There are videos here on RU-vid that show that the Master Lock ProSeries combo lock can be decoded in seconds. If you can decode the combo that quickly it doesn't matter how tough that shackle is to break.
@@vibingwithvinylmost bike theives i encounter dont have enough brain cells to speak a sentence let alone watch a LLL video ive had the shackle guard version on my bike for a few years now and its beefy enough i assume people dont even try to shim/decode it
We have master locks on 450 pieces of heavy equipment, fuel caps and battery boxs for 40 years never seen one yet conquered and the gate to our shop.master lock been good to us.
Padlocks are obsolete. Any lock can be cut at the shackle in seconds battery operated tools make this cheaper and faster than the best lock. Usually the chain or shed shackle is the weak point. Cut the hinges off the shed door and ignore the lock.. Bikes.. cut the chain
@@vinerevive9780 hasp... the word for the holes that lock shackles go threw is hasp. Usually it's two holes spoken as if it were one thing, ie not pluralized. So I wouldn't start that last sentence by saying 'Usually they're two holes...' but rather 'it's two holes'. That's a bad example that I contrived when writing the sentence I later used as an example... it's a bad example cuz it's not an example at all as it's the word hasp that's treated as singular... unlike socks which are usually pluralized. To say two hasps makes me think 4 holes. Anyways, the word you were looking for was hasp.
I have always considered the American Lock 5200 to be the best low security general use padlock. I agree with ABUS and Mul-T-Lock as higher security options.
45 seconds against a diamond cut off wheel available at a Home Depot next to you. Padlock Sha mad lock. Hard Wired perimeter pre detection and intrusion is your best option.
@@johnrackiewicz286 Yes but that's not always available everywhere you go. Sometimes a padlock is all there is so you need to make it a good one and do your best not to leave it in/at a place where they have the deadly combination of time and privacy.
Good list, only thing I disagree is the commercial master lock, you can buy an american 1100 for the same price and substantially higher security, but except that good choices!
I'm not that concerned about lock picking and I want a good reasonably priced lock that's better than average, better than most hardware stores sell, so I like the ABUS Diskus 20/70 at around $40. I think it's the best compromise lock. Good for the price and better than what the hardware store has. Sure I might buy a bigger heavier expensive ABUS as shown for some things but it's not my default go to. Just an opinion...
I did think that it was funny when you put on the very low end Master #5 it takes my kids about 30 seconds to open them and I like the choice of the best cuz it is good as long as you have a good hasp or chain..... When I teach people how to pick locks we begin what's the Masters number one 3 + 5 within an hour they have no problem opening them up and under a minute and then they get quicker enjoyed your video thank you
Hi Rich. Yep, some locks are just meant to keep basically honest people disinterested, and at that price point we like Master lock commercial locks for that. Thanks for the feedback.
Unfortunately a shackle guard doesn’t work. If you can fit the thickness of a cutting wheel between the lock then everything is gone. Thats what happened with my lock at a storage unit. Thickness doesn’t matter the wheel slips in between the lock and what the lock secured to it’s over regardless of your key type. That lock has to be in a Thick lock box.
Appreciate the recommendations, but you might want to remove the Masterlock with the numbers on the bottom, you can pick that lock with no tools and it's all over the internet.
Thanks. Yes, after I shot the video a RU-vidr cut the lock open, found a new bypass technique, and shared it with the world. It really bothers me that people will compromise your safety and security. We can no longer recommend that lock.
Those combination locks can be opened with a piece of metal way faster than using the combination. Most of the key locks can be opened about as fast as using the key, except that last one.
You are correct in that if you want a pick-proof lock, you need to get a high security padlock. But a lot of people don't need or can't afford a $200 padlock. So if you're not protecting a lot, and you have $10-20 these are our recommendations.
These combo master locks can be opened even easier with a hammer. Now that's a tool a tweaker knows how to use. That first master lock can be raked in seconds and is also shimmable. The best lock for the money that he showed is the cheap abus. They may be pickable, but not easily.
