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What lock or locks would you recommend? You are an expert lock pick, so you've gotta have an idea on what a relatively good lock would be right? Or are you not allowed to give your opinion because of youtube laws?
Chinese did that to motherboard capacitors in the ‘90’s causing 90% failures in 2 yrs…..out of warranty. I’v fixed more than 10 in a three month period
When I was a sophomore in algebra, that happened to half the class. All the jocks and cheerleaders copied one girl's answers and it was obvious. Teacher was pissed.
I also like Blossoms approach.. we gonna copy Masterlock but let's make it less obvious and put mechanism upside down.. and engineers there were like: "Nobody's gonna know" "They're gonna know" "How are they gonna know?"
LPL's name came up at the oncology clinic yesterday. I was sitting with a friend while she had her chemotherapy session. The nurse set up a saline drip and kept coming back every few minutes apologizing that the pharmacy hadn't delivered the chemo agent yet. After the fourth time I offered to go storm the pharmacy. The nurse said I'd never get past the lock on the door. Then my friend piped up and said, "You could take the LockPickingLawyer with you."
The mailroom in my complex has an electronic lock on the door. Recently it needed to be changed so a combination padlock was put on the door as a temporary replacement. When I went to put the combo in, I thought "I wonder how easy it'd be to pick this." After watching this video, I now know just how easy it would be...and it's not a fluke.
I'm positive they changed part of the mechanism because one of their MBAs figured out they could make them for $0.0001 cheaper by not needing to machine a keyhole in the case, but just make the hole for the change switch at the same time they make the slot in the bottom for the digits.
We may as not even use locks to begin with. It's almost like buying a red-flag and announcing to would-be criminals that I have some valuable stuff here free for the taking. Always a joy to watch this channel.
Not every thief is a "career" thief, most are just opportunists & any kind of lock, be it the best or worst is a visual deterrent. A determined thief, regardless of their abilities is going to find a way to steal your item/s. I can't pick locks but I have a cordless angle grinder with a cutting disk which basically means I have the ability to open any chain lock or padlock in less time than it takes to make a phone call to the police.
The reason they do not fix the issues is because it means tighter tolerances and thus higher cost. the redesign likely was done all to make it cheaper to assemble, and use parts that are poorer quality castings as well, so they can save another cent per lock off the price.
I'd love to know (or even a video) of what stuff we SHOULD look for in a range of products. Like a cheap(ish) lock, expensive, padlock, etc. Would be a great video to learn how to identify worthwhile locks
The day is almost always nicer when it includes watching a LPL video. Therefore, Mission accomplished on the closing, "...and as always, have a nice day!"
me when life is cruel so i go outside and see a beautiful flower poking its way through the frost reminding me to persist even in the face of overwhelming adversity
I mean moving the lock combo change switch to the bottom plate was probably more about cost savings in manufacturing than any sort of security enhancement and judging by the looser tolerances between the bottom plate and combo wheels enabling one more attack method, I’d say the off brand manufacturers weren’t concerned with security at all
Dear LPL. You are mistaken. Blossom does not sell security items. They are selling props for the entertainment industry. This is the lock equivalent of red noses, fake glasses, and clown shoes.
I'm really surprised that lock companies haven't hired or contracted the LPL to look at/test their new product before it is released. He can show management how easily their locks can be compromised and then suggest ways to circumvent a design flaw. This should be done while a new lock design is still on the drawing board so positive changes can be implemented to secure an otherwise flawed lock design.
If I owned a lock making company, I would bring LPL a wheelbarrow of cash and ask him to help me design a lock that he would be proud of. It baffles me that he’s been on RUclips for so long and nobody has done this.
The security comes from tricking people into not realizing they're trying to pick it upside down... Honestly, even thought I'm joking, I still think that sounds like better security than way too many locks.
I just received purchased a 175 (it's being used in a relatively low security application) and knowing the exploit I was very surprised at how tight the gap was around the wheels. I was unable to get the decoder from my covert companion into the gap, it kept bending.
