It is easy. The Lishi tools make it very simple. The grid shows you exactly where the pin chambers are for a particular lock and the depths. Hence the decode ability.
I think that's the scary part about this tool... even in unskilled hands it is really easy to use. That was the reason for my comment at the end about registration.
I use the 2 in 1 and 3 in 1 car picks every day, I make the mechanical keys once picked, then program the transponder/remote/smart after that. I recently make a key for a vehicle on the Airside of Manchester Airport..... Security there is amazing, beats Military, Prison etc. It took 2 hours to get through security, 15 mins to make a full remote key for the vehicle and 20 seconds to leave......
I met Mr Li, in Manchester England at a Locksmith show. However he couldn't get his interpreter into the UK. Even members of the local Chinese community couldn't understand his heavily accented language. However his picking techniques said a thousand words. In the UK there is absolutely no regulation on tools. However in Ireland, Locksmithing is completely regulated. Go figure.
I wasn't expecting it when I first heard, Lishi 2-in-1 pin tumbler picks coming out for; KW1, SC1, SC4 . Mixed emotions. Sounds practical on one hand, and on the other I just don't know. Able to pick and decode a lock without tearing it apart... But also, being able to pick and decode a lock... without breaking it down and tearing it apart. ---- It's neat, I will give it that. I'm actually surprised that it didn't come sooner. I kind of want a set in my bag, just because... They could be useful in the right circumstances.
I got mine ordered. They had really strict Authorization to purchase standards for new accounts. I spilled my guts and it's shipping pronto. I can't wait for Schlage - It's supposed to be out soon.
I am another Lishi owner. The handle won't travel that far into the pick. If you take a look at the tip of the blade (key portion), there is a solid stop to prevent the more delicate pick from over-extending into the keyway. This protects the pick, which can be easily damaged if mistreated. Some Lishi models are prone to getting hung up on the slots cut into the blade if the pick gets even slightly bent.
If the hole would be for that , the pick tip would be way front of the key tip . That tensioning part should be a bit longer and the hole behind the company logo , then it could work .
He fixed it a while back. But I watched some early vids of his recently and the feedback was bad in them. Funny how nobody noticed it until last year. Makes me think YT had done something to the sound in the stored vids.
Very usefull for locksmiths but to control this is what we were told in 1970 and 1980 about normal lock picks . If you need a differant one for every keyway thats alot of tools a criminal would need to purchase . And selected locks is not a criminals first thought its a hammer screwdriver or bolt cropper . .locks arnt picked in 98% of crime cases bill . We have been fighting the establishment for over three centuerys for people today to have a sport or hobby in picking . Most criminals cant be bothered to learn to pick good locks
Its just made kw1 and the others . They will now need to start updating there locks .if you ask me its should improve the locks keyways and here design . And if a country only has one type of lock in this day and age its sad as can get n line relitivly easy . My front door is a medico . There not too expencive for piece of mind . And abloy padlocks on everything else .
@@the_eminent_Joshua_E_Hrouda I am aware of that and thats what I mean; a couple of decoders will open the majority of locks. I guess even more in Australia ;)
I kind of have the inside scoop, I was talking to my contact... A brief history, I'm a long-term Locksmith, and was one of the 1st in this country to have one of these picks. The 5 and 6 pin Schlage, and 6 pin Kwikset should be out by mid-April. Having said that, I was told a Kwikset Smart Key pick is coming out, (I only know that, he didn't elaborate) and some sort of Yale Y1 keyway is coming down the pipe. There's a big problem though, we can ask for all the picks in the world, and I'M VERY EXCITED that these pin-tumbler picks are coming out! But they're nearing production capacity, so chances of a Medeco pick coming out.... Not likely Bill. Personally, I'd like to see Corbin/Russwin, Sargent, among others.. It's kick-ass, and heartbreaking all at the same time.
From quick first impression, the only change that it needs is the pin height indicator numbering on the lock side. Reason being your fingers/hand obstruct present numbering in use.