3:47 that s the kind of lock you install, and the thief will try to rob just the lock, because it looks so fancy ... xD What a nice looking lock, love it.
I pick locks I love lock sport but last time I sneezed at a master lock it opene.a bus can be rakes or picked in seconds.the combination master lock I can get the right code using a pick knife the silver 3lb lock can be picked but it's time consuming and uses a special toool that u can buy from most pick sites .
Things to look for in a good paddock: Me - 7+ pins with a mix of security spools, extra long pins to protect against raking/bumping, and short pins next to extra long pins to make picking harder. Add in a horrible keyway entrance and also include shimmy, drill and bypass protection. Them - high weight, thick shackle, shackle protector. I.e. "big lock strong!!!". Interesting how different views can be. I suppose my ideal lock would be more susceptible to a brute force attack. Meanwhile their lock could be easily raked or simply bypassed.
I'm amazed at how many commenters expect non-destructive methods to be common among thieves. I would expect the destructive attacks to be much more common with smashing and cutting being most common. Correct me if you have stats. There also seems to be a lack of understanding that security is a sliding scale i.e. better protection costs more and you take into account the value of what you are protecting. I'm not going to spend $200 on a lock to protect $100 worth of goods. Further, a lock is just one part of a system and criminals will attack the weakest part of a system. A high-end lock won't do much good if criminals can break down a door, break a window, etc. The system is only as secure as the weakest link. You should buy a lock that doesn't turn out to be the the system's weakest link. Spending more money might make you feel safer, but it is false security. Every other part of the system needs to at least as secure as that fancy lock to make the lock worth it. I also assume these commenters only use locks that have yet to be picked or bypassed. Surely once someone picks or bypasses their high-security locks they replace them all with a more secure option. /s
Thanks for the post. I think your comments are very relevent. I dove into it more in our video Can all Locks be Picked. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5228bTmrLCk.html
@@LocksmithRecommended But also no entirely true. In the broad scale yes security is a sliding scale but when you are a locksmith and know about things like shimming open a padlock you should never be recommending a crappy lock like the Master "Commercial" lock. For the same price you can get a American Lock padlock with a ball locking system that can't be shimmed open by a 5 year old. Using knowledge and actually examining the lock critically there is good quality locks at most price points that are worth recommending they just don't give as big of a promotional kickback when you sell them.
@@jacobbotden5641 honestly, you hear and see a lot of negative things about master lock. Not all of them have horrible cores and they mostly are very tough locks to get into in a destructive manner. You are right, there may be better alternatives but for low security applications, master locks may be the appropriate choice for some people.
This is humorous, I came to this video because I bought the combination master lock shown in the video. I got the lock and realized that it can be de-coded very easily, and wanted an actually good luck. I don't recommend the Combination Master Lock. Any thief can Google how to bypass with ease.
@@LocksmithRecommended I will check it out. I like your videos. I get that to someone without at least some practice and skills, even a master #3 may be quickest to get into in a destructive manner. I love mul-t-lock too, awesome locks and very fun picks.
Who's gonna drill a master lock you can shim them (the Abus too but they have smaller gaps that make it harder) and they can be picked by raking reliably and fast (the more expensive master locks are not as bad for raking) + the code master locks can be decoded but that's not something to expect
Keep in mind, we are comparing locks at a specific price point against other locks at the same price point. An inexpensive lock is never meant to protect extreme valuables. For that, you want the locks we talked about at the end of the video. However at an inexpensive price point, the Master Lock is one of the best you can get when compared to others at the same price point due to the strength of materials, but it can be bypassed, just as all inexpensive locks can.
