Lockpicking

Lockfest 2023: The Largest Locksmith Trade Fair in the Czech Republic Every two years, the Lockfest trade fair takes place at the Thermal Hotel in Karlovy Vary, bringing together professionals from the security, locksmithing, and lockpicking industries. The 2023 edition was no exception, as experts gathered once again to share knowledge, explore new technologies, and discuss the latest trends in the field. This year’s event was filled with innovation, professional seminars, and networking opportunities for security professionals, locksmiths, and lockpickers. Throughout the two-day event on Saturday and Sunday, visitors had the chance to explore a wide range of exhibitors [...]

We can call it a successful weekend, but once again, it flew by quickly. After a long three-year break, the international exhibition LockFest took place on the last weekend of September at the Thermal Hotel in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Friday morning started early, as booths had to be set up, exhibitors arrived throughout the day, and everyone was busy preparing. By the evening, we could finally relax and enjoy the Welcome Drink, which included a wine tasting of the Village series (Nové Vinařství) from the Mikulov wine region, near the Pálava Hills. A rich buffet with both hot and [...]

This year, we organized at least one small lockpicking competition as part of the international exhibition LockFest 2021, which took place on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in the afternoon at the Thermal Hotel in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. The main sponsors of the event were Locksmith Service s.r.o. and A. Wendt GmbH. The competition featured only one discipline, where participants tested their skills on more challenging locks and cylinders. This was reflected in the opening times—if they managed to open them at all. The time limit for opening was 5 minutes, and only picks and tension tools were allowed, with [...]