The Art of Locksmithing: Picking Safes and Rekeying Locks

😎Locksmiths use various techniques, including picking locks, to gain access to safes.

🔒A destructive technique known as nose-pulling is often used to defeat locks in safe deposit boxes.

🔑Locksmiths can rekey locks in under a minute without taking them apart, using techniques similar to the quick set smart key.

🔓Non-destructive methods can be used to pick locks, allowing for quick and clean access.

💰While professional safe technicians can perform faster and cleaner jobs, their services may be more expensive.

Can a locksmith pick any lock?

—Locksmiths have the skills and tools to pick a wide variety of locks, although some high-security locks may be more difficult to pick.

What is nose-pulling?

—Nose-pulling is a destructive technique used to defeat locks, involving pulling on the nose of the lock to manipulate its mechanisms.

How can a lock be rekeyed?

—To rekey a lock, the lock's internal components are adjusted to fit a new key without the need to disassemble the lock.

Are non-destructive methods of lock picking better?

—Non-destructive methods of lock picking are often preferred as they allow for quick and clean access without causing damage to the lock.

Why are professional safe technicians more expensive?

—Professional safe technicians have specialized tools, knowledge, and experience, which contributes to their higher fees.

00:00The video starts with the author recounting a visit to the bank where they observed a locksmith breaking into an abandoned safe deposit box.

01:44The author demonstrates picking a safe deposit box lock using a specialized tool and rekeying it to fit a new key.

03:24The author discusses the pros and cons of non-destructive lock picking methods versus destructive methods commonly used by locksmiths.

03:55The author concludes the video by inviting viewers to leave any questions or comments and subscribing to the channel.