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- www.genuinelishi.com/ (supposedly the distributor of the green label lishi picks)
lizhiqintool.com (dead link, but that is what is on the green label picks)
www.originallishi.com/ (supposedly the distributor of the red label lishi picks)
www.lockpicks.com (my favorite locksmith distributor with free shipping on large orders)
www.covertinstruments.com (for finding other rare lishi picks not found on lockpicks.com)
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Hands down the best Lishi video I’ve seen. I just bought my first two Lishi picks because of your video. Thank you.
Thank you for the very kind words! Don’t be afraid to play around with the tension! Light, medium, hard. You will be surprised at how some locks respond. Flipping the tensioner to the back is super important for feeling security pins, it’s hard to sense and use variable tension with your thumb. But easier with the index finger. And don’t get frustrated, these take practice!
Hows it coming figuring it out
@@sandman_locksport for most residential locks in America which Lishis do you suggest I invest in first? I am a Sheriff's Deputy and do lockouts to be able to get to elderly patients who fall and can't get to the door as well as being on my agency's swat team. Having this capability would help me keep damage to a minimum when we do medical assists. Thank you in advance for any help sir.
Agreed!!!❤🎉
Excellent video! Lots of info and I’m flipping the handles on all my Lishis. Thanks for the hack!😮
Great video! Very informative.
Hi Sandman, just a tip that can help with the Lishis. Grab a key blank preferably, or a cut key. Place the tip of the key just inside the keyway. Torque the key very firmly, slam it into the lock, release tension and repeat a number of times. What this does is smooth the individual pin chambers as the key blank enters under tension. After doing this a few times, you'll notice the pin lifter on the Lishi works a little better, giving better feed back as the pins set. Pin bounce on a set pin is often more noticeable. A little lube AFTER this procedure can also help.
That sounds awesome and scary at the same time. Hesitant to try it as I don’t want to damage my keyway or my pins, but then again its just brass key so might not hurt. It’s a good idea. Maybe I’ll try it at some point. Thank you for your knowledge!
@@sandman_locksport As a Locksmith/safe tech. Downunder for over 60 years, I used to do this quite often if having trouble with the pick gun. It certainly doesn't hurt the lock or pins, as it's really not that different from someone just quickly inserting their key while turning. Because it often worked using the gun, I tried it on the odd Lishi that was not cooperating,and it seemed to help!
@@brianhignett8954 then you would know better than me! I'll give it a try. Thank you for telling me that trick and please feel free to message me any other advice you have. What lube do you prefer? graphite or houdini or other? Houdini seems to gunk up my locks. Take care.
@@sandman_locksport We would always use graphite, but as you know it's always messy - but effective. At a customers premises you always felt reluctant to puff it in. We don't see Houdini over here but I've seen it mentioned, but mainly I think for freeing up stuff. We never use WD40 as it's not technically a lubricant, however the guys are using a WD40 product called 3-IN-ONE professional Lock Lubricant. Just looked at the can and it says Made in Australia. May not be available in your neck of the woods. We've used Super Lube with Teflon etc. etc.there's many, but they reckon this is the go. I've used it and it does not gunk up. (🙂)
@@brianhignett8954 thank you, i appreciate the info. I was a locksmith for a few months back in 2009 or 2010. the older men used graphite, the younger ones used Tri-Flow 3-in-1, i definitely dont use wd40, but this houdini feels like it has oil in it. but smells of alcohol. ill probably try tri-flo or the 3-in-1 you suggested again, before going back to graphite. i love graphite but sometimes you just puff too much and your covered in it. once i dropped a 30oz can of it on my work bench and all over me. it was embarrassing to say the least.
Good job Sandman, Thanks
you always have so much info!
Thanks for watching!
