ABUS 75IB/30 KD Keyed Padlock,Different,1-1/4"W

I collect padlocks. - I have antique padlocks, and modern ones that cost over $300. A strange hobby, I know. But that's what makes a market; everyone is strange in their own way. Then we trade, and... PROFIT!Where was I...? Oh, yeah: Abus makes very good locks. The world's best are probably made by Abloy of Finland (really! But Abus would probably dispute that). And Abloy locks are expensive.If you need padlocks you probably won't find a better deal than these. Since they're made for marine environments (like around boats, docks, saltwater, etc.), they're rust and corrosion resistant, so they're ideal for outdoor uses like gate hasps, sheds, and so on.They're über-inexpensive, too. You'd pay more for a cheap Master lock, with a regular key that anyone can get ... MoreI collect padlocks. - I have antique padlocks, and modern ones that cost over $300. A strange hobby, I know. But that's what makes a market; everyone is strange in their own way. Then we trade, and... PROFIT!Where was I...? Oh, yeah: Abus makes very good locks. The world's best are probably made by Abloy of Finland (really! But Abus would probably dispute that). And Abloy locks are expensive.If you need padlocks you probably won't find a better deal than these. Since they're made for marine environments (like around boats, docks, saltwater, etc.), they're rust and corrosion resistant, so they're ideal for outdoor uses like gate hasps, sheds, and so on.They're über-inexpensive, too. You'd pay more for a cheap Master lock, with a regular key that anyone can get duplicated. Padlocks with common keys are the easiest to pick, which brings me to the next reason these padlocks are an excellent buy.If anything, the keys are why I prefer Abus padlocks. This is my second purchase of a half dozen of these locks from Zoro. They use "dimple" keys. There's no picture of the key, but when you see one you'll understand why it's practically impossible to pick these locks.They can't be duplicated with the key cutter that's found in every hardware store and locksmith shop. Only Abus has the machinery to copy their own keys.Next, these padlocks don't use the typical 4 or 5 (or "high security" - as if) 6 pins. This particular padlock uses 10 pins! Even an expert lock picker would need a couple extra hands to even try, and he'd still fail.These locks also have a ball bearing detente, which the best locks typically use. And the ball bearings are on both ends of the shackle.For only $15 and change, these padlocks are amazingly inexpensive. You can't go wrong with Abus.(PS: Avoid Master locks; they're pricey junque.)

Outstanding German quality lock. It's made in China to German specifications and is WAY better than any Masterlock or Brinks lock. Very tight tolerances, reversible dimpled key and solid craftsmanship. All for less than $14 per lock!

Works well! I feel safer having a hard-to-pick lock protecting my valuable storage compartment