Maybe you’ve just heard about snap picks but don’t know how they work. Maybe you picked up one of DIY Snap Pick Kits, made a gorgeous snap pick… but don’t know how to use it yet. Or maybe this is just your (somewhat conservative) risky click of the day. Either […]
Snap picks are a type of pick gun, which work by knocking all of the driver pins in the keyway up past the shear line. If done while applying turning pressure, you can rotate the plug while the pins are momentarily set and viola, the lock opens. You can check out our a […]
Japan is one of several countries that limit or prohibit photographing arrested suspects wearing handcuffs.The concern is that handcuffs represent such a strong image of guilt that Japan, along with France, South Korea and Hong Kong do not want to prejudice the outcome of a trial with the picture of […]
This week we are very proud to be releasing our redesigned hidden shim earrings! One thing that was very important to us when reimagining these was making sure we were bringing a high-quality item with top-end materials to our customers. Our new earrings feature things like real CZs and 14 […]
One of the first things most people notice when they get their first set of lock picks is that their kit typically does not come equipped with many turning tool options. Fortunately, turning tools are the easiest tools to make yourself. Why do you need multiple turning tools? Bottom vs. […]
When someone is unfamiliar with the security community and sees lockpicking tools, they usually think of a shady guy wearing a ski mask trying to break into their front door. Once they are persuaded to drop that stigma and think about locksport as a constructive activity, they probably are still […]
