Thank you for your attention and sharing, we will continue to improve and do better. This is indeed the best Christmas gift we have received so far for us.😆
As a lock picker myself, the other core you have in the cheaper model (The crescent shaped keyway one) is better than this one as it is driverless and uses a sidebar, and is also very difficult to tension. That core in this model with the nightlatch would be a great lock. Also, for a future model since all of these are Chinese cores, you might try one of the more secure Chinese cores such as the Yuema, Bosidun, Meilibao free spinning slider cores, the Omellow R3 core, Mansion pin blocker core, or the new Meilibao sidebar check cylinder.
well - consider yourself to get an inrush of orders - a "non-negative" review from LPL is often considered STONX for the lock maker just because HE was able to open it that quickly doesn'T mean anyone is - I'm sure it takes quite some skills to do so
@@lockpickinglawyer also said that people experienced with dimple core picking wouldn't have too much trouble picking it open. Still, best lock that i've actually seen you reviewing.
@@BoilerRoomRadio he says at the end of the video he couldn't upgrade the core to something with more security, so I would guess not. Unless I misheard/misunderstood him. But still seems like a decent lock
I hope that while the latch is engaged the door won't open from the inside either - otherwise there's a risk of you "locking" yourself out even with the key.
@@Blake_StoneI would think for safety reasons (emergency exit), you’d want it to be able to open from the inside either way. Plus, how could you lock yourself out if you can’t engage the deadbolt from the outside?
@@nhatmanduPresumably you could engage the switch while the door is open, then close it behind you(this would only work to keep it *unlocked*, however). That said, the previous comment still doesn't make sense with this scenario, unless you & I are missing a Key detail. 🤔 EDIT: D'oh! Of course! Climb out the window.
@@PeterJavi I wouldn't too because although objects can be replaced, maybe I don't have the money to replace them right now, so maybe I find myself back home with no TV, no PC no nothing and no money to buy another one. An also not every object can be replaced, but that depends on how much attachment you do have for a certain object.
Locksmith in Canada here. That looks like the most skookum lock i have ever seen. I have worked with most of the major high security locks up here, and i have never seen something so overbuilt and (what appears to be) well engineered. This knocks it out of the park. I have only seen a single ball bearing in the serviceable part of a lock once, let alone 3. Rarely do you see weather sealing on a deadbolt with no electronics. On top of that, all stainless, and a built in night latch function? I honestly might pick one up to take a closer look, and it may end up on my door.
The most interesting thing to me about this lock, is that you can literally take everything apart. No press crimpings to hold stuff together. You have snap rings, and screws. To me this is awesome as its completely deconstructable without true destruction. One could, theoretically, come up with their own internals and manufacture their own components to truly modify this thing. Would love to see more manufactures go this direction, but... alas we'll probably never see it.
realistically any half way decent lock should be built that way. just look at all the schlage locks minus S-line which has plastic parts and they were shit
true but there's a reason in this particular industry they keep so oppressively to press fits and crimp fastenings: Being able to deconstruct a lock especially from the locked side can be considered a serious security issue or how even a compromise of the integrity of the lock
He eagerly wants to show us how much sturdy stainless steel there is in this simple little deadbolt. (TBH, that one Easilok model there seems to have more stainless steel in it than Master has in their whole product catalog)
At a security conference where he was a speaker, he said he deliberately makes his videos fast and to the point because people have short attention spans and won't stick around for +10 minute long videos, thus making it all that much more difficult to get his message out to the broader public
@@kemicbi Yea, however those of us who have been watching him for a while know that when a video exceeds 3 minutes in length, there's going to be a GOOD reason for it. Either we pull out the popcorn as LPL decimates yet another lock, or we are treated to a rare gem like this where a lock actually garners some praise.
I saw an ad for the lock and they featured a screenshot of the video in their ad. Actually it made me a little wary as the ad quality was low that they had taken him out of context but i was happy to see they didn't.
@@thomasolson7447 and you seem to forget that the person doing the unlocking has more expertise than 90% of professional locksmiths who do this as a job.
LPL saying "I've never seen anything like this before" and meaning it in a positive manner is amazing. However designed that lock probably just got a promotion. They're probably partying at Easilok HQ right now, honestly.
The designer probably got fired for blowing the entire marketing department's budget on materials. Fortunately for them, LPL gave them a far better advertisement for free!
Every time something is advertised as idiot proof they come along and make a better idiot. The world has heard "how stupid can you get" and accepted the challenge...
@@marcogenovesi8570 As someone with negative IQ I take offense to this. OF COURSE we'll manage to screw it up, it's just what we do for a living you know?
I just watched this video with my wife. You did such a good presentation, that when I asked my wife if she thought purchasing these for our home was a good idea, she immediately responded "Yes!". That is the highest compliment I could give you. Thank you for the video.
I honestly would love to see you attempt to pick it with the lock override turned on. Because, honestly, that one feature there if it turns this simple lock into unpickable when someone is home makes it above and beyond anything else
I saw a video on that and looking at the keys it seems only the center pathway of the core has any pins so it probably isn't any more difficult to open.
@@Hartbreak1 the shape of the keyways what's going to make it interesting. The layout will make it extremely challenging to get tension on for all but the best locksmiths.
@@leechowning2712 I have that version and it puts up multiple challenges in terms of picking. The first is that the core turns along with the knob. Second, the only way I have found to tension it is by inserting a narrow traveler hook on one side and pulling up on it. The other challenge has to do with the pins. They give almost no feedback and seem to be serrated. That may be because this type of core usually doesn't use the pins directly to unlock it. Each pin has a few serrations and one wide groove. The key pushes the pins up so that all the wide grooves are lined up, at which point a sidebar can drop into the groove and the core can turn. I can't tell for sure that that's what's going on, because the core is sealed and cannot be gutted, but based on other similar cores that I have gutted, such as an older style Yuema padlock (pre-model 750), and a Baodean door lock core, that is the system which they use and they feel the same to pick.
@@theodorgiosan2570 I am really hoping somebody gets one of them for him. Unfortunately my budget does not cover $100 purchase right the moment or I'd get it for my own house. I remember further back he had a similar key way, but if I remember it actually was a challenge for him.
Another comment: the "night latch" feature makes it worth buying! No matter how good you are at picking, if the latch is set-the keys won't open it & you can be Damn sure you can't pick it open either!
It it really. I wish this guy would have tried picking it with that night latch enabled, then MAYBE I'd consider getting one. However if I leave my home and (obviously) don't have it enabled...my home is completely vulnerable, so still in the end..it's NOT worth getting.
As Bill said, if the KEY will not open it in the latched position, picking would not either since picking just simulates the operation of the proper key. Databyter
@@ClaudiuTudoras Your parents were more proactive about security than you are. It says a lot about the time and place you live in now to need to rely only on such lax security. Be glad of this fact.
I noticed the Amazon listing for the E1/E2 version says “Top rated by the Lockpicking Lawyer” in one of the illustrations. The newer version is orderable with either a proprietary Chinese dimple key core or a Schlage compatible 6-pin core. As noted in the Amazon user comments, the easiest way to get extra dimple keys is to order keyed-alike cores directly from China. Each core is supplied with five keys.
@@13FRAMER Easilok has cores listed on their web site. The Schlage compatible cores are option A and dimple key cores are option B. The dimple choice includes three cores and 15 keys.
@@gdxd7956 not everything made there is crap. You can tell the good stuff because there are chinese knock-offs. Of chinese products. Yeah, like they care about intellectual property.
It's an amazingly made lock, for a grade 3 lock. Common residential. All while being priced at around grade 2, while not being as secure as it. not sure why anyone whould buy this
Never heard of this company until now. So glad LPL did a detailed review explaining what makes this such a great lock and giving such a well deserved approval. A big win for the company and for consumers looking for a top notch product. Just as impressed with EASILOK responsiveness taking LPL's advice and improving on what is already a great product. Definitely putting this company at the top of the list for my next lock purchase.
@@ozzycommander Mediumlock should be a fake, novelty lock were the cylinder is welded with a block that prevents it from opening fully even when unlocked. Kinda sketchy in build but it's more than serviceable.
As a carpenter since the 70s I have installed, replaced and repaired a lot of locks, commercial and residential and I too have never seen a deadbolt so well constructed. Only drawback as you point out it doesn't share the lock body with knowen high security ones. I would buy this lock just the same. Cheers 🇨🇦
@@pepperpepperpepper stainless is hard and there is the same two bolts all locks have holding the 2 sides together so maybe. But an attack entry doesn't care about the lock they're coming in lock or no lock. Stealth entry requires picking and no one has that solved yet.