Great job! Very thorough and helpful video, thank you for making this 🙏 I think someone must’ve made a video demonstrating flipping the tension arm because I’ve done it once or twice and I’m pretty sure I didn’t discover it myself. But I can’t find which video it was in 🤷♂ My guess is it was mentioned in an offhand comment by Deviant Ollam, or maybe HelpfulLockPicker or Lock Noob. But in any case your video is very helpful and I appreciate you explaining all that! 😊👏
By the way, if you ever lose any of those hex/Allen wrenches, they’re 1.5mm. Maybe not an issue since you own so many but possibly helpful to others
@@Chirael Thank you for the information on the set screws. I was informed there is a helpful lockpicker video where he has his tension arms flipped, after posting this video. that is the only one ive seen. i hope other pickers try this, it makes these usable and comfortable.
@@sandman_locksport I’d love a comparison of flipping the arms vs the “reverse” Lishis they sell; is it just the same thing in the end? Or maybe for people who don’t know how to reverse the arm?
@@Chirael they are the same thing, just for left-handed people. I would not be able to use the picking arm with my right hand because I would not be able to see the pin numbers.
Was just watching the video and you were talking about how nobody else had talked about being able to reverse the tensioner I Don't remember where I saw it. But I do remember someone else mentioning that you can reverse the tensioner.
Thanks for watching
Thank you for the information. #Billingslocksmith
Best video on Lishi tools I’ve ever seen
thank you for watching!
Thanks for doing a resadchel and commercial on the leshi. I am a inhouse locksmith for a hospital and I am looking to get a leshi to help on some of the jobs that come up.
They are worth the money. I get mine from covert instruments or lockpicksdotcom
Sounds like a real great way to go. But in our contry, there are no Lishis for our keyways (and we also have plenty of them - hundreds), so that is not an option.
Fuck man, I’ve been thinking “I want my tensioner to be on the other side” but I just got my first Lishi (the SC1) less than a month ago and kinda didn’t want to fuck it up by attempting to flip things around. Oh and by the way, I haven’t talked to you in a few days, I hope all is well. Anyway, I’m glad that you did this video and showed that. I’ve picked a Schlage door knob only once and was getting irritated with it all. So thank you. Now go and enjoy the rest of your Saturday night.🤘🏻😎
Ha! At least you didn’t destroy your Lishi pick like I did trying to forcefully remove the tensioner! You’re doing great! Just keep practicing!
@@sandman_locksport Holy shit! I’m picking these Schlage’s like they’re going out of style now! Haha! I love it. Man, I need to invent an attachment that will fit onto your Lishi and offer you a straight finger, above the keyway (TOK) style of tensioning , instead of this one way only option of tensioning, which feels like you’re using an extra super bent Ergo turner. Anyway, that’s my two cents.
@@GpotterBMX that’s not a bad idea. It would allow for “float picking” on high security locks.
HelpfulLockPicker mentions the set screw flip about a minute in his Genuine vs Original Lishi video 3 years ago. Still a good tip.
I mention that in the comments. Thanks for watching.
Ah cool! Can't believe I didn't find you on here sooner! I know you from insta! Good stuff.
I worked for pop a lock ten years ago for a bit. I opened one BMW. It was not fun. 😂 A lishi would have been a god send.
I know your pain!
Very instructive thank you. I'm in Australia, I need keys for a couple of sliding doors and their external (sliding) security doors, all fairly standard locks but have no idea as yet what make they are. I have a key for one other sliding door elsewhere so I know what kind of key, and if I call the locksmith I think just for him/her to turn up (before any work) will cost as much as a a LiShi tool would cost. So was thinking of maybe getting one of these tools decode the numbers then go to the locksmith to make them up. Some clues for me would be welcome, cheers.
It’s not a terrible idea. And you’re right the cost of a single tool would be the similar cost to hiring a professional. But because I am in this as an enthusiast now, and I am no longer a Locksmith, we do live by a couple rules, one of them being “never pick a lock that is in use”, the reason why that rule exists is because there are some locks that you can ruin or “brick” which means you can get the pins stuck inside of the plug as you rotate it because if there is no key in the plug, those pins can drop into the bottom of the plug if you accidentally over rotate the plug. Sometimes it’s best not to pick a lock. Sometimes it’s best to bypass the lock. All of these things are contingent upon the lock and the situation, and the importance of what that lock is keeping secure. My advice to you is to get into this hobby and learn about locks. But I would not start on a lock that is important and is keeping your home secure. I would also not recommend learning how to pick a lock that is in use because you could accidentally disabled lock completely and permanently. I would recommend you call a professional for that. Thank you so much for watching! And best of luck!