@@LocksmithRecommended jesus I have 3 master locks. They protect nothing of value. But I literally need not bother. 3 padlocks, 3 different keys. All the keys can open all the locks by jiggling in 3 seconds flat. Only cost £1.00 each and I wasted £3.00
Another way to achieve high security is buying a decent medium size steel padlock then start welding pieces of steel around it to make it bigger and stronger. You better hand forge your giant hasps and staples too to match the locks security level
We actually had to update on toss out one of our picks because he found a bypass technique for it after this video came out. Here's our updated video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lwPHjq1XuHs.html
Love the big abus and chain . I just bought a 10k lawnmower for my business. My concern is someone stealing the trailer off the truck with the mower in it. What is your best way to secure trailer to truck? Remember that someone can easily unscrew the ball and attach it to their truck and drive away in minutes
It's not something we deal with often so I don't have a recommendation for you. But Amazon does have a number of hitch locks available and we secure our trailer by locking the wheel (similar to a car boot). amzn.to/2FaqPwX
Weld the nuts that hold the ball to the vehicle, drill a bigger hole through the hitch lever and use a bigger padlock. ...and make sure the vehicle is secure too! A wheelclamp is a good idea, but don't go for what Amazon reccomends. Make your own choice (city council parking enforcers use clamps secured by thick chain and padlock -theres a reason for that. Take their advice)
Lock picking lawer has several videos of the style of lock your looking for he also does destructive test to see how well they stand up to common thieves. And i agree do not use Amazon recommends use a real lock smiths opinion this guy recommends the worst known brand name a a cheep low cost way that will result in you getting your things taken
Get good insurance hitch locks are a joke friend had his boat stolen we saw how the did it they just used the safety chains twisted them tight guy lifted hooked the chains in tight enough that it towed it right away like nothing cut the hitch lock off later. Boat was re-registered in another state and sold off only was found when a deputy found a different vin on the boat when he stopped someone for DUI on the lake. There is no boat titles the trailer was registered with a new VIN number. Best to keep boat locked behind a good gate he was keeping in the driveway bad idea. Lucky he had boat insurance they covered most of the cost the boat was only a year old. Only other way would be install concrete eye bolt then chain the trailer with a cut resistant chain and high security padlock. Install security cameras that records movement around the boat sends you a IM message slow them down enough you can get the police coming.
That's true but almost all break-ins are by brute force they don't even look at the lock, doors are wrenched open at the hinges, gates are lifted off, chains cut, fences jacked apart. Apart from a few high value attacks it really is just locksmiths who pick locks.
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In my opinion you spent more time talking about the look and size of lock and the outside of the lock.any lock picked worth his weight knows it's the keyway that makes it high security or low security 99,,% of those locks could be picked and locked back uo
You know sir, I've been looking the past two days for locks and I just don't know what to get. I'll be flying with my rifle for the first time and I'm really worried because I'd be gutted if someone stole my rifle. I have a Plano 36" case that has two built-in locks and two o-rings for another two locks of your choice. In my research, 99% of people say not to use TSA certified locks because it's a felony for them to open your gun case without you present. The TSA employees don't know this and often cut the locks which is illegal and it's a federal offense if someone steals the firearm. I don't think I'll have this problem but I just don't know what to get.
A plastic rifle case and you’re worried about the lock? Hide a tile gps tracker in the stock if you’re that worried but the best lock in the world isn’t going to protect something in a plastic case that can be picked up and carried by anyone.
ANY PADLOCK can be cut easily with a diamond high speed cutting wheel in less than a minute. Back up your perimeter with hard wired electronics . Entry and pre entry.
Get a big dog and a tall chain-link fence topped with razor wire. Install lighting on 12-foot poles, along with a motion detector train horn. Get another big dog so that they have a friend to play with. Buy a cheap lock. See how that works. Also.....place the entire structure near your home, and keep a shotgun handy. A sign near the lock: "Please do not bother snakes inside".
Glad it was helpful! We did change our recommendation on the dial lock. Check out why: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lwPHjq1XuHs.html
a locksmith recommending master locks? I've seen it all now... If you want my advice, don't get master locks. They can be picked in seconds by the most unskilled pickers out there.