Thanks Bill. I've extensive use of Lishis with automotive lock systems, but was real curious to see how they work with pin tumblers. Granted, Kwikset locks are pretty 'agricultural', but this demo gives weight to Lishis working with other pin tumbler manufacturers. Good demo - cheers!
Always beautiful work showing off the toys. Even "super"/stupid easy entries to kwiksets. I should acquire more fun stuff, especially since I'm trying to have more fun with friends who say, "Picking? You can get in faster by..." That gets to the fun of two people with no tools or those angle grinders or drills everyone seems to carry on them having a race to get in identical locks. But yeah, good review.
3:22 - Bill, when you said, "I think these things should probably be regulated," did you really mean that or were you engaging in hyperbole to make a point?
BEWARE!! I got mine out the box for the first time. I pulled tensioner out to side like you are supposed to...like he does at 0:46. ( look at the small thing behind it you move to pick pins)It was cold in the garage, I had gloves on. The little slider, the part you manipulate, got pulled out with the tensioner and broke. No warning, no bending, just broke. It is built so flimsy that I didn't even feel it break. But it snapped in two pieces right where it comes out of the tunnel thing. Right in front numeral 2. (sorry about amateur terms) They don't have replacement parts for the M1 at time of this writing. So I'm just SOL...
Great instructional! LiShi is Pronounced LEE-SHIrt. The SHI sound in shirt. SHI () is the same as saying "Mister" in English. Doesn't take away from the video, just wanted to let you know.
@@stonercentral7989 doesnt work with smartkeys, or maybe by coincidence, since they have a sidebar with notches the pins have to enter in. For Smartkey use the smart decoder.
I don't understand how are we supposed to know wich" keyway " is my lock I don't know if it is the right term . I mean i have a door how do i know if my lock is a KW or SS002 etc ... Thanks a lot for your videos you are amazing !
I just ordered the generic ss01 and 02 and thought they were for any straight and s curved lock but found out they're for Yale or schlage but they were about 20 each shipped and only difference i can tell isine don't have a picture of a Chinese guy on em and the arm going to the tip of the pick that pushes the tumblers isn't as thick. I got in one of of my keickset locks with one of mine and it wouldn't pick the keickset but it did push some tumblers no problem. I ordered the generic kw5 since you can use it on 4 and 5 pin locks and it was $31 shipped and should be here in a few weeks to try out.
Pretty sweet little tool! Not that it wouldn't be fun to use, but definitely takes alot of the challenge out of picking. Agree on the regulation comment, as it seems geared more towards the locksmith crowd, the folks who do it to make their living, as opposed to us hobbyists. Thanks for the video Bill!
Wanted one of these for a while, had mine for a week and it’s the biggest disappointment ever! Tried on 3 different Kwikset locks so far and it has failed to open a single one smh
watching you use this lets you see ans understand whats going on so much better than watching spp . I do like watching spp though, just cant see what is happening with the pins like you can with this tool.
I just bought a lishi kw1 but I can't use it in any of the locks I have. Have I bought the wrong one as I live in the UK ? If I have then which one do I need to get ? Hope to hear from you soon
I'd like to try this for myself to see if it can pick faster than just picking it. How long would it take you with a normal pick? Not sure yet if it's worth 120 bucks. If they are I can see them being regulated or banned. How they would stop the import I have no idea.
Did the feedback feel like spool pins using the lishi, would it have been just as quick if you had not pinned it? It looked very smooth and comfortable to use
This tool is great. If you have a good code machine you can have a 5 pin lock picked and have a functioning key cut in less than two minutes. Spool pins will slow that down a little bit. I have put mine in two SmartKey locks and have picked both of them. They take much longer to figure out since you are essentially hunting for gates instead of a gap between pins. I think both of these locks were manufactured prior to KwikSet's current version, so there is more testing to be done. FYI- If you get a SmartKey picked, it does decode.
Well, switched the key on one of the locks and I can't pick it. Going to keep playing with it. I've had it in several copy cats and also in Weisers and it works good. The Weiser would be a bit of a guessing game to decode.
A version for the M1 keyway would be a nice easy way to generate keys for masterlocks with no key. I see lots of them at fleamarkets and similar sales and many have no key.
