[853] Fast and Effective: The Multipick “Kronos” Electric Pick Gun

[@cm6291]

I swear my girlfriend has this already. Not sure why she keeps it hidden though, I can hear her unlocking locks in the bathroom.

[@planescaped]

lulz

[@futbolplaya07]

Probably just brushing her teeth...

[@daveblane6442]

LOL LOL!

[@VulpesVulpes42]

*When picking the lock is easier and quicker than using the key* :P

[@WolfHunter502]

Does it have a rounded end?

[@SneeuwPoesjes]

oh only a 3 minute video, that's a rather bad lock. *continues to pick 9 locks in the vid* okay then...

[@xoniq-vr]

And as expected, the Master lock locks opened the fast of all.

[@Runoratsu]

Some people build these out of electric toothbrushes, too. I too would be interested in what locks you _can't_ get open with it!

[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

Dimple locks? Perhaps it has a flat blade rotated at 90 degrees for those.

[@alexdavis9324]

There are a lot of pick guns made form electric pumpkin carving knives

[@InvadersDie]

Code locks, disc detainer locks I think it would be less effective with those

[@randomdogdog]

I mean, tubular locks ARE unpickable.

[@corktail7900]

locks with security pins i imagine

[@jmknmecrzy]

Why even bother picking master locks, you can open them with a low pitch whisper

[@timehunter9467]

Probably just fart on one and the sound would open it.

[@AThreeDogNight]

@m14wdotcom, Also Brinks does as well.

[@peterwelsh6975]

I'm pretty sure a couple of those opened before he activated the pick.

[@alexdavis9324]

@m14wdotcom the security pins in 140s are not even noticeable...

[@Richard-ox6zk]

They are the masters of shitty locks ;)

[@AThreeDogNight]

In less than 3 minutes & he pops open 9 locks. Think it speaks for itself. Hell of a tool. Kinetic attacks, does not lack.

[@peterjones3113]

Can it open a Master Lock quicker than you can say "Master Lock"?

[@vampyrecat4458]

It takes about the same amount of time to pick as to say "master lock"

[@toucancant5354]

At 1:17 it does

[@2008SAP]

@@toucancant5354 more like 2:27

[@locksportaustralia3012]

I can with a normal pick lol

[@tomh4658]

Well... yes.

[@NSLikeableHuman]

1:22 It seems Master Lock forgot to test their 141 with this tool. It took longer to get it open than other locks. They forgot to add enough vulnerabilities!

[@Hose-A]

You mean they forgot to not test

[@mitchellmillard9350]

Bought one didn't get anywhere with it. After a few days I persevered with it and haven't stopped picking locks. What a lovely piece of kit.

[@NotUpdated005]

any hot tips? do you adjust the 'throw' or how much tension pressure vs standard picking? -- I'm at 2 hrs of playing and can only get a few cheap china master lock copies - but not a real master lock yet..

[@johnpenguin9188]

You know the great thing about your videos is there’s always time for them 😂

[@alexdavis9324]

You joke but is probably a large part of his success. No stupid intro that gets old after seeing it twice. No bullshit fluff to get to the 10 minute video length mark. Just the information you need/want presented intelligently. Man do i love this channel

[@timbober1]

Seen these on Multipick’s website wondered how well they actually work. Thank you for the demonstration.

[@dougmanatt4317]

At $100/lock if under three minutes, then 9 locks, the hourly rate improves beyond that of the previous bet.

[@jonarbuckle1102]

it does cost $200 for the tool tho...

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

@@jonarbuckle1102 260 now.

[@michealpersicko9531]

@@jonarbuckle1102 given that locksmiths are notorious for charging ridiculous hourly rates they can make their money back plus interest after like 2 clients.

[@shadowelement1]

Now lets move on to this ZZZZZZZ

[@amber619pop]

I finally got one of these and it does work but you actually have to already be good at lockpicking for them to open this quickly. It took me about 7 minutes to open a 3 pin masterlock without having ever picked up any type of lockpicking tool before. There is still some guesswork involved in using this tool for the first time.

[@DeadDrop6109]

I bought one of these a year ago, first time I used it, the lock didn't open and there was brass powder everywhere. This a user error not a hardware issue as it is (like most things German) incredibly well built.

[@BjornV1976]

So the only thing you need is an electric toothbrush ? please make a video about locks that are not easy to pick. What are good locks to buy?

[@markifi]

Just look through the videos, anything taking longer than 5 minutes for this guy is a good lock. The lobojack, the abus rock, kryptonite ks82, fahgettaboudit for bicycles, video number 471, 636 for entrance doors, the viro blocca catena is very impressive, and as always pointed out by Lock Picking Lawyer, other forms of forced entry are always just as important as the locks themselves. The guy uses kwikset for his front doors, and he is a locksport enthusiast! So secure your windows and door frames first.

