StrikeKey™ — Seat the Comb, Set Every Pin, and Pop the Shackle in Seconds
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Seat the Comb, Set Every Pin, and Feel That First-Try Click
New to lock sport or already chasing clean SPP runs, StrikeKey™ Comb Picks take the guessing out of combing. A built-in vertical stop seats each comb at the exact depth your pins sit, and the lock model is engraved right on the handle — so you grab the right tool, push once, and lift. No filing, no guessing how deep to go, no wandering around the keyway hoping you catch the pins.
Stop Filing Down Generic Combs That Never Sit Where the Pins Are
Most cheap combs come in one blind thickness and no depth reference. You shove it in, rake on feel, and half the time it sits too high or too low — so you file the teeth down, bend the metal, and still walk away from a lock you should have popped. StrikeKey™ fixes that at the design level: the comb physically can't overshoot the pins, and each one is cut to the right thickness for the lock named on the handle.
➤ Seat It Once with the Built-In Vertical Stop: The stop hits the lock face and parks the teeth right beneath the pins — no judging depth by feel. One push, one lift, pins set at the shear line. The same seat, every single attempt.
➤ Grab the Right Comb by the Name on the Handle: Each pick is engraved with the exact lock it's cut for, so you reach into your kit and pull the right one without squinting or test-fitting three combs first. Your flow doesn't break.
➤ Match the Lock You're Actually Picking: Cut for the padlocks people in the hobby pick most — Master 140/141, 150/160, 6271, Abus 5550/5560, American 2010. The thickness is dialed in per model instead of one generic guess that fits nothing well.
How the Vertical Stop Does the Hard Part for You
Combing only works when the teeth land directly under the pin stacks. StrikeKey™ builds that depth in: the vertical stop bottoms out against the lock and holds the comb at the height the pins actually sit, so you stop fighting the keyway and just lift. Each comb's thickness is matched to its lock, which means the right amount of bite without forcing or filing.
The marked handles do the other half — you spend zero time figuring out which comb is which. For a beginner that's the difference between "rake blindly and pray" and a repeatable motion you can actually learn from. For an experienced picker, it's just faster reps on the locks you already know.
Why Lock Sport Pickers Keep a StrikeKey™ in Their Kit
From first-timers who want the satisfying click without months of fumbling to seasoned pickers who just want quick reps on common padlocks, StrikeKey™ earns its spot in the case. The vertical stop and engraved handles turn combing from a coin-flip into something you can repeat on purpose.
"Figured combs were a gimmick — bought a cheap set, filed the teeth, still got nothing. The Master 140 one here popped on the first real attempt. I'm a convert." — Marcus T.
"The labels are the part nobody tells you about. I grab the right comb without thinking. Don't have to test three picks anymore." — Devon R.
What You Actually Get with StrikeKey™ in Hand
✓ The same seat every attempt: The vertical stop parks the comb at one consistent depth, so your lift is the same motion every time instead of a fresh guess on each lock.
✓ Teeth set under the pins, not above them: No more overshooting or sitting short. The stop puts the comb where it needs to be, which means fewer dead lifts and more pins setting at the shear line.
✓ Cut and labeled for the locks you own: Engraved handles for Master, Abus, and American models mean you grab, push, lift — whether this is your first lock or your hundredth.
How StrikeKey™ Works in Just 3 Steps
Step 1: Slide the comb in until the vertical stop hits the lock face — the teeth are now parked directly beneath the pins, no depth guessing.
Step 2: Lift straight up in one smooth motion — the stop holds your depth while the teeth set the pins at the shear line.
Step 3: Apply turning pressure and the shackle gives — frustration turns into a click you can repeat on the next lock.
| StrikeKey™ Comb Picks | Generic Comb Picks | Other Lock Picks |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in vertical stop seats the comb at the same depth every time | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lock model engraved on each handle — grab the right comb instantly | ❌ | ❌ |
| Thickness cut per lock model — right bite without filing | One blind thickness, sits too high or too low | No model match, longer learning curve |
Details for Precision Lovers
- Combs Included: 4-pin 0.00098 inch thick, 5-pin 0.00098 inch thick, 6-pin 0.00063 inch thick
- Cut for Popular Locks: Master 140/141, Master 150 & 160, Abus 5550 & 5560, American 2010, Master 6271
- Instant ID Handles: Lock make and model engraved on each grip so you grab the right comb fast
- Material: Brushed stainless steel with a built-in vertical depth stop on every comb
StrikeKey™ FAQs — Straight Answers, No Hype
Will these fit my specific lock?
They're cut and labeled for Master 140/141, 150/160 and 6271, Abus 5550/5560, and American 2010. Check the model stamped on your padlock against that list before you buy — if it's on there, the matching comb is in the set.
Do combs actually work, or is it luck?
On the locks they're cut for, combing is a real technique, not luck. The reason generic combs feel like a gamble is depth — they sit at the wrong height. The vertical stop removes that variable so the same motion repeats.
Are these too thin — will they bend?
They're stainless steel, cut thin on purpose so the teeth fit the keyway. Use them on the locks they're made for and lift straight, and they hold up to regular practice.
Will StrikeKey™ open every lock?
No, and any honest seller will tell you that. These are built for the common padlocks listed above. High-security and specialty locks need different tools — this set isn't a master key.
Is this a good gift for someone into lock sport?
It's a solid one. The labeled combs and built-in depth stop make it useful for a curious beginner and a quick-rep tool for someone already deep in the hobby.
Pick the locks it's built for or send it back. If StrikeKey™ doesn't seat cleaner and pick smoother than the generic combs in your kit, return it — we'd rather lose the sale than have a comb you'll never reach for.
Add StrikeKey™ to Your Kit and Make Combing Repeatable
StrikeKey™ Comb Picks seat at the right depth, carry their lock model right on the handle, and are cut to the thickness each padlock wants. No filing, no depth guessing, no test-fitting three combs first — just grab, push, lift. If you're tired of generic combs that wander, this is the set that makes the click repeatable.
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