001 8 reasons why some locks are harder to pick than others

Having deep dived into the fascinating world of Locksport over the last couple of months, I set about trying to understand why some locks seem to fall open if you just look at them sternly enough, while others seem destined for the 'naughty bucket'. Let's look at the 8 elements which, in combination, determine how easy or difficult a lock will be to pick. (001) ‘8 reasons why some locks are harder to pick than others’ 1. Keyway 2. Tolerances 3. Springs 4. Pinning 5. Bitting 6. Pick profile 7. Tensioning 8. Technique Music courtesy of www.freemusicarchive.com ‘Lonely Stairwell’ by Blue Dot Sessions CC