• Captain Poofter@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I had to look up “wave rake” cuz I’m a moron and thought it was like an introductory brand lock pick device or something.

    You meant like a comb, didn’t you?

    🤦‍♂️

    Edit: oh man, I’m so happy I was wrong lol I felt so dumb

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      1 year ago

      Raking is a low-skill attack that can easily defeat low-quality locks. The rake is a metal strip (often wave-shaped, but others exist) which you have to move around inside the keyway while applying torque. Some of the pins will randomly get caught at the shear line; repeat until the lock is opened. This type of attack can be prevented by using security pins (like spools, barrels, or serrated pins) that get stuck in the shear line.

      A comb attack is different. Some locks are so poorly designed that you can use a comb-shaped tool to lift all of the key pins above the shear line and completely bypass the security.