@@LocksmithRecommended yeah but it's a difference of how easily. I've raked a masterlock in seconds while a more secure core could take much longer, and require a higher skill set than a masterlock. Also a lock requiring special tools like a disc detainer lock could deter a lot more beginner lock pickers. The only thing that masterlocks protect against are opportunist thieves, and people too lazy to buy a lock picking set. In my opinion, you could get a lot more locks in the same price range with much better cores, and about the same physical protection. I don't think ANYONE should use or recommend masterlocks, and I'm quite disappointed that a "locksmith" would recommend such a weak lock.
@@LocksmithRecommended If you're spending $7 on a lock, what you're protecting is probably not worth a lock at all. If you spend a bit more money on a abus, or if you're looking at pick resistance a yuema 750. There are plenty of cheap disc locks, and they could increase security by a ton. Heck, you could even just get something with security pins and it would make it much more secure. If you're buying a masterlock then you're just protecting against opportunist thieves that give up when they see a lock. I mean if you're gonna recommend a masterlock, make it in a video called "cheapest locks to keep the neighborhood kids out of your shed"
Your recommendations for high security locks are good. In the UK, multilock pin-in-pin and the abus rock you show are good. However, PLEASE stop recommending Master lock padlocks, and DEFFINATELY DONT reccomend Masterlock combination locks (they can be opened in two seconds with a cut down wiper blade insert -some of them can be decoded with a sliver cut from a drink can). I'm getting fed up with the slew and mass-marketing Masterlock are doing, selling their old junk that the USA treat as TRASH to the unsuspecting UK public. It's truelly abhorrent that you're actually reccomending them. Clearly you're not a trustworthy locksmith
Hi Pen. What's your favorite $10 lock? Check out our video, can all locks be bypassed? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5228bTmrLCk.html
strong lock is great but a lock is only as good as the hasp it is on. Can you recommend some strong hasps, like one on a gate or the flip kind ? And then what is the strongest way to secure a hasp to wood?
Multi Lock instead of a top of the range Abloy. That's a mater of opinion as i know a few locksmiths who use an Abloy disc lock. The Multi lock is not bad but well pickable. Disk lock cant be picked in the normal way. The special key looks fantastic, but the lock aint one id recomend.
Gym locks are tricky because of the small diameter shackle. See if you can find one with a high security keyway, that will eliminate most people. Short of that, Abus makes pretty good standard cylinder locks. Pickable but better than most.
"Matserlock to keep the honest people honest." LOL That is all Masterlocks are good for as 99% can be opened faster without the key. Battery operated grinders are readily available at most stores.
My biggest problem is that there's so few online retailers for good quality locks. Its all the masterlock garbage. The best I'm finding is the ABUS 37/55 Granit, which seems OK?
Hey you can't tell us a price? I'm assuming that 3 lb ABUS with 15mm chain was no less than 180$ for both those Masters are trash you can open most with an aluminum can or two wrenches or two hammers personally I prefer an angle grinder with cutting wheel, no lock is safe from this attack.
I love BosnianBill and LPL...however, they hate on Masterlock WAY too much. Last time I checked, there is not an epidemic of criminal lock pickers running about. The overwhelming majority of theft can be stopped with any padlock.
I agree with you. Masterlock at it's price point, is fine for what a lock at that price point needs to do. There are certainly better, more expensive, locks available. Just depends on the level of protection needed. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5228bTmrLCk.html
Great video and wonderful information. How about locks for securing a gun case like the Pelican Vault V200 when traveling on an airplane? Any suggestions or have you done a video on that scenario? I think it takes a 8mm lock size.
Wow, this is what happens when you let kids use the internet. Yes LockPickingLawyer has picked everything on this list. He can pick a lock using his feet. Guess what? He's not trying to steal your stuff. 80% of you couldn't pick the master lock 410. If a building is locked up with an MT5, you're probably be better off just breaking a window. You should think about stating the price points, and the ideal use for all the locks next time.
