How to Make a Paperclip Lock Pick that Works

Learn how to create an Emergency Lock Pick Rake and Tension Wrench using only two Paperclips and a Multi-Tool. Read our entire article for more information: www.itstactical...
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[@Bweanlsh]

In the time that you were trying to open the lock, i ordered some real picks from amazon (without prime or express delivery) waited for them to arrive, watched a tutorial on how to lock pick, learnt then picked the lock. then, i went in my house submitted a review on the lock picks and also i liked the tutorial then looked back at this video and you just finished.

[@matthewkasdorf]

Haha

[@Dracolith1]

Yeah.... i'm wondering what that 'picking' technique is; it looks rather clumsy. Took 2 minutes because he's trying to use brute force rather than carefully poking at the binding pin.

[@legots]

Dracolith1 thats the method for using a rake rather than a hook which is what you described

[@risingfire8352]

Yea and without exaggeration the shopping literally takes way more time no matter where you live, and it takes way more money.

[@rick31869]

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[@barbiedollmichelle]

HOLY MOLY…IT WORKS!! My mom locked herself out of her bedroom, and everything she had was in her room, her cell, her clothes, her contact solution, so she couldn't wait till the morning. AND I WATCHED THIS…AND I JUST OPENED HER DOOR! Your awesome! totally keeping this in mind for other emergencies. Thanks, it saved a call to the locksmith!

[@samuelr]

It really works! I made the tools using two smaller paper clips to open a coworkers drawer and under 5 mins I was able to unlock it. Thank you!

[@bouncedancer]

OMG! That was downright orgasmic! It took 40 minutes from beginning to end, having to retool my paper clips a couple of times, and switching out the paper clip that I used for bracing for a smaller one. Thank you to all the commenters who said to be patient -- many a time I felt like giving up because nothing was happening. But I kept those comments in mind, and the comment about it being like going after that last bit of peanut butter in the jar. Like another video maker said, it's a bit of an art, so as I fiddled, repeating "What can be easier? What can be lighter?," I started to feel things moving, and then when the lock opened -- oh man! what a feeling! and right then my client walked in for the session I needed the locked room for. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@HaxxplaysALL]

You look like me when i'm trying to get the last of my peanut butter out of the plastic container

[@hyperzyph64]

Same

[@n3v3rlvnd29]

😂😂😂

[@matt4546]

Locked the keys inside my garage and was about to drill it out but thought id give youtube a look lol well i cant believe it worked i made my picks just as the video showed and with some patience i picked the lock!! The feeling i got when that lock turned and i got that garage door open knowing i haven't had to destroy the lock! I was so happy. Great little video that was a big help!! My tip for anyone trying this really is patience! I was about to give up abd drill it out but be patient and it will work. 😀

[@splatproductions99]

These won't break like the ones in Skyrim, right?

[@splatproductions99]

Aaron Brown I had a hardy laugh at your comment.

[@gustavlindberg6900]

***** you're

[@jamisonn3171]

Popo Sandybanks I was just about to say that XD

[@funkyblues1105]

Gustav Lindberg grammar policeeeeeee

[@theapplemangames6194]

only on master locks

[@jayhitt1538]

I bought a used truck with a utility box that was missing the key. The dealership refused to remove it or help me in any way and said I would need to go to the locksmith. So I did. The locksmith tried to make a key, then tried to pick the lock. Couldn't do it and said the lock was broken and I'd need to drill it out (charged me $23 and kept the key!). I got home, gathered my tools, hammer, crowbar, saw, drill, screw driver and was getting ready to physically remove it through brute force but decided at the last minute to watch this video. I made paper clip lock picks and yes, managed to open the plunger lock and got into the utility box! There was a nice set of tire chains inside. THANKS DUDE!

[@biz20072008]

Legend has it he's still wiggling the paperclip into the lock TO THIS DAY!

[@blakecartwright4976]

IT WORKS!!! Picked lock in under 40 min. Which is long, but give it time. Btw make sure you are applying torque while shoving the rack. Sometimes you may have the combo correct but you aren't applying the right torque. The torque can also be tricky but don't give up!