NO! NO! NO! Many people say I am sick in the head. NOOOO!!!! I don't believe them. But there are so many people commenting this stuff on my videos, that I have 1% doubt. So I have to ask you right now: Do you think I am sick in the head? Thanks for helping, my dear z
Al things considered, I’m really impressed and as a consumer I would much rather have a deadbolt lock that is simply well built rather than pick resistant. Since if someone REALLY wanted to get into your house they would just use a window rather than spending time picking a lock. As long as the lock can’t be super easily opened with a low skill attack or easily bypassed I’d be happy.
What do you gain from the fact is built in such good quality, if it doesn't increase security? It's not like normal locks break apart or anything. Honestly, for me this screams it's overengineered.
I think this lock also holds the record for the most screws. LOL....I've been a locksmith and have managed a locksmith supply warehouse in 4 different cities over 20 years and have never seen such a classy deadbolt. I've been out of it for a couple years but I do remember the Easilock name.
The whole time I'm running the bill of labor to assemble this thing. I'm gonna guess that a a fair amount of it would be hand assembled. Hope they are really padding their overhead.
@@notsam498 Same here. Probably not insignificant BOM cost either, with ball bearings and several SS castings. I don't know what it retails for, but I would be surprised if it was cheap.
@@mr_gerber one would hope they bring down the part count in future version. It's nice to see all that attention to detail and craftsmanship though. Increased parts (especially fasteners) is driving up potential for failure or misassembly.
Honestly I feel like a dimple lock gives pretty decent protection, it's so different from things like quicksets or Schlage, that it's gonna stop waaaaaay more people. So unless LPL is breaking into my house, idk it just seems like it's a really good choice.
@@gemnfert After checking online, all I could find was Amazon, which was out of stock, and one other company that listed it, but also out of stock. The other company showed a price of $9.99! Maybe LPL could show us how to rig a cheap lock to do the same thing?
Just buy the highest rated Schlage and use 3 to 4 inch screws on the striker plate. Almost no criminals know how to pick a lock and Schlage is very difficult for most people to pick and they are very sturdy against kick in, which is way more important than pick resistance. Criminals are dumb.
If I may take the liberty: I want to remark, that this lock is one of the few assemblies, that can be disassembled using one screwdriver that fits all screws. A very rare thing in today's tech world, where you usually need multiple different types of screwdrivers due to the different screws used everywhere.
I was impressed by this as well, and even more so because they're all pretty large screws. The very tiny Phillips head screws that tend to come with small appliances or electronics easily strip, making them more difficult to take in and out after many years of service. Screws this size will probably be good to use for many years to come without risk of stripping, and if they're made of the same stainless steel as the housing, unlikely to rust as well.
Been a locksmith for 10 years. To disasemble a lock you never need more than 2 types of screw drivers. That's not something this lock excells at, it's just standardization for the entire industry. Fact is you either need a philips 2 or a robertson 2. Schlage will very rarely need a torx, and shit made from 20 years ago or further will amost all need a flat head. I could go around with those 4 tools and be able to disassemble literally every single lock made in the last 10 years
Now if Easilok is smart, they will reach out and get a recommendation from the Lock Picking Lawyer for the core that he has in mind to make this a high security deadbolt
Wow. I hope Easilok sees this as it is ever so rare that the LPL has something genuinely great to say about a lock. It's easy to see how excited the LPL got with this lock. 🔐
FWIW, it does look like they offer an SC1 keyway. I'm guessing standard security pins could be added for additional security. It would also be nice if your existing door knob uses the SC1 keyway.
@LockPickingLawyer Could you confirm this? It seems like a reasonable assumption, but it would be nice to have solid confirmation that the pins are easily swapped with something standard.
If you want the lock to match an existing key you own they also offer that service on their website you just have to send them a copy of your key. Even if you cannot swap pins on your own you still have other options.
Ordered 3 of these in Feb. based on this video and think they're great! LOVE being able to lock it from the outside w/o the key, even if there is an increased risk of locking myself out. The "child lock" switch is a decent compromise on my half-windowed back door where I'd normally put a double-sided deadbolt.
So, if it's in the position where it can't be unlocked with a key, does that mean it can't be picked as well? If so, this is an amazing lock! Also, I'd like to see how it prevents the key from unlocking it, like, does it somehow stop the pins from moving? Very cool design
I think we've seen enough locks give up with a simple rubbet mallet bonk or a thin blade inserted into the mechanism to realize that even a keyless lock is pickable if you know how.
Looked for it on Amazon and it seems like it's quite a new lock from a relatively small company. How'd you find this gem? Viewer recommendation? I guess the downside is the low security core or cylinder that can't be replaced.
I'm just going to live happily with the fact that a dimple lock is lesser known, so fewer criminals will be able to successfully open it. I mean, considering that I've never been broken into in my 33 years, I'm not expecting more than 2 attempts in my lifetime, and the chances of either of them knowing how to deal with a dimple lock are low enough to satisfy me.
@@CrapE_DM We had one guy "Break" in while I was at work(Night shift). Luckily I work armed Patrol and came home when I got a call of a weird "Snoring" noise coming from the laundry room. Found a drunk guy in our laundry room passed out. Family decided NOT to lock the door. The worst Lock is one that is not used..... Needless to say I gave them an intense ass chewing.
Well the fact that you can use the switch on the inside to act a nightlock, means it is unpickable at night, when most intruders would strike anyway. But a better cylinder is obviously a solid way for them to improve
Whoa, that's definitely an impressive build quality for a lock, I'd almost say it's over-engineered. Proper gaskets to cover the hole in the door, doubling-as-tamper-markers, bearings, stainless-steel, night-latch/child-safety-lock :P
You are amazing! Just like the energizer bunny you keep going and going and going. Your knowledge of locks may be unparallel on this planet of ours. Anything like relayed it I’ll be sure to email you or to comment on your channel. As far as I’m concerned you’re the best locksmith ever. And I mean that seriously! Again thank you for all that you’re doing to inform us of how locks operate and what can be done to make them even more secure. I’m waiting for the day that you start your own company build your own locks and sell them to the public. We will be waiting for that day. And on a day we will celebrate! Yes we will!
If Easilok just made the cylinder replaceable, they could keep its current price point at be a very good and I dare say easy lock to customize with whatever security level you require.
It looks like the bible on the KiK needs to be wide to prevent it from moving in the slot. The only KiK I know of that's wide is the Lockwood V7. And that's no longer made. It might even be too wide. You could probably shim a more standard KiK but it would probably require some soldering to keep it in place.
The company offers the same locking mechanism with different cores. There is a "Home entry" vs "Storefront entry" products page with a wide variety of cores and features for enthusiasts, comparatively more expensive than this lowest level security deadbolt. If you don't like the core get one of the more standardized core locks they sell.(expensive) This lock is amazing for the price it is at for the specified use case of easier home entry as it is marketed to elderly, kids and adults that want to be cheap. EDIT: they offer the same lock in a SC keyway model. you have to customize it with them but are able to change the biting later on but not the core.
Intresting. I know from experience that some of those low profile bearings are not all that cheep particularly in the smaller sizes. Even if those are relatively inexpensive bearings with bulk discount 3 bearings like that have got to be adding 15-20$ to the manufacturing costs over a simple bushing. I'm impressed they are hiting that price point with all the premium materials they put into that.
I purchased one of these two years ago based on this video, and it's definitely been worth it. I love being able to lock the deadbolt behind me without having my keys out. The interior knob was a bit loose out of the packaging, but I just tightened down that central screw (@2:31) after putting some threadlock on it, and it's never been a problem since.
My first thought was "That would be so convenient, especially in the winter, not having to dig my keys out of my pocket when I leave home! Too bad they don't make a higher security version". My second thought was "This would make it super easy to lock yourself out of the house since you don't need the key to lock it from the outside..."
@@petermuller7687 I was thinking the same thing :D. I now always check twice I have my keys on me, having once locked my self out and having had to literally MacGyver a pole and hook to 'fish' my keys, through the letterbox, from the hallstand 15 feet away :lol:.
I've taken apart a goodly number of locks working at a hardware store that does rekeying... I've never seen ball bearings in a lock before, this thing is amazing, and I kind of want one on everything now XD
I bought this lock and absolutely would buy another! It works flawlessly, and in the winter when I need to warm up my truck, I can do so without separating keys and fumbling around because when it's time to leave, I just turn it to securely lock my home. Love the channel!
The lock is unpickable when the owner is inside. He said that the key won't work anymore once that mechanism is engaged and if the key won't work picking automatically becomes impossible
He does mention that he'd like a standard cylinder, so that he could take this lock, and change the cylinder inside to something even better. Outside the cylinder, he's really impressed, which is an extremely high praise for me)
You’re forgetting the hundreds of hours practice prior to filming. If someone is dedicating that much time to getting inside you’re not going to stop them.
Nice. The use of ball bearings and stainless steel castings is next level. This will be the next lock I will own for my home. Just the concept of being able to lock your door that easily on the way out is worth the price alone. Now that I see the care and parts used in the production is just icing on the cake
It’s interesting to categorize the wafer lock as low security, while it may be simple to pick, I don’t know if the average thief would know how to pick it.
