Information on Practice-Locks

[LockSigma]

A while ago, I stumbled across this video on Metacafe:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/798419/how_to_pick_a_lock/

With Christmas coming up I was wondering, what type of lock is this person using in the video? It has a very sleek and minimalist design, and it made me really want one.

What is this model of this lock called, and who makes it?
Is this a practice lock that can be bought online?
If so, where?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

And of course, happy picking.

[mitch.capper]

Its a standard EURO cylinder most euro cylinders look just like this:) Try ebay.co.uk

[MBI]

I've also heard of Euro cylinders referred to as a "profile cylinder". Most of the ones I've seen available in the US have had Schlage, Kwikset or Weiser keyways, costing anywhere from $12 to over $60. In Europe you'll find a much larger variety of keyways that are available.

[LockSigma]

Thank you for all the lock information.
Using this, I was able to do some research on where to buy these locks, but I kept finding the same results.
The distributers of these locks say that they are "drill and pick resistant", and some have specifically mentioned the use of mushroom pins.

I know that these are not the only locks on the market, but would a lock like this be sutible for someone who is new to lockpicking? I know enough on the subject to feel that this might be out of my league.
Is there a good place that sells... "low security" versions of these locks?
As much as I would like to get one, it would be a shame to have it sit there "unloved".

Thanks for the speedy replies last time.

[Gordon Airporte]

The Eurocylinder is just a standardized form factor for locks so they can go in doors designed to fit them. As such there are locks available at every level of pick resistance, from rake-in-a-second to nearly impossible even with the right tools.
I'd stick with American locks (assuming you're in the U.S.) until you get to the point where there's a particular Eurocylinder that you know would be interesting for you. I doubt very many hobbiest pickers in the U.S. have Eurocylinders, though, since there are plenty of challenging locks you don't need to import.

[dougfarre]

Are you just looking for practice locks in general? If so, I have many different kinds of practice locks for sale. I do not have any euro cylinders like the one in the video you linked too, but i do have many cylinders that you will see in the north-western hemisphere.

Don't get your heart set on the lock in the video just because its shiny and you know its packable