[@mr_selfdestrukt]

"On this episode of - How to look amateur on your own channel"

[@quentinspurlock1236]

i am 11, thank GOD for the tool box that my mom gave me for my birthday! which has tension things and that wrench you r using! THUMBS UP!

[@benscott8705]

worked great to open a cheap lock box, and now my wife thinks i'm a pro!!!! Thanks!!!!

[@rick31869]

THEY WORK GREAT ON CASSITY BELTS ALSO LOL !!!

[@jtarver782003]

Much respect i was locked out of the master bedroom and my girl isn't going tobe home for hours. I pulled up your video and just so happen to have two large paperclips in my pocket. And in seconds i was in the room watching tv. That was dope advice. You have a new subscriber right here.

[@martinrodriguezcifre4210]

now my lockpicking skill is 100

[@Sibfur]

THanks to you I was able to do it! I watched countless of ock pick vids and none worked out. Your way of showing us the technique from start to finish without any edit--all I did was copy what you did with the jerking and wow life saver. Again thank you so much!

[@zachhenderson102]

Thanks! Can't wait to see what's in my neighbors house!

[@timmarrier]

I have that SOG, it's by far the best multitool I've ever carried (it's on me right now). Fantastic needle nose tips and compound leverage with an extremely comfortable grip when squeezing them harder. Good pick btw.

[@ApplyUrBrain]

If your audience is supposed to be people who have never done this before, then you should perhaps drop a more obvious clue as to what you're doing when you start shaking the hell out of one of the paperclips. Why not show how the real tool works first, and explain what you're doing, before showing the makeshift tool? I mean, are you just shaking the pick, or turning it back and forth or what?

[@thomasnunya5634]

I wholeheartedly agree. To clear that up, he is pushing the rake in and out of the lock, dragging it across the pins, while slight tension is being given with the tensioner.

[@jonathonmcintosh434]

Holy shit. I lost the key to the gascap on my scooter and decided, What the hell, Ill try this. It freaking worked, on my first attempt ever to pick a lock. Im blown away and extremely in appreciation for your video. Many thanks for saving my ass.

[@lt.colonelcharlesdesalaber7069]

should have a hook or crescent shaped pick doing one pin at a time gently changing the pressure on the turning wrench.

[@sagnikroychowdhury978]

Thank you so much!!! I had locked my bedroom door. Your method helped me a lot. I was able to open my door within 15 minutes. Thank you so much!!!!

[@Sexinthecity35]

Thanks im escaping home now

[@cainbmx2507]

Yes my g

[@fearsh4dow]

Thank you so much just picked mother's house lock she is out of town for the weekend with all 5 dogs locked inside and we couldn't find our key to get in. Thank You so much!!!

[@asapnickybars4693]

A LOT fucking harder than it looks I am getting fucking carpal tunnel trying to pop an oldschool rabbit padlock

[@swaggyt2110]

8:58 is when he finally unlocked it, for the normal people who don't wanna watch a guy wiggle a paper lib for 9 minutes

[@stevenbabajko4411]

sir i would love to say that youre video help me get back into my room very very informative however i did use old key rings to get back into my room i love this video for helping me tonight you sir are my hero

[@SOUR2TH]

From a locksmiths perspective, in a survival situation where Amazon isnt available. These would work great, every lock is different in so any ways. People who think its three seconds to open a lock with proper picks is not well educated on the subject. Sure you can bump, use electric or manual pick guns and all sorts of other bells and whistles, but when it comes down to it. It takes as long as it take. As for this video, the tools would work if needed. They are not perfect but in a survival situation I would be happy to have them.

[@hadrock83]

Why people comment about home burglary? This video is for in case you loose your keys or something. Obviously it doesnt matter if it takes long or makes a lot of noise, is not like you are robbing someone. If you think lockpicking and the first image is getting into someones home, you are so wrong and should stop doing harm. Spread love, the world needs it.