Do you have any videos on locks you recommend? I'd love to see a series on this topic! It would be great to have a side-by-side comparison showing consumers the differences between a 'beefy" looking department store lock and something like a hardened Abloy with a Protec2 core. While not everyone is going to want to spend the money, it comes down to the value (or danger) of what you are securing. Thanks
Does the similar looking Sesame lock have the same flaw? Or another similarly easy to bypass problem? My former employer (in the pursuit of cost savings, of course) changed from using Medeco padlocks to Sesame (after a brief flirtation with Master keyed locks...)
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Why don't you just start designing locks? More people need locks than need lockpicking equipment.
So true
Are you making a multi tension disc pick? I'd like one where you can have back, middle and front tensioning options
@@lockpickinglawyer make your own locks and sell them here!!!!
What lock or locks would you recommend? You are an expert lock pick, so you've gotta have an idea on what a relatively good lock would be right? Or are you not allowed to give your opinion because of youtube laws?
When you literally just copy someone else’s homework changed one small thing but failed to realize that the homework was all wrong.
Chinese did that to motherboard capacitors in the ‘90’s causing 90% failures in 2 yrs…..out of warranty. I’v fixed more than 10 in a three month period
When I was a sophomore in algebra, that happened to half the class. All the jocks and cheerleaders copied one girl's answers and it was obvious. Teacher was pissed.
@@Dirtyharry70585 if it fails after the warranty period it's not a flaw, it's by design
If you are going to copy an existing design, you should definitely watch the LockPickingLawyer's video about that lock.
Masterlock: "Oh great, LPL has another video out. At least it's not about us again."
[21 seconds later]
Masterlock: "..."
I also like Blossoms approach.. we gonna copy Masterlock but let's make it less obvious and put mechanism upside down.. and engineers there were like: "Nobody's gonna know" "They're gonna know" "How are they gonna know?"
"You raised my hopes and dashed them quite expertly, sir. Bravo!"
Who do you think he is, Bender Bending Rodriguez?
Oh Tinny Tim.
They managed to make a lock worse than a master lock. Congrats Blossom
I love how the most effective change at slowing down LPL was flipping the code wheels
LPL's name came up at the oncology clinic yesterday. I was sitting with a friend while she had her chemotherapy session. The nurse set up a saline drip and kept coming back every few minutes apologizing that the pharmacy hadn't delivered the chemo agent yet. After the fourth time I offered to go storm the pharmacy. The nurse said I'd never get past the lock on the door. Then my friend piped up and said, "You could take the LockPickingLawyer with you."
2:29 for 2 locks, 2 different bypass mechanisms, 3 opens (and 3 just to show they weren't flukes).
Don't forget multiple explanations on everything.
It's not a flaw, it's a design feature. If you forget the combination you can still get it open easily!!!
"The normal bypass didn't work..." What a cliff hanger! ;)
It's not a fluke...It's NEVER a fluke!
Maybe Fluke should start making locks aswell as multimeters 😂
@@Elberto71the only issue if Fluke made locks would be the price.
It’s never a Fluke…until it’s a Fluke.
The mailroom in my complex has an electronic lock on the door. Recently it needed to be changed so a combination padlock was put on the door as a temporary replacement. When I went to put the combo in, I thought "I wonder how easy it'd be to pick this." After watching this video, I now know just how easy it would be...and it's not a fluke.
Almost without exception I get a hearty laugh from each and almost every one of your vids.
Their head is an empty field of flowers....
Hence Blossom.
And what else grows in fields?
🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕
Using a regular pick? 😂 I didn't see that coming.
Safer then Masterlock becuse you need to know to turn the lock upside down! 🤣
just what I was thinking.
I'm positive they changed part of the mechanism because one of their MBAs figured out they could make them for $0.0001 cheaper by not needing to machine a keyhole in the case, but just make the hole for the change switch at the same time they make the slot in the bottom for the digits.
"We'll flip it upside down, that'll improve security."
"Holding irrational hope" . Yup.