What decoder would I need for a master lock made by milwaukee wis lock No. 7 I know it's the same as a No. 3 but is smaller does that matter for the decoder?
I was thinking about ordering the lishi 120 peace pick kit if I get a stimulus check so I could make money picking vehicle locks at car dealerships if they lose the keys or what ever do you think it's worth it
what about some serrated pins in there too or really long spools, since i would be wondering if all of the spool pins are the same overall size end to end. most kits have multiple sizes
Lol, just like years ago!!!!! I was young then and knew the entire industry of all of everything was bullshit! Went threw all the challenges and back to knowing what was worth while to listen to and what wasn't! Your video and tool set makes sence!!!! Was awesome then, still awesome now within 2022 and I was looking at this a very long time ago early 2000's maybe? Yes safety first, legal as in wanting the cows to go home!
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"This should be regulated"
"I'm givin it away!"
That would make him a straw buyer!
My thoughts exactly. Way to be a responsible locksmith.
@MegaSkilla and soon the copies on DH gate....
@@Magicspirit11 can't wait for a $30 version on DH GATE
@@stoneridgezutt5088 👍😊 Chinese copying their own products... Gotta love it.
just bought one i am getting into locksmithing thanks to you and lock picking lawer
From where did you buy it?
It looks easy in your hands, but you are a very talented lock picker. Great review of a cool tool!
It is easy. The Lishi tools make it very simple. The grid shows you exactly where the pin chambers are for a particular lock and the depths. Hence the decode ability.
I think that's the scary part about this tool... even in unskilled hands it is really easy to use. That was the reason for my comment at the end about registration.
Loved this video when it came out 4 years ago! We miss you bill!! ❤
I love every video you make bill. I watched you a year ago and ended up buying a set and finding you again. You set a seed
I use the 2 in 1 and 3 in 1 car picks every day, I make the mechanical keys once picked, then program the transponder/remote/smart after that. I recently make a key for a vehicle on the Airside of Manchester Airport..... Security there is amazing, beats Military, Prison etc. It took 2 hours to get through security, 15 mins to make a full remote key for the vehicle and 20 seconds to leave......
Hope you overcharged them for every second of it.
What’s a 3 in 1
I met Mr Li, in Manchester England at a Locksmith show. However he couldn't get his interpreter into the UK. Even members of the local Chinese community couldn't understand his heavily accented language. However his picking techniques said a thousand words.
In the UK there is absolutely no regulation on tools. However in Ireland, Locksmithing is completely regulated. Go figure.
Which part of China is he from? He might speak a regional dialect (although they're all supposed to be able to speak Mandarin now).
Hi Ian do Lishi work on UK locks
I'm in the UK just bought one and it won't even go in the lock as the grooves don't match up ! Thought it would work on all locks
@@pugzi84型号很多，针对不同锁有不同型号的，你购买的型号不对
@@无名氏-w9o how would i find that fits british locks then please
Maybe we should regulate locks instead of lock picks... After all it's the locks that are the problem.
^ This!
Maybe we should regulate criminals. After all it's criminals that are the problem, not the locks or the picks.
@@notahotshot I am pretty sure that if we regulate people, the problem will solve itself.
If there is a way to open anything there is a way to pick/bypass it
They do regulate the high security locks
That thing really visualizes what is going on when you pick a lock (springy, binding, etc.) - would be nice for some of the other locks as well
It helps me alot when I'm helping customers unlock they're house door and the numbers help me decode alot easier
I wasn't expecting it when I first heard, Lishi 2-in-1 pin tumbler picks coming out for; KW1, SC1, SC4 . Mixed emotions. Sounds practical on one hand, and on the other I just don't know. Able to pick and decode a lock without tearing it apart... But also, being able to pick and decode a lock... without breaking it down and tearing it apart. ---- It's neat, I will give it that. I'm actually surprised that it didn't come sooner. I kind of want a set in my bag, just because... They could be useful in the right circumstances.
I got mine ordered. They had really strict Authorization to purchase standards for new accounts.
I spilled my guts and it's shipping pronto.
