If they were able to lock it so quickly, it means it's probably not a key-retaining lock, which means the locking pawls are spring-loaded, which means you can shim it.
Raking is a low-skill attack that can easily defeat low-quality locks. The rake is a metal strip (often wave-shaped, but others exist) which you have to move around inside the keyway while applying torque. Some of the pins will randomly get caught at the shear line; repeat until the lock is opened. This type of attack can be prevented by using security pins (like spools, barrels, or serrated pins) that get stuck in the shear line.
A comb attack is different. Some locks are so poorly designed that you can use a comb-shaped tool to lift all of the key pins above the shear line and completely bypass the security.
21 Comments
LordArchmagosHeadass@lemmy.world · 41 pts · 3y
Looks like someone will need the lock picking lawyer!
riverjig@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 3y
These locks are super easy to pick. Now, picking it yourself? That's a whole other issue lol.
NumbersCanBeFun@kbin.social · 13 pts · 3y
bane_killgrind@kbin.social · 7 pts · 3y
"gotta keep out that numberscanbefun guy..."
rtxn@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
If they were able to lock it so quickly, it means it's probably not a key-retaining lock, which means the locking pawls are spring-loaded, which means you can shim it.
HRDS_654@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Just use bolt cutters. Simple as.
FunnyUsername@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 3y
I had to look up "wave rake" cuz I'm a moron and thought it was like an introductory brand lock pick device or something.
You meant like a comb, didn't you?
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Edit: oh man, I'm so happy I was wrong lol I felt so dumb
rtxn@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 3y
Raking is a low-skill attack that can easily defeat low-quality locks. The rake is a metal strip (often wave-shaped, but others exist) which you have to move around inside the keyway while applying torque. Some of the pins will randomly get caught at the shear line; repeat until the lock is opened. This type of attack can be prevented by using security pins (like spools, barrels, or serrated pins) that get stuck in the shear line.
A comb attack is different. Some locks are so poorly designed that you can use a comb-shaped tool to lift all of the key pins above the shear line and completely bypass the security.
SuperIce@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
Lockpicking rakes work very differently from combs.
Tavarin@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
https://www.lockpickmall.com/lock-pick-set-4-piece-wonder-waves-pro-rake-set_p.html
oatscoop@midwest.social · 4 pts · 3y
Go to the nearest fire station: they have bolt cutters.
Seven@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 3y
The fort knox worker after they faintly hear someone say "This is the LockPickingLawyer"
riesendulli@discuss.tchncs.de · 17 pts · 3y
No Linus, don’t post selfies on the Internet, they might be misused.
Seven@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 3y
rockerface@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y
we engage in moderate tomfoolery, if you will
mojo@lemm.ee · 6 pts · 3y
What would you even do in that situation lol
Widowmaker_Best_Girl@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
Either pick it open or get some bolt cutters, I would imagine.
Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de · 6 pts · 3y
given the quality of most locks you can probably just hold a hairpin menacingly in front of it and it'll pop open.
joolez@discuss.tchncs.de · 6 pts · 3y
This is the lock picking lawyer and what I have for you today...
astral_avocado@lemmynsfw.com · 4 pts · 3y
That's not gonna be fun grinding off
HRDS_654@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Just a bit of tomfoolery.
Aggravationstation@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
This is my biggest fear.