The Chinese carved bronze password padlock has five rotating discs made of bronze with four Chinese characters on each disc as follows:
“锄禾日当午，汗滴禾下土 。谁知盘中餐，粒粒皆辛苦。
Each line is part of a poem written 1400 years ago about Peasants working in the rice fields and each grain of rice is precious. The title of the poem is “A Hard-Working Farmer” Li Shen (772-846 AD)
Farmers weeding at noon,
Sweat down the field soon.
Who knows food on a tray
Due to their tolling day?
(*Note: Close Translation but I don’t speak Mandarin)
You can turn the discs easily, but if you want to open this lock you have to rotate the characters “锄禾日当午” in a line. Not a lock to secure your belonging because it is a very popular Chinese Poem. Easy to open even if you don’t know Chinese.
Both side of the lock are jointed with a carved head of lion. The padlock is made of Bronze, an alloy, made of red copper, tin and lead.
The most common decorations on padlocks was animals from the Chinese Zodiac , such as tiger, dragon, deer, sheep, ox, etc. In Western Zhou dynasty, dragon symbol for the mens locks and phoenix for women locks were mostly used. I have a large collection of Antique Locks, Padlocks, Keys, lock picks and Handcuffs so I will make a few more Blogs and video about them. Send me any pics of old locks, keys and handcuffs mrprolock@gmail.com
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
I have a new two (2) person only 5 Day Hands-on Locksmith Training starting Monday January 23-27, 2012 and Monday January 30 to February 3rd, 2012 in Downtown Vancouver 10am-5pm.
Only two (2) Locksmith Students only, great for Family Members or Business Partners. Class size is very limited so call me now to book.
Day 1: The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys, duplicate keys by code and manual key machines, dissemble locks, rekey locks, remove and replace deadbolts, shim locks, introduction to picking
Day 2: More cutting keys on code machine, rekeying deadbolts, trouble shooting lock problems, more shimming, more lock picking.
Day 3: Full day of lock picking, We will follow my new book “Penetration Expert: How to Pick locks like a Professional locksmith” Methods to pick locks: rake, feel method picking, rake and feel, picking mush room pins, picking spool pins,
Day 4: lock-outs, removing broken keys, design a mini Master key system and master key locks.
Day 5: impressioning locks, trouble shooting lockouts, How to open a lock that will not pick, open a malfunctioning lock, rules and regulations, opening cars.
Toronto December 2012 TBA
How to use a Plug Spinner or Flipper
I provide hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.
The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.
See my Youtube video on “How to use a Plug Spinner or Flipper when you pick the lock the wrong way.”
Call or e-mail me to book a seat to attend the Locksmith Class.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
The Top 100 Key Blanks for Commercial and Residential Key blanks from Ilco / Kaba a key blank manufacturer they sell to locksmiths and key stores. Most popular key blanks a locksmith cuts or duplicates will vary by Region and location within a City. In Canada the most popular key blank duplicated is the Weiser “W1″ and the Schlage “SC1″ key blanks. I had a locksmith shop next to several large office buildings and the most Popular key I cut was the Sargent “LA.” The most popular key at my newest locksmith shop and key store in Downtown Vancouver, BC is the Schlage 6 pin “SC4″ and Best Keys.
In future Blogs I will discuss key blank identification, key blank selection for your key store and locksmith shop, locations and suppliers of to purchase key blanks. Also, I will talk about Imported locks or “Off Shore” manufactured keys and locks and the problems duplicating keys for these North American clones.
Also, the major problem is shoe repair and corner stores cutting keys. To save money they cut keys on Master key blanks, rather than stocking the various keyways in a particule brand of lock they only stock and cut the ‘Master’ blank. An example is Schlage locks key blank series (C, CE, E, EF, F, FG …). The inexperienced key cutters just stock the Schlage ‘L” blank which is the Master for all the keyways and cut all Schlage on the Master “L” Key blank. On a large office building with multiple floors and offices the master key system has now been comprised. More of this in later Blogs. When I see the amount of master key blanks in the top 100 keys and how many of these keys customers bring to our Mr. Locksmith Key Store in SFU Harbour Centre Mall at 555 W Hastings Street Vancouver BC (Downtown Vancouver) I try to point out how their master key system and building security has been comprised.
