0025 - Kamikaze Lock Picking / Bumping with Rakes

I call it "Kamikaze Picking" and wouldn't recommend it for most situations. You have to go all in for it to work...and even if it does there's a high risk of destroying your tools or the lock. If you're in a situation where picking a lock determines whether you live or die and traditional raking / single pin picking / using violence to destroy the lock doesn't work...then by all means burn the ships, don't look back, and slam it in.
The only other acceptable situation to use this technique is to impress your friends with a cool party trick.
If you decide to try this, practice single pin picking the lock first. This will help you have better understanding of how that particular lock operates and the best tool and angle/s of attack for manipulating it. Place a finger as far up on the shank as possible to help with accuracy for hitting the keyhole. Don't hesitate, just go for it.
Sometimes your tool will feel like it got stuck when trying to withdraw. Often this means you have set all of the pins accept for one, so everything is binding on that one pin. Try to set this last pin by pushing or rocking your tool back and forth. You may need to release some of the pressure on your turning tool to allow it to set. Using a flexible turning tool like Peterson Twists can help.
Tools used in this video:
Peterson Bogie 2 .018" (Ghost Pick Set) - bit.ly/3LxooFg
Peterson Twists - bit.ly/3sFVBpj
Music: Epidemic Sound - bit.ly/3GOF5Zd
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[@McNallyOfficial]

The clip in the middle was intended to address gatekeeping in the lock picking community, NOT shade toward LPL. It's ridiculous to compare jabbing a lock open vs single pin picking while explaining the process and the feedback from the lock.

[@MihailBoi378]

People are stupid, anyways subbed after making sure you didnt just steal content, also, question, I really want to try lock picking as a hobby, what is the best lock for a starter? And what is the best pick kit brand that's cheap but good? Also is it illegal to test on certain locks? Edit: what I meant by steal content was I know theres youtubers who make money with other peoples videos but because most people dont give a fck they just like and go on, I made shure the lockpicking was actually yours and not just a part of 50 other videos, so if anyone thinks I'm being mean, I'm not, I'm just careful

[@McNallyOfficial]

I would avoid the Amazon pick sets that come with clear locks. They're pretty much all the same (probably all made in the same factory). The pick profiles & turning tools are mostly useless and because they're made with the cheapest possible steel, they tend to break easily and could potentially ruin a lock worth more than the kit. The clear locks are cool at first but are easier than most Master Locks and provide little value after the first few minutes of dopamine. For starter locks, use whatever you have (that's yours and you don't need). Master Lock no 3 / 141 / 140 are popular beginner locks. Personally I prefer the brass ones like the 140 & 150 because they tend to provide better feedback for learning. Some of 141 / no 3s etc have such sloppy machining it can be confusing when you're learning. The next step up would be learning security pins which you'll find in the 150, & 570. There's no need spend extra cash on models like the 930 as it's basically the same as the 570 just with one extra spool. Master Lock 406 / 410 LOTO locks are cheap but have some of their best cores because of all the security pins. The American Lock 1100 series is another intermediate lock with the advantage that it can be progressively pinned to create a custom training lock. (I'll cover this in a future video). Back to pick sets, I linked Peterson's Ghost Pick set because I think it's great combination of tools most people will actually use (quality vs quantity). It's like a condensed version of my main kit, the 14-piece gov steel, which costs almost 3x as much. That being said, it's still $74. Peterson uses gov steel which costs more but also outperforms other brands when it comes to durability (and feedback imo). For half the cost of the Ghost Set you could grab a few individual picks and turning tools (Hook 1, Gem, Bogie 1 & a 40mm prybar will come out to about $35 - you can easily DIY bottom of the keyway turning tools, but the prybar is essential imo) Dumpster dive around Auto Zone for unlimited free turning tools. Lock Picking Lawyer has his genesis set on covertinstruments.com which is a great combination of profiles at a very reasonable price. I purchased some of his turning tools and really like the design other than the steel that is a little soft and will bend if you're too aggressive. Again, still great considering the price. Only practice on locks that you own and are not in use (don't try your front door etc...) Hope this helps!

[@eliasenns4928]

@@McNallyOfficial can you make a video on the options for entry level/midrange lock picking sets? I wish to get in the hobby but I can't seem to find budget friendly options that are not made on chinesium lol

[@McNallyOfficial]

@Elias Enns That's a good idea, I've got a few videos on que I need to get out, but I'll try to do it as soon as I can 👍

[@lolhi354]

Your videos are really fun to watch! Also how many times do you have to pick a lock to make others not believe it's fake lol.