Yeah, I've picked a fair number of locks but I don't know what I'd even do if I encountered a dimple lock. Call a locksmith I guess? Because my ass ain't getting it open any time soon
@@huw3851 Almost nobody knows how to pick a lock as far as burglars. I've been doing home improvements and repairs for over 20 years and been called to secure a home after a break-in countless times. In every instance the door was opened by force, and usually by kick in and secondly by crowbar. Most people who know how to do it our legitimate law-abiding citizens who have spent a lot of time training and buying tools to pick locks, people like the lock-picking lawyer. Criminals tend to be too lazy to learn this craft. They know how to break the door frame though. All these burglars with their expert lock picking kits is television and movies. Lock picking burglars must exist but they must be extremely rare. How many people have you personally talked to who had their deadbolt lock picked by a burglar? I've personally never seen it and I'm pretty old. Most locksmiths aren't even that good at it. I know of at least one viewer of this channel who called a locksmith because he didn't have the key to his bike lock. The professional locksmith he called had to use an angle grinder and cut the lock off.
Please make a follow-up to this video if they ever make the core replaceable. I don't own a house or apartment yet, but I'd buy this lock pre-emptively if they made it customizable.
A few people have commented that on their website they give customisable options, including sending them a copy of the key you want to use in it. May be worth a look?
I'd say go for it. The general construction, from using stainless steel, to the bearings and even the directions on the lock show a level of care not seen often. They purposely designed the lock to be easy to use with neat features. While, it's unfortunate about the core, I think for the average person it should be fine. If that is an issue for you, then I'd suggest simply waiting until the company either improves the core or allows you to swap your own into it. It might help if you send them an email asking for that feature to he added.
On Amazon they're actually only between $70 and $90 depending on the lock set, and considering the material that he showed inside is much more durable I would definitively consider it.
That really is an impressive design! My main interest in the channel is the engineering and design, and the weird and wonderful things people come up with, so this lock, a low-security, not-too-expensive lock at that, was really pleasing to see on the channel! Thanks!
@David Hsiang hi! Is there any chance to get an electronic lock from you? I love the quality of this lock, but I'm actually spoiled by not having to carry keys for the last 20 years. I have keyless entry on my car and got a digital keypad on my home so I didn't have to worry about my 2 kids losing their key at school, and now I'm interested in a non-physical key (IR or RF transmitter used in conjunction with an RFID) that I will make myself (so that no one else knows exactly how it works) so a motorized lock/unlock mechanism on the inside would be so awesome!!! It could be battery-powered for a commercial product you sell.
@@davidjones8942 yes of course we are sdjusting the APP of our e-lock, our e-lock is quite special from others, i can send you a earlier view by email. my email is on our website.
Since the outside of the lock has an octagonal head, I would really be curious to see whether that makes it vulnerable to a good old fashioned pipe wrench and a little bit of torque. What would break first under that kind of pressure, the pins or the outside of the lock?
@@professionalcommenter They know about that threat. Most external deadbolts have a tapered design like a cone for that very reason. Wrenches slip right off. I'm not sure the vulnerability of getting it to spin on this lock, but it looks like a viable means of attack.
@@bfeezey Well if you do that, there's also the Hooligan tool used by Russian firefighters and lifesavers, which is a hydraulic reverse scissors basically. This thing can open almost any security door short of actual safe doors.
Someone will find this in an old parts' bin in 2121 and complain that "they don't make things as well today as they used to in 2021". It's nice to see good engineering and to know that it still exists among the masses of disposable stuff.
I don't think they're publicly traded. Parent company AISecure, which owns A-Grade Lock Company (apparently their factory in Asia) which produces this lock.
LPL - you've made me a lock nerd. When discussing the "night latch", I out loud said "Oh! Does it keep it from unlocking?? Oooohh! Ooohh!" With a legitimately impressed tone. It's a good thing.
That's an outstanding feature. I just imagine LPL sitting outside in the cold all night thinking, "I'm sure I got a click out of everything, but this lock won't open!"
Thanks for the video. I recently purchased a new home and I picked up a set of 4 Easiloks in black because of watching this video. I love them. Everyone asks about them. I haven't tried to pick them yet and since I am new to picking, I might not ever be able too. But, it's nice to know I have a quality product on my doors. Cheers.
OMG this is the first time I ever encountered LPL throwing out compliments like this crazy. I don’t pick locks, nor do I need any lock, but I am gonna have to buy this 😍😍😍
I'm curious how long before it gets engineered down to a price-point. First things I'd expect to go are the ball bearings. They certainly make it smooth operating, but the main purpose of ball bearings is longevity, and I don't think a deadbolt generally sees enough mechanical wear to warrant the cost to most manufacturers.
@@olsmokey I would counter that the smooth operation is a side-effect of the bearing doing its job (to an extent), but I also could have phrased its purpose better. The point of a bearing (as well as bushings, grease, oil, etc) is to reduce or eliminate direct contact between multiple moving surfaces, to the effect of reducing wear on said surfaces, which in turn results in greater longevity of the mechanism. I mention the other options because which you choose is dependent on the environment and stresses the mechanism is expected to see. Bearings are good at high speeds and high loads, neither of which this lock would likely see. Given that it looked like the bearing was almost completely encased within the mechanism, I suspect a good grease would have been more than sufficient, and significantly less expensive.
Good enough house, good enough lock, it's there when humanity meets other civilizations across the stars, and Glorbdak discovers how much he appreciates it when he comes to live on Earth.
@@jero37 That's precisely my point- companies _generally_ engineer products to be "good enough", but this lock has been engineered to be more than that.
I'd like to see what it would take to get it open other than picking. Might he a good option for all doors on a home with one in particular having a higher grade lock that's much harder to pick. Every time you're not home flip that switch as stated. Regular thieves wouldn't know what to do with that thing. Would be better with the etched label not on display to the outside.
I was going to say "no it doesn't", then I remembered most of the bearings in a cheap small car like a Corolla are roller bearings. But still, just the gearbox in your Corolla has far more ball bearings than this lock.
Appreciate the video! I went to check this out based on the comments LPL made and found a consistent issue with others reporting the inside knob loosening over time and continued use. Going to look for a different deadbolt
It’s practically a jewel because of the nice castings and ball bearings. However tHat external know concerns me. What if I skip the picks and just put a pipe wrench on that external knob? I fear the presence of an external rotating part makes it verY susceptible to a simple physical attack.
Considering what I see of it? If you put this on a properly installed steel door with properly installed trim and everything? I'm sorry I'm breaking one of your windows. It's got nearly an inch of deadbolt. If the door is in anywhere near properly installed even the police with a doorbuster would have a hard time.
I love how it has a rubber gasket to help keep water from getting in where it meets the door. This would be great on a door that has no overhang above it.
I'd like to see the outer face plate's screw holes closer into the interior with stacks of hardened steel pins between them and the rim inside the shell... maybe a little overkill but its possible to shear that. I'm suspicious that a good large pipe wrench would make the installation moot.
Any exploits to overcome the “night latch” feature? If not, yes, the core isn’t too perfect, but the fact that you can disable it from the inside is great.
with feedback like this they can reach out to LPL, get an advice for a better core and deliver a medium security version with a far better core. it would sell like mad and would likely get a new video with their updated version and another good feedback. that night latch simply detatches the lever that turns the mechanism, so unless you can force the little spoon inside to grip the turning mechanism on the back its not going to happen. as for kids locking you out; well, that's why some people have back doors, other than that, my kid would be locked out the night after if they did this on purpose. Deadbolts shouldn't be installed where 3 year olds with a tantrum can reach them, and a 8 year old will just lose their allowance for a few weeks due to the hotel cost of dad being lockout outside (any kid under 8 left alone in the house is a dumb idea neway)
Considering how easy it is to take apart, I am surprised they bothered with rolling surface bearings when they could have gone with lubricated journal bearings, and maybe gone with a better core for the same price.
I learned how to pick locks with primitive tools as a kid, for my own stuff and pleasure. Used to make picks from the flat metal sweepers that fell off the city street sweeper machine. I love this channel !!
the designer must have LOVED tetris ... nothing like layering everything in ... and even better to see that easilok watches the channel and actually pays attention to what you have suggested ... as for the recommendation by you even with the quick pick it sounds like an excellent lock ... stainless steel may be more costly BUT make them by the billion and they become cheaper just by economy of scale ... . here's hoping they send you the new upgraded version to see what you can do with it ... I think that would be a fair endorsement thank you ... and perhaps a nice birthday gift for them as well to see what you think of the upgrade as well ... I can forsee an upgrade of the ability to swap out cylinders to better enhance the security of the lock ... perhaps add a feature on the lockout pin to allow turning from the inside to reset the pin as well .. so you dont get locked in by accident ... in case of emergency or have a gimmick like holding the outside knob to one side and then insert the key the key upside down then reseat right side up and open ... or some such ..
