Blog not only from the world of lockpicking
Lockpicking – the art of opening locks without keys.
We create a blog not only about lockpicking. We regularly try to bring news from the field of locksmithing, safes, security and various events and workshops. Since the very beginning we have been organizing the only lockpicking championship in the Czech Republic, we have regularly participated in the international exhibition LockFest in Karlovy Vary and we have been trying to draw the public’s attention to the drawbacks of the lock systems. We also participate in other events, exhibitions and fairs, we publish in various magazines (Czech magazine Locksmith – Zámkař, Respekt magazine). Everything you can read on our blog about lockpicking.
If you are interested in writing an article on our blog not only on lockpicking or other topics in the field of locksmithing and security, feel free to contact our editorial office. Just write an e-mail or call and we will look at it together.
10th Czech Lockpicking Championship 2019 – Eugene Ivanov Memorial
LOOKING BACK AT THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CZECH LOCKPICKING CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 The 10th Czech Lockpicking Championship 2019 is already behind us, so let's see how it [...]
The foreword of the organizer – 10th Czech Lockpicking Championship 2019
OUR PLAN, OUR LOCKPICKING CHAMPIONSHIP, OUR FUTURE 🏆 The date of the event is coming slowly but surely, this year we have really challenged [...]
Czech Lockpicking Championship 2019 – Downloads
Here you can download the bulletins about lockpicking 2019. Bulletin 1 - Basic information Lockpicking 2019 Bulletin 2 - Preliminary schedule + Workshops Bulletin 3 - Competition [...]
Championship disciplines under the microscope: Cylinders
CHAMPIONSHIP DISCIPLINES UNDER THE MICROSCOPE CYLINDERS: “THE SUPREME DISCIPLINE OF LOCKPICKING” + AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CURRENT CHAMPION Lockpicking of cylinders is probably the most prestigious discipline of the [...]
Championship disciplines under the microscope: Padlocks
CHAMPIONSHIP DISCIPLINES UNDER THE MICROSCOPE PADLOCKS: “5 MINUTES TO OPEN THE SHACKLE” Opening of padlocks is one of the traditional disciplines of lockpicking. It is suitable for lockpickers of [...]
Championship disciplines under the microscope: Safecracking
CHAMPIONSHIP DISCIPLINES UNDER THE MICROSCOPE SAFECRACKING: “OPENING OF SAFES LIKE YOU HAVE SEEN IN THE MOVIES AND BEYOND” The term safecracking means nondestructive opening of safes and safe locks [...]
Championship disciplines under the microscope: Blitz
CHAMPIONSHIP DISCIPLINES UNDER THE MICROSCOPE BLITZ: "HOW TO ELIMINATE ALL YOUR OPPONENTS IN ONE MINUTE" Blitz the fastest and most dynamic discipline of the championship; it is a fast [...]
Championship disciplines under the microscope: Freestyle
CHAMPIONSHIP DISCIPLINES UNDER THE MICROSCOPE FREESTYLE: "SPEED IS UNRIVALED" Another discipline we want to introduce to our readers, lockpickers, partners and sponsors is freestyle. This discipline has been a [...]
Championship disciplines under the microscope: Impressioning
CHAMPIONSHIP DISCIPLINES UNDER THE MICROSCOPE IMPRESSIONING: “A CONTEST IN FILING THE KEYS” While preparing the anniversary Czech lockpicking championship, it occurred to us that we could write for our [...]
You can already register for the 10th Czech Lockpicking Championship
From June 15, 2019, you can register for the 10th Czech Lockpicking Championship 2019, which will take place on September 13-15 2019 in Nová Živohošť. Find out more about the [...]
Championship Venue: Juniorcamp Nová Živohošť
INFO ABOUT THE VENUE FOR THE 10TH CZECH LOCKPICKING CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 The tenth anniversary of the Czech Lockpicking Championship will take place in a beautiful landscape at the right bank [...]
Padlocks and freestyle (an interview for Respect magazine)
Padlocks and freestyle (an interview for Respect magazine) "On average, I practice three times a week" (Marek Pederzoli) People often connect opening locks with picks, skeleton keys or [...]
IX. Czech Lockpicking Championship 2018
A RECAP OF THE IX. CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC IN LOCKPICKING 2018 The 9th Czech Championship in Lockpicking is already behind us, let's review how it all went down. [...]
Invitation and info about the Czech Lockpicking Championship 2018
INVITATION AND INFO ABOUT THE CZECH LOCKPICKING CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 The Association of Czech Lockpickers is organizing the 9th year of the Czech Lockpicking Championship and all lockpickers and lock enthusiasts [...]
VIII. Czech Lockpicking Championship 2017
The fastest opening record was achieved in the VIII Czech Lockpicking Championship! The record time was achieved by Petr Wittner (Czech Republic) who opened a cylinder in 0.47 second. Congratulations! [...]
VII. Czech Lockpicking Championship 2016
On October 28 - 30 2016, the seventh Czech Lockpicking Championship took place. The competition included four traditional disciplines: lockpicking of padlocks (time limit of 5 min), lockpicking of cylinders (time [...]
VI. Czech Lockpicking Championship 2015
On September 19-20 2015, the sixth Czech Lockpicking Championship took place and Vranov Ranch. The contestants arrived on Friday afternoon and spent a pleasent evening chatting with their international colleagues, [...]
V. Czech Lockpicking Championship 2014 and LOCKFEST 2014
On September 20. - 21. 2014, the fifth Czech Lockpicking Championship took place. I was part of Lockfest, an international exhibition for locksmiths. The exhibition was very successful and highly [...]
IV. Czech Lockpicking Championship 2013
Already fourth Czech Lockpicking Championship took place in the Nectiny Castle on November 16-17 2013. We had 130 visitors and contestants, including Ken Peterson, the famous American pick manufacturer, lockpickers [...]
III. Czech Lockpicking Championship 2012
On November 17 - 18 2012, the third Czech Lockpicking Championship took place in Prague. The competition included four traditional disciplines: lockpicking of padlocks (time limit of 5 min), lockpicking [...]
II. Czech Lockpicking Championship 2011
On November 12-13 2011, the second Czech Lockpicking Championship took place. Compered to previous year, the rules were updated. Since Evžen Ivanov was the only one that truly mastered impressioning, this [...]
I. Czech Lockpicking Championship 2010
The very first Czech Lockpicking Championship took place on September 18th 2010 in Prague. There were four disciplines: racking, single pin picking, blitz and impressioning. Locksmith CZ was the first [...]