I like to lockpick, but I'm not that fast at it and sometimes just need to open a cabinet quick (looking at you, work... I just need to restart the computer, not call IT and wait 2 days for someone to press a button)

Reference? I might be interested in such things, having to deal with lost keys more often than I'd like.

What sort of furniture/doors can such keys be obtained for?
I also have a lockpick learning kit that I bought a few years ago and haven't gotten around to practicing with.

"Universal keys" from the bezos website, set of 19. Mostly for cabinets and small locks, not the set for construction equipment (though I am curious what else that set could unlock besides machinery. I have a feeling it's labeled like that for reasons, but one of the sets comes with 109 keys)

Most locks are supposed to be a deterrent from opportunists, with varying levels of security. But when I lost my filing cabinet key, I didn't blink because "I've got one that'll work". Paper towels are empty at work and I have to call someone to unlock it so I can refill it... never again

Worst case, I can try to pick it, but I'm not that good and picking is mostly just for fun

Also, if you have the clear lock for learning lock picking, wrap it in painter's tape to increase the challenge (if you start picking it too easily)

I also got a pedometer (I don't have a smart watch) and a sling (think "David and Goliath). Just a few things I've had on my list for years, but never wanted to justify buying

"universal key" is what I call my Dremel

Just depends if I still need the lock to work after I've defeated it. If not, there are a plethora of "universal keys"

Thanks!

My kit I bought back then does in fact have a clear lock. Maybe soon when I can retire I'll have more time for hobbies like this... :)

The tool that turns & vibrates the chambers seems pretty dang fast. First saw it on YT's "Lock-picking Lawyer" channel.

That said, I'm not sure there is such a thing for cylinder tubular locks, like your left key in OP.

Those vibrating tools are usually called electronic pick guns, and there are completely mechanical versions called snap guns.

The cylindrical locks/keys are tubular locks, and while I've never seen snap guns/electric picks for those, they are very quickly (almost as fast as using the key) and very easily (nearly no picking experience needed) picked using a self-impressioning tool. Most of the time, tubular locks are significantly less secure than regular pin-tumbler locks.

Thanks for adding on, and the correction.

I didn't know about snap guns, but I'm just a neophyte. I started to educate myself on picking a couple decades ago, but sudden life changes kind of pulled me away from that. We'll see if I can get that restarted, one of these days...

Well today I learned, thanks!