I can't wait for Schlage - It's supposed to be out soon.
Lol 5 years later I’m buying this same lock pick online for $20 😂
Where you buying from?
Great video, you have the best lockpick videos on youtube. Great lighting, narration and setup.
I think the point of that circular cutout is so you can put the handle in it so it doesn't flop about.
I am another Lishi owner. The handle won't travel that far into the pick. If you take a look at the tip of the blade (key portion), there is a solid stop to prevent the more delicate pick from over-extending into the keyway. This protects the pick, which can be easily damaged if mistreated. Some Lishi models are prone to getting hung up on the slots cut into the blade if the pick gets even slightly bent.
@@_0x00 Fair enough. Thanks for the clarification. It looked like that would be the thinking behind it. Missed opportunity.
I agree, it would be a great feature. Good idea!
No the point of the hole is for flex. Notice the slot going down the tensioner. They likely pry it apart a bit and clip it on the circle part.
If the hole would be for that , the pick tip would be way front of the key tip .
That tensioning part should be a bit longer and the hole behind the company logo , then it could work .
audio was really good in this ep! good job man.
He fixed it a while back. But I watched some early vids of his recently and the feedback was bad in them. Funny how nobody noticed it until last year. Makes me think YT had done something to the sound in the stored vids.
Using this as a Firefighter Medic. It’s helped a lot with keys locked in cars I haven’t used on a deadbolt yet.
I have KW1, KW5, SC1 and buying another today. These tools are absolutely amazing.
Very usefull for locksmiths but to control this is what we were told in 1970 and 1980 about normal lock picks . If you need a differant one for every keyway thats alot of tools a criminal would need to purchase . And selected locks is not a criminals first thought its a hammer screwdriver or bolt cropper . .locks arnt picked in 98% of crime cases bill . We have been fighting the establishment for over three centuerys for people today to have a sport or hobby in picking . Most criminals cant be bothered to learn to pick good locks
Yes but in the US a Kwikset and Schlage gets you in almost every home or business.
Magic in Australia, 99% of locks are Lockwood or use their keyway
Its just made kw1 and the others . They will now need to start updating there locks .if you ask me its should improve the locks keyways and here design . And if a country only has one type of lock in this day and age its sad as can get n line relitivly easy . My front door is a medico . There not too expencive for piece of mind . And abloy padlocks on everything else .
@@the_eminent_Joshua_E_Hrouda I am aware of that and thats what I mean; a couple of decoders will open the majority of locks. I guess even more in Australia ;)
Wrong there are a select few however they are few and far between thank god. PS hope I didn't come across disrespectful 👍
Great tool. Makes cutting a key so simple
I've been waiting for Lishi to get into the pin tumbler game. Looks like they're here now.
Lishi just cracks me up with these things!
I kind of have the inside scoop, I was talking to my contact... A brief history, I'm a long-term Locksmith, and was one of the 1st in this country to have one of these picks. The 5 and 6 pin Schlage, and 6 pin Kwikset should be out by mid-April. Having said that, I was told a Kwikset Smart Key pick is coming out, (I only know that, he didn't elaborate) and some sort of Yale Y1 keyway is coming down the pipe.
There's a big problem though, we can ask for all the picks in the world, and I'M VERY EXCITED that these pin-tumbler picks are coming out! But they're nearing production capacity, so chances of a Medeco pick coming out.... Not likely Bill. Personally, I'd like to see Corbin/Russwin, Sargent, among others.. It's kick-ass, and heartbreaking all at the same time.
Awesome tool. Thanks Bill. Love your videos.
That's a quality tool!
That’s a really nice tool, and great demonstration!
Thanks for the show and tell Bill. Once they make one for SmartKey that works I'll buy several.
Nice picking tool. Looks delicate.
Awesome tool! I would love to have it in my tool kit
Wow! Such a cool tool! So simple to use.. crazy!
I love your channel, work and skills!
From quick first impression, the only change that it needs is the pin height indicator numbering on the lock side. Reason being your fingers/hand obstruct present numbering in use.
