Secrets of Lock Picking

by Steven Hampton

Master locksmith Steven Hampton reveals here the tricks and tools for bypassing keyed and combination locks from pin tumbler locks, mushroom and spool pin tumbler locks, wafer tumbler locks, warded locks and disk tumbler locks to tubular cylinder locks, magnetic locks, door locks, padlocks and automobile locks. Find the key to "seeing" into every lock and discovering its simplicity.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Ebooks, How To

72 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1987

Reviews

[Brandon Baggett · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, from what I have learned this is one of the best books to read for making impromptu tools on picking locks. Though the whole foundation of the book is based on the idea that you can't buy lock picks, which now doesn't apply to us because you can get anything off the internet. It was good information to read, but not a good beginners book teaching you how to pick locks.

[Matt Reno · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting and in depth on pin tumbler picking but almost all the other styles of lock addressed in the book were described as "just like pin tumbler but you do this part a little different." Still a fun read.

[Dante Carlisle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely informative book that does exactly as it promises. Of course, with something like lockpicking you have to understand that the trick is in the practice, but Mr. Hampton gives you the tools to get started, as well as offering advice and tricks that he's learned over years. Definitely glad I read this as a start to teaching myself a new skill.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Secret Picker

I enjoyed this short reference book.

As someone who is associated with cybersecurity, you are only as secure as your greatest weakness, and that is predominantly physical locks.

This was a fun read!

4.3/5

[Sharanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was interesting, but I don’t think I will be able to pick a lock after this

[Bob · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hey, ya never know