[@dbaider9467]

Any lock where you have to turn the key twice around to open it, or lock it, is good.

[@DataumCats]

@Roderick storey Yup. The main vulnerability for a bike lock or padlock isn't picking, it's bolt cutters and angle grinders. The main vulnerability for your house is largeish rock cause turns out rocks are really good at opening windows. The main vulnerability for your car is a small chip of ceramic on the end of a punch, cause tempered glass falls apart when you hit it with that. You might want to avoid locks that can easily be defeated by low skill attacks like raking, but otherwise it doesn't matter. You pretty much only do something like single pin picking of a lock because you care about not destroying what you're opening (And someone trying to break in does not care about your windows) or because it amuses you to do it.

[@hughbrackett343]

@@markifi I have Kwikset as well. I also have glass at ground level, so nobody's gonna waste time on the front door. My dogs take a rather dim view of people who don't belong in the house though.

[@es5ape]

What I learned from all this videos is that I should not buy Master lock :D As always, great video ;)

[@TheNealzarka]

OK after Watching this guy for a 2 am video I kept getting recommended videos of him. I must stay it's fascinating for someone who never knew about this discipline, my girlfriend attempted to pick the lock of the apartment and I'll make some tools to pick the car

[@akaredcrossbow]

Picks/opens 9 locks in 2 minutes 10 seconds!! Unbelievable. I think this machine takes all the fun out of picking locks. It’s definitely a time saver and a great tool to have. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@hg1986]

i came to totally distrust any kind of analog locks after i discovered this channel but this.... new level lol

[@thatdude5104]

He has shown various digital locks to be terrible as well.

[@chrismorse3862]

@@thatdude5104 Yea that's just a whole different set of problems..not to mention require power. Seems like both are engineered with only keeping out people who are completely ignorant to the basic principles in mind. You guys probably already know this, but in case it could help anyone else reading- at least where I am they usually just kick in the door and the small amount of cheap wood behind the strike is what usually gives. Can have an unpickable lock but if it's in 1/2" of soft wood it won't do much good.

[@chrismorse3862]

@Pappy Tron Yea I forgot about that! Definitely seen a couple give at the hinges and open 'backward' if you would.

[@joshuajhoyt]

@Pappy Tron what have you done to reinforce windows ?

[@MJ-nb1qn]

Pappy Tron - Shot Guns work well too

[@sage5296]

I want to see this compared to something like raking in terms of speed and what sort of security pins it’s able to overcome

[@surgen9499]

That's the sound I heard @ 2am last night . Knew it was something slick

[@shable1436]

Pondering how many felonies this channel has inspired

[@simplefolk8991]

Few to none, most would just break the window, smash the lock to bits, cut it out, rake and scrape, very physical methods than carefully picking and being all sneaky, hell even after someone breaks a window with a rock or door with a crowbar the victim is still sleeping unaware.

[@semihezen9541]

I'd like one of these to open the love locks in the public places to ruin relationships

[@no-trick-pony]

I really like your videos, but this time it lacks the information I would have expected: Which locks can and which locks can't be opened. Also, is the pick gun better/worse than others (or is it your first)? The locks you presented here could probably also be opened by a potato too and there are tons of videos like that where a person opens crappy locks with some electric pick gun. Could you tell us, where you think the limit of such pick guns is? Or some personal thoughts on that specific pick gun?

[@frankgallego3782]

Excellent comment. Here may be the explanation. This video is posted on the Kronos website! Also, I have this exact same Kronos and it cannot open any of my several American brand locks which have security pins.

[@ross-carlson]

Like many I have no idea why these are so fascinating, you really do such a great job. I work in IT security so agree that knowledge is power

[@UpcycleElectronics]

but what kind of kyber does this use?

[@marcusoconchur9234]

Great video, I’m just wondering if this device works on locks with security pins or false sets?

[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

A false set is not an object. It's an event. Happens when a spool or serrated pin gets caught at the sheer line.

[@cardiffpicker1]

@camjamsdad it does work on some American padlocks but it can depend on the biting of the lock

[@AThreeDogNight]

@camjamsdad, The Brinks had it. It popped open. Some Masters did as well.

[@MJ-nb1qn]

But American locks are easy to single pin pick.

[@frankgallego3782]

I have this exact same very expensive Kronos and it cannot open any of my many American brand locks with security pins.