Thanks Bill. I've extensive use of Lishis with automotive lock systems, but was real curious to see how they work with pin tumblers. Granted, Kwikset locks are pretty 'agricultural', but this demo gives weight to Lishis working with other pin tumbler manufacturers. Good demo - cheers!
Great demo and that looks like a well made tool !
Your Amazing Bill. Believe me it’s not that easy for just anyone.
Love your shows, learn lots of new technology
Great review, Bill !! 😉👍
Great pick. Cheers Bill 🍻
Great review Bill. Might try making one myself.
Always beautiful work showing off the toys. Even "super"/stupid easy entries to kwiksets. I should acquire more fun stuff, especially since I'm trying to have more fun with friends who say, "Picking? You can get in faster by..." That gets to the fun of two people with no tools or those angle grinders or drills everyone seems to carry on them having a race to get in identical locks. But yeah, good review.
That is real nice to cut some keys. That's pretty impressive, now for the other locks.
Looks like a must have to me ! TY Bill ! Awesome !!!
i recently purchased one for 16 bucks it's a copy cat but works as good I also own a tubular pick life can be rewarding
3:22 - Bill, when you said, "I think these things should probably be regulated," did you really mean that or were you engaging in hyperbole to make a point?
My guess would be that it's hyperbole
Hey now, a serial number kept Bill from shooting Lawyer in the leg! Didn't it? @@Novers
Point was , buy better locks folks , some thing with new paracentric keyways
@@Novers I sure hope so.
Quiero una cómo ago
BEWARE!! I got mine out the box for the first time. I pulled tensioner out to side like you are supposed to...like he does at 0:46. ( look at the small thing behind it you move to pick pins)It was cold in the garage, I had gloves on. The little slider, the part you manipulate, got pulled out with the tensioner and broke. No warning, no bending, just broke. It is built so flimsy that I didn't even feel it break. But it snapped in two pieces right where it comes out of the tunnel thing. Right in front numeral 2. (sorry about amateur terms) They don't have replacement parts for the M1 at time of this writing. So I'm just SOL...
Great instructional! LiShi is Pronounced LEE-SHIrt. The SHI sound in shirt. SHI () is the same as saying "Mister" in English. Doesn't take away from the video, just wanted to let you know.
Will buy it even if I don't win..Great review. 😎
I would like to have seen you actually decode and cut a key to fit it, just to see the process, and to see just how accurate the tool is.
BB, have you used this with kwikset smart key locks?
Thats what i want to know.
@@stonercentral7989 doesnt work with smartkeys, or maybe by coincidence, since they have a sidebar with notches the pins have to enter in. For Smartkey use the smart decoder.
@@Magicspirit11 what's the smart decoder?
I thought SE Lockpicking had luck with this and the smart Lock.
It works with generations 1, 2, & 3 of the kwikset smart locks. It does not work on generation 4.
This for sure is something to win :O
Super tool !
Thank you
That is a neat tool
Here after the retirement to thank bill one more time
Hi! Does the Lishi KW1 also work for a cheap Euro cylinder of the brand "Basi"?
So my temu one shows up tomorrow. I'll try and remember to repost results. 🤞
Genius product ! I want one !
fascinating concept pick
i messed up when rekeying my kwikset smartkey, tried pick it myself and didn't get anywhere. ordered one of these, hope it'll do the trick for me.
What if the locks right against the door on the left? Can you reverse them for left and right hand doors or do you have to buy a left and right hand?
Same tool, just apply tension in the opposite direction. Just like picking.
It's a race. As techniques for picking locks get better. The more advances lock makers will have to make. This rivalry will be good for advancement.
I don't understand how are we supposed to know wich" keyway " is my lock I don't know if it is the right term . I mean i have a door how do i know if my lock is a KW or SS002 etc ... Thanks a lot for your videos you are amazing !
I just ordered the generic ss01 and 02 and thought they were for any straight and s curved lock but found out they're for Yale or schlage but they were about 20 each shipped and only difference i can tell isine don't have a picture of a Chinese guy on em and the arm going to the tip of the pick that pushes the tumblers isn't as thick.