@@sandman_locksport Yes I have heard that rule before from watching other similar videos. This and the rest are very good advice. I will consider more, watch and learn more. Thank you.
eBay sellers have Lishi picks (stickered) shipping directly from China for around $35 each. I have all the ones you have with the exception of the Schlage Everest (which is on my list to pick up).
Good to know!
How do you order them 6:50
@@lamontbryant9801 i bought mine from covert instruments when they were on sale. they have the best prices on the internet from what i've seen.
Beware of fakes....
@kimnilsson7501 Every one I've bought works fine, and is of the quality you'd expect. In fact, the only one I've ever had difficulty with was an S20 that I bought from a well-known online locksmith - the tip snagged coming out of the lock and then snapped off (the frame tip, not the pick tip).
I have been looking at these also. I get mixed review that you can get only two with a bumper or buy different sizes. Thoughts?
I have no idea what you just asked me. But the lishi for the lock you need to pick.
@@sandman_locksport hello sir, I was watching a a video and they were saying g you could buy a Lishi 5 and 6 and buy a rubber number and turn the 6 into a 5. Trying to understand why so many different types of Lishi ? Still learning.
Could you make a video specifically about the 6 and 7 pin best keyway lishi pick?
I haven’t opened any locks with them yet, because the BE1 and BE2 Lishi picks are a different keyway than the 4 best locks I own. I have no idea what key way it is, but it’s not anything in my collection.
You mentioned wafer locks, although not hard to open I would like to purchase the Lishi model that works for wafers. I can’t seem to figure out what the model is……
If I gave you all the answers, it would ruin the journey! Thanks for watching!
#lockboss makes a case for lyshi's. Lock picking lodge. It has magnets to help keep them in place. Cool idea.
Thanks for the video. I fear using my lyshi as I'm afraid of bending or breaking.
dont be afraid to use the lishi's. they are pretty tough. thanks for the info on the case.
Thanks so much…
Which one would work on Hager locks?
Good question, I dont think any of these as I've never even heard of Hager locks before? and I'm a former locksmith. Arnt you in North America? I've never heard of that brand.
Will the KW1 Lishi tool work on KW1 Smart Locks ? If not , please explain why ?
The KW1 smartkey locks have three different generations. Depending on which generation will depend on whether you tension and feel for a binding slider or not. That being said, it is safe to assume that the smart key design cannot be picked with a Lishi tool, because it cannot be tensioned because it does not use pins like a typical pin tumbler design. It uses wafers or “sliders” with false gates and true gates, similar to a safe combination dial. Therefore Lishi KW1 tools are only designed for pin tumbler style KW1 keyways and locks.
@@sandman_locksport Ah. Thank You. Great explanation :)
So what type of pick would you use to pick a kw1 smart lock ?
@@fredflintstone1485 I’ll let you know when I have picked one 🤷🏻♂️
I tied my kw lishi in a smartkey and oddly enough it seemed like the lishi was too wide and wouldn't fit into the keyway. Far to tight.
That said I'd guess you "could pick" one w a lishi but it'd involve a decent amount of luck I believe.
I've opened 2 of them with regular picks but I knew the key bitting on them and definitely had to think on it in combo with feel...
Great vids brotha. Keep it up plz.
I'll say this. I'm a locksmith in metro area of the twin cities (Minneapolis and St Paul). I manage a group of 18 guys, I tell all of them, 5 min max picking a lock, literally, set a timer. After 5 min, it's just time to drill. I have all the residential and commercial Lishi and easily 85% of my lockouts I can get them picked in under 5 min.
My goal is speed and efficiency, not trying to be the best at lock picking.
With that being said, City Rakes, Bogota Rakes, and Wonder Waves. Lishi tools and a good selection of hooks along with a good plug spinner and drilling only happens when something is wrong with the lock.
