Publications

EVVA ELUS cylinder with temporary access function - Walter Belgers (June 2023): EVVA ELUS cylinder with temporary access function is a paper about a mechanical EVVA cylinder with an electronic temporary access function, that never reached the production phase.

Bluetooth Locks (and an update on the X-09) - Michael Huebler (October 2019): The file LockCon_2019_mh_Bluetooth_Locks_and_X-09_update.pdf holds the slides of a presentation, given by Michael Huebler at LockCon 2019, about hacking Bluetooth locks and an update on the KABA MAS X-09 lock.

Toool BlackBag (July 2006 ~ May 2014): Former president of Toool, Barry Wels, has been writing interesting things about locks on his personal blog BlackBag from July 2006 until May 2014, after which Toool has taken over his blog. Watch out, because before you know it, you'll spend your whole day going through all the blog entries that were written!

The Fichet F3D High Security Lock Mechanism – An Inside View - Michael Huebler (October 2011): The Fichet F3D High Security Lock Mechanism is a paper about a very interesting French lock with huge 3D-milled keys. The paper was first presented at LockCon #04 (October 2011, Sneek, NL).

The New Master Lock Combination Padlock v2.0 - Michael Huebler (July 2009): The New Master Lock Combination Padlock V2.0 is a detailed technical analysis about a new and unique combination padlock from Master Lock, named "1500iDCOL ONE" in Europe and "1500iD Speed Dial" in the USA. And a visualizer application (File:MhVisualizer V2.0 p.swf) that will help you to understand the lock's mechanism even better. Both files have been updated for HAR2009 with some major enhancements and corrections. The topic is also being discussed on BlackBag and in a podcast.

The KABA MAS X-09 High Security Safe Lock - Michael Huebler (oktober 2008): The file The KABA MAS X-09 High Security Safe Lock holds the slides of a presentation, given by Michael Huebler at LockCon 2008, about the KABA MAS X-09 lock. This is a high security safe lock with all kinds of interesting features.

The Drumm Geminy shield - Han Fey (July 2006): About 15 years ago Klaus Drumm had the idea that the small surface in front of a cylinder was not big enough to provide for an effective Shield against differing modern burglar attacks. He wanted a solution for this. With this idea in mind, he came to the conclusion that a cylinder shield out of steel which could withstand several attacks could be the solution.

Cutaway locks - Han Fey (May 2005, September 2006): One of the reasons why manufacturers produce so-called 'cutaway locks' is to show potential buyers and entry level locksmiths the inner workings of a lock and to show the security features. Some of the cutaways in my collection are factory cut, while some I made myself because I could not get a factory cutaway or because factory cutaways were never made available. The first part of this series is called Cutaway locks and deals with locks by various manufacturers. The second part deals exclusively with Pfaffenhain Cutaway Cylinders.

DOM ix Dimple key system - Han Fey (February 2005): I have examined the locking systems of most European manufacturers including Kaba, ASSA, BKS, Wilka, Winkhaus, Mul-T-lock, etc. It has been interesting for me to witness the progression in these manufacturers evolving security features. I decided to write about the history of the German DOM ix system because this manufacturer came with one of the first reversible dimple key systems with a horizontal keyway.

Bumping Locks - Barry Wels and Rop Gonggrijp (January 2005): Bumping Locks is a whitepaper about the bumping technique, that caused quite a stir and led to TOOOL testing Dutch locks for the Dutch consumer organisation 'Consumentenbond'. See their press release from 2006.