When Master Lock execs have nightmares, they hear that calm voice telling them to Have a Nice Day.

"Let's head out to the garage" The death knell of any lock.

Against most locks: let’s exploit this lock’s weakness. Against Master Lock: let’s target this lock’s strength.

Master Lock: "we made our newest locks out of adamantium, noone ist gonna..." LPL:"lets head into the Garage" Master Lock *Starts sweating*

"Cutting carbide with a pair of toblerones".

This guy literally ruins my hope in every lock

One advantage of the hex shackles is that it takes 2 cuts, whereas round shackles would only require one, and then it could be spun out of the way..

Some interesting factoids I thought might be interesting to share here: Boron Carbide is the material used in trauma plates, which are the armour inserts used in modern body armour. Its Vicker's hardness is 38 gigapascals. It's the third hardest known substance. Something interesting to know about "hard" objects. The harder something is, the less it can deform before it will fracture or shatter. Its yield strength and tensile strength are very close together. Glass is very hard, but it will shatter before it can deform very much. This is partially why body armour isn't just plates of boron carbide. Aramids(like kevlar) are not hard. They have a high tensile strength, but they will deform easily(you can deform kevlar with your hand, by folding it). Thus, when a rifle hits an armoured vest, the plate will absorb most of the shock and shatter, and the fabric vest will catch the fragments. In theory.

I love how you deliver on what you promise in a video. Show lock, explain lock, open lock. No unnecessary filler. It feels like you value my time. Thanks.

What I've learned from this channel is that if someone really wants your shit, they're gonna get it no matter how you try to protect it.

I don't know why I keep watching his videos. I haven't used a lock or a traditional key in years. My car is remote keyless. And almost all homes in South Korea use RFID/keypad combinations. Yes, I'm sure he could just walk right in with a big magnet.

I love how he doesn't express upset that the locking mechanism opened from the shock cause with that amount of destructive force the fact that it opened doesn't even matter, and that he still praises them for being ahead of the rest of the competition in this regard.

Anyone else feel like they needed safety glasses while watching this?

*Next up:* "So here we have Master Lock's new M-9000 armored model, let's see how it resists to an anti-tank shaped charge" _shoots rocket_ "OK so we did get in relatively quickly..."

Used these when my job trailer was cleaned out by thieves, they didn't mess with the locks, they went straight to the hasps and probably had little resistance cutting those. Most lessons are learned the hard way

His videos are just so to the point, informative and he enunciates his words so well

There's no defence now that the battery angle grinder has been invented.

4:30 Did LPL just pick a masterlock with a pair of boltcutters?

Those cutters put out 12 tons (24,000lbs) of force. I was apart of the marketing team that designed and first sold these cutters. They are actually hydraulic rebar cutters. We made these cutters, aswell as a smaller design the YQK-70 with its chassis used for wire crimping. The small version can put out 12,000lbs (6 tons) of force about half as much as the rebar cutter. You can get a mini one to put in your pocket, and change out the crimping end tool with the rebar cutter end and get a small concealable hydraulic mini bolt cutters. We eventually after several prototypes, sold the patents for the rebar cutter and wire crimps to the Chinese.

Did anybody else squint their eyes when he did the second cuts?

Hope you get a kickback, you just sold me a hydraulic bolt cutter, lol.

Take-away from this video: 1 - Put a pair of these bolt-cutters in your "Zombie-Apocalypse-Backpack" 2 - Wear eye-protection

In defense of these locks, they are quite rust-proof. I've had 4 of them (all keyed the same) on wood gates around my property for the past 10 years and they look and work as well as the day I bought them. They open and close smoothly in any weather conditions, and I've never had to lubricate them. I would say they ended up being the right choice for my low security application.

I love watching your video's. Thank you for all your time and effort you must have put in to these. I imagine you being just as good as a lawyer as a locksmith. Much LOVE from, CANADA niagara falls

Safety squints? Engaged

is there a lock with an exposed shackle that these CAN NOT cut?

