Strange type of key

[lifesbreath]

Hi
I've have seen this key that looks like a half circle cylinder, I suspect it uses pins to unlock/lock it.
My question is could I use a pick set with say padlock picks and tension wrench or would I need a different pick and what type is this lock called thanks.

[freakparade3]

Sounds to me like a Bilock key, and no you will not be able to pick it. Discussion of this lock is for the advanced area of the forum only.

[eurolock fan]

It might be an Abloy key.

[n2oah]

Half circle? Seems like an Abloy Classic.

[raimundo]

Did you mean this kind of half circle? D that could be an abloy, or an abus, or a baton or an ESP, there seem to be a lot of abloy knockoffs around now. who can name more of them?

[keysman]

Did you mean this kind of half circle? D that could be an abloy, or an abus, or a baton or an ESP, there seem to be a lot of abloy knockoffs around now. who can name more of them?

LAI is another

[Squelchtone]

Hi
I've have seen this key that looks like a half circle cylinder, I suspect it uses pins to unlock/lock it.
My question is could I use a pick set with say padlock picks and tension wrench or would I need a different pick and what type is this lock called thanks.

Hi,

We are familiar with many locks, but without a photo, we can only keep guessing. My money is on an Abloy classic or generic variant. What did you mean by padlock picks by the way? A pick set will open both padlocks and door lock knobs and deadbolt pin tumbler cylinders.

Do you have a pic of the key or the lock? and does it resemble any of the keys or key profiles in this pic: http://www.westsidelocks.com.au/images/abloy_key_system.jpg

good luck!

Squelchtone

[lifesbreath]

From the pictures it is a abloy classic key.
By padlock pick I was meaning pin tumbler I think.
Are they pickable using pin tumbler pick, but with a different tunsion wrench.

Thanks for the repleys

[raimundo]

strange that you should ask that question, normally they are thought of as using a special pick, however there is some video of Carl Mor picking one by tensioning the first disc and picking the rest with a hook.

Look on You tube, and use abloy or disc lock as a search term, the name may be carl**69 with the asterisks as numbers I forgot, perhaps 29.

[quintaux]

http://v3.espacenet.com/origdoc?DB=EPOD ... 2005202446