only 30 sec from 1:37 to 2:17 to pick, the rest are explaining lock and grab new toy.
@@SoloNit I mean if someone is that determined to get in to shoot with all that noise ect more than likely they are willing to do other just as destructive things to the door or lock to get in
@@SoloNit That is fine. The point is to make a lazy or cautious person turn away. If it prevents most people from picking it prevents a sneaky entry. People with lock tools probably want a sneaky entry.
What a great lock. Besides the tools, this shows that knowledge and identification are key.
We had a Yale keyway faceplate on the outside of an ERA lock body. I watched an engineer take 40 minutes to pick it. Half of which was to realise that it was not a Yale.
Oh good one there :)
So basically, had this lock been installed, he wouldn't have got in. Unless he made alot of correct guesses. All of the clues would have been hidden.
Professional lockpickers buy locks as they come on the market so they know in advance what they are dealing with. The average person trying to pick a lock on the fly would have no chance.
@@AEB1066 And they probably know locks by their appearance in a door like some people can tell the difference in the year of a specific model of car.
I mean LPL would have probabky gotten in but the rest of us, yeah no way lol.
basically, the whole point is that anyone familiar enough with locks to pick this one without engaging the traps wouldn't be a criminal in the first place, they'd be an expert locksmith and have a well paying enough job that they can spend time mastering a skill.
@@DoubtlessCar0 you know what pays better than an expert locksmith? An expert thief
@@christianornelas994 uhm...it kinda doesn't...sure maybe like 50 years ago before there were cameras everywhere, but now being a thief is pretty high risk low reward. I mean when's the last time you've heard of an unfound serial killer? Crime doesn't pay...unless it's white collar crime...white collar crime pays millions with zero risk!
Looks to be worth the money. Tons of security features in the lock. If you didn't see the cylinder, would you have known they all those security features?
If only my door lock was as secure. Mine fails and needs replacing at least once a year.
From experience, he probably would. But again, anyone below expert level would likely not.
@@MrCow579 sadly he would not seen the trap pins
that is what he said, he was able to solve this fast due to knowing there are trap pins (so he can bypass it by turning it quickly using the tool)
if LPL didn't know, he'll get caught of it like most pickers
this is already impossible to pick on the street especially if the doorlock is in the highway (many people)
@@madtech5153 they are not difficult on a door either
@@aurongrande6141 Unless you live in a marine environment, it's time to buy a good lockset.
MacGyver: Nobody has more tools than me!
LPL: Hold my springy thingy.
i dunno what that's called but 'springy thingy' is probably the best name
Lmao
Trick question. MacGyver has no actual tools, as he improvises one every time.
THE TOOL THAT BOSNIAN BILL AND I MADE
@@klchu Except his Swiss army knife.
This is as close to a standing ovation as you can get from LPL. Whoever made this lock should be proud
That was the single-most positive 'review' of a lock I've yet seen on this channel.
4 minutes and it doesn't have any packaging
what an impressive lock
If there was a box, duct tape, and a clam shell package the video would be 3 times the length and I would have popped popcorn corn it!
First minute is presentation of features though.
The actual lockpicking was about 2 minutes, but considering many locks have been picked in under 30 seconds, that's pretty impressive. :)
@@Robbedem In the case of shimmable locks or locks with a bypass flaw like comb or magnet, it can be 10+ locks in 30 seconds :D
@@Robbedem a 30 second lock is actually pretty impressive already... a normal person would take multiple minutes at least (unless it’s a low skill attack)
“Plug flipper” I whisper quietly and nod satisfyingly. I always enjoy when LPL employs a tool I haven’t seen him use before.
Plug Flippers are very common amongst people who pick locks. They're used when you don't know which way you have to turn the key to unlock the door. So you pick the lock, turn it the wrong way, then use a plug flipper to spin it back the other way (without the pins falling back into the lock you just picked).
