lock-picks
Burglar's slim implements
Lock-picks are specialized tools for opening locks without the original key.
A basic set includes tension wrenches and picks of various shapes—hooks, rakes, diamonds—each designed to manipulate different lock mechanisms.
Locksmiths use them legitimately; burglars use them otherwise.
Possession is legal in most places but may raise questions: The police found lock-picks in his jacket.
Lock-turning leverage device
Dragging tines across ground
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- bumpingLight repeated collision
- impressioningLock bypass via blank filing
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
shimming · decoding · feedback · binding · overset · counter-rotation · tensioning · gutting
Authorized security vulnerability assessment
- red teamSimulated attackers testing defenses
- physical securityProtection of tangible assets
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
- auditFormal accounts examination
covert entry · weakness · exploitation · countermeasures · defense
Illegal entry to commit crime
- breaking and enteringIllegally forcing entry somewhere
- illegal entryUnlawful border crossing
- contrabandProhibited trade goods
- felonySerious criminal offense
intent · prowling · theft · trespass · concealment · housebreaking · safecracking · heist
Recreational pursuer of interests
- cutawayView with exterior removed
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
- meetupInformal planned gathering
recreational · skill-building · collecting · community · Reddit · belt ranking · legal ownership
tension wrench
Lock-turning leverage device
raking
Dragging tines across ground
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- bumpingLight repeated collision
- impressioningLock bypass via blank filing
bypass · shimming · decoding · feedback · binding · overset · counter-rotation · tensioning · gutting · repinning
penetration testing
Authorized security vulnerability assessment
- red teamSimulated attackers testing defenses
- physical securityProtection of tangible assets
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
covert entry · audit · weakness · exploitation · countermeasures · defense
burglary
Illegal entry to commit crime
- breaking and enteringIllegally forcing entry somewhere
- illegal entryUnlawful border crossing
- contrabandProhibited trade goods
felony · intent · prowling · theft · trespass · concealment · housebreaking · safecracking · heist · cat burglar
hobbyist
Recreational pursuer of interests
- cutawayView with exterior removed
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
meetup · recreational · skill-building · collecting · community · Reddit · belt ranking · legal ownership