[@markheitz7963]

I just watched another guy make 1 of those with a battery operated toothbrush he made into a pick gun BUT only after watching it vid did I understand what he was doing & why it worked cheers

[@vegasray144]

Very good fast and straight to the point!

[@cezary8222]

Nice gadget, but I assume raking does also work on these locks equally well? And this kronos only speeds up the process by a couple of seconds and doesn't open any locks that raking wouldn't?

[@capnbilll2913]

Yes.

[@frankgallego3782]

You're right. I have this Kronos and it only opens simple locks like the junk ones used in the video. This video is a commercial for this gun and Kronos has it posted and their website.

[@w4shep]

I wonder if you can use a modified battery-powered milk frothing tool to similar effect? They're about $10-$20

[@THEJEDEYEMASTER]

HOLY SHIT! just ordered one. life of crime, here I come!

[@AThreeDogNight]

@@adamwest8711 LOL!!!!

[@caughtn4k]

Did it arrive

[@danielroglich3309]

Awesome new picking tool,great review brother!

[@xtraflo]

This channel has the best commenters !!

[@RTPTechTips]

Love your videos! This is a neat pick and reminds me of the electric toothbrush ones. Just made one! :)

[@FreakkyDash]

I would be interested in a lock it doesnt work and why. Because form what you say, this device works similarly to a wave rake right?

[@ПроектВзаимопомощи]

He never replies, so don't bother asking questions

[@Bialy_1]

It will not work on lock that have no pins to baunce them for example loks that have discs inside that your key needs to rotate. And he was opening here only low quality locks with poor tolerances and without pins...

[@frankgallego3782]

I have this same Kronos and it cannot open any of my American brand locks. The locks he uses in the video are all junk. This same video is posted on the Kronos website to advertise the gun. In other words, this video is a commercial.

[@posergladiator]

how well do you think an oscillating multi tool would work of this as they seem to have a similar motion? These tools seem to be everywhere now for fairly cheap, and a blade could be easily modified to be the shape of a pic.

[@mrscreamer379]

"I have a few locks here for demonstration" ... and they are all made by Master.

[@nihiles1098]

Man melts through locks with a lightsaber.

[@jackfoxlock]

I have one and it opens many padlocks. But I have had little luck on dead bolts and key in knob Schlage locks. I need to find the correct technique for opening them. They may have security pins. Practice and trial and error is the way.

[@roberthulbert1052]

Locks can keep honest people out for sure.

[@kdrgaming3344]

That was really funny the way you accidentally hit the button right when you said the name of the lock twice in a row. I think that says a lot about the motions of what you are doing with your hands and how that is tied in with the way you are speaking.

[@andy-jac]

I use a $44 Chinese knock off to great effect on about 65% of locks. Why pay $270 for Kronos? I had to initially make some adjustments to the Chinese, including LockTite on all screw threads. I like it so well, I am buying another one for the shop. Hey, I had a Schlage in my Naughty Bucket that I just couldn't SPP. A new Sparrows short hook (18K) came in. It opened lock. I looked to see the difference in the short hook that was failing. The Sparrows, even though it was the same height, it has a deeper elbow. It's amazing how small differences in hooks and mean the difference in SPP success or failure.

[@sjWiz]

Link to the similar tool?

[@ItsSavvo]

Reminds me of one of those electric toothbrushes that have changeable heads. Except with a longer bit of metal on it. I wonder if it could be modified?

[@klausbrinck2137]

you just cut some of the plastic off, this reveals then more of the bit, so the bit already has the right length, it´s only hidden under plastic... look up YT for that...

[@gordongekko6001]

Good video as always Harry. But would like to see this used on a majority of non-master locks. We know many of those can be opened with a stern look. It does look like a fun new toy though...

[@carlyk210]

How do you know his name is harry?

[@JoelWetzel]

@@carlyk210 Bosnian Bill called him that in the naughty bucket video, or was it the tool design/build video? maybe both.

[@azeem6193]

This channel has best comments

[@timehunter9467]

Wow, Master-SHOCK! Those locks opened way too fast 😂

[@capnbilll2913]

It takes about the same time to pick most house locks,...with a paperclip.

[@TheSAWR]

Now we only need silent model of this tool.

[@ivanlovric5805]

You're getting one sub every minute for the last 20 minutes impressive

[@j.a.r.family2576]

I don't understand how I'm sooooooo involved in your videos. I don't know shit about picking. But you make me wanna go try picking a storage unit LMAO. You're very good and bias. Cool channel

[@Skyfox94]

0:50 starting off with a master lock... why not just start with an open door?

[@roysammons2445]

BUUUZZZZZZZ "I keep catching the button" Yeah, showing off! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tomcooney183]

Would like to see a video on different Padlock construction techniques and what there uses are

[@tonyholt90]

Nice tool , handy for a speedy opening !

