Master Lock Pro 1178 Decoded Out of the Pack

[@LockNoob]

I knew how to decode this lock in theory, but is it possible to decode it 1st time out of the pack? 🤔 And no, 0000 doesn’t count! 😁👍

[@RWBHere]

'Master Lock ™- The lock almost anyone can master!'

[@brianriley4716]

1995, a good year. But, then any year beats 2020

[@seriousthree6071]

We haven't even started 2021 yet.... Mwahahaha! 😥

[@LockNoob]

Lol

[@fabeiontatum205]

Are you going to give me that medium lock Master Lock

[@fabeiontatum205]

Thank you

[@alger8181]

Thank you, sir. I needed a good chuckle. Such a nice way of saying, "The older one was terrible. This one only mostly bad". I've never tried decoding a combo lock, but after watching your vids, it looks like a bit of fun. Thanks for adding another layer to this hobby.

[@LockNoob]

Lol

[@LockNoob]

Oh, I just picked those 2 lovely brass locks you sent on camera. Will try and publish soon

[@EdocDab]

That won't take you as long the second time, I'm sure. 😃 But more importantly it shows how someone not too familiar with opening these still can do so too fast and indeed have your combination as well. Nice and honest video on the lock Ash. 👍

[@LockNoob]

Thanks friend!

[@targuscinco]

I think as pickers, we are single handedly keeping master lock alive. I have a lot of masters in my collection and uncountable Americans. They must love us!

[@rj8665]

From what I have seen in all the picking videos, it's a love hate relationship on both parts. LOL

[@LockNoob]

I love picking Master Locks and I have a huge collection so you could be right!!

[@999wilf999]

The right lock in the right circumstances. Agreed, we use combination locks to secure our bins at work!

[@LockNoob]

Absolutely

[@rj8665]

I'm still building up my collection of tools and locks so I haven't tried to decode a mast combo yet but I will. Great video Lock Noob.

[@LockNoob]

It’s great fun!

[@hippopotamus86]

So I have this lock. After using it twice after purchase, the code wouldn't work anymore. I thought I must have changed it by mistake. Spent the weekend trying all similar combinations and then tried your video today. I decoded it to the same code as the original code, and yet it wouldn't open. After changing some more numbers and eventually going back to the original code again, it popped open. The lock is pretty bad, it gets stuck even on the correct combo. Thanks for the video, I also actually started going through every combination and was 2400 combinations in when I gave it a try!

[@JPA66]

Great job decoding that. They at least closed up the bypass between the dials.

[@LockNoob]

Well, there is that!

[@chriscapune7873]

Good decoading😀 Really a bit of a bad lock😅 Very limited use . Stay safe my friend 🐈🐾👍🐾🐈😷

[@LockNoob]

You too!

[@johnrich6928]

Interesting use by Master Lock of the term "Pro Series" there are combi locks that aren't susceptible to this attack method, but the vast majority of the very cheapest ones are, shame on you Master Lock. Nice decoding, cheers.

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@johntheexplainer]

I wonder if Sparrows could come up with an ingenious spring-loaded spreader to put steady tension on the shackle during long decoding sessions? It’d have to handle a wide range of shackle lengths 🤔

[@LockNoob]

Pretty good idea - I’m looking into an idea where there’s already something a bit like that out there

[@Ucofatoffski]

Unbelievable.. I wouldn't haven't believed it, if I hadn't seen it.

[@Tardisius]

It would have been Magic if the code was 1178 =)

[@Ucofatoffski]

@@Tardisius oh definitely, but even more so if it was 1337

[@LockNoob]

Or 8008

[@parapicktog7734]

We've already established that these 4 or 5 digit dial combination locks are easy to decode with very little skill and no tools. The first locks I learned to open as a 13 year old were those 4 digit bicycle chains doing exactly the same thing you did here, and without any prior experience or teaching, I just wiggled a lock a bit then figured it out. In my opinion these are the worst style locks ever made, not just because they are easy to decode, but especially because you don't need a single tool.to do it.