Nice, Im glad for you. But 85% would not hardly work here with mainly Assa (except the 50-60 years old ones and pick gun or rake).
But on the other hand, with so many China-copies starting to flood, we can absolutely start thinking liek that. Thanks.
But my biggest concern is peopel starts talk, when you open in less than 5 mins and want to collect $$$. People do not know your skills, only that it was too easy.
I more agree with an Englis guys comments. He picked up som rakes (without effort to open), then he drilled. Best part is that you also have to replace it.
So today: I drill, and replace.
Heya doubleb. Im in the metro as well and was interested in locksmithing. Do you have anything to say to newbies coming from the most polar opposite industry (tax prep and being an accountant)? I want to do this as a side thing and slowly spread my wings as I go from friends and fam to having a small shop. Thanks!
@jacobashurov7926 we just need to connect and I can help out
@@jacobashurov7926 Doing it for friends, do not make any money and hardly no rep.
As for us locksmithing is a smaller part of our business, but today it has grown and is up to the 10% mark of the total. And by investing over the years we have gear for over $100 000 today.
What so say to newbies is to make a good job and get a rep (but it is hard to do in our small town, people tend to go to nearby bigger cities).
Adds just cost too much, and now one sees unless they need your service.
One thing we should have was an side business with a "locksmith name", I'll guess that would be the best advise. Hey we are....
How do I find the lishi manual in this video can't seem to find online
It’s probably out of print
Where did you buy the lishi book?
lockpicks.com but it's only for automotive lishi tools
Any Lishi model for older Volvo 240? Late 80's, Early 90's?
Google is your friend
Does anyone happen to know what a SS001 Pro lishi toll is used for ?
no idea, and it looks like a knock-off. Not an actual Lishi, but a Lishi Style. I may be wrong though. Looks like it's also for Yale keyways, but could be wrong there. let me know if you find out.
yes Sandman, Thanks for the great videos by the way ...I picked one up on Bang good really cheap ...My first Lishi @@sandman_locksport and I could not find any info on it except some Yale type lock as you have pointed out , I have ordered the real deal ones on Lockpick world ....Thanks for getting back with me ...awesome !
What is your take on comb picks ?
They work great if you have the list of locks they are sized for written down or memorized. I know people that have them memorized. I couldnt care less, because I can just pick those locks. More tools to care for now reason. BUT. I do believe a good 'bypass' kit should have a set of comb picks. I dont think they are needed in a pick set, but a bypass kit should have them. But you need a list of locks they work on, as that is a limited list and specific to the picks you purchased! Not all comb picks are the same, not the same spacing between the teeth, or the same quality.
Wow...Thanks for the tip!@@sandman_locksport
Buena colección .
thanks for watching!
@@sandman_locksport thank you for share
Why did you get out of locksmithing if you don't mind me asking?
The first shop I quit after 4 months into my apprenticeship was in Colorado, they kept lying to me about giving me a pay raise and lied about transitioning me from the shop to my own van. They were mean, and treated me badly so I left after 4 months. I couldn't make a living on $9 an hour back then either. I had just gotten out of the Marine Corps and they didn't like that I was prior military and they didn't like that I was from the South.
2nd shop I left, I was apprenticing for free for 2 weeks, our arrangement ended after getting into a fight while on the job during a lockout. The abusive ex husband showed up as we were changing the locks to keep him out. It was left up to me to kick him out to finish the job, he didn't like that and we started fighting. I put him into the hospital, the police arrived and said i was a hero, the wife was the abused victim, she said I was a hero, but the company fired me regardless on the spot when they found out about it. I then found out they were hoping I would apprentice for free for 1 year with no pay, and they only decided to tell me about it 2 weeks into the "trial period". I drove 3 hours each day for that job for free if you can believe that.
The 3rd time I tried to go to work for a locksmith company, my first day on the job, I found out he was a scam artist, and he wasn't licensed, his company was the group of scammers that was kicked out of New York and operated out of Florida. So on the first day he hired me but I had to turn him down when I found out he was a crook. Never worked more than 8 hours for him. But I saw him make $1,500 in those 8 hours, cash. I didn't want to take advantage of people for a living so I turned him down.