[@electronicsNmore]

Though it's a very nice time saving tool, and it appears to be very well made, I can't see spending 200 bucks or more.

[@andersjjensen]

It is only marginally faster than a bogotar/worm rake. All of these low tolerance locks with standard pins are so easy to rake that it isn't worth it getting a dedicated tool for them. This gadget won't work on any of the locks where saving time would be really worth something.

[@swecreations]

IMPORTANT PSA: Know that they have purposefully made it hard to find replacement batteries for these by deleting the branding on the batteries on later units. Know that this uses standard 18650 protected button top batteries, any rated for 10A or more will work, but if you want the exact model used in this it is a 2900mah Keeppower model rated for 10A. They charge $18 per battery in the store, which is insane considering these same Keeppower batteries can be bough for $7-8 each in a normal battery store. If you look at earlier reviews you will even be able to see the Keeppower logo on the 2900mah batteries, this has since been removed but the 2900mah battery has stayed the same. They also just call them "650" batteries instead of "18650", again to further confuse uninformed buyers.

[@charlesdarwin6224]

The dude that broke into my house must've gotten some tips from you.

[@maxh9761]

I know it must be something I'm doing wrong but I cant get this to work on Euros and Yale cylinders that I can pick and bump easily. I feel I am applying light tension and placing the needle horizontal and square, at the bottom of the pins. I've tried drawing in and out and pivoting a bit as shown in your video but am always disappointed and have not been able to build any faith in it at all. Please have you any advice? Cheers- I really enjoy watching your channel.

[@carlomedic3249]

Will it open a dimple lock? I was thinking since the key way is horizontal the blade on the kronos can be twisted 90 degrees there by working the same way as bringing the pins towards its shear line? Or may be it would work on dimple locks without manipulating the blade since it vibrates towards every direction? No experience in those but would like to get one as almost every establishment here in the GCC uses dimples.

[@bartwaggoner2000]

That made me laugh out loud - works better and faster than my picking skills!

[@MagicInternetMonkey]

Nice! I like the way you use it"upside down" or maybe its the proper way of using it! Will defenitly pop out mine from the drawer...

[@mickgps]

And it can be converted into a handy bedroom toy 😂

[@SeaJayBelfast]

What happens with this and wafer locks? In principle it should work, no?

[@Konve]

Can you show some locks that it doesn't work on and explain why? This video was full of master locks. :-)

[@frankgallego3782]

This video is a commercial for the gun. That's why only junk locks were used. This video is posted on the Kronos website.

[@MG-cp8xk]

What locks can't the “Kronos” open? ie what locks are good to buy.

[@alexdavis9324]

Anything with security pins. It's actually very tough to blanket recommend a lock. It really depends how and where it is going to be used

[@ppipowerclass]

I have one of these.. I can still pick locks open quicker than using it! I guess I need to just practice with the damn thing!

[@frankgallego3782]

I have it too and I agree.

[@benAustralian]

Good to see this in action as i been thinking about getting one. But would be good to know if these locks had serrated pins or spools if not be good to see if it can open locks that do have them. If it can open 99% of locks it would be well worth the money.

[@Rocketlockopener]

I always wondered after seeing Bill's video how would the chronos work on best style locks

[@PloWarrior1]

I currently use this. Best epg Iv ever had. Gotta love the Germans...

[@joweiss6374]

Jup. I think so too. Opened all kinds of tough German cylinders with it.

[@KalRandom]

Not sure if it was last year or one before but Dollar Store sold a pumpkin carver that would do the same thing.

[@patrickhearne5536]

It also works on combination locks. All you need to do it hit them hard enough.

[@thumperlockpicking9269]

Great video brother nicely done

[@JAKOB1977]

you should make a comparisont about these different battery operated pick guns. also has one icosted around 50bucks 3 years back its part drill and part pick lock with metal housing you can change. I reckon you also likely have that model as it is very common .

[@JAKOB1977]

Its this one, though some of the above items not sure what they are for... with rubber and stuff- www.spyshop.co.uk/image/cache/catalog/elecpickgunplus2015-500x500.png

[@CC2755]

I want one. I need a new bicycle.

[@timehunter9467]

Try Ann Summers, they might have one.

[@SharkFishSF]

🚓🚓🚓🚓🚓🚓🚓🚓🚓🚓🚓

[@Haarba1]

Did you ever tried locks with chain-key? HYT Chain Key lock, looks like they are hard to find but also hard to pick with standard equipment. Or its not true and they very easy to pick, and this is why they so rare.

