If they were able to lock it so quickly, it means it's probably not a key-retaining lock, which means the locking pawls are spring-loaded, which means you can shim it.
Raking is a low-skill attack that can easily defeat low-quality locks. The rake is a metal strip (often wave-shaped, but others exist) which you have to move around inside the keyway while applying torque. Some of the pins will randomly get caught at the shear line; repeat until the lock is opened. This type of attack can be prevented by using security pins (like spools, barrels, or serrated pins) that get stuck in the shear line.
A comb attack is different. Some locks are so poorly designed that you can use a comb-shaped tool to lift all of the key pins above the shear line and completely bypass the security.
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These locks are super easy to pick. Now, picking it yourself? That's a whole other issue lol.
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Just use bolt cutters. Simple as.
If they were able to lock it so quickly, it means it's probably not a key-retaining lock, which means the locking pawls are spring-loaded, which means you can shim it.
I had to look up "wave rake" cuz I'm a moron and thought it was like an introductory brand lock pick device or something.
You meant like a comb, didn't you?
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Edit: oh man, I'm so happy I was wrong lol I felt so dumb
Raking is a low-skill attack that can easily defeat low-quality locks. The rake is a metal strip (often wave-shaped, but others exist) which you have to move around inside the keyway while applying torque. Some of the pins will randomly get caught at the shear line; repeat until the lock is opened. This type of attack can be prevented by using security pins (like spools, barrels, or serrated pins) that get stuck in the shear line.
A comb attack is different. Some locks are so poorly designed that you can use a comb-shaped tool to lift all of the key pins above the shear line and completely bypass the security.
Lockpicking rakes work very differently from combs.
https://www.lockpickmall.com/lock-pick-set-4-piece-wonder-waves-pro-rake-set_p.html
Go to the nearest fire station: they have bolt cutters.
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What would you even do in that situation lol
Either pick it open or get some bolt cutters, I would imagine.
given the quality of most locks you can probably just hold a hairpin menacingly in front of it and it'll pop open.
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