and the absurd thing is that other than the pins set in the core to prevent drilling, that takes no more effort than loading a bin with a different part. and some companies won't even do that.
I also noticed that they rated it 5/10 for security. That is amazingly honest, especially compared to all the 'MAXIMUM SECURITY!' locks that have none of the features this one has.
It's a bit sad when you think about it. A normal customer who looks for a padlock will pick up another crappy brand that says 10/10 unpickable and then they pick this up that says 5/10, which one do you think they'll buy? Without any knowledge they're easy victims to be exploited by fancy packaging and false marketing.
@@huldu Viewers of this channel knows any lock that the company gives a 10/10 rating is probably not worth your money. I'll take the more humble 5/10 one.
Toledo is a really reputable brand. Check out how they mark this lock 5 out of 10, instead others put every one of their locks on the highest of the scale, when they know that they are crap.
@@biteursknbiteursknit is a mid security lock, because its very easy to open destructivley, but for the price range and the intended use case its far better compared to other similar locks.
LPL: better than expected shareholders:📈 But in all honesty, having 5/10 rating on package is much more honest than having "maximum security" on far worse products
Sadly, some made in xyz junk that says it is 10/10 will suck in buyers. Meanwhile I would like to support this company if I could buy one much as I did for FJM which make great locks for the money (and are disc ones no less).
Their share prices spiked an hour after this video was posted, dropped back down, and then has been steadily rising all day. No way this didn't have an effect
@@acknowledgedofalltheconseq366 There is the return RU-viddislike plugin. But it was one of 3 plugins I had installed when I suspect my computer was compromised. (Have not reverse-engineered it yet)
After so many "super ultra high security" locks being met with the wave rake, it's refreshing to see a lock that calls itself 5/10 actually featuring security measures, even when not perfect.
There are hundreds of videos from him gutting really advanced and high security locks from back in the day. These days is a rare event when he actually takes the time to gut a lock.
@@drk_blood He guts them when there's something unique and not seen in the hundreds of other videos. Not only does that make the channel less boring to regular viewers, but also to LPL not wanting to make 'same-same' videos, plus it encourages newbies to go back and watch the other videos.
@@padraigmcgivney241 There's a guy that posts like 5-second picks (seen in FB or YT Shorts?) - he basically rakes or combs 90% of the locks in one or two quick 'stabs' and then throws the lock. It's funny to watch, but not exactly educational.
There is no double thumb-up for RU-vid videos, but my intention was there; great video, for what LPL went above and beyond - to explain how one lock manufacturer has: 1) the sense of ethics; 2) high standards of manufacture; 3) respect for their customers. A praise for LPL - he creates great RU-vid video, and shows a sense of mission when educating his subscribers; this video shows it clearly. Greetings, Anthony
yet he only averages around 20=30k thumbs up per video, i guess people are mad or sad or both when they face the reality of the fact that any lock is just a something to give you a false piece of mind. edit: im going to thru all his videos atm just giving thumbs up, its the only thing i can do for him and his unique videos.
Hey, of you really cared about b double thumbs up you would create a second account with a new email address and double like the everliving out of it.... slacker! 😂
Exactly. That is a good price for a fairly secure pre-pinned cylinder and keys that can be easily swapped. Drop into an American lock body and you are good to go. Pair the original American cylinder with the lightweight aluminum body and thin shackle for a mediocre utility padlock
THIS WAS A SHOCK, A COMPANY THAT ACTUALLY PUTS AN EFFFORT INTO PICKING, DRILL & BUMP RESISTANCE & IS HONEST WITH THE RATING AS WELL. I HAVE TO GIVE THEM 2 THUMBS UP FOR THEIR EFFORT.
This is basically the most prominent brand of padlocks and door locks in PR, our entire warehouse uses them and I'm surprised they are so far good cause I always felt they were cheap.
They rate this 5/10. I’m assuming they have higher priced better locks? I looked on their website, not seeing prices, but yeah they have a variety of more secure locks.
You already know that it's one of the better locks when the Lishi Tool makes an appearance. And even with that it took impressively long to pick (for LPL standards).
im a 33 year master auto tech and watching the pressure you use to pick these locks terrifies me to the point where im pretty sure i cant ever do what you can. i work with fine objects and i know what bends and binds metal or destroys precision tools. youre a legend 👍
I remember Bosnian bill once making a remark about lpls gorilla grip style of picking being very unusual but highly effective. He must have a really good feel for things to be able to exert such pressure without destroying tools and still being able to feel for counter rotation etc. I'm a hobbyist jeweller and restorer (focusing mainly on old tools) so I also know the struggle of riding that knife edge between just enough and too much force
I know that of which you speak. As someone who has been fixing things since I was very young, I understand the relationship between force and success or damage very well. I took my sons to an escape room and the one thing that prevented us getting further was a lock for which I was sure we had the right key, but I was certain that putting more force than I was prepared to put on it would have bent or broken the key. Sure enough, it was the 'correct' key, but the amount of force the operator showed us that was required to open the lock was probably why it was bent already.