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

Every time I hear his voice, I still can't believe that John Mulaney has the time to do lockpicking KZbin videos while also writing several tv shows.

[@joweiss6374]

He is a lawyer not a writer.

[@corktail7900]

if you change the bit to a city rake, you get a fine pumpkin carving tool

[@misterdeedeedee]

1:26 i was really hoping for a quip like "wow, thats the longest a master lock has ever taken to open"

[@alfredm99]

I have a Kronos and in my initial tests, found it limited to locks with pretty loose tolerances. I tried on a few Schlage locksets and after a lot of trying, couldn’t get them to open. Also worried me that I started seeing a lot of brass dust from the pins after a couple minutes of trying. I’m sure these will eventually damage the lock. LPL, I’d like to see some examples of more tricky locks opened with this. Maybe I’m not using the correct technique.

[@xJoe90]

Lockpicking Increased to 100

[@salogel88]

I'd like to know if it works only on locks with standard pins or even on locks with security pins. Thank you.

[@frankgallego3782]

It only works on standard pin locks. That's why he used junk locks in the video. The video is a commercial for this gun and it's posted on the Kronos website.

[@AveEndGermany]

Can the Kronos pick a dimple lock? How does it perform on harder locks / safety pin locks / the locks from the naughty bucket?

[@Josh.Straughn]

Sir, can a locks bidding make it more resistant to this tools attack?

[@GearheadOutlaw]

Good question

[@oracla]

Yes. Also, this tool is good for new clean locks. No success with old dirty locks (like they get outdoors).

[@andersjjensen]

Extreme bitting makes every kind of attack harder. The problem with these crap locks is that they only have 4 or 5 different depths of cut.

[@Melds]

I understand that using variable springs and driver lengths make this attack more difficult. Is that true? Would you demonstrate it?

[@AndyFromm]

You went through those locks like a hot knife through butter

[@mr.whispers3486]

Hiya awesome video, I was wondering your opinion on which multipick to buy, and which ones better, out of this Kronos or the Artemis and which one came out first? From what I understand the Kronos is the older model? But is the Artemis as powerful? Sorry for all the questions I’m stuck on which one to get there’s not a huge amount of info on the Artemis

[@wmmt]

This makes me wonder - how do you manufacture locks that prevent this tool from working?

[@jwalster9412]

combination or electric locks

[@wmmt]

@@jwalster9412 yeah, i don't trust those forms either due to many bypass techniques

[@andersjjensen]

This one doesn't work on any half decent lock with security pins, tight manufacturing tolerances and a constricted key way.

[@backseatdriver3898]

I have an older electric lockpick (circa 1991) that looks very similar. My results are no where near as effective. I wonder if yours vibrates stronger or if it's user error.

[@frankgallego3782]

Try opening junks locks like he did in the video. It doesn't work on good locks.

[@smeado3533]

Bought one after Bosnian Bill posted a video making it seem like a master key that could open everything. Sold is six months later. My snap gun was better at opening locks.

[@Rocketlockopener]

I was going to buy one too but I always had better luck with a snap gun do you have one of the new double tap models just wondering how they work.

[@smeado3533]

@@Rocketlockopener - Nope. Just a cheap Chinese one.

[@isabellam1936]

Have you checked out the Dangerfield MACHINA. Now that is a masterpiece looking very high quality electric pick gun. It makes the Kronos look like a $1 store pick.

[@luderickwong]

I forgot which youtuber that is, but i remember someone making such a lock picking tool with a oral b electric tooth brush. That thing works on a single aa battery and available in every supermarket.

[@ForumArcade]

I would like to know where this tool struggles the most. What are good design defenses against this type of attack?

[@Zizumia]

When you have 100 Lock picking in Skyrim

[@PoLoMoTo2]

I feel like I've seen videos before (possibly even yours?) in the past talking about these electric pick guns and why they don't really work, is this one different, if so how, or is this just a matter of right tool for the job?

[@Silentroller93]

What kind of lock do you recommend for home use? Locking a shed and such.

[@altus1253]

This question is probably pretty common, but what are some locks that are difficult to pick or virtually unbreakable? (I imagine there is probably a video on this that I just haven't seen so I'll poke around for it.)

[@JeremyWertheimerScience]

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[@jepolch]

Really great, but I'd like to have seen some locks it doesn't work on.

[@adamkee97]

Dang! This tool is insane!

[@TheKeyMan12]

I have one of these among others…. I own a mobile locksmith business, and I may use this I may handpick I may rake or lishi it just depends how I feel when I pull up on a job 😂

[@raoulduke7553]

I like this guys voice. 🤷‍♂️