In a future Blog I will discuss the solution to unauthorized key duplication.
Ranking Description Fits Commercial
1 1176-KW1 KWIKSET C
2 1145-SC1 SCHLAGE C
3 A1176ST-KW10 TITAN C
4 1092-M1 MASTER C
5 N1054WB-WR5 WEISER C
6 999-Y1 YALE C
7 1022-SE1 SEGAL C
8 1069L-NA14 NATIONAL C
9 1179-AR1 ARROW C
10 1054WB-WR3 WEISER C
11 01122-Y11 YALE C
12 1522-EZ1 IMPORTED C
13 D1054K-DE6 DEXTER C
14 L1054B-IN8 ILCO C
15 1145A-SC4 SCHLAGE C
16 01122R-Y13 YALE C
17 1137B CHICAGO C
18 1003M-CO106 CORBIN C
19 1069N-RO3 NATIONAL C
20 TE3-HR2 HARLOC-TESA C
21 101AM-AP1 CHICAGO C
22 1069LB-NA12 NATIONAL C
23 999A-Y2 YALE C
24 A1054WD-FA3 FALCON C
25 1041T-CG16 CHICAGO C
26 1043J-IL11 ILLINOIS C
27 A1114A-BE2 BEST C
28 1054UN-IN29 ILCO C
29 MD1054K-MD17 MASTER/DEXTER C
30 103AM-AP3 CHICAGO C
31 102AM-AP2 CHICAGO C
32 1054DL-IN35 ILCO C
33 104AM-AP4 CHICAGO C
34 01007LA SARGENT C
35 A1145E-SC9 SCHLAGE C
36 1092NR-M16 MASTER C
37 L1054G-FR2 FORT C
38 1054MT-IN33 ILCO C
39 1092N-M10 MASTER C
40 PZ1-PZ1 PAPIAZ C
41 997E-Y52 YALE C
42 1092DS-M13 MASTER C
43 A1145L-SC20 SCHLAGE C
44 LF18 LOWE & FLETCHER C
45 997X-Y6 YALE C
46 998GA-Y78 YALE C
47 S22 SARGENT C
48 A1011-L4 CORBIN/RUSSWIN C
49 A1011D1-RU46 RUSSWIN C
50 1179A-AR4 ARROW C
51 1028 DIEBOLD C
52 1175N-WK2 WESLOCK C
53 1092B-M2 MASTER C
54 VR91AR-VR7 VIRO C
55 A1001EH-CO88 CORBIN C
56 1041G-CG1 CHICAGO C
57 1069G-RO7 NATIONAL C
58 1092-6000-M20 MASTER PADLOCK C
59 1063E S & G C
60 1502 ESP C
61 1092D-M12 MASTER C
62 01122A-Y12 YALE C
63 1092-900-M19 MASTER C
64 1041Y-CG17 CHICAGO C
65 R1003M-BO1 BOMMER C
66 1092H-M11 MASTER C
67 S1000V-CO68 CORBIN C
68 A1054WB-WR4 FALCON C
69 R1001EN-SK1 CORBIN C
70 1069-RO1 NATIONAL C
71 X1054K-IN3 ILCO C
72 01122AR-Y14 YALE C
73 1866-10 PUNDRA C
74 1000V-CO26 CORBIN C
75 1022-SE1 SEGAL C
76 1503-ES9 ESP C
77 1001EH-CO87 CORBIN C
78 X1014L-LO1 LORI C
79 1054G FORT C
80 1041H-IL1 ILLINOIS C
81 S54F DOMINION LOCK C
82 VR91-VR2 VIRO C
83 1145E-SC8 SCHLAGE C
84 1011P-RU4 RUSSWIN C
85 1307A-SC6 SCHLAGE C
86 1180S-XL7 XL C
87 A1114D BEST C
88 A1114G BEST C
89 1011D1-RU45 RUSSWIN C
90 1092VM-M5 MASTER C
91 DO6 DOMINION LOCK C
92 1866-13 PUNDRA C
93 A1114E BEST C
94 A1001ABM-CO89 CORBIN C
95 1043B-IL9 ILLINOIS C
96 N54G DOMINION LOCK C
97 A1114F BEST C
98 D1098B-DE2 DEXTER C
99 1145F-SC7 SCHLAGE C
100 1004-L1 LOCKWOOD C
101 1054WD FALCON C
102 VR91B-VR5 VIRO C
103 A1145F-SC10 SCHLAGE C
104 100AM-AP5 CHICAGO C
