I am a strong believer that Physical Security is really underestimated.
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In this list I decided to share most of the tools I currently utilize in authorized engagements, along with a "ranking" of their value based on their usage and if they should be in your toolkit, including where to find them, and in some cases I will also include some other alternatives.
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In this list I decided to share most of the tools I currently utilize in authorized engagements, along with a ranking of their value based on their usage and if they should be in your toolkit, including where to find them, and in some cases I will also include some other alternatives.
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### Quick list of items:
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- [A reliable ScrewDriver with changeable bits](#8)
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- [A reliable plier multitool](#9)
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- [A reliable set of 0.025 thin lockpick set](#10)
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- [A reliable set of 0.015 thin lockpick set](#11)
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- [A reliable set of 0.018 thin lockpick set](#11)
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- Within the lockpick set:
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- [Tension bars](#12)
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- [Warded picks](#13)
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- [Combination lock decoders](#22)
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- [Commercial door hook](#23)
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- [Lishi Picks](#24)
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- [American Lock Bypass](#25)
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- [American Padlock BypassDriver](#25)
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- [Abus Padlock Bypass Driver](#)
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3. Bypass tools:
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- [Travelers hook](#)
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- [Under Door Tool](#)
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- [Crash bar tool](#)
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- [Deadbolt Thumb Turn tool](#)
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- [Door Latch shims](#)
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- Keys:
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- [Devious, Troublesome, Hooligan!](#)
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- [Alarm & Panel keys]
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- [Office Keys]
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- [Elevator Keys]
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3. Drops and Implants
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- [Rubber Ducky]()
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4. EDC tools
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<a name="8"></a>8. A reliable ScrewDriver with changeable bits | In some scenarios you may need to modify some of your tools, fix something, or disassemble something. | 8/10 | Recommended: [Wera Kraftform](https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05051024001-Kraftform-BithoCSLDing-Screwdriver/dp/B001HSNHM2) | Alternative: Any other screwdriver set will work just fine. Ideally a kit which can be portable and with different bits |
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<a name="9"></a>9. A reliable plier multitool | Same as with the screwdriver set, in some scenarios you may need to modify a tool or fix something. | 8/10 | Recommended: [Gerber Plier Multitool](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDPT9K) | Alternatives: any reliable multitool of your preference |
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<a name="10"></a>10. A reliable set of 0.025 thin lockpick set | Self explanatory. Cant pick locks without a lockpick set. | 10/10 | Recommended to get a well known brand with good reputation and quality products. Some of those are: [TOOOL](https://www.toool.us/equipment), [Sparrows](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com), [Southord](https://www.southord.com), [Covert Instruments](https://covertinstruments.com) | N/A. You do not want a pick breaking inside of a client's lock. Avoid sets that are of unknown brands from ebay. |
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<a name="11"></a>11. A reliable set of 0.015 thin lockpick set | This is very similar to the 0.025 set, but you may also want to carry a thinner 0.015 or 0.018 thin lockpick set, for those locks that have a very narrow or thinner keyway, to be able to insert the picks. | 8/10 | Recommended to get a well known brand with good reputation and quality products. Some of those are: [TOOOL](https://www.toool.us/equipment), [Sparrows](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com), [Southord](https://www.southord.com), [Covert Instruments](https://covertinstruments.com) | N/A.
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<a name="11"></a>11. A reliable set of 0.018 thin lockpick set | This is very similar to the 0.025 set, but you may also want to carry a thinner 0.018 or 0.015 thin lockpick set, for those locks that have a very narrow or thinner keyways, and be able to insert the picks. | 8/10 | Recommended to get a well known brand with good reputation and quality products. Some of those are: [TOOOL](https://www.toool.us/equipment), [Sparrows](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com), [Southord](https://www.southord.com), [Covert Instruments](https://covertinstruments.com) | N/A.
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<a name="12"></a>11. Tension bars | One of the most important things for a lockpicker. A good picker knows the value of using good and comfortable tension bars. | 10/10 | Recommended: [Covert Instruments Ergo Turner Set](https://covertinstruments.com/collections/lockpicks/products/ergo-turner-set) or [Sparrows Flatbars](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/ft5k.htm) | There are many other alternatives, varying in sizes and lengths. I stronly recommend having them in varying widths. |
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<a name="13"></a>12. Warded picks | These are used for picking warded locks. | 3/10 | ------------- | Content Cell |