LPL never needs one because he knows which way to turn the lock.
@@willlotto1 thanks for the good read
“Plug flipper”, thats what she said!
@@willlotto1 he doesn't need it because he not actually open a real lock turning actual mechanism which drags back the deadbolts. And you need to make at least two such turns to open a real door. So when you open a real lock the plug flipper is a must have.
Like a bottle of Tropicana?
This is probably the most secure lock I've ever seen him pick.
‘Boss, how we gonna get in?’
‘Bust up the door’
‘But why boss?’
‘Cause LPL didn’t say the lock was flawed and took 4 minutes to pick it’
‘Dear god...’
"There is more..."
"Noooo....
I'm reminded of that scene from Sneakers where Robert Redford just kicks the door in.
I like to imagine that LPL is hands, just hands, really just hands
you could say that when it comes lockpicking he's quite....
HANDY!
And a voice.
his family name is Addams
Cousin of This old tony
Your not alone 😂
so to clear this lock up, you never said "inexcusable”, "flaw" or even "unfortunately", the video is 4 minutes long and that is without a tear down! and its made in the UK, (or at least brought in the UK and sent to you), you did say "however" but then produce a tool i have not seen before so id call it a 100% winner. i think i know what door locks i am looking for when my new doors are fitted.
I'm going to buy this barrel too, I've just moved into a new build (UK) which has standard rubbish barrels with the twist turn in the inside for emergency's but not very secure when you can stick your hand through the letter box.
You also need to know about trap pins too beforehand.
This one or the Avocet ABS from a previous video
@@cameronchubb5209 So many residential doors where there's small glass panels in the door or to the side that could easily and fairly stealthily broken through and then reach in and open the lock.... my back door on my home was like this. You'd be very unlikely to hear it even if home. Doesn't make sense.
I've put them on a number of doors for family members. The locks cost like £37 (IIRC) on ebay, come with 3 keys (£5 for every extra) and an array of sizes to fit the door. They are perfect when it comes to value and security.
You can pick them open by packing the keyway all the way to the back with something you can easily remove (such as dental floss) but they have 6 pins and each is a security pin so you'd need someone with good lockpicking ability.
You can also push the trap pins out of the way as they only activate if the core turns without a key however you then need to pick the trap pins which is much harder.
Me: *notices how he starts picking with a full 2 and a half minutes remaining*
My brain: "Must be a damn good lock."
Nicely done chaps!
"ERA has been designing and manufacturing locks since 1838. Still based in the heart of the West Midlands, we know a lot about the best ways to keep British homes secure - that’s why door and window fabricators and installers, locksmiths and police authorities across the country have looked to ERA as security experts for many years. Our innovative locks, handles and hinges have provided peace-of-mind to generations of British homeowners and will continue to do so for future generations."
You know a lock is decent when LPL has to resort to a _secret weapon_
I believe this is one of the most complicated picks I've ever seen LPL perform. It isn't a bowley lock but it deserves respect.
I was impressed that he was able to bypass all of the security features so quickly. He could have gone much faster if he wasn't explaining what he was doing. I wonder how much time he spent practicing on the lock before making the video.
@@RationalEgoism At LPL's level of expertise, he probably spent more time researching / analyzing the lock than practicing it. If one accidentally releases the trap pins, the lock becomes immobilized. This is a Yoda lock: Do or do not, There is no try.
@@RationalEgoism His "practice" would be all his experience in picking locks with similar traps. That way he can see a lock, do his research and then form a plan of attack.
Like assaulting an enemy base, you don't have the luxury of a "dry run" so you make sure your first attempt is your best attempt because you don't get another.
saw someone pick a Bowley lock with some compressed air, however at the time of LPLs video no one had yet picked it, i wouldn't use one because they are easily recognizable and finding the attack online would be trivial, this has no external branding.