In my opinion, aside from the mechanical security, one of the best things about locking a door with a separate deadbolt is that it *does* require a key from the outside, thus making it impossible to lock yourself out. Maybe the best approach to using this lock is to disable the keyless locking feature and pretend it doesn't exist, and continue to assume a key is always needed to lock the door.
From their website it seems an intended use of this lock is for workers to be able to lock a store after closing without having to give those workers keys
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Thank you for your attention and sharing, we will continue to improve and do better. This is indeed the best Christmas gift we have received so far for us.😆
As a lock picker myself, the other core you have in the cheaper model (The crescent shaped keyway one) is better than this one as it is driverless and uses a sidebar, and is also very difficult to tension. That core in this model with the nightlatch would be a great lock. Also, for a future model since all of these are Chinese cores, you might try one of the more secure Chinese cores such as the Yuema, Bosidun, Meilibao free spinning slider cores, the Omellow R3 core, Mansion pin blocker core, or the new Meilibao sidebar check cylinder.
I'm far from an expert lock-picker. May I ask what the reasoning for the multiple bearings in this lock? What security advantage was intended?
well - consider yourself to get an inrush of orders - a "non-negative" review from LPL is often considered STONX for the lock maker
just because HE was able to open it that quickly doesn'T mean anyone is - I'm sure it takes quite some skills to do so
@@FrancisRoyCA Hi Francis, the multiple ball bearing ensure the knob moves sturdy and smooth
@@cryptearth we have upgrated the cylinder sir, thank you
You just gave the Easilok company the best Christmas present possible.
100%. This quality for price is 💪
After watching this I immediately bought one of these locks. LPL recommendation is solid gold.
Easilok waking up to a positive LPL review:
*"Christmas miracles do exist"*
I hope they're ready, in a few hours Easilok's are going to be sold out everywhere.
No kidding. Sales are gonna go thru the rood. Buy now before they are gone ;)
This video opens with more praise for a this lock’s construction than I think I’ve seen LPL give over the last thousand
As he proceeds to pick it within 30 seconds...
@@danesparza77 I said it was very well-built… not pick resistant.
@@lockpickinglawyer also said that people experienced with dimple core picking wouldn't have too much trouble picking it open.
Still, best lock that i've actually seen you reviewing.
@@lockpickinglawyer Is there a way to upgrade the internals to make it better?
@@BoilerRoomRadio he says at the end of the video he couldn't upgrade the core to something with more security, so I would guess not. Unless I misheard/misunderstood him. But still seems like a decent lock
The fact you can just enable a 'no' ability to the lock is genius. Who needs a good lock when you can just turn your door into a wall
I bet LPL can still open it
Attempted lockpicker: "Do you want to be a wall?! Is that it!? DO YOUR JOB, YOU DISOBEDIENT INGRESS!"
I hope that while the latch is engaged the door won't open from the inside either - otherwise there's a risk of you "locking" yourself out even with the key.
@@Blake_StoneI would think for safety reasons (emergency exit), you’d want it to be able to open from the inside either way. Plus, how could you lock yourself out if you can’t engage the deadbolt from the outside?
@@nhatmanduPresumably you could engage the switch while the door is open, then close it behind you(this would only work to keep it *unlocked*, however). That said, the previous comment still doesn't make sense with this scenario, unless you & I are missing a Key detail. 🤔
EDIT: D'oh! Of course! Climb out the window.
The most precious things in a home are there when it's occupied, so I find the lock override a very thoughtful touch.
Prevents your wife from catching you sleeping with her sister too. lol
Objects can be replaced. I would leave my door open all day if it guaranteed NO ONE got in my house once me and my family were there.
@@dragonkyng I wouldn't, but that's because I live somewhere with a lot of rain and cold weather
@@PeterJavi I wouldn't too because although objects can be replaced, maybe I don't have the money to replace them right now, so maybe I find myself back home with no TV, no PC no nothing and no money to buy another one.
An also not every object can be replaced, but that depends on how much attachment you do have for a certain object.
@@Rem694u2 Prevents you from catching Subaru sleeping with Ram.
Locksmith in Canada here.
That looks like the most skookum lock i have ever seen. I have worked with most of the major high security locks up here, and i have never seen something so overbuilt and (what appears to be) well engineered. This knocks it out of the park. I have only seen a single ball bearing in the serviceable part of a lock once, let alone 3. Rarely do you see weather sealing on a deadbolt with no electronics. On top of that, all stainless, and a built in night latch function? I honestly might pick one up to take a closer look, and it may end up on my door.
And according to him, it's a bargain.
That's the kind of design and craftsmanship i would hope for in anything i buy. You rarely get that nowadays.
Can i ask why so many bearings? Does that add security somehow? Or reliability?
@@skie6282 just a sign of over engineering, which is rarely a bad thing
@@skie6282 Why ask him?
EASILOK as a pinned comment. Ask them.
@@skie6282 makes the lock turn and handle effortlessly feels great ,the big bearing specifically is very rare.
I love that easilok was so proud of this video that they've plastered it absolutely everywhere lmao
I don't blame them! This is practically a glowing review!
The most interesting thing to me about this lock, is that you can literally take everything apart. No press crimpings to hold stuff together. You have snap rings, and screws. To me this is awesome as its completely deconstructable without true destruction. One could, theoretically, come up with their own internals and manufacture their own components to truly modify this thing. Would love to see more manufactures go this direction, but... alas we'll probably never see it.
realistically any half way decent lock should be built that way. just look at all the schlage locks minus S-line which has plastic parts and they were shit
@@crempidowo3061 yes,
true but there's a reason in this particular industry they keep so oppressively to press fits and crimp fastenings: Being able to deconstruct a lock especially from the locked side can be considered a serious security issue or how even a compromise of the integrity of the lock
If you can make internals you can easily make the externals just as well as they did and probably better
Not only that, but either all screws are the same, or there are just two different screws for the whole lock. Absolutely great
I find it funny how quickly and almost a little hastily he's disassembling the lock. He seems really excited by this.
He eagerly wants to show us how much sturdy stainless steel there is in this simple little deadbolt. (TBH, that one Easilok model there seems to have more stainless steel in it than Master has in their whole product catalog)
At a security conference where he was a speaker, he said he deliberately makes his videos fast and to the point because people have short attention spans and won't stick around for +10 minute long videos, thus making it all that much more difficult to get his message out to the broader public
Not even using the tray to store everything
@@kemicbi Yea, however those of us who have been watching him for a while know that when a video exceeds 3 minutes in length, there's going to be a GOOD reason for it. Either we pull out the popcorn as LPL decimates yet another lock, or we are treated to a rare gem like this where a lock actually garners some praise.
I was more wondering how long it took him to get it all back together again afterwards, haha.
"Top rated lock by LPL" should be on their packaging.
It's on their website.
I saw an ad for the lock and they featured a screenshot of the video in their ad. Actually it made me a little wary as the ad quality was low that they had taken him out of context but i was happy to see they didn't.
He liked it because it was over built. Everyone here seemed to have forgotten it took him 30 seconds to unlock it.
@@thomasolson7447 and you seem to forget that the person doing the unlocking has more expertise than 90% of professional locksmiths who do this as a job.
@@kartushkaportato8301 it took him a minute to get three 683. That bike lock is more secure than that deadbolt.
LPL saying "I've never seen anything like this before" and meaning it in a positive manner is amazing. However designed that lock probably just got a promotion. They're probably partying at Easilok HQ right now, honestly.
The designer probably got fired for blowing the entire marketing department's budget on materials.
Fortunately for them, LPL gave them a far better advertisement for free!
A promotion lol lpl isn't God pal
*whomever
@@Hyperlink1337 blasphemer!
I think it's something along founder-inventor of the company.
ironically... Easilok is the "masters of lock" while the Master Lock is "easy to unlock"
A master key can open any door, a master look can be open by any key
@@miglespigles2025 LMAO
YEAH
Lmao!!! Facts!!!
Personally, I've always thought master locks are perfect
for beginners
Me: "Is the LPL video more than 4 minutes long?"
Yes.
Me: "Then it's worth buying..."
I came here to say this. :)
Either worth buying or worth taking the time out of your day to laugh at whatever monstrosity came in the mail for him
Unless he finds 20 ways of defeating the lock 😅
Well the lock was picked by 1:49 of the video. The rest of the time was LPL disassembling the deadbolt.
@@pepe6932 but with the built in night latch flipped it would have taken much much longer and been considerably harder. If its even possible
"There's little arrows making it really hard to install incorrectly."
Challenge accepted.
If you get one, video the nightmare and frustration you have trying to fit it. 🤣
Really hard =\= Impossible
So it's not really a challenge.
People with negative IQ will manage to screw this up, guaranteed
Every time something is advertised as idiot proof they come along and make a better idiot. The world has heard "how stupid can you get" and accepted the challenge...
