Lock picking sets are incredibly handy to keep around, but nobody wants their pockets stuffed with too much stuff. If you already carry around a multitool, Instructables user ksnewells shows off ...

You can make your own set with the spring steel from a wiper blade, a small propane torch, and a rotary (Dremel) tool or grinder, and two pliers. How to Use Your Evil Skills for Good Read More ...

Discover three creative techniques to pick locks with the versatile tools of a Victorinox SAK. Whether you're in an emergency or just curious, learn how to make the most out of your pocket knife.

But raising awareness that lock picking sets can be made with ordinary scraps of metal is a good thing. Whether you embrace the skill, or are nervous of the consequences, all this project shows is ...

Have you made a paperclip lock picking set before? If so, let us know in the comments, and tell us how well they did. ... Oh on that note my see kind lock pick was a welds tool.

By now we know that even the most secure-looking locks can be easily compromised. So we should all just leave our doors open and hope for the best, right?

Anyone can become a successful lock pick — with the right tools. Subscribe ... Defeating a padlock requires a different set of tools than a normal lock, "100 Deadly Skills" notes.