@@Marinealver Tell that to the Canadians, because they pretty much did during the build up to the battle of Vimy Ridge. And by that I mean they did their best to build a to scale model of the battle field and then trained on it.
Low-key just flexed on us as one of the most "knowledgeable and skillful pickers"
As if there was ever any doubt
yeah go figure
He didn't do this in the field. If he hadn't seen the lock before and saw it on a door (outside not exposed), I doubt he would've gotten in.
@@sorin_markov unless he maybe might recognize the exterior, but even then it would be because he bought one beforehand
@@facundofuentesyarballo2870 Right, hence "if he hadn't seen it before". So really every video he does on tthis channel makes him a better picker just because it adds another lock to the list of ones he recognizes
I can just imagine burglars meeting up for a pint and a discussion about the Lock Picking Lawyer's latest video...
Right, 😄
right? XD
"Time for another lecture by the Professor"
That would be hilarious. They should have a Union too
Yep. We talk about what big flaws were pointed out, how many have attempted to break into his house, how many after trying saw fire arms, and how many clicks on 1-6 there were before we got sued. pretty basic shiz.
LPL:"Likely to be a challenge to all but the most knowledgeable pickers"
ERA: STONKS
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to hear this guy narrating his way through picking the lock to your front door.
I'm actually crying imagining this
Little click out of one...
"OMG it's LPL ! Can I have an autograph? "
Wow I havent heard this joke 1256 times
hah my door are never locked
The picking set I found in a junkyard truck over 25 years ago came with one of these spring loaded tools. I kept that kit I found and now know how to use it...but took me forever to understand the spring loaded tool in the kit until just now! I have been playing with picking now after finding that old kit I kept in a box forever and I love it. It's as good as any other mind game. It's also fun to tell your friends to bring their best locks over on the next visit and show how quick you can open it without the key...LOL.
The LPL never ceases to amaze me. I have watched many locksmiths and lock pickers over the years and they all look like amateurs compared with you. I have my gift talents and you certainly have yours. Much respect Amigo
If the lockpicker is good enough to open that look, he has earned it.
From the last bike lock video
"Thieves deserve what they get",
a rather pragmatic look on things.
@@Marinealver Exactly. Also the thief earning what he steals as a result of bypassing a difficult lock? What planet are we on.
Above 4 minutes mark, needs two tools - one being a special made - and have defensive features against the most commom entry methods.
Yep, thats a good one.
Only 2 minutes was actually picking.
A plug flipper is a commonly available tool, granted they don't feature all that often on this channel, but they're a standard piece of locksmith kit for those times when it's easier, or only possible to pick the core in the opposite direction to that required to retract the locking pawl. You pick the lock anti clockwise to evade a particular security feature, then flip it back clockwise past the lock up position faster than the pins can re-engage.
The difficulty this lock poses in the wider sense, is in the fact that Era make many lock models and all you see from outside the building, once the cylinder is fitted, is their emblem. So as a potential lockpicking opportunistic thief, you'd have to treat every Era lock as though it was a Fortress model. That on its own is a great achievement for a company, as it makes residences fitted with any of their cylinders more secure from the educated opportunist.
Definitely a score for Era. Whether or not it's possible for LPL to bypass it, it effectively raises the security on all their legacy cylinders, as well as challenging anyone who does find themselves facing a Fortress. I suspect this would be a great deal more difficult in situ, fitted into a door. It also requires more tooling to defeat than the standard pick and torsion wrench, takes longer and makes more noise when you deploy the plug flipper. I'd buy one if they're not outrageously priced.
@@Si74l0rd The good thing is, a plug flipper is only common for locksmiths. But it doesn't seem to be that common when you buy a lockpicking set. At least, I didn't see it included when I was browsing online
I realized after a couple years I just like to hear your voice when I'm sad
This lock is basically as close to secure as you can get it for a normal person. A very good lock, if not the best lock so far.
4 mins? this lock must be a doozy
And it was.
@@righteousone1 Lmao, u salty?