New engineer: I did not put this backdoor in here, so I'd better keep it.
We may as not even use locks to begin with. It's almost like buying a red-flag and announcing to would-be criminals that I have some valuable stuff here free for the taking. Always a joy to watch this channel.
Not every thief is a "career" thief, most are just opportunists & any kind of lock, be it the best or worst is a visual deterrent. A determined thief, regardless of their abilities is going to find a way to steal your item/s.
I can't pick locks but I have a cordless angle grinder with a cutting disk which basically means I have the ability to open any chain lock or padlock in less time than it takes to make a phone call to the police.
'Security level 7'
out of 100
The reason they do not fix the issues is because it means tighter tolerances and thus higher cost. the redesign likely was done all to make it cheaper to assemble, and use parts that are poorer quality castings as well, so they can save another cent per lock off the price.
Good point. "Improvement" to them means a higher profit margin.
I think they do it for RUclips fame on this channel
Yeah. Thing with most locks is that to sell, they don't need to BE safe, they just need to LOOK safe to the commoners.
So it's better for customers to lose millions than for production to lose few cents and reputation? Nice logic.
@@DamirUlovec It is a cheap combination lock, it is by no means going to be classed as more than security theatre.
Fluke is delicious, pan-fried.
No carrot- does not count
Not this carrot stupidity again. And on a lock that doesn't even have a keyhole...
🥕? Soon? Plz?
He's not going to live that one down. Still, he did prove "I can open this lock with another lock" >whack
What's the carrot discourse?
The fact that he hasn’t picked the rack lock with a carrot proves he doesn’t read the comments anymore.
I'd love to know (or even a video) of what stuff we SHOULD look for in a range of products. Like a cheap(ish) lock, expensive, padlock, etc. Would be a great video to learn how to identify worthwhile locks
We were so close to greatness.We were this close. Title
Missed it by that much.
MasterLock: "LPL shows our locks are bad"
Blossom: "Hold my beer"
There needs to be a regulations to stop this lack of accountability...
I like this video and would like to see more like it
The day is almost always nicer when it includes watching a LPL video. Therefore, Mission accomplished on the closing, "...and as always, have a nice day!"
me when life is cruel so i go outside and see a beautiful flower poking its way through the frost reminding me to persist even in the face of overwhelming adversity
Unbelievable!
Blossom? Like Whoa!
You have a great business with all your knowledge to make a company of locks! You will make billions!!!!!
PPL are too cheap to buy quality. The cheaper the junk the higher the sales
Good information
No surprise this lock was quickly defeated in mere seconds... there's literally no lock safe from LPL
Just wait till they invent quantum locks. I'm sure the ones made by Master will be bypassed in seconds though.
@@NobbsAndVageneLPL would have opened the lock before it was off the assembly line
Love it on the Box it says Security level 7... I think not...
The security number refers to the number of seconds LPL rakes to open the lock. Includes selecting the pick.
Out of 100
Looks like you deflowered that Blossom pretty quickly...
So what your saying is although it appears to be a combination lock it is really a pick operated lock.
This one blossomed ephemerally
He had us in the first half.
But is the gap big enough to fit a carrot? 🥕
Their motto must be "if it's broke, don't fix it"
Ouch, what a great skill set
Sir, I love your channel
That 's actually insane.
Great video!
Blossom....Hwooah!
A security rating of seven? Must be how many seconds it takes to bypass.
I mean moving the lock combo change switch to the bottom plate was probably more about cost savings in manufacturing than any sort of security enhancement and judging by the looser tolerances between the bottom plate and combo wheels enabling one more attack method, I’d say the off brand manufacturers weren’t concerned with security at all
Because, MONEY!
Ever the optimist I see. 🙂
Dear LPL. You are mistaken. Blossom does not sell security items. They are selling props for the entertainment industry. This is the lock equivalent of red noses, fake glasses, and clown shoes.
Actually LOL'd at this.
However, if you read the packaging in the video, it says "Trust Blossom, Enjoy security" and has a Security score of 7 in 10...