I got in one of of my keickset locks with one of mine and it wouldn't pick the keickset but it did push some tumblers no problem.
I ordered the generic kw5 since you can use it on 4 and 5 pin locks and it was $31 shipped and should be here in a few weeks to try out.
Pretty sweet little tool! Not that it wouldn't be fun to use, but definitely takes alot of the challenge out of picking. Agree on the regulation comment, as it seems geared more towards the locksmith crowd, the folks who do it to make their living, as opposed to us hobbyists. Thanks for the video Bill!
What an amazing tool
Wanted one of these for a while, had mine for a week and it’s the biggest disappointment ever!
Tried on 3 different Kwikset locks so far and it has failed to open a single one smh
watching you use this lets you see ans understand whats going on so much better than watching spp . I do like watching spp though, just cant see what is happening with the pins like you can with this tool.
Awesome tool thank for the review
I need one of these, $120 is steep but worth it
I just bought a lishi kw1 but I can't use it in any of the locks I have. Have I bought the wrong one as I live in the UK ? If I have then which one do I need to get ? Hope to hear from you soon
I'd like to try this for myself to see if it can pick faster than just picking it. How long would it take you with a normal pick? Not sure yet if it's worth 120 bucks. If they are I can see them being regulated or banned. How they would stop the import I have no idea.
So this is for dead bolts and normal locks right not cars or can it do everything ?
Did the feedback feel like spool pins using the lishi, would it have been just as quick if you had not pinned it? It looked very smooth and comfortable to use
Hey Bill,
where do I know which Lichi‘s are the correct one since there are many on he market? :)
Bad ass. I am about to go on a slightly illegal lock picking adventure.
Can I use this on my car or is it just for house locks
This tool is great. If you have a good code machine you can have a 5 pin lock picked and have a functioning key cut in less than two minutes. Spool pins will slow that down a little bit. I have put mine in two SmartKey locks and have picked both of them. They take much longer to figure out since you are essentially hunting for gates instead of a gap between pins. I think both of these locks were manufactured prior to KwikSet's current version, so there is more testing to be done. FYI- If you get a SmartKey picked, it does decode.
Well, switched the key on one of the locks and I can't pick it. Going to keep playing with it. I've had it in several copy cats and also in Weisers and it works good. The Weiser would be a bit of a guessing game to decode.
@@advantagephc you dont need a machine. i use key cutting pliers.
Awesome video
A version for the M1 keyway would be a nice easy way to generate keys for masterlocks with no key. I see lots of them at fleamarkets and similar sales and many have no key.
Looks like a well made tool.
Looks amazing ! :O
Can you use that for car door locks too ?
R & D went into the case!
What decoder would I need for a master lock made by milwaukee wis lock No. 7 I know it's the same as a No. 3 but is smaller does that matter for the decoder?
Well done
I love mine after 2 practice runs got in my front door 25 seconds
Would the kw1 work on Euro lock's
Expectations were low, but damn...
Powerful tool !!!
I was thinking about ordering the lishi 120 peace pick kit if I get a stimulus check so I could make money picking vehicle locks at car dealerships if they lose the keys or what ever do you think it's worth it
Do you have to get a different style key for different vehicles?
Hi does it work on most 5 pin cylinders cvc locksmiths and security
Wow great tool
what about some serrated pins in there too or really long spools, since i would be wondering if all of the spool pins are the same overall size end to end. most kits have multiple sizes
Lol, just like years ago!!!!! I was young then and knew the entire industry of all of everything was bullshit! Went threw all the challenges and back to knowing what was worth while to listen to and what wasn't! Your video and tool set makes sence!!!! Was awesome then, still awesome now within 2022 and I was looking at this a very long time ago early 2000's maybe? Yes safety first, legal as in wanting the cows to go home!
It's gorgeous!
Would that work on padlocks as well?
Is this tool only for 5-pin locks? What happens if mine has 7 pins?
Damn, time to change the locks (again)
wow, i know the vid is 4 years old now but damn, just bought the kw1, sc1, am5, and m1/m2 for a total of 95 bucks
Is there a one time use with these?
Is it compatible with European pin tumbler locks?