I don’t know what I want to see more LPL’s tool collection, picking collection or firearm collection! Keep the great content coming!

Just recently found you channel, less than a month ago. Glad someone is doing this kind of work.

This guy would be a monster in the elder scrolls games

“And we do have a tiny little chip” *shows two large chips in the metal*

thing is though, when a lock is actually locking something, that something may impede being able to get such a large cutter to actually go around the lock as needed to do this.

The thing is this, if you’ve properly sized the lock shackle and hasp there will not be enough space to get that style of bolt cutters around the shackle.

I get the impression that a very young LPL got his sparkly new Schwinn stolen with a Master lock trying to keep it secure

What different people have been wondering about lately. Normal people: I wonder what I should do on the weekend... LPL: *I wonder just how tough master lock’s boron carbide shackles are*

I always learn great things from your videos!!!

Criminals: where would one find these easy to hide and super effective hydraulic bolt cutters?

bruh all they have to do is make the locks out of bedrock

This test highlighted some shortcomings of the hydraulic cutter more than the locks. Those blades need proper guides so they can't go skew.

Master Lock: "New and improved Vibranium shackle!" LPL: "Hold my beer..."

We like how, no matter what happens, you always stay calm! Good videos!

Keep reminding myself of what my father always said “ son locks are made to keep honest people honest”

Now I’m gonna stare at people with jackets and see if they have hydraulic cutters

Master lock: hacksaws cant break us LPL: haha hydraulics go brrrrrrrrr

5:00 LPL: " This really isn't something I fault Master Lock" -....well that's a first

This just isn't fair. Mechanical advantage cheat codes.

Thank You for this AND all the time, $$ on your end spent, quality imaging, right to the point content and the clear concise explanation.

"This volt cutters are easily concealable under a coat" Is a lawyer low key teaching us how to commit crimes?

*500am* *KZfaq:* “Wanna see some locks getting compromised?” *Me:* “Yes.” 😐

If those are really laminated locks I'd like to see what those bolt cutters could do between a pair of laminations to just pop the whole lock apart in the middle.

Alas, another excellent informative video. From real personal experience all locks used for denying entry through remote unmonitored ranch gates are just a silly prop. Unless a protective cover shield is employed to protect shackle from any type of cutter ( old school or hydraulic.)

The only issue I could see with this test is the lock would likely be in a position where you wouldn’t be able to fit this hydraulic cutter onto it.

Lol this thing is basically just a fucking bottle jack with some cutting jaws attached. I love it.

"Nobody will buy Master locks" Except LPL, how else does he get to make his videos.

i'd be interested to see how they fair when attached to something like a garage door where it's unlikely you'll be able to get the bolt cutters across the shackle like this.

Ur a very talented lock wizard, thank u for the great videos

LPL: I just installed new blades for this test. Master Lock: ...

If a thief wants to steal something bad enough, he will get it no matter how well you secure it. The idea is to make the theft as difficult, unattractive, and risky as possible. This way the thief will be less likely to target you and go after an easier target instead.

Great video glad to see some quality content in my recommended list

Did not know I needed a hydraulic cutter. Thanks for the recommendation.

I'm glad I'd used the M15 to secure my cargo container that I shipped from the Virgin Islands. They have the bolt cutter imprints on them. And they still work just fine.

ALL padlocks can be opened using the right tool. We just need to deter people from trying.

Have 2 of these on my shed after a burglery. Good job the handle and hinges are also electrified

great work as always

Let’s pause this for a second, that 11mm shackle had me actually turning my head and slightly backing up cause I knew that thing would be violent 😂

It’s interesting that the cutters are not built to prevent the ram from diverging from center. Although, apparently this cutter was still effective despite the misalignment of the blades.

Thanks for the tutorial!

I bet all of the lock manufactures love the fact you shred their products in front of millions of viewers. Master lock must love you. Good video.

You gotta give credit to Masterlock for these shackles. They definitely are very tough!