They had to invent a tool to do it. That guy really does a disservice to anyone trusting a lock. No feeling of responsibility, no scruples. What do you expect from a lawyer? Check out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5228bTmrLCk.html
For a public storage unit I want the same cheap padlock as everyone else. Nothing says “Break In To Me” more than a high dollar lock when every other door has a five dollar lock.
Just curious. Do you lock your house doors? If they're standard, it's 2 seconds tops to get in. Two videos I'd recommend where I mention the LPL. Can all locks be picked: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5228bTmrLCk.html LPL Defeated: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lGzu-jXKBiY.html
Both MTL pin-in-pin dimple locks and disc detainers require different tools to pick than your average pin tumbler. The MTLs are probably more like your average lock, DD locks require a completely different technique
I am in need of a combination lock for our radio tower sites. Our current Master combination locks keep getting cut. I am not concerned about our chain getting cut. I just need a bullet proof lock at these sites.
In most cases, yes. The shackle guard reduces the eligible space of the shackle to a smaller usable loop. But if that smaller loop is big enough to lock what you want locked, you're AOK.
This is an absurd list. Combo wheels especially master locks can be opened extremely fast with no skill. The master locks are all opened very easy. I could have opened all of those masters the first week of picking locks.
We cover locks at every price point. The locks at the $10 price point are our favorite at the $10 price point. But no one should be protecting valuables with a $10 padlock. This is not a list of impenetrable padlocks. The locks we talk about at the high end are as good as you can get you can get for those that need them. We look at locks at specific price points and for specific applications. If you have better at the discussed applications and price points please suggest them so others may benefit. Check out our video "Can all Locks be Bypassed?" at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5228bTmrLCk.html
Well I certainly wouldn't sell them that junk. I would reccomend they pay 20 on a lock with better security and SHOW THEM WHY it's not wise to buy junk
You must have missed the updated video on combination padlocks. Definitely worth a look: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lwPHjq1XuHs.html
Are they all waterproof? I am not sure why my supposedly good padlock wouldn't unlock. Had to spray WD40 and hit it with a hammer. Then turn key and pull shackle, repeat, until it unlocked. Very scary when your gate is unusable due to a defective padlock.
None of them are really water "proof" but there are a number of padlocks that have weather/corrosion resistant features that should help. This one by ABUS is a very good lock. Very pick resistant. amzn.to/2Zru5km
Every lock can be bypassed with enough time using one technique or another. There is a cost versus security trade-off though. Check out our video "can all locks be picked?" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5228bTmrLCk.html
@@LocksmithRecommended thank you so much for your kind reply. I will check the video. I was just taken aback by how easy it was to pick a lock. And there picking tools available online accessible to anyone. Someone can just pick the lock and lock it when he leaves like no one was there. The owners may never even know. I am sorry about blabbing but this is something I never knew. I thought one needs to duplicate keys and even that can be done with simple moulding. I wish I could turn back time to when I didn't know about this.
@One Two Three Incorporated Good day. Thank you for the reply. I am just still paranoid that locks can be picked😂😂. There is no sense of security or privacy. It feels like anyone can walk in and out of your house without you even knowing.
I would recommend not to use the lock built in to the box. Keep that unlocked. Use an ABUS filing cabinet locking bar. Double check the measurements before you buy, so you are sure it will fit. You can use different padlocks on them.
All inexpensive locks will have flaws that allow them to be bypassed. Keyed locks too. They only way to get something really secure from bypass is to upgrade to high security padlocks, and those are very expensive. In most cases, keeping general people out, one is as good as another, but to keep those that have studied locks out, high security is the only choice.
Check out our video can all locks be bypassed. Short answer is yes. But there's a level of skill needed or equipment. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5228bTmrLCk.html