105 1515 MEDECO C
106 01122B-Y103 YALE C
107 P54F DOMINION LOCK C
108 998-Y4 YALE C
109 1092V-M4 MASTER C
110 1528 EMCO C
111 1069H NCL C
112 1307A-SC6 SCHLAGE C
113 TE4 TESA C
114 1001EN-CO7 CORBIN C
115 VR91-VR2 VIRO C
116 A1176-KW5 KWIKSET C
117 R1064D-NA6 NATIONAL C
118 D1054KA-DE8 DEXTER C
119 MR1 M-R C
120 R1001EG-CO62 CORBIN C
121 01014S EAGLE C
122 1092C-M17 MASTER C
123 A1114J BEST C
124 1323 MOSLER C
125 1307W-SC22 SCHLAGE C
126 A1001AH-CO91 CORBIN C
127 X1014F-EA27 EAGLE C
128 997EB-Y5 YALE C
129 S1041JA CHICAGO C
130 A1011P-RU16 RUSSWIN C
131 X1054WA-WR2 WEISER C
132 A1045 JUNCKUNC C
133 A1114H BEST C
134 N1007KMA SARGENT C
135 K1054B-IN24 BARGMAN C
136 1137S CHICAGO C
137 13D VIRO C
138 R1064E-NA25 NATIONAL C
139 1120D-SL1 SLAYMAKER C
140 AB62C ABUS C
141 1010N-S68 SARGENT C
142 1011-RU1 RUSSWIN C
143 01010-S4 SARGENT C
144 A1515 MEDECO C
145 A1145H SCHLAGE C
146 A1054WC-FA2 FALCON C
147 1071-W1 W.B. C
148 A1114K BEST C
149 LF19 L & F C
150 1069M-RO5 NATIONAL C
151 L1003M CORBIN C
152 1502M ESP C
I look forward to your comments.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith
I (Terry Whin-Yates) will be at the Professional Lock Picking Contest at the PNE Prize Home attempting to pick open the Weiser Smart Lock in Vancouver, British Columbia on Tuesday night July 26, 2011.
Weiser Lock is sponsoring a “Professional Lock Picking Contest” and Terry and a few others have received an invitation to attend the Lock Picking contest.
This should be an interesting contest because I and locksmiths at Mr. Locksmith and our sister company Mr. Prolock open Weiser Locks and the new Smart Key Locks almost everyday 24/7. The lock can usually be opened in seconds with no sign of entry.
Lets see if the lock has been updated to prevent the lock from being “picked.”
I will update this BLOG later tonight with the results of the Professional Lock Picking Contest with the PNE Prize Home in Vancouver British Columbia.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
604-773-5625
In Vancouver on Monday September 13, 2010 I will be offering my Five (5) day hands on Insitutional and Basic Locksmithing Training. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks. Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course.
The Locksmithing Class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Instiutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Call Terry today 1-604-773-5625