@@righteousone1 And somehow... Your username says all I need to know.
@@righteousone1 I don't think so, because these side pins seem to be something to be avoided, concidering the lockpick even knows they are there.
2:30 min to be precise
LPL: "It does a decent job addressing..."
Me to Amazon: "TAKE MY MONEY NOW!!!!"
Me to My Wife: "HONEY, I FINALLY KNOW WHICH LOCK TO BUY!!!!"
All you had to do was sort his videos by length.
@@robertcowling4313 Buying direct is often (but not always) cheaper than Amazon. If you're on a budget (or want to boycott Amazon over free speech violations) the amazon pages for products usually tell you who the seller is, and from there you can go straight to the seller website. Sadly, it isn't practical to boycott amazon for many items. Along with google, facebook, and twitter, they are in dire need of an anti-trust breakup.
I know!!! it took me over 3 years now to find a house lock, still trying to find one for my bicycle that does not weigh 45lbs and is cheaper than my bike.
@@bravobrk You can only cut this one with a noisy angle grinder czcams.com/video/zqBAsEZHLSQ/video.html&ab_channel=coya
Except they can cause you to replace locks over and over if someone wants to. 10 seconds in front of the door and you have to replace a lock cylinder. And you need to spend 40-50 on a new one or buy one that allows a trappin reset key to be used. Eventually you will replace it with something cheaper that they will exploit to get in.
I find these videos calming asf
American locks: "Okay I'm gonna use this regular thin piece of metal aaaand it's open."
European locks: "Okay thank god I'm seeing this lock from the outside to know where all the trap pins are so I can use my highly specialized tool to bypass them."
Yes, Europe is better than America. You happy now?
That's because the American approach to security is to shoot intruders as soon as they open the door.
Source: I live in Texas.
A professional lockpicker buys every new lock they can find, anyway. It's not even that specialized of a tool. It's just not one LPL uses often because he knows which way the lock turns before the video starts.
@@bubba200874426 What do you mean "which way"? What is that tool used for?
@@aze2099 it's used for flipping a lock over to the other side when you turn it the wrong way.
Unless you're familiar with the lock, you might not know which way it needs to turn to open. This is why professional locksmiths try to get as many locks as possible, but most can't check them all.
it didn't take too terribly long when you had to use two different tools in a very specific setup. If a person is doing this to try to pick your lock and silently enter your house you are dealing with a government assassin who is out to end you.
And at that point the gov will probably blow you in your car anyway...
I would sleep soundly if an assasin from our government attacks my house, they cannot do anything right.
Plot twist: LPL IS the assisin
@@ATSucks1 Then we are all dead!
Three different tools, really.
Wow, its more than 1 minute. Should be a pretty good lock
Rule of video length lol
Last time I thought this he opened 10 locks in the same video
@@MadScientist267 thats what Mrs. LPL said.
That is pick resistance for you. What a great lock! Only the experts can take on such a thing and open it without setting off the safety pins. Nice to see a solid door lock for a change.
"The three main threats to european cylinders, Snapping Drilling and Picking"
I suppose the main threat to american ones is firearms then?
You’re actually pretty much correct. If you look at the residential market for locks, the more expensive a lock is, chances are, the main upgrade is beefiness. Furthermore, lock cores in the US are (generally) less advanced than euro cores. A “high security” lock in the US is basically just kinda resistant to bumping and raking (if that). The difference narrows as you go higher up the food chain, of course, but at the mass market level? Yeah. Physical destruction (guns, bolt cutters, drills, a big ol hammer and a crowbar, etc) is the main mode of attack for people trying to get through locks here.
@@glytchmeister9856 or just entering through the wall right next to the door. It's pretty much just plywood and insulation
Main threat to Americans, the owners. A lot of burglary happened without the need of forced entry or lock-picking.
@@insu_na Maybe in your crappy house, but mine has bricks as its outer layer.