Jeez, that's even worse than raking.
This Blossom will never blossom...
"holding irrational hope that if...." LOL At this point I knew the lock had not been fixed.
At this point I feel any fan of this channel can make a good lock company, and beat many other companies here.
"Irrational Hope"😄
Master: We sold them rights to use the patent and they made it worse.
Blossom could improve expectations by the addition of a question mark. "ENJOY YOUR SECURITY?"
"For all I'm worth..." I'm stealing that one
Is there any combination lock out there that is good?
Blossom is an appropriate name for a lock that opens so easily.
I'm really surprised that lock companies haven't hired or contracted the LPL to look at/test their new product before it is released. He can show management how easily their locks can be compromised and then suggest ways to circumvent a design flaw. This should be done while a new lock design is still on the drawing board so positive changes can be implemented to secure an otherwise flawed lock design.
How do these companies not go bust?!
Look kids LPL dropped another one!
Security is in the eye of the beholder.
I look at locks as a deterrent, not a preventative. 😉
"Trust Blossom, Enjoy Security*"
*Because we sure don't.
Not even a rake. I am disappointed.
I am looking forward to you opening the next lock with a red bull can.
If I owned a lock making company, I would bring LPL a wheelbarrow of cash and ask him to help me design a lock that he would be proud of. It baffles me that he’s been on RUclips for so long and nobody has done this.
Really secure locks are too expensive to produce. That's why it isn't done for consumer stuff.
ProTip: It's NEVER a fluke.
Looks like one of those, "How can we change it just enough to not get sued?" moments.
Like and enjoy greetings from germany
It is surprising that companies dont get lawsuits for stolen item badly protected by flawed locks.
The security comes from tricking people into not realizing they're trying to pick it upside down... Honestly, even thought I'm joking, I still think that sounds like better security than way too many locks.
Somehow, I'll bet a wave-rake could defeat this combination lock!
You are all of these companies R&D. Saving them collectively MILLIONS in employee expenses.
I just received purchased a 175 (it's being used in a relatively low security application) and knowing the exploit I was very surprised at how tight the gap was around the wheels. I was unable to get the decoder from my covert companion into the gap, it kept bending.
This BLOSSOM is as rotten as the rest🤣!
I could only laugh. I'm out of scorn and ridicule. All I have left is laugh, and hey, that's not a bad world after all.
Someday, I want to see an actual fluke.
Looks like you can shim the lock as well lol
So twice as easy to open.
We just can't have nice things.
At least you went into it with the knowledge that it was gonna be irrational
Your troubles will blossom with this lock!
damn, they added a choose your own adventure feature to a Master Lock. you get to pick it with different items.
It's NEVER a fluke.
Blossom is probably the Masterlock apprentice brand.
Class-Action.
" ... but, here we are." Seems to be a very common thread on this channel.
Interesting that they made the lock even easier to defeat. Perhaps it's an attempt to make the 175 appear to be the more secure option!
"Trust Blossom, Enjoy Secuity"
Couldn't run a spellchecker on that one, could you?
Quicker to pick than to dial in the combination, i bet he could open it with a toothpick.
Do you have any videos on locks you recommend? I'd love to see a series on this topic! It would be great to have a side-by-side comparison showing consumers the differences between a 'beefy" looking department store lock and something like a hardened Abloy with a Protec2 core. While not everyone is going to want to spend the money, it comes down to the value (or danger) of what you are securing. Thanks
Security Level 7 = "Requires Australian locksmith to pick lock."
Maybe they'll release a newer version fixing the problems and call it "fruit"?
At this point, you are considered a “professional” locksmith. I fully expect you to unlock any lock.
Does the similar looking Sesame lock have the same flaw? Or another similarly easy to bypass problem?
My former employer (in the pursuit of cost savings, of course) changed from using Medeco padlocks to Sesame (after a brief flirtation with Master keyed locks...)
"Mom, can I get a Masterlock?"
"We have a Masterlock at home."
Well that lock blossomed into a stunning failure.