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Modern High-security Locks: How To Open Them

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After one has learned the basics of lockpicking... how a lock is made and what are the basic tools for lockpicking... (from Steve Hampton's _Secrets of Lock Picking) one soon finds out that not every lock pops open in 30 seconds or less. Now it is time to progress to the next level of lockpicking. In this book the rea-der will learn some new tools such as a road runner rim tension wrench and a monkey twisted-wedge diamond pick. Then it's on to tackle multiple row pin tumbler locks, key disc tumbler locks, even electronic key locks.

To master all of the locks mentioned in this book will take tons of practice but Hampton will show the way. However this book is only the sophomore level. There is more to learn.

A great book if you are interested in lockpicking, but is not intended for someone just starting to learn this craft. If you have already mastered the basics, this is a must follow-up. If this is your first time in picking locks, you should start with something more easy to follow (the easyer lock described in this book is the ABUS padlock, the toughest are some high security bank locks : almost unpickable, even for an expert).

Once I had the great pleasure to borrow this book from a friend. The author details how he defeated the security of the highest security locks currently in existance, including Medico, Everest, and a Primus (used extensively by the US government for high security areas). The author's long experience as a locksmith, as well as focus and clairity of mind gained through the use of meditation makes him among best alive today. The writing is clear and concise, but be forwarned - this book is not suitable for those who know nothing about picking locks.

Excellent book filled with some of the highest security locks currently made - and exactly how the author picked them. Ever wanted to know how to pick a medico? This book will tell you how. The author plainly has an incredible amount of experience which he happily shares with the reader.

a very comprehensive book that covers most of the high security locks that is out there in the market!

it is not for amateur lockpickers like myself though, it is more for the experienced lock picker who wants to move on to the next level of difficulty.

you can still learn a great deal from this book even if u know nuts about lock picking. the author explains in detail how to pick each high security lock that he has come across.

even though i cant pick them, the way that he describes it will give anyone a little bit more motivation.

good paragraphing and easy to read.

As a simi-retired Locksmith with over 24 years experiance, I bought the book to help me keep on top of the industry. I found it very well written, and it opened my eyes to what is available on the market. I liked the reviews each type of system was given, which allows me to better advise customers to satisfy their security needs. I have no need to unlock these devices myself, but I now can safely tell someone my recomendation for a particular application which, for me, is more valuable.

i am a starting out in the lock smith trade this is great for the next step above tumbler locks

This book is a good one. The language is very straight-forward, with a slightly humorous slant. Tons of very detailed diagrams, help in visualising and understanding each different mechanism.

This book covers the different type of locks out there and how they work. It does not tell specifically how to pick them. Overall it is informative.

Most of the locks in the book are older and/or not very common. There is some good ideas for making tools though.