[@liv2pwn97]

I'm not going to lie, I am one of those kind of people that thinks of burglary first when I hear the word "lockpick"

[@daisyf16slingshotsare5doll2]

Can you please tell that to the genocidal maniacs in the US. We have a little bit more important problems than trespassing pal...

[@ShaneEngelman]

This totally worked. I was locked out of my apartment with nothing but a paperclip in my posession. I'm not even kidding.

[@allanthabosshacker]

yeah you are

[@risingfire8352]

You need 2 of em ;)

[@ShaneEngelman]

I broke it in half.

[@kidd7627]

@@ShaneEngelman reply to this if ur still alive

[@ShaneEngelman]

@@kidd7627 still alive

[@petersemple4678]

thankyou. worked a treat after many fruitless hours looking for the lost key :)

[@thomultee]

I think it's patched

[@leonardoliedke5924]

Guys, believe or not. I found myself with my home's patio door locked and I had no keys for it. Watched the video, made the two little tools and was able to open it during my first try. I know I got a little bit lucky. But it worked! I am happy.

[@nexus2624]

What if it's a master lock and your lock picking skill isn't high enough?

[@muffinbutton6899]

Put fire next to it.... Or... Give up and go kill some giants

[@RichMeYT]

I see what you did there

[@dubstepcake2983]

+TheFartingDolphinDude GAMING buy a shitload of picks cause they gonna break a lot when u try it....

[@guymoon1596]

Skeleton Key dug

[@getphuked2]

+TheFartingDolphinDude GAMING master "locks" are really easy. I think most locks are. A straight paper clip and a tension wrench works just fine. Hell make yourself a pick-gun, that's even easy, but u don't learn the feel.

[@preciousbash]

DUDE, I AM NOW OFFICIALLY MIGIVER/ BOND. IT WORKED!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!! EPIC MADE THE TOOLS & PICKED IT IN UNER 15 MINUTES! THAT IS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT BABY!!

[@crypthd4260]

I think I'd rather kick the door down tbh

[@bkboggy]

I like these sort of videos. You know, some people are saying that these can be used for bad things... but, if you know what can be done, you can take steps to avoid being the victim.

[@fasin8me1]

Did he came at the end?

[@bilmand]

Cool. I just picked the lock on my front door with the first set of paperclip tools I made from your video!

[@rdoetjes]

American locks are so shit! With european locks that have the pins facing down and all of them are security pins you have an even harder time.

[@Andrew-vq2kl]

I don't think the quality of a lock is based on the location at which it was created or used. No offense, but come on, don't be an idiot.

[@rdoetjes]

Early Cuyler No seriously! In North America the majority of the locks before 95 are similar as the test locks he has, They have standard pins the fact that you insert the beard of the key facing up makes it easier to pick because the pins fall back down by gravity where in Europe the beard faces down so you need to be very precise on the shear line and not in the sheer line. In mainland Europe since the 80s serrated or tapered pins are the norm in most North American locks to the mid 90s it's not. It's as if in North America they are more trustworthy than Europe where in the 80s we had an enormous wave of burglaries. Those locks he has there will not be found in a house here in The Netherlands or Germany as they won't pass certification. Guidelines to locks are a lot higher here trust me! Just try an average Eurolock. I bet it will be extremely hard to pick with a paperclip

[@TheTwistedbeaver]

Raymond Doetjes from my experience.... you're correct.

[@Skurt44]

Not my window, In te UK, a standard window lock is super easy, just push the single pin down and twist clockwise or anticlockwise to lock!

[@fwfasty]

That's correct, because in Europe are more robbers than in US :)

[@gga6403]

I tried for about an hour and It worked! thanks a lot!

[@palinnanjee8432]

I followed your instructions to the tee and unlocked a cupboard at work (which has been locked since we moved into the premises) in exactly 15 seconds. Disappointing though, only a few old, dusty cups inside.

[@hydrahd8128]

well its a cupboard what did you expect

[@s.g.3042]

Palin Nanjee No elvean golden armor ?

[@jacobrogers2214]

I have to say, what I get most out of these videos is the practicality. He makes mistakes, he breaks his pick, and it isn't all perfect the first time.

