What lock is this?

[rafaelinio]

I never picked a lock before, and i decided to start with my room's lock, but first i need to know what type of lock it is ;p
http://postimg.org/image/dbzzj5b0r

[Squelchtone]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

We see locks from many countries around the world, could you help us and fill out your Profile or let us know where you are from. This will help with giving you instructions for your type of lock. Also, if you could show us the tip of the key, we can tell you more about the lock.

As a general rule in the hobby of lock picking, we caution new pickers to not practice on their own door locks because you rely on that lock for your safety and security, and sometimes during lock picking, the lock may get stuck or parts may even break inside.

Thanks and enjoy the forum,
Squelchtone

[rafaelinio]

Thanks for the quick reply :p
im from Cyprus, Nicosia
This is the key:
http://postimg.org/image/vg17lurz3
And yes, this is my own door :3

[kwoswalt99-]

Hello,
If you want to get started in lockpicking, that not the best lock to learn on. Generally the tools you see on this site, and for sale elsewhere are for pin tumbler locks, which make up most of the locks on the planet right now. That is just a simple warded lock, that probably has a single lever in it. As far as opening it goes, it's just a matter of making some wire tools or fashioning a key, which I wouldn't consider picking. You won't really gain anything putting time into that lock.
happy picking,
kwoswalt99

[MBI]

As a general rule in the hobby of lock picking, we caution new pickers to not practice on their own door locks because you rely on that lock for your safety and security, and sometimes during lock picking, the lock may get stuck or parts may even break inside.

Squelchtone

Indeed.

I've lost track of how many posts we have on the forum by people who, in the process of picking it, have broken the lock on the front or back door to their house. Or office. Or dorm room.

People say they don't believe it can happen.
Or imagine how it can happen.
But it happens.
A lot.

[cj101]

First of all, don't pick an installed lock. According to Murphys law it will break at the worst possible moment.

From your photo of the key, it can be concluded - like alread mentioned - that its a warded lock. A typical no-security lock found on inner domestic doors.
As keys for these locks can be bought at every hardware store from a single photo of the keyway,
such locks are not deemed worthy to pick anyway.

Buy a cheap pin lock from tour hardware store.