I was wondering how to open a BEST lock. The brand's name is Best. I've been trying to find info on the lock, but every time i google it, since Best is such a generic name, I cannot seem to find anything.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Best locks are a major headache to deal with. To get those open you usually have to pick the lock at the control sleeves shearline by using a special tension wrench that can grab the sleeve at the bottom of the keyway. I've heard that some people have opened a SFIC lock at the operating shearline without such a tension wrench but I think this depends on how the lock is combinated. Check out Deviant Ollam's graphics on how this lock works here, http://deviating.net/lockpicking/15.01-sfic.html . This should give you some basic insight on why this lock is a royal pain.
If a lock is a puzzle, then its key is the complete picture
thanks a lot eyes-only.
I was trying to pick one yesterday but man! I was at it for about 2 hours straight. I figured it wasn't just any typical lock. THanks for the info. Any advice on how to pick it? or any special tools that'll help?
Peterson do a kit or you can buy the tools seperatly if you are interested in specific key ways. the problem with the SFICs is the twin shear lines. you have a very small chance of picking the lock even if you do set all the pins.
On the up side they don't use any security pins as standard.
With such a high degree of pick resistance, I'm surprised that the SFIC locks isn't considered a high security lock. I have a better chance of picking a Medeco then a IC lock in my opinion.
If a lock is a puzzle, then its key is the complete picture
I don't think they are classes as advanced as they are quite simple pin tumblers. there are no clever tricks at all involved. they fact that they are hard to pick is a byproduct of there function.
Ive got a tension tool on its way to me so ill let u know how i get on
nooj wrote:thanks for all the replies. What tension tool are you talking about? The finger one that the link spoke of?
Their is a templete available to make IC core tension tools. I just can't remember if it's here on on Locksport Archives. I have it downloaded but I don't want to post it without permission from whoever it came from. Anyone?
Even with the proper tension wrench the SFIC locks can still be a challenge. The wrench has the tendency to slip out because the area on the control sleeve you grab onto with the Peterson style tension wrench is so small. The small instruction it came with said you have to wedge it in the keyway with a toothpick to keep it in place.
If a lock is a puzzle, then its key is the complete picture