[@kennoneya4671]

ever seen a locked door you could hold between thumb and fingers like this demo?

[@DingDongDaily]

the door would be closed? damn you're smart

[@lilneily2005]

yep it worked the funny part is it didn't take me as long as he did it only took me about 48 seconds. Thanks. The hardest part was finding paper clips that were thick enough the thin ones do not work. Lock pick tools would have saved me about 10-18 seconds though plus the time it took to create the lock picks made from paper clips. Great job.

[@richardjagger6920]

Will it be better to have a nervous shake like Parkinson when opening locks?

[@s.g.3042]

Richard Jagger says a man called Jagger ;)))

[@jetersleg]

Outstanding video, it opened my Craftsman. thank you very much.

[@trenchery]

I unlocked a lock in 3 seconds, wanna know how? I used a (drum roll) KEY!!!!! :O

[@navy8863]

But you didn't lockpick.

[@trenchery]

Thats the point

[@SirFantasticFuck]

You are an idiot and you suck.for some unknow reason you post your stupid coments witch

[@trenchery]

... I actually used this method, and it came in handy. People were talking about unlocking it in ten seconds and 5 seconds, so I made a simple joke. Not even really a troll, just a harmless joke!

[@SirFantasticFuck]

***** are not interesting and definetely not funny.stop this shit u are doing.please.

[@billfreeman6859]

Didn’t have big paper clips so I took a snap clip apart and made the tensioner and rake from the 2 wire pieces -- hammered the rake a bit flat -- worked in a minute 😊

[@sweetsomething235]

2 min to unlock nice

[@TheThore]

with the correct tools you can also do that in 3 seconds ;)

[@christofferhansen4082]

Bobby pins work really Good too, picked my first lock with them right now

[@187GodKiller]

Sorry guys but this does not work, paperclips are just too soft to get the job done. The only reason this worked on the video is because those locks have already been broken in by being picked a 1000 times and even then it took a decade to pick. With a normal pick set you can pick a broken in lock within 10 second if that. So in 99 out of a 100 cases the locks you end up picking will not be broken in. Waste of time.

[@TheMadMedek]

Your completely wrong. I have picked a door lock 3 times at two different houses I lived at with paper clips. What this guy did wrong was he was jiggling the rake too much. Your supposed to rake the tumbler not jiggle them. That's why they call it a rake. I will agree use steel not aluminum paperclips.

[@187GodKiller]

TheMadMedek . So instead of ordering a pick set for $10, I have to go track down "steel" paper clips from god knows where. Meh.

[@187GodKiller]

***** So being a realist and just over all practical makes me a negative nancy, because I think paying $10 for professionally crafted spring steel picks is a better alternative to dicking around with some bullshit for hours on end, I am a negative nancy? I have tried this before you can pick locks but it's a fucking nightmare, and by the time you pick the lock with paperclips I can go drill out the lock replace it and make duplicates of the keys. You might not have anything better to do with your time than to spend 3 hours picking a lock with something that was designed to hold paper together but people who don't live in their moms basement have better things to do. You annoy me very much, but I'll even make a suggestion to help your stupid ass, use binder clips, you can take the clip handles off and reshape them with pliers, also you can't do it by hand even if you jack yourself off 20 times a day, it's made of spring steel and is almost of the quality used in professional lock picks. Now gtfo you're botherin me kid.

[@187GodKiller]

***** Seems like you have violated youtubes TOS, that's why your comments have been deleted.

[@julianeb9793]

I just got a lockbox open using these tools. It does work.

[@drpkmurphy]

Lol I have small grandkids, an they love to close doors. This skill can be a life saver!!! 😂 this clip did do a good job showing how to make the tools all kidding aside!

[@mslourdesmadonna]

How many locks can I pick today to many to count so don't get in my way.

[@kadanwyss7458]

Smosh

[@wagwanmacreps6839]

Yes

[@Llenus019]

lol i just used your video to help me break into my room and my roommates room :) did it in 5 min! thanks for the useful vid!