[@victorvinegar7116]

The LPL part killed me, I dunno how anyone could take that as a jab at him. It was obviously used in good fun.

[@AiuFFS]

Yeah, McNally even constantly promotes the covert companion

[@iecasper]

Master lock fans

[@TylerTMG]

@@AiuFFS they are partners in crime I believe

[@robertduda4234]

Is jabbing LPL the same as jabbing locks?

[@eragonawesome]

The only jab in this video was the rake into the lock lmao

[@lilyofluck371]

At this point I think people saying "It's fake" justs want him to open locks in progressively more epic ways.

[@lilyofluck371]

@MASHTOONER nah. I like the lock picker more than the lockd

[@Sk0lzky]

I did my part

[@random6033]

it's fake

[@winstonackermann6391]

its fake

[@chrissmith3556]

The funny thing is that it's not fake people just can't believe that it's that easy and to make it better he's anded his own flare to it!!!

[@SirMatthew]

Imagine lock picking channels having beef. They'd break into each other's houses and replace the locks with ever more complicated locks and security measures until neither of them can unlock their own home.

[@jonathanschmitt5762]

Or they replace all their important security devices with 4-pin-no-security-pins-plastic-masterlocks.

[@jasmeralia]

I would totally tune into that with popcorn ready.

[@8ewb5]

The story we never knew we needed

[@Exodlus]

​@@linusfu515pretty sure this guy could pick it.

[@MegaKazooRider]

​@@linusfu515"this is a Gerda. It can be unlocked using a Gerda."

[@Been.Here.Since.2007]

Dude you're a man driven to troll and you've mastered it.

[@McNallyOfficial]

I'll take it

[@Thesnakerox]

@@McNallyOfficial The best way to troll the haters: Just say "aight, bet"

[@lando8429]

Lol the tea got me 😂

[@israfilekiz2288]

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[@MtnBadger]

People still don't (want to) realize that "stab raking" is pretty much the exact same concept as a bump key. It shocks the pins above the shear just long enough for the "consistently applied rotational force" (the tension rod) to take over and turn the cylinder. It's not fake or magic, it's just physics (and cheap locks).

[@strateupgamr7]

Nitpicking here but it should be "(want to)..." I know, I'm annoying.

[@halzion]

you literally need only a basic understanding of physics and how a lock works to understand this as well :/ can't people at least try to research before shoving their disbelief in the permanent world ot the internet

[@MtnBadger]

@@strateupgamr7 It was a typo, written at 2am The standards here are far lower than my (very) occasional misfires. 😉

[@MtnBadger]

@diana 💋🌹 I'm not sure that you responded to the right comment.

[@iloveddlc2007]

But, you need to be precise like if you want to hit a liliputic fly with it, thats the most difficult part

[@lightspeed7312]

MasterLock: Please.... Have mercy..... NcNally and LPL: There is no mercy. *picks all of their locks*

[@TheRadiantSoap]

this line always goes hard

[@AflacMan13]

MORE KEYPINS FOR THE LOCKPICKER THRONE! MORE MANUFACTURER TEARS FOR THE LOCKSPORT GODS!!!

[@-------Vegas-------]

God has mercy, I don’t.

[@DaleTheFail]

I love watching NcNally

[@cooltiger2439]

​@@AflacMan13pins for the pin throne , tears for the tear mug

[@asjinc1]

The hate you receive is insane. Like…can we all just applaud that this man could single handedly break into all our homes without us knowing but instead just provides us with entertainment?! 👏🏾 Stay Savage bro 🤙🏾

[@theusa2317]

Well if you're using master lock anyone could do that.

[@halzion]

@@theusa2317 except the people who didnt believe him in the video lol

[@Michael-uc2pn]

No amount of lockpicking disables the alarm system 😂 he may get it but I'll know basically instantly. I'd be more concerned about this guy nicking stuff out of toughboxes without it being noticed until it's far too late. That's the main point of a padlock, a reclosable "tamper" seal that requires at least basic tools to break or bypass. A good lockpicker would be a nightmare on a job site or in the military.

[@BaseSteve]

The tea gag ripped the sub from my cold dead hands. It’s yours now.

[@HealthThroughNutrition]

My neighbour got stuck out of her place the other day and I didn't have any of my picks on me, so I took my front door key out slid it in gently to make sure it fit in the keyway then rattled the crap out of it with tension on it and pop. Her face was priceless 🤣

[@vast634]

From the technique or that you could enter her apartment at any time?

