Dimple Lock Picks
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Dimple lock picks
Dimple lock picks, flag sets, rakes and practice locks for dimple keyways
Dimple locks are still pin tumbler locks, but the key cuts are drilled into the flat face of the key instead of along the edge. That changes the tool shape completely. Standard hooks fight the warding; dimple flag picks lift pins from the side, dimple rakes use the keyway grooves, and a clear dimple cylinder lets you see why the movement feels so different.
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Dimple flags, rakes and trainers
Beginner to Multipick G-Pro
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Check the lock first
How to tell if you need dimple lock picks
Look at the key face
A dimple key has round or oval cuts drilled into the flat face of the blade, often on one or both sides. That is the clearest sign.
Do not go by the door alone
Euro cylinders, padlocks and higher-security cylinders can use many mechanisms. The key shape tells you more than the lock body.
Edge-cut key? Different tools.
If the cuts are only along the top edge like a standard house key, start with ordinary pin-tumbler picks and tensioners instead.
Choose the right dimple route
Which dimple tool should you buy first?
| Route |
Best first product |
Why it makes sense |
| Learn the mechanism |
Clear Dimple Practice Cylinder |
See the pin stacks while you learn the sideways lift and the different feel of a dimple keyway. |
| Budget flag set |
Dedicated Dimple Lock Pick Set |
A low-cost selection of flag-style dimple picks for learning side-lifting control on suitable dimple locks. |
| Wrap-up flag set |
Dimple Lock Pick Set + Wrap-Up Case |
A tidy flag set in a wrap-up case when you want the dimple tools kept together on the bench. |
| Rake first, finish with flags |
Thunder Dimple Rakes |
Four rake profiles for suitable dimple locks. Set what will set quickly, then finish with a flag pick. |
| Pocket-sized dimple add-on |
Dimple Rake and Pick Set |
A compact two-tool route when you want a small dimple rake and pick without carrying a full flag roll. |
| Premium system |
Multipick G-Pro Starter Kit |
German-made G-Pro dimple tools when feedback, finish and upgrade path matter more than lowest price. |
Dimple tools are not universal keys to every dimple lock. Warding, pin layout, tension access and skill still matter. Start on a known practice cylinder, then move into harder locks when the feedback makes sense.
Flags vs rakes
Dimple flags lift pins from the side. Dimple rakes try to set what will set fast.
A flag pick is the dimple equivalent of a careful hook: you choose a profile, reach a pin from the side, rotate and lift until the shear line tells you the pin is set. A dimple rake is faster and less precise. It rides the grooves of a suitable dimple keyway and can set easy pins before you finish with flags.
Practice setup
Make the first session visible
- Start with a clear dimple cylinder so the pin movement is visible.
- Use light tension. Heavy tension hides the feedback you are trying to learn.
- Choose a flag that reaches cleanly rather than scraping the warding.
- Add rakes later when you understand what a set dimple pin feels like.
Quick answers
Dimple lock pick questions
What is a dimple lock pick?
It is a pick shaped for dimple keyways, where the pins are approached from the side instead of straight up from the bottom of an edge-cut keyway.
Can I use normal lock picks on dimple locks?
Usually no. Some locks give odd access, but proper dimple work needs flags, dimple rakes, and tension that fits the dimple keyway.
What should a beginner buy?
Start with the clear dimple practice cylinder plus a basic flag set. Seeing the pins move makes the strange side-lift feel much easier to trust.
Are dimple picks for Mul-T-Lock style locks?
Many Mul-T-Lock and similar cylinders use dimple-style keys, but each lock still has its own profile and security features. Match the tool to the lock family and practise on known hardware first.