[@guardduck25]

got tired of waiting for the pick to work went and got the key...

[@DimasRiskiPutranto]

guardduck25 best lockpick tools set lockpickhub.com

[@kaelemwilkinson9985]

Wow, Been trying to make something like this for almost a year and couldn't do it. U earned a sub dude nice job!

[@teriousrobinson7092]

How do you make a tutorial on this and like struggle yo ass off

[@kimmyalbuero1905]

i know right?!

[@TheAlphaphoenix1]

Thanks dude.............Because Of you I just got into my mailbox and got my paycheck out. Thanks again

[@lyric4575]

And now I have a new car-

[@mike48632]

I just tried the paper clips and opened my very first Master lock what a trip the first time took me about 8 minutes as I was holding it with too much tension and now I am doing it less than a minute ! What a blast my daughter laughed and asked if I had the key hidden and using it .

[@mosesmoses7587]

if i picked my nose this way, i'd have all the crud out in two minutes.

[@jamierennick505]

This was the best video! Got it done in 45 seconds!

[@arthurbartholomewenglish7389]

at this point there are 1,721,865 hits I wonder how many of them are crooks looking to hone their skills.

[@McVillijs]

Takes a heck of a long time to learn how to actually pick the lock but it worked.

[@brianschultes4655]

cool

[@lozzarayzer9873]

You and your locks

[@brianschultes4655]

Laura Hudson lol

[@lozzarayzer9873]

-_-

[@sofiabruiz17]

supernatural?

[@SOULWOLVEZ]

OMG your the best this is the only video that actualy works! i finaly got the lock off my bike i lost the key and so i looked how to create a lock pick and this worked ^u^ your #1 i subbed now xD

[@georgecrabtree2013]

Please quit saying that you are "creating" this or that. You are bending paperclips, not splitting atoms.

[@mattna8802]

sitting here watching for so long that i realize that i have no life,its also now 1:00 am and i just remembered i got online to check how to solve polynomial functions because i was too busy programing the TI-83 calculators, fucking ADD is a pain in my ass.

[@megaquacktastic]

I unlocked a seven pin in 6 seconds is that good

[@rick31869]

WITH A BUMP KEY OR 357 MAG LOL

[@jrbarnes5560]

That's funny your multi-tool is standard issue military..

[@lachlansmith8141]

Very educative video tutorial indeed!! I think people will use such trick to unlock locks when they've lost their keys of locks rather than any other purpose. I enjoyed it though.

[@teej3126]

but my lockpicking skill is only 23!!

[@daniels.2311]

Use the lockpicking skill glitch.

[@kianovlogs6561]

Lol mine is over 69

[@mashedpotatoes2593]

mine IS 69 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@schleybailey]

T.J Brown his was only 15

[@07Joker13]

Thanks for the video! I locked the door to my room instinctively and the keys were on the other side. I found some paperclips and pliers at work. Well long story short. My lockpick level raised and i can now do easy locks. >.

[@Triangles210]

ready for a zombie apocalypse

[@bityote]

Asian Cheat Codes May I ask, what benefit would this hold in a Zombie Apocalypse?

[@CaliforniaWaffle]

Old army bases containing food or weapons.

[@bityote]

El Aleks Smarte pante​ though, wouldn't it be advanced lock mechanisms, that a paper clip would be an insult to? Not to mention, this would be the first supplies depleted in such a situation. My point being, zombies aren't real. It is good to be prepared, but better to be wise. In Jesus' name you're healed. Ask the Holy Spirit into your heart and walk a new with a loving, Divine Father.

[@CaliforniaWaffle]

yea you're right and ?

[@bityote]

El Aleks Smarte pante​ just proving idolatry of media images and the underlying intelligence/maturity of said person. I suppose think about what you say?

[@jackzake4644]

guys stop being so negative at least he taught us something

[@DimasRiskiPutranto]

Jack Zake yes you are right, just info : you can buy the tools set at lockpickhub.com

[@Bbzije1]

Nah it does work I just tried it.