@@marcogenovesi8570 As someone with negative IQ I take offense to this. OF COURSE we'll manage to screw it up, it's just what we do for a living you know?
Easilok: We’ve achieved more than what Masterlock has done in over 50 years. Let’s party bois
Stick a few serrated and spool pins in the dimple core and it is far beyond what is needed for normal residential housing.
I achieved more than what Masterlock has done in over 50 years when I jammed a Lego under my door to keep my brother out when I was 9.
@@I0lcatz Anyone putting a note on the door with "please don't enter" has done more then Masterlock has done in 50 years
@@I0lcatz Hahahaha. That's brilliant.
Don’t blame Masterlock. Their product quality is dictated by their customers. They are merely marketing a product that people demand.
I just watched this video with my wife. You did such a good presentation, that when I asked my wife if she thought purchasing these for our home was a good idea, she immediately responded "Yes!". That is the highest compliment I could give you. Thank you for the video.
You need to get your woman under control if you have to ask permission to buy a lock. I'm kidding! :) or am I... ?
@@paullawrie You should always consult with your partner before making a decision that will affect both of you..?
@@paullawrie someones letting the incels run amok again....
I honestly would love to see you attempt to pick it with the lock override turned on. Because, honestly, that one feature there if it turns this simple lock into unpickable when someone is home makes it above and beyond anything else
Great call.
LPL, please try this.
If the key doesn't work when latched on the inside, how will picking work?
@@taylorhofman3547 It wont
@@gnoldi sometimes it does if the build quality is trash
I was just about to ask the same thing!
Their other model, the one called "Keyless Twist" looks to have a very unique core with the same build. You should review it.
I saw a video on that and looking at the keys it seems only the center pathway of the core has any pins so it probably isn't any more difficult to open.
@@Hartbreak1 the shape of the keyways what's going to make it interesting. The layout will make it extremely challenging to get tension on for all but the best locksmiths.
@@leechowning2712 hmm yeah I would like to see how LPL would approach tension on that keyway.
@@leechowning2712 I have that version and it puts up multiple challenges in terms of picking. The first is that the core turns along with the knob. Second, the only way I have found to tension it is by inserting a narrow traveler hook on one side and pulling up on it. The other challenge has to do with the pins. They give almost no feedback and seem to be serrated. That may be because this type of core usually doesn't use the pins directly to unlock it. Each pin has a few serrations and one wide groove. The key pushes the pins up so that all the wide grooves are lined up, at which point a sidebar can drop into the groove and the core can turn. I can't tell for sure that that's what's going on, because the core is sealed and cannot be gutted, but based on other similar cores that I have gutted, such as an older style Yuema padlock (pre-model 750), and a Baodean door lock core, that is the system which they use and they feel the same to pick.
@@theodorgiosan2570 I am really hoping somebody gets one of them for him. Unfortunately my budget does not cover $100 purchase right the moment or I'd get it for my own house. I remember further back he had a similar key way, but if I remember it actually was a challenge for him.
Another comment: the "night latch" feature makes it worth buying! No matter how good you are at picking, if the latch is set-the keys won't open it & you can be Damn sure you can't pick it open either!
It it really. I wish this guy would have tried picking it with that night latch enabled, then MAYBE I'd consider getting one. However if I leave my home and (obviously) don't have it enabled...my home is completely vulnerable, so still in the end..it's NOT worth getting.
@@Bertminator if the main key doesn't even work when the night latch is on, would normal picking methods still work?
As Bill said, if the KEY will not open it in the latched position, picking would not either since picking just simulates the operation of the proper key. Databyter
My parents house in Eastern Europe has a lock from 1987 that has a night latch. My 2015 door has forgotten that "feature".
@@ClaudiuTudoras Your parents were more proactive about security than you are. It says a lot about the time and place you live in now to need to rely only on such lax security. Be glad of this fact.
I noticed the Amazon listing for the E1/E2 version says “Top rated by the Lockpicking Lawyer” in one of the illustrations. The newer version is orderable with either a proprietary Chinese dimple key core or a Schlage compatible 6-pin core. As noted in the Amazon user comments, the easiest way to get extra dimple keys is to order keyed-alike cores directly from China. Each core is supplied with five keys.
@@jednick Ah interesting - good catch on the switch to a lower tier product with a zinc casting. Thanks
how do oyu search for a new core with keys? what key words did you use?
@@13FRAMER Easilok has cores listed on their web site. The Schlage compatible cores are option A and dimple key cores are option B. The dimple choice includes three cores and 15 keys.
@@13FRAMER I tried to put a direct reference to the listing, but it was automatically edited out.
Good info, thanks!
Meanwhile, at Easilok, execs can barely contain their tears of joy. Champaign flows like waterfalls.
Heck, the Vegas trip is a GO
Champagne is a drink. Champaign is a city in Illinois.
@@MattsInTheBelfry "Champagne" is a region in France.
@@davidnull5590 and a drink
Stop fawning.
So basically all more expensive locks are overpriced lol
This was such a well build lock. Imagine a better set of pins etc wow
"Dongguan A-Grade Lock Manufacture Co.,Ltd, It's Our factory which was established in 2010 and located in Asia." sic.
Basically ... MADE IN CHINA
@@gdxd7956 not everything made there is crap. You can tell the good stuff because there are chinese knock-offs. Of chinese products. Yeah, like they care about intellectual property.
It's an amazingly made lock, for a grade 3 lock. Common residential. All while being priced at around grade 2, while not being as secure as it. not sure why anyone whould buy this
@@my_channel_44 I didn't say anything about quality.
The original post was about "price".
From my limited understanding this lock is pickproof since you can latch it. That is pretty amazing.
Lockpicking Lawyer: This is the best made low security lock I've encountered.
Everyone else: BUY BUY BUY BUY
Easilok: Get ready to retire boys.
LPL: They should use a standard key-in-knob cylinder.
Easilok CEO: Boys, why aren't we using those cylinders?
Except it’s not cheap
@@danjohnson6870 Quality is never cheap.
It's one or the other.
It's a $100 lock.
@@ireallyreallyhategoogle "because nothing we have here is standard" ;D
Never heard of this company until now. So glad LPL did a detailed review explaining what makes this such a great lock and giving such a well deserved approval. A big win for the company and for consumers looking for a top notch product. Just as impressed with EASILOK responsiveness taking LPL's advice and improving on what is already a great product. Definitely putting this company at the top of the list for my next lock purchase.
Masterlock: laughably easy to pick, shitty quality.
Easilok: decent to pick, actually good quality.
Makes sense
Now we just need a Mediumlock that impossible to pick and average quality
@@ozzycommander Why settle? Get a shitty lock and they'll have to come through the window.
@@ozzycommander Mediumlock should be a fake, novelty lock were the cylinder is welded with a block that prevents it from opening fully even when unlocked. Kinda sketchy in build but it's more than serviceable.
Interesting comparison, like Iceland which is quite green, and Greenland which is pretty much ice
NoLok: Door is welded shut.
As a carpenter since the 70s I have installed, replaced and repaired a lot of locks, commercial and residential and I too have never seen a deadbolt so well constructed. Only drawback as you point out it doesn't share the lock body with knowen high security ones. I would buy this lock just the same. Cheers 🇨🇦
Would a sledgehammer knock it right off the door? The protrusion seems like a big vulnerability. What do you think?
@@pepperpepperpepper Anybody using a sledge doesn't care about locks. They just kick the door in.
@@pepperpepperpepper stainless is hard and there is the same two bolts all locks have holding the 2 sides together so maybe.
But an attack entry doesn't care about the lock they're coming in lock or no lock.
Stealth entry requires picking and no one has that solved yet.
@@firesurfer Agreed - to a sledgehammer, the door and door frame are much softer targets.
imagine the easilok CEO-s face tomorrow when he sees the share prices up 20% and wondering what the hell happened :D
NO! NO! NO! Many people say I am sick in the head. NOOOO!!!! I don't believe them. But there are so many people commenting this stuff on my videos, that I have 1% doubt. So I have to ask you right now: Do you think I am sick in the head? Thanks for helping, my dear z
He won't be wondering.
@@professorfukyu744 He might blink a few times, but he won't be wondering.
*STONKS*
Provided it's not a privately owned company
On Easilok’s website, even mentions while scrolling through “E2: Single Lock Dimple Keyway(Same As LPL Video) Silver”.
We are very grateful to LPL, and hope to give our customers more convenience .
Al things considered, I’m really impressed and as a consumer I would much rather have a deadbolt lock that is simply well built rather than pick resistant. Since if someone REALLY wanted to get into your house they would just use a window rather than spending time picking a lock. As long as the lock can’t be super easily opened with a low skill attack or easily bypassed I’d be happy.
Took LPL 30+ seconds, which is effectively unpickable.
ln this case the old cliche', "Locks are for honest people" is entirely correct.
