Souvenirs de Paris

[femurat]

I bought a couple of souvenirs while I was in Paris
I know the master one isn't a French lock, but it's still hard to find it in Italy, so since I was there I got it too.
Unfortunately I couldn't buy a Fichet, it was way too expensive. Maybe next time.

Cheers

[lunchb0x]

The Master Axis lock...... sweet, we don't get them here yet

As for the Assa what is it, from the V5 on the package I'm guessing its a 5 pin version of the Lockwood V7?

[femurat]

If this is the V7 you're referring to the answer is no.
This is just a good 5 pin cylinder. I liked it since I have an old Vachette padlock.

Cheers

[Wizer]

The Assa is actually a Vachette. Looks like this was bought by Assa-Abloy too, I did not know this.
I envy the Bricard. I would want one too...

[Wizer]

Femurat, You have propably seen this, but I´ll post it anyway:
http://toool.nl/images/e/e1/MhVisualizer_V2.0_p.swf
Nice visualizer of Master One made by MH ( a member here).

[femurat]

Thanks Wizer, I already saw it but you were very kind to mention this link. MhVisualizer is a fantastic tool to understand the inner working of this lock.
And about the Bricard... I haven't opened the package jet! I'm waiting for a free couple of hours to open that since I want to totally enjoy that moment. Am I too romantic?

Cheers

[femurat]

This Sunday morning was the perfect moment for "opening" my new toys



Despite my expectations the Vachette (18 euro) was more difficult than the Bricard (38 euro).
Maybe because I love dimple locks and I'm much more used to pick them? Or just because the Vachette has a very long pin in the middle that interfere with my diamond? I definitely need more practice with standard locks...

Cheers

[nataz]

The Master Axis lock...... sweet, we don't get them here yet

As for the Assa what is it, from the V5 on the package I'm guessing its a 5 pin version of the Lockwood V7?

if you are talking about the master one, I'm pretty sure you can get it online from lowes.

[mhole]

My vachete euro profile is a beast - no security features at all, a nice simple key way, and yet I can't get a single pin set! Must just be built very precisely.

[mhole]

Hah - thanks for posting this, I was inspired to drag out that cylinder again, and I finally cracked it. It's a funny one despite the lack of security pins. There's very little movement to help you feel that a pin is set, it's certainly harder to pick than a sloppy lock with security pins.

[lockpick1968]

Thanks for sharing the new toys..Hope you do well on the picking..

[femurat]

mhole, you're right about the Vachette. It reminds me a Lockwood that lunchb0x sent me... a simple lock, but very well machined. Despite its simplicity it's almost impossible to pick! Congrats for picking your.

Cheers

[Rickthepick]

To be honest a standard lock with a tight warded keyway and a couple of high lift back pins is much harder to pick than a dimple lock due to the sheer limitation of tools you can use... the exception being dom

look like a couple of nice locks though