I dont think I've ever seen an home invasion where they shot the lock on the door. Either the doors arent locked or they kick it in.. nobody is tryna fire a bullet and alert the neighborhood they just entered a house.. put some thought into your comments people
Showing his locking prowess, as per the usual. Still astonishes me though.
me too
@@righteousone1 If you have evidence to prove otherwise then share it. If not then what your saying is just slander
@@righteousone1 You post this sort of thing in multiple threads on every LPL video. Either you're a bot or you have an incredibly sad life.
@@greenday9090 he’s not a bot
@Righteous. Now this, is obessesion. I don’t usually check my comments after I post them, but wow. You might need psychiatric care if you’re this obsessed, ngl. But hey, what do I know.
"the most knowledgeable and skillful pickers" a little muscle flex there. Subtile, efficient and definitely appropriate.
he deserves the flex
You do not know the definition of subtle.
@@larrysmith6797 In German it makes a lot of sense. Might be lsot in translation 🤷
Honestly I'm really impressed. This guy is an extremely advanced locksmith who had the benefit of knowing in advance about the trap pins and their locations etcetera so of course he got it open but this seems about as good a lock as you're likely to get commercially
Nicely done sire… Watching you is like watching an Artists paint a beautiful site in front of him/her. I also like the knowledge that you bring to the table as well.
Nicely done
"This is *ERA “Fortress” Euro Cylinder"*
"Dear GOD"
"There's more"
*_"NO"_*
I got that reference
I HAVE DONE NOTHING BUT BREAK DRILL BITS FOR THREE DAYS
@@mazila6751 What does this refere?
Companys would hate you I love like ya videos qick Nd easy yeew
@@-U-P- at TF2 short. Expiration date I think it's called
Admiral Ackbar: "It's a... well designed lock."
It is a trap. It is six traps!
"Getting the sequence of event right in the field is likely to be a challenge except for the most skilled and knowledgeable pickers"
That's a flex right there
This is what being an expert thoroughly versed in your craft's minor details looks like.
Lock: *challenges LPL.
LPL: I accept your challenge.
*2 minutes later*
Lock: *coughs up blood* I was not strong enough.
LPL: *sheaths lockpick* You fought well. Tell me your name.
Lock: ERA "Fortress" Euro Cylinder *spurts more blood*
LPL: I'll remember that name.
Someone reads too much manga
Lock: Smith, I'm sorry I was not strong enough.
So I swear, until I'm strong enough to defeat him...
*I WILL NEVER LOSE AGAIN!!*
"Mr Anderson, I am the architect. Visa vie, therefore, ergo this is 4th version of the Euro Cylinder."
"My name... is Neo!"
@@juane.bourdette1008 Let us writers have our fun
LPL: You fought well. You took more than the mere secods on other locks to pick. You gained my respect
I'm glad I have that lock installed in my front door. Unfortunately the door is made of zinc painted brown..
That's really the issue. Around here, no one is picking entry doors, they'll just kick the door in. Long before bothering with this, most people should upgrade their door and door frame.
@@om617yota8 Honestly, that's why i don't even bother. I live on the ground floor and no bars on my windows. If anyone wants in, they'll get in.
@@om617yota8 and then they should upgrade their windows. And then they should give some serious thought to their walls.
When my mom stopped responding and I had to break into her house oh, I simply broke a pane of glass reach down and unlock the door. There was no response from Neighbors.
Sir after watching this video, I must say you know locks very well. This to me seemed to be a very tricky lock. I’m impressed. I like your videos because you explain the locks and the process.
This is probably the most impressive lock he's showcased that ive seen so far.
The more tools, especially the more esoteric tools, required, the more secure a lock is. LPL proved that the average picker would not be able to bypass this lock without resorting other more time consuming and noticeable methods, or leaving and then returning with a more specific tool like LPL's flipper, or prior preparation to know that this specific tool is needed for this lock.
