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2. Lock picking - Wikipedia

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   Lock picking is the practice of unlocking a lock by manipulating the components of the lock device without the original key. Although lock-picking can be associated with criminal intent , it is an essential skill for the legitimate profession of locksmithing , and is also pursued by law-abiding citizens as a useful skill to learn, or simply as ...

3. Lever tumbler lock - Wikipedia

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   A type of lock pick used to pick lever tumbler locks. Lever tumbler locks can be picked with a tool called a curtain pick which is inserted into the keyway of the lock, and a force is applied to the locking bolt. The pick is then used to lift each lever inside the lock to the correct height so that the locking bolt can pass.

4. Snap gun - Wikipedia

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   The same physical principles are involved in lock bumping, but the snap gun automates the transfer-of-energy process. A correctly applied snap gun can open a lock very quickly compared to traditional lock picking, but the sharp impact is more likely to damage the lock mechanism than raking, which mimics normal key movements.

5. Bolt cutter - Wikipedia

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   Bolt cutters animation. A bolt cutter, sometimes called bolt cropper, is a tool used for cutting bolts, chains, padlocks, rebar and wire mesh. It typically has long handles and short blades, with compound hinges to maximize leverage and cutting force. A typical bolt cutter yields 20 kilonewtons (4,500 lb f) of cutting force for a 250 newtons ...

6. Officer's tool - Wikipedia

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   An officer’s tool is composed of two primary sections: a heavily padded metal handle, and a two-sided metal head. One side of the head terminates in a flat striking surface, while the other features two metal prongs that taper outward. The angle of the prongs resembles an upper-case letter A, hence the name "A-tool".

7. Locksport - Wikipedia

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   Locking-picking at a Noisebridge locksport event. Locksport is the sport or recreation of defeating locking systems. Its enthusiasts learn a variety of skills including lock picking, lock bumping, and a variety of other skills traditionally known only to locksmiths and other security professionals. Locksport followers enjoy the challenge and ...