Master Lock 8417D Python Adjustable Locking Cable, 6-Foot

by Master Lock

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Master Lock 8417D Python adjustable locking 6-foot cable is scratch resistant. It is also compact for portability. Use this locking cable to secure your bike, trailer or those large items that need to be secured.

Product Description

Product Features:

• Patented adjustable locking mechanism holds cable tight at any position for perfect fit.
• 6' (1.8m) adjustable cable for application flexibility.
• 3/16" (5mm) braided steel cable for superior cut resistance.
• Cable end threads through places other cables cannot.
• Rust resistant lock and vinyl coated cable for superior weather and scratch resistance.
• Velcro strap holds excess cable for compact storage.
• Color: Silver & black.
• Cable/chain length: 6 feet.
• Cable/chain diameter: 3/16".

Best used for:

• Bicycles
• ATVs & All Terrain Equipment
• Grills & Lawnmowers
• Tools & Ladders

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000XTPNZK
• Item model number: 8417D
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Padlocks & Hasps > Cables & Chains
  • #51 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security
  • #55 in Home Improvement > Contractor Supply

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Worked fine the first year, August 18, 2009

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N. Chambers "Kent" (Virginia Beach, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Lock 8417D Python Adjustable Locking Cable, 6-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought several of these locks to secure my kayak, canoe and motorboat after someone stole my canoe right out of my backyard. The big advantage of this lock is that the cable can slip through a small opening, like a dock cleat or the pre-drilled hole in the bow of my kayak. The locks worked fine for the first year, but after a year of being outside the lock corroded to the point where I couldn't even insert a key in the lock. No amount of WD-40 or Liquid Wrench would loosen it up so I was forced to cut the cable. That leads to the next concern. Using nothing more than pliers and my long-handle garden pruners, I managed to gnaw my way through the cable in about 15 minutes. I would imagine that with better tools the cable could have been cut much quicker, so it's not a high-security device; I think it would provide a reasonable deterrent though for all but the most determined thieves.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beefy Cable Lock, March 14, 2009

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Ratlab - See all my reviews

This review is from: Master Lock 8417D Python Adjustable Locking Cable, 6-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

The 8417D is an impressive cable lock. The cable diameter is actually 8mm, not 5. This translates into a stronger cable, but slightly less flexibility and more weight. The device works by two opposing jaws clamping down on the vinyl coating of the cable when locked. The vice grips are about 3/4" long each, so they provide more friction than any person could feasibly remove without tools. It also coils up nicely, and comes with a velcro strap to bundle it up for storage. My only concern is the very small key pattern, which can probably be picked without too much trouble.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 8417D Python - great lock for game cameras, January 12, 2009

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Lawrence Trevino - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Lock 8417D Python Adjustable Locking Cable, 6-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought four of these for my game cameras and Amazon delivered very quickly - as usual.
I replaced my homemade locking cables with these and they are PERFECT for my Moultrie game cameras. The cable went into the holes perfectly. The 3/8" cable locks are too big, these were a perfect fit - not too tight, not too loose. The only drawback is that they will not come keyed alike when ordered from Amazon. Maybe go to a local store that carries these and try to find matching sets. I had no luck locally. You might get with Masterlock if you want them keyed alike, but the price I paid for them here, I can and will carry four different keys.
They are easy to work...put in the key, turn the key (to unlock), which opens the hole so the cable can go in, while the key stays in the unlocked position, put the cable in the hole, then turn the key (to lock) and remove it. You can still pull the cable tighter, but you can't loosen it up. Great for game cameras.