I use Acetone Peroxide to blow up the door.
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This a back to the classics in this channel: lockpicking against some real challenge.
I bet most locksmiths don't even know how to open something like this.
Most "locksmiths" would probably break three drill bits trying to drill through this lock so they can charge you an exorbitant amount to replace it after.
They do now...... along with everyone who you didn't want to know.
@@twotone3070 it's not like it matters. Any normal person lockpicking wouldn't be able to identify this lock when it's actually in the door. So there's no reasonable way that anyone would break in without knowing more about your house, or is a paid assassin and by that time you're already dead.
The lock is only as secure as the weakest point in the wall
"this one is really easy to pick, we just need this little tool"
takes out a lightsaber
Your knowledge and skillful deftness with your tools is truly impressive.
As I progress in my picking career, I have discovered that picking a lock at my desk with a vise and every thing positioned ergonomically is one thing, picking that same lock when it's hanging on a fence outside is a whole different animal. My neighbor lost the keys for his pool gate lock. Instead of just cutting it off, I asked to try and pick it. Took me much longer and it was very challenging just to get myself into a position that was comfortable and that I could hold the lock with one hand and keep tension while trying to pick with the other. Working at your bench is one thing, working in the field is not even close.
Using the "Crawl, Walk, Run" learning analogy, it sounds like working at your bench is like the "Crawl" phase. At your bench, you're removing obstacles that are independent of the lock itself to better learn the lock (much like a science experiment removes variables). Once you've done that, you might move on to the "Walk" phase, reintroducing variables / removing controls (remove from vice, hang as is in use, use a lock that's weathered or in poor condition, etc). To me, "Run" is usually either a real-work application or testing yourself under real-world or tougher conditions.
It didn't take long but it took a tool 90% of people never heard of, and a master Lockpicker under more or less perfect conditions. Like he said in the field, and withojt that tool, this lock would be close to undefeatable
You'd also have to have seen the lock, I think.
Yep, put it behind a security roset that only has a small slit for just the key so you don’t see the logo and in a 5point lock that needs 4 turns to fully unlock and it might take a while to open.
Doesn't take terribly long if you have precisely the tools and knowledge required as well as amazing picking skill. I give this design an A+
That lock is a thing of beauty.
Cannot imagine how you would do all of that while the lock was in the door.
I never ever thought that I would be watching someone pick locks for fun.... But these are just very satisfying
His voice is just so calming I can’t help but watch and learn from the man
The video is 4 minutes long and he didn't take the lock apart
I'm genuinely impressed by that lock
Wow, that was a masterclass! So many steps and so many possible missteps and hazards. If it's even remotely affordable this appears to be a relatively secure lock. Even if you know the steps to take, it would be easy to cock it up and I'm not sure it would work half as well were it mounted in a door anyway.
As always thanks for the time and effort you put into making these videos for us. They always add a little brightness to even the cloudiest of days, for me.
Nice job Era, and nice job LPL :)
What’s a $1k lock on a $500k house? I’d say it’s in line with affordable (based on value relationship)
@@4philipp Sadly a relatively small percentage of the population lives in a house with that value, though in that regard I agree absolutely. Most people with expensive houses put electronic security in these days though, which have their own unique exploits. Most people looking to spend a couple hundred upwards on a lock would buy a Medeco or something similar. It is nice to see Era putting out a quality lock however.
I've been waiting a year or so for you to cover this lock.
Have it in every family member's house, really good value lock and skookum as frig.
I've heard packing the lock with dental floss after picking and turning part way also stops the trap pins.
Me being in the UK: Immediately goes out and buys enough sets for all the doors in my whole house.
Then still has UPVC windows that they will soldering iron through.
Mind send some across the pond?
Even has the BS Kite.
Amazon - half the price of most stores! :)
@@handlesarefeckinstupid UPVC is actually really strong because it absorbs impact well. Be careful with the soldering iron, you will set off the smoke alarm :)
Person one: Is the lock good?