6 years later I went to work for pop-a-lock in Texas, but quit them after 3 months, because they only paid $5 an hour, no commission, I had to pay for my own gas, 16 hours a day, and 24 hour on call, and when someone's check bounced for a lockout that I performed in my own vehicle on my own gas, Pop-A-Lock took the $60 cost of the lockout that I performed out of my paycheck! On top of that, I was the only employee in central Texas that was a trained locksmith and could do residential lockouts, but because I was the new guy, they had me changing tires on the side of the highway 16 hours a day instead. I left them after 3 months and never made any money because I was spending $1,000 a month on gas and $500 on food since I was in my car 16 hours+ a day.
I applied to other locksmith shops but they didn't want me. They said I was too young and a liability. The shop in Austin Texas told me the young people have a higher propensity to become thieves so they only hire older people with more experience and integrity. Not even kidding.
By the time I found a shop, a good one, that wanted to hire me, I had already medically retired from the Marine Corps, and I no longer needed it. I still have a standing offer to go back there to work if I wanted to. But I'm happy being retired at the moment.
Sad to say, I've never met an honest locksmith to this day. I've wanted to be a locksmith my entire life. When I was a kid I used to collect keys. I would take them out and look at them and search for them at the beach. The best job out of 45 jobs I've had in my life, was being a locksmith. I also loved doing lockout services for Pop-A-Lock. But I've never met an honest locksmith in person. They are like auto mechanics now-a-days. They just want to make money and make everyone miserable in the process.
That's some seriously deep information about the trade. I'm sorry your "dream" turned into a nightmare for you and soured you to something you seem to love to do... that sucks man. Glad your doing good now though.
I hope one day you have the means and desire to start your own company and set a higher bar so the others fall away as they should....
@@michaelzborovan4362 thanks. I’ll take retirement any day instead. Thanks for watching.
@@sandman_locksport What a sad (but wery interesting) story.
I¨m glad I personally have own built upp our own lock-shop-part in our hardware store as it is today. But we miss a lot of jobs as we are not a specific "locksmith-shop", but never we would have treated a person like that. Glad you went away from all of these idiots.
I look all over for that Lishi automotive book do the still sell it right now it’s 1/21/2024 is the book outdated
No, definitely not outdated, but it’s only for automotive. There is definitely a trick to automotive tools that this book delivers on I bought it on lockpicksdotcom
@@sandman_locksport I only want to do Automotive locksmithing trying to find the right way to go
Trying to start a new locksmith business I would like to learn all I can about Lin Sue key Tumblr tools and where to buy them at
I get mine from covert instruments website. They have the best prices
Hey, I'm sure you mentioned it, but I haven't noticed - why did you quit being a locksmith?
I never found a shop I enjoyed working for. I worked for 5 locksmith shops. 3 of them were crooks. The other 2 were just jerks to work for.
@@sandman_locksport Oh wow, looks like you gave it a solid go that's for sure!
I'm surprised you didn't buy a van and throw yourself into the deep end, I have a buddy that did that with auto and he does really well and still actually enjoys it.
@@Thylacine1 I created my own lockout business in 2015, but I didn’t follow through with it. in 2016, I worked for pop-a-lock and they taught me how to get into vehicles, and it showed me how much I didn’t know prior to that. So I’m glad I didn’t branch out on my own in 2015. i’d probably do OK now though.
I’m retired now.
@@sandman_locksport Ah right on that makes sense, thanks for the reply. It's something I've thought about, I working the trades and being on a ladder and other dangerous stuff all these years is getting old...
Enjoy retirement bud!
What cost all of them
Various prices
@@sandman_locksport store you can recommend for purchasing.thanks
Adonde los venden y cuanto cuestan?
lockpicks.com los vende, recomendaría esperar hasta que salgan a la venta.
What about yale?
What about it?
@@sandman_locksport what is the best method to pick one? I'm a novice.
@@abebrown9349 buy some lock picks and learn how to pick it. Lishi doesn’t offer a Yale tool for North America at this time. I recommend covert instruments lockpicks.