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Why not just use a skelleton key?

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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Why not just use a skelleton key?

Postby Greentea » 29 Apr 2004 20:47

Well...Why not?
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Postby Chucklz » 29 Apr 2004 21:02

Well, because its hard to dig them up, both physically and legally. And besides, how many skeletons really want to give up their key?


All kidding aside, skeleton keys are only useful for warded locks, which are no longer used for any kind of serious security. Pin tumbler locks cannot be opened by a "skeleton key." Lever locks, may be succeptable to try out keys, or jiggler sets, but that is another kettle of fish.
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Postby Greentea » 30 Apr 2004 19:51

Very true.

Locks are for honest people...

8)
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Postby Chucklz » 1 May 2004 7:37

Oh, and finally,

If all locks could be opened with a magical key, there wouldnt be any fun in lockpicking, and this board wouldnt be here.
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Postby jumb » 1 May 2004 20:00

Yeah, Where's the challenge?
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Postby technik » 6 May 2004 6:14

read the MIT, youve been watchin too many movies Greentea
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