[@FatYoshi619]

@@vast634 atleast you saved her day 💀

[@xanadu774]

"...slid it in gently to make sure it fit..." 😉

[@HealthThroughNutrition]

@@vast634 She got evicted due to subletting 🤦‍♂️

[@asomebody6120]

“Don’t worry I got this” *STARTS RATTLING THE HELL OUT OF THE KEYWAY*

[@bobdehuisbaas1]

I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes laughing my ass off The flips, the music, the picture in picture Lockpickinglawyer edit.... it's just too much to handle

[@crevan4942]

Just found out this channel today and its amazing

[@AndrewLyon23]

the algorithm likes him today, same for me!

[@laggybum3218]

I got a good laugh out of the part where LPL is picking in the background and you've already unlocked the 2 locks and started making tea! LOL!

[@punkerts7711]

Year.. People find it really hard to believe that security is an illusion. 😂

[@dragenfire68]

Nah they refuse to believe that master locks are shit.

[@frizzlefry1921]

Both facts.

[@Cremig]

​@@frizzlefry1921for you :P

[@SeraphsWitness]

Get ready for the masks to come back soon

[@Commander_ZiN]

My first ever practice lock was a master, picked in less than 2 mins. I have a high security lockwood I still can't get into, something about the tolerances and slightly more difficult keyway. I just don't know why Master doesn't try to improve. It really is baffling.

[@xDakem]

I'm a new subscriber and I would love to see you with LPL. Btw, Gatekeeping is real. Well, unless they use Masterlock.

[@McNallyOfficial]

Appreciate you!

[@MrPacman64]

That's the best joke I've seen all year imma be real

[@RyanMaki]

And just like that.. your wish was granted.

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

Gamers didn't gatekeep their hobby and look at how it was corrupted by wokeism and crap like "gamergate". Gatekeeping is necessary and I fully endorse it..

[@nightlight0x07cc]

​@@themonsterunderyourbed9408 meh, gaming is still fun to me, maybe you should try wearing programming socks and set your keyboard to rainbow mode.

[@steveorygins6252]

I got a lockpicking kit because of you. Cant wait to get this fast. Thanks man

[@Penta_I]

Why do people always think something is fake? They comment and think they caught on to a trick and that they are not gullible and say stuff like "Nice try.." and then proceed to give an explanation. And when they're proven wrong, they just disappear out of thin air

[@liamroberts422]

Make a video where you pick every masterlock you own in 5 minutes

[@McNallyOfficial]

I've got something similar coming up!

[@brrrrrr]

@@McNallyOfficial masterlock execs are gonna kill you

[@harisdanial1812]

@@brrrrrr nah

[@brrrrrr]

@@harisdanial1812 I'm sorry but, who the hell names their child Danial?

[@yasiralem642]

@@brrrrrr they were in denial during his birth, but the mom was dyslexic so named him this.

[@Justin14379]

This is honestly gold. You earned a sub.

[@amandaxsky]

I dig your method. And figured it would eventually bend, or degrade your tools. My dad was a locksmith in the 80s and 90s. He still rekeys my locks, by changing the little barrel things. Lol

[@amandaxsky]

@@linusfu515 did they become flimsy?

[@xavifores4599]

Alternate title;- how to handle haters without losing your cool.

[@joshdurbin8045]

Cant people give this man credit for perfecting the lockpicking craft thru hard work and never giving up instead of saying everything is fake?

[@citizen-7xl5]

Just your daily reminder that some people are so convinced that since they can’t do a thing you can’t do it either, salty AF. Great video dude

[@sh221blight4]

Lol dude.... you done this 10000's of times and became a true master...respect 👍

[@averagegummywormfan]

A master pick not a master lock

[@AflacMan13]

​@@averagegummywormfan 😂😂😂

[@ericamann2533]

​@@averagegummywormfanThe idea of mastery seems absurd to me. It denotes an ending, and I don't believe there is one.

[@z4nate5150]

Came here just to say that I completed my first kamikaze pick today... definitely possible and I would not have thought about it without seeing this video breaking it down... discovered your channel last week and started the hobby a month ago... love what you do and you have a lifelong fan

[@usernamemykel]

Who's life? His or yours?

[@Dr.silver_856]

Fantastic video you are my new favorite channel!

[@McNallyOfficial]

Appreciate you!

