I saw a weird lock today in school

[Crazy Gnome]

I didnt see a name on it. it was a type of combination lock but instead of numbers there was letters and symbols. there was also no key hole on the back. to me it kinda seemed impossible to pick. can anyone identify it:?:

[Solomon]

I'm sure someone here knows what you're talking about, but they're not gonna tell you how to pick it if that's what you're really looking for.

[Crazy Gnome]

I'm sure someone here knows what you're talking about, but they're not gonna tell you how to pick it if that's what you're really looking for.

lol okay. no im not. i havent even picked one lock yet !! My parents wont let me buy i lock picking set and i dont have the materials to make any tools.

[n2oah]

She shouldn't let you buy a pickset. You're too young to use in responsibly, as you made clear by posting this thread.

[sfi72]

She shouldn't let you buy a pickset. You're too young to use in responsibly, as you made clear by posting this thread.

He was only asking for an identification, not how to open it.

[n2oah]

She shouldn't let you buy a pickset. You're too young to use in responsibly, as you made clear by posting this thread.

He was only asking for an identification, not how to open it.

Yes, but my "strange situation" detector went off. To the OP: Sorry if it was a malfunction.

[l0ckp1cker]

Something like this from Masterlock?:

http://www.masterlockitup.com/1534D.shtml

[Crazy Gnome]

Something like this from Masterlock?:

http://www.masterlockitup.com/1534D.shtml

yes, thats it!

[Baloopaloop]

To anyone who said crazy knome was too young, I would like you all to know that I'm not even 15 and I have showed interest in lockpicking since I was about 6.
I have become a rather good lockpicker
I've picked several dimple locks
I have never broken any law, picker code, or any of the such
I would like anyone of the opinion that it is not a matter of age, it's a matter of maturity

[.Ben]

if it is that master one i hear the [edit]


[edit- kinda self explanatory, don't need to share that info on here- unlisted]

[freakparade3]

The OP asked a simple question about a lock he was curious about. He did not ask how to open it, nor did he say anything even remotely suspicious. We were all new once, we all asked questions that seem pretty basic knowledge now that we can look back on them.

To the OP, welcome to LP101. Please do not hesitate to join in on conversations and ask any questions that you may have.

freakparade3

[SnowyBoy]

I would encourage children to get into lock picking as early as possible TBH. The motor skills & mental training you need to understand and decode a lock can only help in the development of some serious skills when they are older. I'll certainly be getting my kids into lockpicking (if i end up having any.... I hate em lol)

[yanksfan]

Aww you deleted my post lol.

I'm all for young lock pickers. Though when "Kids" (generalization) want to know how to pick locks, actually most "kids" want to know how to bypass locks because they don't want to learn to pick, it's usually for really strange reasons. But I do love to see younger people getting interested (genuinely) in the hobby, given there mature enough.

Personally I believe young lock pickers are between a rock and a hard place; because when the general population sees a young lock pick (or any picker for that matter) they think "Thief!" and really don't understand that lock picking is just like a puzzle and can be a hobby for all ages. My point here is, if people see someone doing a jigsaw puzzle, they think nothing of it. Where as if they see someone picking a padlock (That you own) they think that person plans on using their skill for malicious deed's, and don't even think that it's just a puzzle.

Even though my badly worded post may sound like I think all "kids" who pick locks just aspire to commit illegal acts, I don't. Once again I made the generalization from my past experiences.

Gees didn't mean for that to turn into a semi-rant but whatever =P

[skeleton_keys]

I agree...I've been in trouble with parents before, because I taught their teenage son or daughter how to pick locks. I knew the kids I taught were good, honest people, and they showed genuine interest and talent. I once taught a 12 year old who was an amazing natural at it! He picked his first cabinet lock in 10 seconds with a pair of paper clips after watching me once.

But the parents were stuck in the negative worldview of "picking is only for criminals", and I'd patiently explain to them why it isn't, and how lockpicking knowledge doesn't turn kids into crooks. If they were going to be thieves, that's the fault of being raised wrong. I'd also explain, if they ever get locked out of their house in the middle of the night, would they rather fork over $100 to a locksmith, or just have their kid let them in?

[yanksfan]

I'd also explain, if they ever get locked out of their house in the middle of the night, would they rather fork over $100 to a locksmith, or just have their kid let them in?

Actually, my neighbors usually ask me to let them instead of calling a locksmith. So it benefits both of us, I get extra practice and the get in for free. Though I don't know if they would feel the same asking me to let them in if I was a kid or something lol.