[sordidasset]

the tumbler-padlock analogy is broken. I know how to pick a lock mostly because the "how it works" info is open.

[jononor]

Do you now have a better or worse understanding over what kind of locks are not secure?

[rbcgerard]

+1

And importantly, when to use a deadbolt, or deadbolt + steel frame door, or a safe. All of which are well understood but can be implemented depending on when circumstances warrant. i.e. tool shed vs bank vault.

[Shish2k]

Did you get that information from the lock company publishing specs on their website, or from people reverse engineering it?

[javajosh]

Some locks with open designs are difficult, or impossible to pick.

In this amusing video this guy goes over details of different locks, and explains why they are not all created equal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsJZ_kKjXcE