Are you tired of waiting for the elevator? Sick of being stuck in the rain? Do you have a secret identity as a cat burglar? Whatever your reason, lock picking is a useful skill that'll have you sneaking into your neighbor's house for a midnight snack in no time.
But don't just take our word for it! Here's a brief history of lock picking:
Meet the legend, Henri Lebowski, a master lock picker with a penchant for fancy mustaches and tighter security systems.
Before you can start picking, you need to know your locks. Here's a quick primer:
Lock Types 101: A Guide to Not Getting Locked Out, covering the basics of pin tumbler, wafer, and disc locks.
Pick Types: Because You Can Never Have Too Many Tools, featuring the essential R2, tension, and tension-free picks.
Now that you know the basics, it's time to put your skills to the test! Visit our Practice Padlock for a series of increasingly challenging locks to try and pick.
Remember: Practice makes perfect. Or, you know, makes you a master thief.