{"title":"Dimple Lock Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimple locks\u003c\/strong\u003e use a flat key with drilled dimples instead of a jagged edge — they are on many European front doors (Mul-T-Lock, Kaba, ABUS, Cisa). They need their own tools: \u003cstrong\u003eflag picks\u003c\/strong\u003e and a tension wrench that fits the wide, flat keyway. Everything here is chosen for learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--more--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow a dimple lock differs from a standard pin tumbler\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, a dimple lock is still a pin tumbler: pins have to reach a shear line. The difference is the orientation — \u003cstrong\u003epins sit horizontally and the keyway is a flat slot\u003c\/strong\u003e. A standard hook cannot reach them. Dimple picks (often called \u003cstrong\u003eflag picks\u003c\/strong\u003e) have a small rotatable flag at the tip that pushes each pin sideways, and dimple tension wrenches are thin flat bars that fit the top or bottom of the slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in a dimple lock pick set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlag picks\u003c\/strong\u003e in two or three sizes, sometimes with an adjustable flag angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimple rakes\u003c\/strong\u003e — a serrated bar for scrubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat tension wrenches\u003c\/strong\u003e for the wide keyway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA case; some sets add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/practice-locks\"\u003edimple practice lock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAre dimple locks harder to pick?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot fundamentally — but the feedback is subtler and the pins are often stacked with security pins, so \u003cstrong\u003ewe recommend learning single pin picking on a standard lock first\u003c\/strong\u003e. Reach roughly yellow belt in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lock-picking-belt-ranking\"\u003ebelt ranking\u003c\/a\u003e on a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transparent-padlocks\"\u003eclear padlock\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/progressive-practice-locks\"\u003eprogressive lock\u003c\/a\u003e, then move to dimple. A dimple cutaway or transparent dimple practice lock makes the transition much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDimple practice locks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock transparent and cutaway dimple locks so you can see the horizontal pin stacks and the flag pushing them. They pair with the picks on this page and with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lock-pick-training-kits\"\u003etraining kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAre dimple lock picks legal?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimple picks are lock picks like any other: legal to own and use on your own locks in nearly all of Europe. Country-by-country detail is on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/is-lock-picking-legal\"\u003elegality page\u003c\/a\u003e. For the basics of tension, binding order and false sets — which apply equally to dimple locks — read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-pick-a-lock-for-beginners\"\u003ehow to pick a lock for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dimple-lock-pick-set-18-pieces","title":"Dimple Lock Pick Set – 18 Pieces (Kaba-style Flag Picks)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimple locks\u003c\/strong\u003e — the flat-key cylinders on many European doors — need their own tools. This 18-piece set has flag picks in several sizes, dimple rakes and flat tension wrenches for the wide keyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included in the dimple lock pick set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlag picks in several sizes and angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimple rakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat tension wrenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZip case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the dimple lock pick set is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickers who can already single pin pick a standard lock and want to move to dimple cylinders (Kaba, Mul-T-Lock, ABUS, Cisa). Learn on a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dimple-lock-picks\"\u003edimple practice lock\u003c\/a\u003e first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimple lock pick set — specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase approx. 15 × 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBelt level for the dimple lock pick set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue belt territory: dimple feedback is subtle. Reach orange belt on standard locks before starting. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lock-picking-belt-ranking\"\u003elock picking belt ranking\u003c\/a\u003e to plan your next lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal note:\u003c\/strong\u003e lock picks are legal to own and use on locks you own in nearly all of Europe. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/is-lock-picking-legal\"\u003elegality by country\u003c\/a\u003e page. Only pick locks you own, never a lock in use. New to the hobby? Start with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-pick-a-lock-for-beginners\"\u003ehow to pick a lock for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lockpit Kit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58805475803471,"sku":"\u003cnone\u003e","price":44.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/0609\/9023\/files\/S26320b182c4649928ee86027670c3fd7B.webp?v=1789650208"},{"product_id":"dimple-lock-pick-set-round-handles","title":"Dimple Lock Pick Set with Round Handles – Optional Dimple Practice Lock","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimple flag picks with \u003cstrong\u003eround aluminium handles\u003c\/strong\u003e that let you rotate the flag precisely — much easier for learners than flat handles. Choose the tools alone or the kit with a \u003cstrong\u003edimple practice cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e in a hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included in the dimple pick set with practice lock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlag picks with colour-coded round handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat tension wrenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit option: cutaway dimple practice cylinder with keys + hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the dimple pick set with practice lock is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners moving from pin tumbler to dimple locks. The practice cylinder shows the horizontal pin stacks so you can watch the flag push each pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimple pick set with practice lock — specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless picks, aluminium handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice cylinder: Euro profile, dimple keyway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBelt level for the dimple pick set with practice lock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue belt. Learn standard single pin picking first, then come here. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lock-picking-belt-ranking\"\u003elock picking belt ranking\u003c\/a\u003e to plan your next lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal note:\u003c\/strong\u003e lock picks are legal to own and use on locks you own in nearly all of Europe. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/is-lock-picking-legal\"\u003elegality by country\u003c\/a\u003e page. Only pick locks you own, never a lock in use. New to the hobby? Start with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-pick-a-lock-for-beginners\"\u003ehow to pick a lock for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lockpit Kit","offers":[{"title":"Picks only","offer_id":58805475869007,"sku":"14:29#only tools","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Picks + dimple practice lock","offer_id":58805475901775,"sku":"14:350853#tools with 1 lock","price":54.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/0609\/9023\/files\/S0d92b7c357774aea99a84126c32a6b8as_f32778d2-01df-48bd-8046-970663e8c14f.webp?v=1789650208"},{"product_id":"transparent-practice-lock-choose-mechanism","title":"Transparent Practice Lock – Choose the Mechanism (8 Types)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne listing, eight \u003cstrong\u003etransparent practice locks\u003c\/strong\u003e: pick the mechanism you want to learn. Every lock is clear acrylic with the real pins, springs and plug visible, and ships with keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included in the transparent practice lock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e01 Mini padlock — the classic first lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e02 Padlock, standard size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e03 Rim cylinder (night-latch style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e04 Euro double cylinder — the profile on most European doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e05 Cylinder with wafer keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e06 Cylinder with dimple keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e07 Single-sided cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e08 Padlock, wide body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the transparent practice lock is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners choosing their first lock (take 01 or 02), and pickers who want to see a specific mechanism — the Euro cylinder (04) is the most useful for anyone in Germany, the Nordics, Poland or Czechia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTransparent practice lock — specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic body, brass core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBelt level for the transparent practice lock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite belt for the padlocks; yellow belt for the cylinders. Next step: a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cutaway-locks\"\u003ecutaway lock\u003c\/a\u003e with real tolerances. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lock-picking-belt-ranking\"\u003elock picking belt ranking\u003c\/a\u003e to plan your next lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal note:\u003c\/strong\u003e lock picks are legal to own and use on locks you own in nearly all of Europe. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/is-lock-picking-legal\"\u003elegality by country\u003c\/a\u003e page. Only pick locks you own, never a lock in use. New to the hobby? 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