Person two: Don’t know let me check. *sees that the video is longer than two minutes.* hey! It’s a good lock!
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@@thailandertravel See through lock, that has no doubt been practiced many, many times in a row. No timekeeping or visible hands (gloves only) so it's hard to know if time is being sped up or not. Only editing is a soundtrack overlay. Not impressive. No "how to" despite the "how to" being in the title. Sorry to be harsh, but our standards are pretty high from watching well edited, explained, and filmed LPL videos. Please take my criticism constructively.
@@thailandertravel all that guy has, is the award for number 1 pre tentious pri ck
@@r3dp9 he unlocks in 3 seconds i'd say that was pretty fast
If someone breaks into your building by picking it with this lock you either really messed up or something is extremely valuable.
Nice lock indeed!
I bought a lock picking set with clear see through locks for practicing of Amazon just from watching this guy... As soon as tried my back door I got stuck.. must be one of these locks. I live in Ireland (Europe)
Everything is good until it’s night and you hear “little click out of 4”
i spat my water lmao
You're laying there at night, your spouse tells you they heard something and you hear that phrase... parts of your anatomy that shouldn't be able to pucker, pucker.
@Comunidade "If you're here to figure out why I'm verified, you're going to be disappointed. I'm an old Google alpha and beta tester. Waaaaaaay back in the day, Google tried to compete with Wikipedia. The project was called "Knol" and it required people to become verified to be an editor. So, I got verified. There you have it. Now you know. And yes, Knol is long gone.
If I told you that you failed the intelligence test, I'm telling you that you were too lazy to come look here first. Especially if you used "7334 cht spk"."
Imagine being locked in a safe room and hearing that from the other side. lol
Everything is good until you see this comment spammed under every single video.
A perfect example of "I showed you everything you know about picking locks, but not everything I know."
I've watched A LOT of your videos. So far, this lock had more challenges than any other that I've seen you pick.
It'd take an assassin from a freaking james bond movie to pick through all those security measures. It really makes me respect the trade for the potential craftmanship
Someone needs to start sending these locks still in the door or chunk of wall they came out of
Yeah, he usually picks European locks inverted.
This man could crack the NUKE CODES and I'm not even kidding
since up till a short time ago and possibly even still the code was 000000000000 thats a pretty low bar :)
Feynman did.
@@Mythantor An the locks being just cheapo bicycle locks...
@@1Sacfi Apparently he cracked the safe that held the nuclear secrets. Not the nuke codes themselves...
This seems more like a mathematical problem than a lock problem too me so nothing Lpl specialised for.
I'm allways amazed by your skill.
LPL is always fun to watch. It’s the perfect example of mastering your craft.
LPL: praises the lock*
ERA: STONKS!
@@righteousone1 dude, this is a LPL video
@@righteousone1 And you stay in the trash, where you got those words from. You just don't talk to someone like that.
@@righteousone1 dude, this is an LPL video
@@darkm007 yeah ikr he doesn't deserve to use the internet
@@righteousone1 Never been there, though. Would love to visit :)
I know nothing about lock picking but I find this fascinating.
I dont know where I am or how I ended up here but I'm so glad I did
Thanks man! My neighbor has a shed full of collectibles but had this lock on, so i couldn't open it. Had it off under 3 min! I'm going to recommend you to all my friends!!
Its seriously impressive that you are doing these high level picking techniques yet making them look so simple
Finally, a security lock that deserves the label. As he admitted, on the field, only the most skilled pickers will remember/know how to pick it.
Besides all the security features against those less skilled ones (anti drilling, snapping, etc,,,)
I'm impressed; this actually took you time well for you.
LPL, one of the best there is, took two minutes to crack this and used some special tools and knowledge to do it. If the objective of a good lock is deterrence, I'd say this one scores pretty damn high.