[@shogun_arasaka]

Your videos have inspired me to take up my old hobby of lock picking again, watching and learning your techniques instantly and hugely upped my game, cheers mate. Top work!

[@Tattootin]

In with ya man. The fact people don’t think before they type, and then disappear doesn’t bug me. It’s just wasted time on their part. And more annoying for you to have to sift through that mess of what I like to call American soup. It’s served constantly with a side of ignorance that is so salty no one orders it, it just shows up.

[@dggaming7610]

I still am very surprised at how many people just refuse to believe you do what you do as effectively as you do. Sometimes someone is just skilled at a craft and knows how to do something quickly and effectively.

[@hollowrealm2674]

‘Random paperweight’ ABSOLUTELY sent me 🤣

[@pEMDASist]

Why is this the best channel ive ever encountered on the tube.

[@blablah3167]

Man I like your style, was looking for a new hobby , you just provided me one while I was taking a damp. cheers !

[@davepratt9538]

I came here to say “this is the lock picking equivalent to a party trick, it looks like they’re using the same principle as a bump key” but then he literally says exactly that in the second half of the video

[@dn2064]

I love it how our guy is flashy as fuck with his movements and then pulls out the goofiest yet cutest mug I've ever seen. 10/10

[@LandonClimbs]

Here after the collab! Congrats Trevor! Youll be a strong asset to covert!!

[@TheElemynt]

Love watching you and LPL. You guys rock

[@drewbutler1326]

This has got to be the best video I have watched in some time.

[@potatomxc1121]

I saw your video snips of your master lock destruction and I look over too my toolbox and see my nice shiny master lock. I take my wave pick and tried it like you did and second try it worked. I laughed and now I have a new paper weight

[@y2k890]

Nice jab at LPL. Kinda wanna see a collab between you two now.

[@McNallyOfficial]

That was intended to address gatekeeping within the lock picking community, not shade toward LPL. It's not a competition: jabbing a lock open and single pin picking while describing what's going on are two different things.

[@y2k890]

@@McNallyOfficial I see, thanks for clarifying that. Either way still looking forward to a possible collab in the future.

[@prashil3k594]

@@McNallyOfficial still wanna see Collab tho. And most importantly a video for folks who want to get into it. I've seen your written recommendations but a video on it would be seriously great.

[@JoseSierradeLeste]

I can't like these videos enough times. This one is particularly awesome.

[@samaelsandalphon5600]

Some people really don't understand how vulnerable locks are, I started picking because of you, mostly with any random key I can get to slot in, and it's a lot easier than I used to think, automotive locks especially, I've gotten three sets of keys out of people's cars with completely random keys, just by holding slight tension and working the key around, it's a very satisfying hobby that I'd say anyone could pick up, no pun intended, I'm waiting on that covert companion to get back in stock and I got the genesis set on the way so I can start professionally poking locks, hopefully I can get as good as you and potentially turn it into a money making opportunity, because the locksmith robs me blind when I have to call him.

[@LockPickingLegend]

Making a cup of tea was savage. Great stuff.

[@michaelking9964]

Good work, McNally. Some people just can't imagine the amount of talent that can exist outside of being a Class A Keyboard Warrior.

[@mollofistraye5164]

absolutely destroyed. this man's style is dripping. and so am i after watching this

[@maddhatter8]

I love your videos dude my stepfather is a locksmith and I turned him onto your channel also he’s actually retired but I rib him all the time on some locks that we had trouble opening long ago and show him how quickly you’re able to get them open lol, by the way I love the shorts but I’d like to see some longer videos too I know it’s a pain in the ass but I’m sure your subscribers would appreciate it! Keep up the good work!

[@wootickgaming6719]

I just like the thought that every video McNally picks and rakes the locks more and more aggressively. I love it.

[@CodeenMusic]

I’m going to be buying my first pick set because of your videos Thank you bro

[@Themuskychannel]

Best channel on KZbin at the moment hands down.

[@klausfodersteig3096]

I love this channel! You are bloody amazing!😊

[@EndritVj]

You are a legend! Subscribed immediately!

[@unknown007irlb6]

Love the mug 💖

[@davidmassey5549]

My new favorite person. The pulling out statement... With castration bands... Chef kiss

[@script9372]

This guy unlock locks for a living I trust him with my life

[@lukasfromspace]

Your skills are unmatched 👏

[@theyoutubehusband5308]

The way you open that jocko tea was beautiful

[@josiahsimmons9866]

Lol, I love the (respectful an humorous!) Shade you throw LPL here 😂

[@Wolfgang420blaze]

Thats such an easy lock to open i hardly know what im doing and i got it in less than 3 minutes out of the package. Love your videos

[@DougBowman6]

Excellent reply video 👍😂 LPL bit was funny. You both have mad skills 💪

[@acuralee]

I absolutely love your videos... the true master lock picker

[@joshuapeabody2581]

You and LPL are awesome. Both amazing talent.

