A Super In-depth Look At The REPLICANT from Covert Instruments

I got my hands on a REPLICANT from Covert Instruments early! I take you through what the product is, what you get, and most importantly how to use it! It's a longer video for sure, but I put chapter markers in so you can jump around if you want! Trust me, it's worth the watch!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:42 What You Get
04:56 Things You Will Need To Buy
06:36 Product Overview
11:00 How To Store Talcum Powder
14:34 Full Assembly
16:38 How To Use The Replicant
30:39 Testing Our Duplicated Key
31:10 Cleaning Up
32:34 Final Thoughts

[@MarioGoatse]

That screw action for the talcum powder really could use some lubricant. A tiny drop of silicone lubricant will make it whisper quiet! Such a cool little system though. A lot of thought went into it! Edit: Or maybe not! The talc itself does the job.

[@camronbay1]

Oh yes noise discipline is very important I have some testing to do when I get my kit.

[@dchil15]

Liquids in close contact with a powder that's supposed to stay powder?

[@socks_in_rocks3259]

Love the video! I bought one.

[@sandman_locksport]

Nice!

[@jayybarra6236]

Great job T! Very savvy! -Go Army!

[@jackfoxlock]

Great video, Tony! Sorry I was unable to attend to learn about this neat stuff.👍🦊

[@Out-to-Pastor]

What is it you used to keep in the black bag?

[@Chirael]

Great review Tony, looks like a well designed product! If I knew I had an actual use for key casting in the near future I might pick this up, but it’s a lot to spend for something “just in case” that realistically might never be needed in the entirety of my life. I’ll keep it in mind in case it would ever be useful though. (Yes I know it can be used to make temporary copies of restricted key blanks but since I’m not a physical pen tester that’s pretty much never going to be a use case for me.)

[@johnny44k]

Great review, I couldn’t help myself and had to get one I do have to say though you should check out their instructional video you missed a few steps in the process but in the end you got the same results

[@socks_in_rocks3259]

What kind of locksmith job would you go to where you need to duplicate a key to unlock a door you have the key to?

[@Thesnakerox]

AFAIK for locksmiths, this is most applicable when dealing with broken keys--the duplicated key will have a big sprue on it that allows for much easier turning, and the duplication is much quicker than cutting a new key!

[@agent4266]

Or you could use the weaker full key to cut a new key from the broken one

[@Kasherrrr]

Do you know where you can purchase the exact ingots after you use them all?
Edit: i finished the video and heard theyre going to sell refill clay and metal kits for $15! Excellent review!👏
Subbed to reach 1000 everyone! This guy is informative and great!

[@CrimeInc666]

Refills? I'd think exposure to Cadmium once would be enough for a lifetime.
R.I.P ☠️

[@Kasherrrr]

@CrimeInc666 solid cadmium is inflammabl. Powdered cadnium will burn and release toxic corrosive fumes.. the cubes are melted. even so simply don't huff the fumes..

[@Kasherrrr]

@@CrimeInc666 are you sure this is cadmium? From my understanding cadmium is illegal

[@CrimeInc666]

@Kasherrrr You should ask the manufacturer this question. My STRONG opinion and assumption that this is Wood's metal ingots. There are only a few available options, and others are way more expensive and harder to get.
Wood's metal is cheaply made in China.

[@Kasherrrr]

@@CrimeInc666 I will actually, thank you for bringing this up

[@wickedlife5684]

Mine will be here may 2nd 2024 🎉

[@Literally_Deez_Nuts]

How is it?

[@ThriftShopOperator]

"these are pretty large cavities in here"
🤨🤨🤨

[@Literally_Deez_Nuts]

He was channeling his inner dentist. Nothing more. Nothing sus.