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.
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 ourselves! We want to organize a grand event and fit a [...]
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 disciplines and rules Bulletin 4 - The foreword of the [...]
Tips and advice on choosing the right picks and tension tools
TIPS AND ADVICE ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT PICKS AND TENSION TOOLS Lock picks are an essential part of every lockpicker’s toolkit, as well as for professional locksmiths. The easiest way to purchase lock picks is through online stores, as [...]
Bonus – Interview with our ACL President
INTERVIEW WITH A MEMBER WHO IS PART OF OUR TEAM FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CZECH LOCKPICKERS We will conclude our memories of previous years by interviewed the person who was at the birth of the Czech [...]
Bonus – Interview with the Blitz winner
INTERVIEW WITH OUR "BEAR" THAT KNOCKED OUT ALL COMPETITORS We have already introduced the Freestyle and Lockpicking Champions of the Czech Republic. Now, let's see another member of our Association of Czech Lockpickers (ACL) and go to Pilsen. This [...]
Bonus – Interview with Freestyle Champion
INTERVIEW WITH A FREESTYLE CHAMPION HOLDING AN UNBELIEVABLE RECORD UNDER ONE SECOND We have already introduced the Czech Champion in Lockpicking to you in the previous article (interview), but now we will visit the champion of records. In 2017, [...]
Bonus – Interview with champion the Czech lockpicking championship
INTERVIEW WITH OUR CHAMPION OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC IN LOCKPICKING This year's 10th Czech Championship in Lockpicking is knocking on the door. We reminded you all the disciplines on our blog, we remembered the interesting facts from previous years [...]
Spring training in lockpicking behind us
IN SPRING 2019 LOCKPICKING TRAINING HAD EVERY MONTH Throughout the spring of 2019, we held lockpicking trainings once a month, which were also made available to the public (after pre-registration and application) and were held in Prague. In one training [...]
Project Safe address in Brno and we were part of it
EUROPEAN BRUSH PREVENTION DAY IN BRNO On Saturday 22.6.2019 we accepted an invitation from Mr. Ladislav Kratochvíl from AZKS (Association of lock and key services) to the event Safe address, which took place within the European Day of Burglary Prevention [...]
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 lockpicking championship, as it features some of the most difficult [...]
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 all levels including beginners. The locks in the padlocks competition [...]
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 and usually involves either keyed locks or mechanical combination lock. [...]
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 elimination tournament. Competitors are standing forming a "circle" and holding [...]
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 part of our championships right from the beginning. It this [...]
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 readers, lockpicker, partners and sponsors a closer look at the [...]
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Lockpicking – Competition in the ethical unlocking of TV Seznam
ONE MONDAY MORNING WE SPEND IN THE TELEVISION PROGRAM MORNING ON GAUCHA On one Monday morning in May, we accepted an invitation to the TV show Morning on the Couch by TV Seznam. The moderator of this session is Petr [...]
Welcoming Spring on Charles Bridge
WHAT ARE THE LOCKS OF LOVE ?! AND WHAT DO WE DO? Why do people put padlocks (often referred to as love locks) on bridges, railings, and other public spaces? They probably believe the fairy tale to affirm their love [...]
Lost keys, locked doors
LOST KEYS, LOCKED DOORS Losing your keys or locking yourself out with your keys inside is a situation that can happen to anyone. How should you handle it? Should you call a locksmith or a metalworker? And who is the [...]
We were surprised by Radio Wave in Prague
LOCKPICKING TRAINING EVENTS ARE EVERY MONTH In March at one of our lockpicking training, which was also open to the public (after pre-registration and application), we were surprised by Miss Eva Svobodová, reporter for Radio Wave.The report is in 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 of the Slapy dam, about 60 km from Prague, near [...]
Lockpicking & Breakfast with Nova TV show appearance
LOCKPICKING & BREAKFAST WITH NOVA TV SHOW APPEARANCE We had the opportunity to be part of a live morning broadcast on NOVA TV in the “Breakfast with New” show, where in two entries our members spoke not only about lockpicking, [...]
Practical tips for choosing cylinder locks
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR CHOOSING CYLINDER LOCKS Důležité upozornění na úvod: Important reminder; Do not underestimate other security components, such as doors, hardware, and the mortise lock itself, as they all contribute to the overall safety of your property. 1) Always [...]
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 hooks with criminals. Only a few people know that lockpicking [...]
A lock can also be a puzzle for training dexterity and brain
WHY AND HOW TO START LOCKPICKING Why Get Into Lockpicking? Most people initially think of practical reasons: using it in an emergency or being able to open a specific lock, whether their own or someone else’s. However, these are not [...]