[@pawforlife9336]

if you think you will succeed on your first try without spending time to learn the mechanics then you're not even trying hard enough. Lockpicking is still considered a skill and requires time and patience. Even the simplest locks won't open if you don't learn a squat about the process.

[@erinlosver5921]

You are inspiring future crimanals

[@BudgetHobbyist]

Thank you man!!! you helped me break into my friends house, there were no survivors.

[@Xeptar]

Worked like a charm. Thanks Friend

[@famousbowl9926]

All the troublemaker's during the time I was in middle school used paperclips picks to get this.. pick the lock to .... switch the hallway lights on and off. Picking it tho was an awesome feeling.

[@RevTomCat1]

Thanks, enjoyed your video, Thanks for your time to share this!!

[@PaxtonMega]

On top of that most locksmiths here in germany don't even try to pick, they get their drill, drill out your lock and sell you a new one at a high prize, thus making my own set of emergency picks is worth both the effort and the increase of handiwork ^_^ btw, I managed to get hands on a gap measurement tool-block, I'll try and make an emergency kit from those by rasping them into the right shape :)

[@avni462]

Maybe you come home from school or work one day and realize that you left your keys inside of your house and your parents/roommate have already locked the door before leaving. You would probably have some paper clips in your backpack or even bobby pins and no time/money to buy proper tools. Sadly, I've been locked out of my house more than five times just last school year. Most of which were on days where everyone was out till 2 hrs after me... during the winter. Glad I'm finally learning this.

[@silvermediastudio]

Spring steel works really well for lock picks... the best "raw" material I've found is one of the tines off a street-sweeper. I don't suggest nicking one (illegal); you can frequently find a loose one by walking around the perimeter of a large commercial parking lot (grocery store, etc) that you know is often swept. Once harvested you can then stash the tines anywhere.. pushing them into dirt, potted plants, under siding, other spots so they are ready if you ever need one.

[@spiffyric68cougar]

Thanks! This helped me break in to a filing cabinet where I accidentally locked important papers and lost the keys..LIFESAVER!

[@joedelgado5336]

I enjoyed the video learned something new thanks for sharing keep up the good work

[@sirraxore8370]

Usually, after school, I would just unlock my door with a key. For the past month, I've been using picks everyday instead. I've gotten really good at it. It is very handy for getting into a locked classroom when the teacher is late to class. haha

[@Candoit2]

Very good Video! For a minute there I thought you weren't going to get it.

[@dangoitaliano2690]

Thank you for the video. I will definitely keep a paperclips handy just in case I lost my keys.

[@RobertoMorales25]

just used this viideo to unlock my house thx dude

[@KennyCnotG]

there are many multi tools, swiss army knives, etc that have capable pliers. :) its nice to be prepared.

[@boofingdragon]

That is so awesome. Any technique for if your arms are behind your back? I am guessing this wouldn't work then due to the physics involved.

[@ladamyre1]

He's showing you how to pick. I would use 3 "bumps" on the pick with the biggest in the front, and have less length on the wrench insert for better feel on it, but you are getting the whole story in the video. This isn't BS, you CAN pick a lock with a paperclip.

[@ericyao9993]

When he was picking at the lock the sound was kinda satisfying

[@ShadowGardenBDO]

OMG dude I just made those two tools the rake and tension rench with some el. tape for "handle" and I tried to unlock my standart lock at dormetry and in just 3-4 strokes it opened. :D:D:D nice man

[@TheSkabbers]

omd, just did this and it works, its so cool, thanks

[@penroc3]

tried this out on my door, it definitely works it does take a little bit of work but it works

[@boblaughlin7305]

I think it helps if you use vigorous hand wiggling action with the "rake", in and out, up and down, etc., while keeping steady tension on the "tension lever", so you don't lose any progress you've made on the tumblers with the rake. The "tension lever" holds pressure against the tumblers, which have springs behind them to make them return to their original positions. You don't want them to return until they've all been moved out of the way, and the knob turns. So,,steady pressure, and vigorous.

[@dankenstien420]

it's scary how easy it is to pick a lock!