@@Lilith-Rose I don't remember the video, but there was a colab that LPL did a while back and the others involved tried to pick a lock or two. He told them he could tell they were struggling or doing something wrong by the color of their knuckles or something like that. It might look like he's using a ton of force, but his control and knowledge of what's going on inside those locks is *stunning*
@@Fyrefrye yes that's actually something I pay attention to myself when watching him pick, your skin whites out under pressure because the blood that gives it a pinkish colour is squeezed out of the capillaries (there's good first aid technique for checking if blood flow is restricted to a limb or a patient has drastically lowered blood pressure which can indicate internal bleeding, called the capillary refill test, which works because of this phenomenon). The more force the larger the area of whiteness around the pressure point
@@Fyrefrye The video you're thinking of was a collaborative with the king of random, although I don't recall exactly which one. I remember that line talking about the colour of the guys thumb.
Such a pleasure to watch you disassemble a lock again, and what a good find - a lock where the manufacturer really tried to make it resistant to a non-violent approach.
I hear you. Growing up the phrase "Locks are there to stop the opportunist, not the determined" was said a lot. Since in the real world most theft is done quickly to avoid being caught or even seen if possible, even a mediocre lock can be enough to convince them to move on to another target. The local signs now say "lock your doors AND hide your valuables" in public parking areas for that reason.
All locks can be defeated. Better locks will hold off criminals for longer, maybe long enough. The longer a criminal takes to defeat a lock, the higher their risk of getting caught.
I finally did the right step and bought myself basic tools and see-through testing locks. It was really exciting to feel what that 'nothing on one, two is binding, nice click on three' really feels like. And the thrill when the lock gave way the first time and 'we got this open' was fantastic. Endrofines were spilled into my system and I felt sheer happiness. I understand that those locks are easy to pick, there are no security pins whatsoever. But still. I think I got myself a new hobby. Thank you LPL for preparing me for this moment and inspiring me that lock picking is not a black magic but a learnable skill. I'm on the starting line admittedly but the fact that I can do such thing is wonderful.
It’s a good day if LPL drops a video, especially if we get - an actually good product - 6 minutes - gutted - he not disappointed That core is worth buying by itself.
Congrats to the company for earning your compliments, but also give yourself a pat on the back for the clarity of your video. I was streaming it onto my 55" TV and the close ups of the barrels etc was a crisp 100% in focus and I could see the machining marks despite my aged 70yr old eyes! 🤔😃👍🇬🇧
I would love to see a video about a few locks that you recommend, maybe a couple padlocks at different price points, a couple bike locks, and maybe a couple other misc locks you just think are unique or special in some way. It’s almost deceptive sometimes to tell if a lock is good or not since you defeat every lock in mere minutes or in most cases mere seconds😂
Interesting. I note that any of the attacks LPL suggests would damage/destroy the lock. So the lock, while not hugely proof against determined attack, makes secret attacks much harder. I.e., most determined attackers would get in, but would have to leave evidence that they'd been there. That's worth a few dollars in many situations.
If they were Master Lock, it would say 'maximum security' or something similar on the packaging. That it doesn't have that here is one of the best things about this.
I'd like to see the destructive methods shown / tested on a padlock like this too, as low-skill entry is also an interesting factor. I was really happy to see the full disassembly.
Honestly, the amount of time it took you to pick this says a lot. Usually you pick things open so fast that it wouldn't look suspicious to a casual observer, maybe the lock is just a little finicky with the real key. This one, definitely someone could get suspicious
My 8yr son and I love your videos. He started picking using paper clips and would love to see a video where you do some cool picking with nothing more than a paper clip.
Im really impressed by how impressed he is by this! 😂 But seriously, the internals are way better than most everything hes shown, for anywhere around that price especially
Why it's either a mechanically strong lock, with thick shackle and poor pick resistance or a mechanically week lock wit thin shackle and superior pick resistance? Is there some law in the universe that makes those traits mutually exclusive? Like how we can't know for sure both position and velocity of a particle at the same time?
What I find interesting is that this lock, rated a 5, is better than most rated an 8 or 9. But then I remind myself that there is no standard and it's just marketing.
with technology today people dont pick anymore, they use battery powered angle grinders, it only takes seconds with a 1mm cutting wheel to cut a padlock or bike lock, as for doors, a car to ram it open or a crowbar or a battery powered angle grinder to cut around the lock or section of door, or a big bar and lift the bottom of a garage door(the door you drive thru) seconds is all it takes with a battery angle grinder
Could you do a few episodes on like some of the terms you use and what they mean, Like "false set", "click", etc. Kind of like a primer for total noob's?
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