What do you gain from the fact is built in such good quality, if it doesn't increase security? It's not like normal locks break apart or anything. Honestly, for me this screams it's overengineered.
@@jankoodziej877 durability....
@@KarrasBastomi if regular lock is durable enough to survive my lifetime, I don't see a point in increasing the durability.
I think this lock also holds the record for the most screws. LOL....I've been a locksmith and have managed a locksmith supply warehouse in 4 different cities over 20 years and have never seen such a classy deadbolt. I've been out of it for a couple years but I do remember the Easilock name.
The whole time I'm running the bill of labor to assemble this thing. I'm gonna guess that a a fair amount of it would be hand assembled. Hope they are really padding their overhead.
@@notsam498 Same here. Probably not insignificant BOM cost either, with ball bearings and several SS castings. I don't know what it retails for, but I would be surprised if it was cheap.
@@mr_gerber one would hope they bring down the part count in future version. It's nice to see all that attention to detail and craftsmanship though. Increased parts (especially fasteners) is driving up potential for failure or misassembly.
@@mr_gerber It looks like its retail price is 3-4x the price of a standard “name brand” deadbolt you can purchase at one of the big chains.
@@MarcosElMalo2 so still relatively inexpensive, considering the build quality
Honestly I feel like a dimple lock gives pretty decent protection, it's so different from things like quicksets or Schlage, that it's gonna stop waaaaaay more people. So unless LPL is breaking into my house, idk it just seems like it's a really good choice.
For many uses (not all by a long shot!) the "Notalock" would probably be all that is needed.
Not really, foil impressioning is extremely effective against dimple locks.
I mean if your door can be kicked in easily, yeah, if you have an actually secure door, there are better choices
@@Jimwill01 after seeing LPL showing the notalock I’ve been on the hunt for some. Perfect for my bird cages!
@@gemnfert After checking online, all I could find was Amazon, which was out of stock, and one other company that listed it, but also out of stock. The other company showed a price of $9.99! Maybe LPL could show us how to rig a cheap lock to do the same thing?
I’m impressed by the magnetism of that screw driver holding that screw so well
Must be real steel in the screw .
The only thing i'm sure is that when i can buy a house of my own, first thing i'm gonna check is this channel.
LPL, you're the MVP.
Me too.
Just buy the highest rated Schlage and use 3 to 4 inch screws on the striker plate. Almost no criminals know how to pick a lock and Schlage is very difficult for most people to pick and they are very sturdy against kick in, which is way more important than pick resistance. Criminals are dumb.
Hope LPL knows what that abbreviation means, personally I do not
@@harrickvharrick3957 Most Valuable Player. Mostly used in games/sports for the best player on a team.
@@jowjowbro bedankt!
If I may take the liberty:
I want to remark, that this lock is one of the few assemblies, that can be disassembled using one screwdriver that fits all screws.
A very rare thing in today's tech world, where you usually need multiple different types of screwdrivers due to the different screws used everywhere.
Good point.
I was impressed by this as well, and even more so because they're all pretty large screws. The very tiny Phillips head screws that tend to come with small appliances or electronics easily strip, making them more difficult to take in and out after many years of service. Screws this size will probably be good to use for many years to come without risk of stripping, and if they're made of the same stainless steel as the housing, unlikely to rust as well.
True, whomever thought up this design did an excellent job! Good material, good fitment great assembly.
👍🏻 good point I didn’t notice it, they definitely put a lot of thought into it.
Been a locksmith for 10 years. To disasemble a lock you never need more than 2 types of screw drivers. That's not something this lock excells at, it's just standardization for the entire industry. Fact is you either need a philips 2 or a robertson 2. Schlage will very rarely need a torx, and shit made from 20 years ago or further will amost all need a flat head. I could go around with those 4 tools and be able to disassemble literally every single lock made in the last 10 years
Now if Easilok is smart, they will reach out and get a recommendation from the Lock Picking Lawyer for the core that he has in mind to make this a high security deadbolt
What he said was that they should use a standard key-in-knob cylinder.
They shouldn't have too much trouble using something that is standard.
It's not usually about a lack of expertise in the lockmaking companies. More like cost-cutting.
@@Quasihamster Or just not caring.
Why make good products when you can sell cheap crap at the same price?
@@Quasihamster They didn't cut too many costs on this lock.
@@stargazer7644 not on build quality, but maybe on the lock? I may be wrong, as I'm very much speaking out of my ass.
MAN...Honestly the bread and butter of UA-cam... people doing honest original selfless services and loving their abilities to help.
Wow. I hope Easilok sees this as it is ever so rare that the LPL has something genuinely great to say about a lock. It's easy to see how excited the LPL got with this lock. 🔐
Easilok has seen it! Read the pinned comment
Yes, we have seen it .It helpes us a lot . We are very grateful to LPL.😁
FWIW, it does look like they offer an SC1 keyway. I'm guessing standard security pins could be added for additional security. It would also be nice if your existing door knob uses the SC1 keyway.
@LockPickingLawyer Could you confirm this? It seems like a reasonable assumption, but it would be nice to have solid confirmation that the pins are easily swapped with something standard.
Good to know!
If you want the lock to match an existing key you own they also offer that service on their website you just have to send them a copy of your key. Even if you cannot swap pins on your own you still have other options.
@@DoctorDanieI *sends them an Abus key with an evil laugh
A lock LPL praises AND a teardown? Christmas has come early
Just barely though ;)
Ordered 3 of these in Feb. based on this video and think they're great! LOVE being able to lock it from the outside w/o the key, even if there is an increased risk of locking myself out. The "child lock" switch is a decent compromise on my half-windowed back door where I'd normally put a double-sided deadbolt.
So, if it's in the position where it can't be unlocked with a key, does that mean it can't be picked as well? If so, this is an amazing lock! Also, I'd like to see how it prevents the key from unlocking it, like, does it somehow stop the pins from moving? Very cool design
Probably physically prevents the locking mechanism from turning. At that point it doesn't matter what the pins are doing if the core can't turn anyway
It also seems like a great way to get locked out of your house by curmudgingly roommates, jilted lovers, and mischievous adolescents.
@@CeeJMantis no more so than a normal night latch.
I think we've seen enough locks give up with a simple rubbet mallet bonk or a thin blade inserted into the mechanism to realize that even a keyless lock is pickable if you know how.
@@drakkenmensch
*bonk*
My favorite part of this lock-picking series
Looked for it on Amazon and it seems like it's quite a new lock from a relatively small company.
How'd you find this gem? Viewer recommendation?
I guess the downside is the low security core or cylinder that can't be replaced.
Hopefully they take this to release a newer version, if their sales are good :)
I'm just going to live happily with the fact that a dimple lock is lesser known, so fewer criminals will be able to successfully open it. I mean, considering that I've never been broken into in my 33 years, I'm not expecting more than 2 attempts in my lifetime, and the chances of either of them knowing how to deal with a dimple lock are low enough to satisfy me.
@@CrapE_DM We had one guy "Break" in while I was at work(Night shift). Luckily I work armed Patrol and came home when I got a call of a weird "Snoring" noise coming from the laundry room. Found a drunk guy in our laundry room passed out. Family decided NOT to lock the door. The worst Lock is one that is not used..... Needless to say I gave them an intense ass chewing.
Well the fact that you can use the switch on the inside to act a nightlock, means it is unpickable at night, when most intruders would strike anyway. But a better cylinder is obviously a solid way for them to improve
He found it by sorting the Locks category on Amazon by New.
When you showed the key no longer opening the door feature, I knew this lock would be a good lock.
Whoa, that's definitely an impressive build quality for a lock, I'd almost say it's over-engineered. Proper gaskets to cover the hole in the door, doubling-as-tamper-markers, bearings, stainless-steel, night-latch/child-safety-lock :P
That's how you get new and repeat business...by making a lock that should never need to be replaced unless you move
You are amazing! Just like the energizer bunny you keep going and going and going. Your knowledge of locks may be unparallel on this planet of ours. Anything like relayed it I’ll be sure to email you or to comment on your channel. As far as I’m concerned you’re the best locksmith ever. And I mean that seriously! Again thank you for all that you’re doing to inform us of how locks operate and what can be done to make them even more secure. I’m waiting for the day that you start your own company build your own locks and sell them to the public. We will be waiting for that day. And on a day we will celebrate! Yes we will!
If Easilok just made the cylinder replaceable, they could keep its current price point at be a very good and I dare say easy lock to customize with whatever security level you require.
It looks like the bible on the KiK needs to be wide to prevent it from moving in the slot. The only KiK I know of that's wide is the Lockwood V7. And that's no longer made. It might even be too wide. You could probably shim a more standard KiK but it would probably require some soldering to keep it in place.
