Is the locking mechanism plastic and weak so a screwdriver can easily pry open the box? (This question based on complaints about a competing product.)
1504718
The locking mechanism seems to be all metal based on what I can see. As far as being able to pry it open with a screwdriver, I have no idea. I've never tried to. Seems reasonably solid to me but I'm sure someone could pry it open if they had the mindset and adequate tools.
1504719
it is not plastic,it is metel, and I don't think you could pry it open with a crow bar. it is very well built.
1504720
No it's steel but it's more to keep a child out of not someone that wants in!
1794745
No, it opens from BOTH sides, BUT only the driver's side latch has the keyhole for locking/unlocking. I'm very happy with my tool box! Good question, though!
242486
It should open easily by just pulling it out.. That part does not have a lock so you're right.Try to pull it a bit hard but not too hard.. it tends to get stuck a bit sometimes.. but if it still does not open, contact the seller it might be defective.
1878329
I've not tried to pick the lock, but it looks fairly sturdy. I think if someone wanted to brute force the thing open THAT badly, they probably could, but they'd destroy the thing in the process.
143701
It depends on how much you tighten it. You can tighten the pivot until you can't even get the blade out if you want.Out of the box though, it was slightly towards the easy to open spectrum. The lock up was tight but it still managed to open easily. Not really worried about it opening in a loose bag easy, but able to flipped out with a thumb or by harshly waving the knife, sure.
2151052
There is a tiny screw that you need to open so it will slide out. Once you install it in a box you can put it back and lock the screw.
1639663
No, it doesn't lock open if you pull or push it all the way. There are other brands here in Amazon that offer that feature.
1687657
The lock is pretty sturdy, like anything else if someone wants into it bad enough, you aren't going to keep them out, but it would take more than just a screw driver.
1995179
well, I didn't open it up -- not sure you could do that without breaking the plastic housing, which is sealed. good question, tho: anyone else tried it?
658404
There are a lot of recent reviews showing how easy it is to pick this with a paperclip or hair clip. I'd like to know from recent purchasers if this is still the case, without having to purchase a new lock for the unit.
1347748
At one end, there is a little "slot" look like you can put the edge of a coin or butter knife to pry open. I just used my finger nail & didn't have any problems.
138452
From a security standpoint the box is not very secure. I used a Screwdriver and a Hammer and it took 45 Seconds to wedged open the door. From a key combination it is also not very secure because the combination does not have to be entered in any specific order as long as the numbers that you chose are punched in the door will open which decreases the amount of tried needed to get in!
230322
Mine was very easy to open when I received it. I actually bent the metal prong a little to make it more secure. But you can adjust it however you like.
524229
I seem to recall it can be opened with a phillips screwdriver. 80% sure on my memory.
836988
The screwdriver tip has never "stripped" when I've used it, where as the other kinds in those clear and black backed boxes have, but I'm very careful that I use less pressure than a full-sized screwdriver. I have used them for so many items: clocks, eyeglasses, toys, computer this & that, and poking a hole in cake to see if it was done. You'll wonder why you didn't get them before. If they are on special, get two! Not: the handles are heavy plastic.
181322
It's a solid box. Nothing is safe from a master thief with tools and time to work, but this will keep your stuff safe from the usual suspects. Keep it locked and bolted down and you're good.
1723396
I used a screwdriver. It did seem like it was going to break, but nothing broke. I do agree they should be easier to take off.