[@LockNoob]

True, but some are much added to decode than others and take a degree of skill and feel to decode for sure

[@Leonslockpad]

very cool Ash my friend another great and fun video👍🇬🇧🤟😎👊

[@LockNoob]

Thanks Leon!

[@gantry289]

As always, a job well done. Thanks for show us.

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@bradw0535]

Nice work sir! I have one similar (more of a gold lock body color) but it is defeated in the same manner. I suppose atleast they fixed the knife bypass?? Thank you for the video sir! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LockNoob]

Yes, at least they fixed that!

[@fabeiontatum205]

Thank you

[@napleswolverine7189]

I wish you wouldn’t wrinkle that bag so much your driving my dog crazy thereby makin me nutz nice channel

[@Navitas2003]

Ty. I can open it in under 60 seconds now

[@thumperlockpicking9269]

Really great decoding my friend. I have a bit of trouble decoding those locks I just forget everything I am supposed to do. CHEERS M8 If you like I can send you different combinations locks to deco and test. If you have Anything you can think of that you like please ask. Also I have so many Master locks to send out to anyone that needs some. Please let me know CHEERS Mate

[@LockNoob]

Thanks friend. It can take a while to develop the feel for deciding these locks, but with practice it all falls into place :-)

[@roysammons2445]

Thankfully you didn't get whisked off to 1995 Lock Noob McFly.🤣. Also it looked like the bag with zip teeth was eating your arms 🤣. Do you know if that method works with combination locks that have those ball bearings on each wheel to give that click effect and centre the wheels?

[@LockNoob]

Lol. And yes, the ball bearing alter the feedback, so you have to get used to the feel of a gate or false gate as opposed to a ball bearing

[@penfold7800]

...and I bet the keyed override is a cinch to rake open.

[@LockNoob]

on the 176 it is - there is no key override on this model :-)

[@Pyrolock]

Another fine "improvement" by Master Locks

[@LockNoob]

Lol

[@shannondavis5536]

i have an all brass padlock with kennards storage engraved in it id like to send it to you if you dont already have one?

[@LockNoob]

Sounds nice! You know I love those all brass locks! If you do feel you can part with it, my PO Box is in my about section on KZbin :-)

[@ChicTokSpyio]

Something happened in 1995.

[@LockNoob]

Maybe!

[@briantruck2284]

My birthday

[@TheFinnishBerserker]

I have the same lock but my work pal accidently scrambled the lock and it's stuck open.

[@Zodliness]

Master Lock are great at advertising! not too good at lock design though!

[@LockNoob]

Well actually they aren’t too bad, you just have to know when and where it’s appropriate to use their locks. Some of the Pro series are very good. They are the masters of marketing though

[@mtbjr91]

What if you used a caulking gun or a small clamp that you can open up to pull the shackle?that way you don't need to worry about pulling the shackle?😂 I'm no lock picking person but it seems like it would be handy?

[@LockNoob]

Good Ideas, thanks!

[@martinnewton6891]

for info that lock 100% can still be bypassed

[@maureenswallow3054]

Well done, not that easy straight out of the packet.

[@LockNoob]

It takes a few min for sure, but really not long when you think about it. Imagine if you practiced a few times first. I bet you could do one in under 60 seconds or so

[@fabeiontatum205]

That's the one i want

[@fabeiontatum205]

I want the medium lock

[@fabeiontatum205]

🥰

[@monkeyfingerslocksport6429]

It's sad that they improved it so much over the old model and it still sux

[@LockNoob]

Lol ikr

[@fabeiontatum205]

That's the one I want from you

[@penfold7800]

It also looks like clamshell construction, and they've very helpfully left two holes in the bottom at the seam where you could use a punch to split it and the plastic sleeve open. Cheap trashy rubbish

[@LockNoob]

Possible, I will have to explore!

[@fabeiontatum205]

When you give me that Master Lock get the code on it

[@briantruck2284]

I use that code 199 5 Year I was made

[@Gazz_R]

Nice decoding, makes a change from picking. Take care and have fun.

[@LockNoob]

Thanks Gazz! Stay safe mate