The company offers the same locking mechanism with different cores. There is a "Home entry" vs "Storefront entry" products page with a wide variety of cores and features for enthusiasts, comparatively more expensive than this lowest level security deadbolt. If you don't like the core get one of the more standardized core locks they sell.(expensive) This lock is amazing for the price it is at for the specified use case of easier home entry as it is marketed to elderly, kids and adults that want to be cheap.
EDIT: they offer the same lock in a SC keyway model. you have to customize it with them but are able to change the biting later on but not the core.
Intresting. I know from experience that some of those low profile bearings are not all that cheep particularly in the smaller sizes. Even if those are relatively inexpensive bearings with bulk discount 3 bearings like that have got to be adding 15-20$ to the manufacturing costs over a simple bushing. I'm impressed they are hiting that price point with all the premium materials they put into that.
I purchased one of these two years ago based on this video, and it's definitely been worth it. I love being able to lock the deadbolt behind me without having my keys out.
The interior knob was a bit loose out of the packaging, but I just tightened down that central screw (@2:31) after putting some threadlock on it, and it's never been a problem since.
My first thought was "That would be so convenient, especially in the winter, not having to dig my keys out of my pocket when I leave home! Too bad they don't make a higher security version". My second thought was "This would make it super easy to lock yourself out of the house since you don't need the key to lock it from the outside..."
That's where the low pick resistance comes in... it's a feature not a bug
Shouldn't you doors lock when you close them anyways?? Over here almost all entrance doors don't have a handle on the outside.
Talking residential and not commercial, unless someone uses an electronic deadbolt, I've never encountered an automatically locking deadbolt.
@@petermuller7687 I was thinking the same thing :D. I now always check twice I have my keys on me, having once locked my self out and having had to literally MacGyver a pole and hook to 'fish' my keys, through the letterbox, from the hallstand 15 feet away :lol:.
stash a copy key somewhere
I've taken apart a goodly number of locks working at a hardware store that does rekeying... I've never seen ball bearings in a lock before, this thing is amazing, and I kind of want one on everything now XD
LPL: "This Easilok is a good product."
Easilock: "HE LIKES US!! HEY MIKEY!!"
yesss🤨
“See? Everybody cares.”
I get that reference. So, you and I are both kinda oldish. Comment made me smile. :-)
@@Retired-Don I'm glad someone got the reference.
Wow, my name is David Pyne too and I have watched this guy before a few times but not 8 hours after another David Pyne. Where do you live David?
I bought this lock and absolutely would buy another! It works flawlessly, and in the winter when I need to warm up my truck, I can do so without separating keys and fumbling around because when it's time to leave, I just turn it to securely lock my home. Love the channel!
It’s great to see you be complementary about a product. Seems that they’re not many out there deserving of such treatment
LPL: This is quite possibly the most impressive low-security lock Ive encountered.
*Proceeds to pick within 15 seconds*
The lock is unpickable when the owner is inside. He said that the key won't work anymore once that mechanism is engaged and if the key won't work picking automatically becomes impossible
He does mention that he'd like a standard cylinder, so that he could take this lock, and change the cylinder inside to something even better. Outside the cylinder, he's really impressed, which is an extremely high praise for me)
As he said "low-security". That is what he meant by that.
You’re forgetting the hundreds of hours practice prior to filming.
If someone is dedicating that much time to getting inside you’re not going to stop them.
Lpl time scale is much different than regular human scale. 20 seconds to him is 20 minutes to normal people.
Man, I'd love to be at the Easilok Xmas Party this year after receiving this praise!
If bonuses aren't given, fire the CEO.
thank LPL, and welcome Doug
Nice. The use of ball bearings and stainless steel castings is next level. This will be the next lock I will own for my home. Just the concept of being able to lock your door that easily on the way out is worth the price alone. Now that I see the care and parts used in the production is just icing on the cake
It’s interesting to categorize the wafer lock as low security, while it may be simple to pick, I don’t know if the average thief would know how to pick it.
Agreed, the framing in LPL videos often assesses pick resistance in locksport terms not crime terms!
@@Mural locksport is such a great term
Yeah, I've picked a fair number of locks but I don't know what I'd even do if I encountered a dimple lock. Call a locksmith I guess? Because my ass ain't getting it open any time soon
They would after watching this video. It's actually quite worrisome how quickly this guy opens locks most of us rely on.
@@huw3851 Almost nobody knows how to pick a lock as far as burglars. I've been doing home improvements and repairs for over 20 years and been called to secure a home after a break-in countless times. In every instance the door was opened by force, and usually by kick in and secondly by crowbar. Most people who know how to do it our legitimate law-abiding citizens who have spent a lot of time training and buying tools to pick locks, people like the lock-picking lawyer. Criminals tend to be too lazy to learn this craft. They know how to break the door frame though.
All these burglars with their expert lock picking kits is television and movies. Lock picking burglars must exist but they must be extremely rare. How many people have you personally talked to who had their deadbolt lock picked by a burglar? I've personally never seen it and I'm pretty old. Most locksmiths aren't even that good at it.
I know of at least one viewer of this channel who called a locksmith because he didn't have the key to his bike lock. The professional locksmith he called had to use an angle grinder and cut the lock off.
Please make a follow-up to this video if they ever make the core replaceable. I don't own a house or apartment yet, but I'd buy this lock pre-emptively if they made it customizable.
A few people have commented that on their website they give customisable options, including sending them a copy of the key you want to use in it. May be worth a look?
sure,welcome Spice
I never would have considered buying a hundred dollar deadbolt but after this video I may just go for it.
I'd say go for it. The general construction, from using stainless steel, to the bearings and even the directions on the lock show a level of care not seen often. They purposely designed the lock to be easy to use with neat features.
While, it's unfortunate about the core, I think for the average person it should be fine. If that is an issue for you, then I'd suggest simply waiting until the company either improves the core or allows you to swap your own into it.
It might help if you send them an email asking for that feature to he added.
I honestly expected it to be more than $100
On Amazon they're actually only between $70 and $90 depending on the lock set, and considering the material that he showed inside is much more durable I would definitively consider it.
How does it stand up to a pipe wrench?
@@beru58 This is why he called it a low security deadbolt. I'd imagine with enough torque you could damage many of the internals.
That really is an impressive design! My main interest in the channel is the engineering and design, and the weird and wonderful things people come up with, so this lock, a low-security, not-too-expensive lock at that, was really pleasing to see on the channel! Thanks!
Hi Vinemaple, the cylinder have been improved, if you are interested, we can give you a discount. welcome to visit our website
@David Hsiang hi! Is there any chance to get an electronic lock from you? I love the quality of this lock, but I'm actually spoiled by not having to carry keys for the last 20 years. I have keyless entry on my car and got a digital keypad on my home so I didn't have to worry about my 2 kids losing their key at school, and now I'm interested in a non-physical key (IR or RF transmitter used in conjunction with an RFID) that I will make myself (so that no one else knows exactly how it works) so a motorized lock/unlock mechanism on the inside would be so awesome!!! It could be battery-powered for a commercial product you sell.
@@davidjones8942 yes of course we are sdjusting the APP of our e-lock, our e-lock is quite special from others, i can send you a earlier view by email. my email is on our website.
Since the outside of the lock has an octagonal head, I would really be curious to see whether that makes it vulnerable to a good old fashioned pipe wrench and a little bit of torque. What would break first under that kind of pressure, the pins or the outside of the lock?
I bet the company will get on that immediately after this came out.
@@professionalcommenter They know about that threat. Most external deadbolts have a tapered design like a cone for that very reason. Wrenches slip right off. I'm not sure the vulnerability of getting it to spin on this lock, but it looks like a viable means of attack.
legit concern
@@sundaynightdrunk *Laughs in vice-grip
@@bfeezey Well if you do that, there's also the Hooligan tool used by Russian firefighters and lifesavers, which is a hydraulic reverse scissors basically. This thing can open almost any security door short of actual safe doors.
Someone will find this in an old parts' bin in 2121 and complain that "they don't make things as well today as they used to in 2021". It's nice to see good engineering and to know that it still exists among the masses of disposable stuff.
I really like that "night switch" on the inside to prevent it from opening like that. Pretty neat feature.
Just seems like a recipe for getting yourself locked out
I’m always fascinated by your videos.
“This lock is really well made.”
“And we got this open.”
The LPL has taken longer stripping this lock down than its taken to open every Master lock to date.
I wasn't sure whether you meant any master lock to date or all of them put together, then I realized you're probably right either way.
When LPL says he really likes something, the world pays attention. Quick buy stock in easilok!
I don't think they're publicly traded. Parent company AISecure, which owns A-Grade Lock Company (apparently their factory in Asia) which produces this lock.
lol just made a comment about buying their stock too :P
5 minute video and "best made ever" in the title.
Where can I buy stocks in this company?!
You can tell this is a quality product by the amount of time he spends describing it and disassembling it. Thanks LPL for a good product.