I think the steel in conventional 42" bolt cutters is a bit tougher than whatever is used on those hydraulic cutters, those (hydraulic) are primarily intended to cut rebar which is quite soft.

A refreshing video with no wasted banter from the presenter. Now, what padlock is unbeatable?

Never seen someone breaking locks with two pieces of Toblerone before...

2:44 Finally, someone who properly uses adverbs: "relatively easily"

I love all of your videos keep making great content!!

Thank you for creating and sharing this video. Very informative. What type of padlock would you suggest then for something like a storage unit if not the ones above in your video?

Honestly Im just impressed at this super nice bolt cutter that thing is a beast

Best I can tell, that is a Steel Dragon Tools® 22A Handheld Hydraulic Rebar Cutter And it costs around $120

the cordless angle grinder it would seem to be the biggest threat, no-one has any idea how to deal with it

You are extremely talented. I recently bought some Chinese locks to try picking then because they are cheap and Got them open fairly easy It got my confidence up to try a master M1 lock but I'm having much difficulty I've watched numerous amounts of your videos but still I'm not exactly sure if I'm Is lifting the pins properly or I just need to practice more any way keep up the good work and all keep Practicing

the best info out on the topic

Cheers LpL. Happy Saturday. Time for a coffee break it would appear. :)

Simulation should be done in real world , i.e. try the above test while the lock is shackled on a gate or a barn while holding that hydraulic cutter , putting it on floor is not a luxury a theif will have

Hey there LPL, i am constantly amazed at how seemingly easily you get into all these different types of locks... Not counting this video of course... But i have a question for you pertaining to a lock that i am constantly confronted with in my job.i work for a national storage and rental company. I am a building maintenence worker and am frequently asked to cut or drill locks off of the storage rooms due to no payment or folks losing their keys.. this sometimes results in damage to the room door or locking hasps wich i then also need to replace. Can you do a video or maybe youve already done one where you pick a schrowded disc lock... All our locks are these as we make tenants purchase them and use them... Thanks

Love Master locks,the company I work for has used these locks for over40 years on over 450 pieces of equipment and never seen one fail

I’m going to have to get one of those hydraulic bolt cutters.

He's so good he litterally picked the lock without even trying

When a suspicious person is wearing a trench coat and starts reaching... and pulls out hydraulic boltcutters...

Literally told me what I need to break and enter. Thanks!

Lesson of the day: *_SOUPER THICC SHAKKL_*

I laugh every time i see an LPL video which involves Masterlocks in the vid! I just know LPL will be extra savage every time he encounters a Masterlock! 😂

I like how you cut those locks with the same exact spot on the cutter.

I prefer this line of padlocks for their superior weather resistance. 5 years riding around in my truck bed securing ladders and took boxes from a quick grab with cables. Lock bodies hold up to weather much better than older steel line. Still have to frequently lube the cylinder, but that's a given for an outdoor padlock.

Looks like Masterlock have pretty good locks for physical attacks, but bad for a more technical attack (like picking). Getting a cutter like this is likely easier/faster than learning to pick locks, so a more likely attack

Any plans to tear apart the master lock that unlocked itself? That would be interesting to see the failure point

Regarding the M15 wird breaking: As it was inside the boltcutter at an angel it touched the outer barrier (down right side in the video). It looks like there was so much pressure that it squeezed the ball mechanism on the inside, which seemed to be enough to push the piece out with the breaking force. Also (I think) due to the angle because of the already existing dents on the cutter, the break force was applied at the outer barrier of the bolt cutter.

I sit for months learning how to pick locks open....5 min with cutters and im a god....never bring a knife to a gun fight....great video

I feel like I should be wearing safety glasses watching this

My father always says. “Locks will never stop a determined thief, they are just a deterrent” “if they want it bad enough, they’ll get it”. Why I have a gun.

Amazing work thank you so much

This video is three and a half years old, and Today I Learned that "hydraulic bolt cutters" _exist._

Probably bad my brain immediately thought “that looks like a place for fingers” when I saw the cutter.