can this really pick a lock?
1661697
I haven't tried it on locks, but it always manages to fix my dice when I'm playing an RPG!
1661698
I wish. Fictional locks, sure...and maybe the heart of a male Doctor Who fan so you could be his River, but not a real one, no. Would that any of mine could, and I've got nine others.
1165129
I think so. The lock mechanism has the rekey hole used in all kwikset locks. I know it can be rekeyed to use other kwikset keys.
2021909
You have to have the key that currently works in the lock to activate the key-change procedure. Odds are against that, I hope.
927850
Yes it would. This is a great lock. If you broke in you would have to use a stick of dynamite. I will buy more.
1673516
I suppose they could if they really wanted to but it does lock. It would take a lot of work.
960981
Possibly, but I don't know for sure. Check with the manufacturer or a locksmith.
1165133
If your current lock is a Kwikset SmartKey design then the answer is yes, because this is also a SmartKey. Otherwise the answer is probably no.
2052467
Yes. Probably a paper clip would suffice to pop the lock through a small hole. It's a privacy lock not a security lock.
1718231
Not sure on picking the lock etc-if you want to get in this box-you'll get in. It's more for keeping away from young people and delaying somebody from getting in if the can't just grab it and run (it's cabled down etc). It's not a sophisticated locking mechanism by any means.
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.
450034
No. You have to turn the knob or use the key to latch the pins. It's seems to be a very secure locking method. The jamb can't be spread apart to bypass a typical deadbolt.
1286263
Yes, but I would not recommend this item. The lock mechanism seizes with even minimal use. Took a hammer and chisel to free it up enough to unlock.
2068104
Actually, with another brand, it did! I promptly returned all 4 locks. They all have some 3 digit code, if all 4 locks have the same 3 digit code, then all keys open all locks - which is really a waste. I just left it unlocked instead! (Well, this will still prevent someone who doesn't have a key from opening it - but a determined person is going to take it anyway)
2067629
Yes, but there's a learning curve to it as you have to line the tumbler up, turn the key, push the key in, and then you can open or close the deadbolt. Not as complicated as it sounds, but definitely different from a standard lock.
77243
Not unless you have there key. Before setting the lock to the new key you have to use the current working key to put the lock into a certain position.
1378245
That would be a question best directed to the manufacturer. It seems to be a simple lock that would be easily replaced or re-keyed, but I've never tried it, so cannot say for sure.
814586
Not sure because you have brace it against the frame of the lock. Would have to try it and see