I'm very surprised the lock companies haven't started printing "Eez LPL Resistant" on their lock packaging or "Has an LPL Ingress rating of .0025". 🤓
He's not only "Lock Picking", he's also "Lawyer".
He probably knows what "copyright" is and how to protect it.
they usually put the video on their website or product page
OMG @ the 2 mentalities above that didn't get the joke. 😆😂🤣
Most lock manufacturers would not want to print their LPL rating, lol.
LPL - you've made me a lock nerd. When discussing the "night latch", I out loud said "Oh! Does it keep it from unlocking?? Oooohh! Ooohh!" With a legitimately impressed tone. It's a good thing.
That's an outstanding feature. I just imagine LPL sitting outside in the cold all night thinking, "I'm sure I got a click out of everything, but this lock won't open!"
LPL: There are little arrows that make it really hard to install this incorrectly.
Me: Actually it's super easy, barely an inconvenience.
Yeah-yeah-yeah, woops, woopsey
Oh really?
little arrows that make it really hard to install incorrectly is tight!
@@alterkt3517 I’m gonna need you to get AAAALL the way off my back about the arrows
@@Badchi
well let me get off of that thing.
Thanks for the video. I recently purchased a new home and I picked up a set of 4 Easiloks in black because of watching this video. I love them. Everyone asks about them. I haven't tried to pick them yet and since I am new to picking, I might not ever be able too. But, it's nice to know I have a quality product on my doors. Cheers.
Thanks for choosing us and endorsement, we’ll work forward to the best of your experience:)
Going by the detail on the castings, they used metal injection molding. This would be a good use case for it.
OMG this is the first time I ever encountered LPL throwing out compliments like this crazy.
I don’t pick locks, nor do I need any lock, but I am gonna have to buy this 😍😍😍
I'm curious how long before it gets engineered down to a price-point. First things I'd expect to go are the ball bearings. They certainly make it smooth operating, but the main purpose of ball bearings is longevity, and I don't think a deadbolt generally sees enough mechanical wear to warrant the cost to most manufacturers.
I would have said that the main purpose of ball bearings is smooth operation. Longevity is just a bonus.
@@olsmokey I would counter that the smooth operation is a side-effect of the bearing doing its job (to an extent), but I also could have phrased its purpose better. The point of a bearing (as well as bushings, grease, oil, etc) is to reduce or eliminate direct contact between multiple moving surfaces, to the effect of reducing wear on said surfaces, which in turn results in greater longevity of the mechanism. I mention the other options because which you choose is dependent on the environment and stresses the mechanism is expected to see. Bearings are good at high speeds and high loads, neither of which this lock would likely see. Given that it looked like the bearing was almost completely encased within the mechanism, I suspect a good grease would have been more than sufficient, and significantly less expensive.
Good enough house, good enough lock, it's there when humanity meets other civilizations across the stars, and Glorbdak discovers how much he appreciates it when he comes to live on Earth.
@@jero37 That's precisely my point- companies _generally_ engineer products to be "good enough", but this lock has been engineered to be more than that.
I assume that the non-standard, lowish-security lock core is where it has *already* been "engineered down to a price-point".
Love to see a review of their updated core, and how it compares to its direct competition in the Mul-T-lock line.
You know the lock is good when it takes him 30 seconds
tru, nothing screams quality when the company's lowest security deadbolt has better security than mastersuck(masterlock)
That's the coolest deadbolt I've had seen you ever demonstrate on your channel. I like the features 👍
I'd like to see what it would take to get it open other than picking. Might he a good option for all doors on a home with one in particular having a higher grade lock that's much harder to pick. Every time you're not home flip that switch as stated. Regular thieves wouldn't know what to do with that thing.
Would be better with the etched label not on display to the outside.
Thank you LPL I think the build quality is good enough for colder weather and easy enough to use for my low security application.
Thank you .We will keep go on to do better .😁
@@avalu3477 Thank you. It's nice to see a company show interest in reviews like this and customers comments.
That night latch feature is impressive, seeing how when engaged it would stop even the LPL. Wow!
Impressive quality the bearings and the use of stainless steel is deffinately way more than they could get away with.
The lock has more ball bearings than my Corolla.
I was going to say "no it doesn't", then I remembered most of the bearings in a cheap small car like a Corolla are roller bearings. But still, just the gearbox in your Corolla has far more ball bearings than this lock.
Appreciate the video! I went to check this out based on the comments LPL made and found a consistent issue with others reporting the inside knob loosening over time and continued use. Going to look for a different deadbolt
yeah, we are solving the issues. thank you
Easilok shares skyrocketing!
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The LPL must have gotten into the egg nog a little early, I've never seen him praise a lock like this before.
It’s practically a jewel because of the nice castings and ball bearings.
However tHat external know concerns me. What if I skip the picks and just put a pipe wrench on that external knob? I fear the presence of an external rotating part makes it verY susceptible to a simple physical attack.
Wow I followed along and now I need a video so I can reassemble my deadbolt.
Anxiously waiting.
Thanks.
Burglar: "Oh damn! An easilok!" Steps back and lunges forward kicking the door in.
Just put one of your radios on the back, they will break their foot
Considering what I see of it? If you put this on a properly installed steel door with properly installed trim and everything? I'm sorry I'm breaking one of your windows. It's got nearly an inch of deadbolt. If the door is in anywhere near properly installed even the police with a doorbuster would have a hard time.
"Just gonna disassemble a little." Proceeds to get that boy down to puzzle state.
I love how it has a rubber gasket to help keep water from getting in where it meets the door. This would be great on a door that has no overhang above it.
Was moving soon and looking for some security stuff and this looks excellent. Thank you LPL and EasiLock!
I'd like to see the outer face plate's screw holes closer into the interior with stacks of hardened steel pins between them and the rim inside the shell... maybe a little overkill but its possible to shear that. I'm suspicious that a good large pipe wrench would make the installation moot.
Any exploits to overcome the “night latch” feature? If not, yes, the core isn’t too perfect, but the fact that you can disable it from the inside is great.
seems like an extremely bad feature after the kids push that button and lock you out for the night....
@@srobeck77 it's not easy to disable the lock tbh. Yes, for someone like 8 or above, but they know better
with feedback like this they can reach out to LPL, get an advice for a better core and deliver a medium security version with a far better core.
it would sell like mad and would likely get a new video with their updated version and another good feedback.
that night latch simply detatches the lever that turns the mechanism, so unless you can force the little spoon inside to grip the turning mechanism on the back its not going to happen.
as for kids locking you out; well, that's why some people have back doors, other than that, my kid would be locked out the night after if they did this on purpose.
Deadbolts shouldn't be installed where 3 year olds with a tantrum can reach them, and a 8 year old will just lose their allowance for a few weeks due to the hotel cost of dad being lockout outside (any kid under 8 left alone in the house is a dumb idea neway)
Considering how easy it is to take apart, I am surprised they bothered with rolling surface bearings when they could have gone with lubricated journal bearings, and maybe gone with a better core for the same price.
I learned how to pick locks with primitive tools as a kid, for my own stuff and pleasure. Used to make picks from the flat metal sweepers that fell off the city street sweeper machine. I love this channel !!
I did the same when I was a kid after seeing Terminator 2 !!!!! For a long I wondered where those metal piece came from!
the designer must have LOVED tetris ... nothing like layering everything in ... and even better to see that easilok watches the channel and actually pays attention to what you have suggested ... as for the recommendation by you even with the quick pick it sounds like an excellent lock ... stainless steel may be more costly BUT make them by the billion and they become cheaper just by economy of scale ...
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here's hoping they send you the new upgraded version to see what you can do with it ... I think that would be a fair endorsement thank you ... and perhaps a nice birthday gift for them as well to see what you think of the upgrade as well ... I can forsee an upgrade of the ability to swap out cylinders to better enhance the security of the lock ... perhaps add a feature on the lockout pin to allow turning from the inside to reset the pin as well .. so you dont get locked in by accident ... in case of emergency
or have a gimmick like holding the outside knob to one side and then insert the key the key upside down then reseat right side up and open ... or some such ..
Sir,thanks for your endorsement. We are upgrading the cylinders.We will make it as soon as possible and give our customers the best experience:) .
How many billions of $100 deadbolts do you think they sell?
Wow. Lpl said something good about a lock? It's a Christmas miracle.
And on this day Easy Lock got huge Christmas bonus.
In my opinion, aside from the mechanical security, one of the best things about locking a door with a separate deadbolt is that it *does* require a key from the outside, thus making it impossible to lock yourself out. Maybe the best approach to using this lock is to disable the keyless locking feature and pretend it doesn't exist, and continue to assume a key is always needed to lock the door.
It may seem impossible but ...
From their website it seems an intended use of this lock is for workers to be able to lock a store after closing without having to give those workers keys
@@_Zaid that definitely makes sense, especially if they don't actually need to have a manager present during closing.
This got some high praise from you! I’m impressed!