[@cryptoloser93]

It’s true, with almost 0 lock picking experience I was able to use a bump pick to unlock the deadbolt of my ex’s apartment in less than a minute 👍🏻

[@brian_sipe]

Hope you got your stuff back, bro.

[@hehotbros01]

​@@brian_sipelol

[@igna0101]

You are at another level. Amazing

[@rompowertube]

Epic video XD The part where you compare it to LPL was hilarious!

[@snoopsnet8150]

Green screened 😋😉. Love your work man! Awesome talent.

[@JustStop19]

Trevor, that's amazing.

[@vitaliyiliuk9494]

Dude that the most savage lockpicking vid i have ever seen xd

[@dougdaman6745]

I like that cup it's cool lol

[@RabiezDeWorgen]

The Hello Kitty tea is adorable and such a nice touch. I love it.

[@BatmanRydin]

I don't know how all these people could still have so much more faith in masterlock than they do in you. I had a situation with a lost key for an equipment locker at work the other night. I have never picked a lock before in my life and yet I was able to get the lock open using a key from another masterlock like a wave rake and it opened second try.

[@errantalgae]

I just love the bit with the mug

[@Casp1anX]

It was the gooseneck for me 🙌🏽

[@Greek-f1.]

His videos aren't fake and with so much skill and so many locks he picked the man can open every lock every pad lock , everything it comes in his way and is pickable he can pick it

[@strix2612]

Cute mug, Hello kitty fits so well to your channel

[@taylorward1331]

Love your vids my dude! Just found ya today and definitely got a lifetime subscriber. Keep up the wonderful content, much love!

[@zanestathakis30]

The tea, the tea did it for me. I need to hear some more epic doom level music in the next run

[@user-jm6ft5gy7e]

Fantastic. Well done

[@blobbles_9108]

This is so funny. I love this video!

[@francissager3133]

Subed LPL a long time ago for the nerdy explainations and April 1st vids Just subscribed here for the trolling.

[@KnoxLocks]

Thank you for this. 😎👍

[@eddiaim4003]

"You have the biggest balls i have ever seen" , this will be my new hobby from now one , thx !

[@DankUrbanBoss]

I personally have never thought these fake and have used these techniques as a show to my brother in law for cheap party gags but I know your real as all get out.

[@Dimfere]

This man is unstoppable

[@marty3553]

These videos are awesome

[@veil6655]

Never challenge or doubt a man of his craft... Or ability to penetrate

[@3dudes1joystick]

Oh bump picks how you defy physics always amazes me

[@BlankLavender]

That's an adorable mug

[@its2three4]

The amount of violence in this video is immense and I love it lmao

[@pillgrimm]

This video is amazing.

[@yeanah2571]

If it makes you feel any better, I don't know who Lockpick Lawyer is. Just stumbled onto your shorts, been intrigued ever since

[@lethalserenade6458]

The guy who sent that Blue Hat comment has a lot of balls. Quite the nerve, that it's admittedly admirable. Much respect

[@brighambaker3381]

Priceless

[@JayRM_]

Since you've been getting hate, I'll come out and say it. You're 100% my favorite, most entertaining lockpicking channel.

[@carboardoncola9238]

Your lockpicking is full of anger, and it's b e a u t i f u l

[@bluhbluhbluh9161]

u give me courage to face hate by assuring that just because there is a lot, doesnt mean it is correct. n ty for the hello kitty cup, my day is made n so m i

[@grimm2085]

Great video, great channel, thank you for sharing your knowledge, God Bless

[@anubis8680]

Duuuude aggressive bump action! I live in a cookie-cutter development, and my neighbor once locked themselves out of their house and I noticed they had the same brand of locks as I did my key fit in their door just fine, but it wouldn’t turn, a couple, hard slaps of the palm on the key, while twisting it, got it to bump open 👍

[@Poy0_0]

I had to subscribe, you’re very funny. 😂

[@kingkazuma2568]

Bump lock picking is pretty common the amount of people who d8nt know what it is astonishing Props

[@Zanenoth]

Love your content