{"product_id":"dangerfield-combination-lock-picks-bypass-mini-knife-set-2","title":"Dangerfield Combination Lock Picks, Bypass Mini-Knife Set (2)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.lpw-damk{--ink:#1f1f1f;--muted:#555;--line:#e3ddd2;--paper:#fbfaf7;--soft:#f3eee5;--dark:#161616;--accent:#1d4e89;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.55}\n.lpw-damk *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.lpw-damk a{color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.lpw-damk .trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:0 0 18px}\n.lpw-damk .trust span{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 11px;font-size:15px}\n.lpw-damk .hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(260px,.9fr);gap:24px;align-items:center;background:var(--soft);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:26px}\n.lpw-damk .badge,.lpw-damk .kicker{color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0;font-size:12px}\n.lpw-damk h2,.lpw-damk h3,.lpw-damk h4{letter-spacing:0;margin:0;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.15}\n.lpw-damk h2{font-size:clamp(27px,4vw,42px);margin:8px 0 12px}\n.lpw-damk h3{font-size:25px;margin:6px 0 12px}\n.lpw-damk h4{font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px}\n.lpw-damk p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.lpw-damk .hero p{font-size:17px;color:var(--muted)}\n.lpw-damk .photo{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:10px}\n.lpw-damk img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}\n.lpw-damk .stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin-top:18px}\n.lpw-damk .stat{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:13px}\n.lpw-damk .stat strong{display:block;font-size:17px}\n.lpw-damk .stat span{font-size:15px;color:var(--muted)}\n.lpw-damk section{margin:30px 0}\n.lpw-damk .two{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(260px,.85fr);gap:22px;align-items:center}\n.lpw-damk .two.flip\u003e.photo{order:-1}\n.lpw-damk .dark{background:var(--dark);color:#fff;padding:26px}\n.lpw-damk .dark .kicker{color:#7fa8d8}\n.lpw-damk .dark h3,.lpw-damk .dark h4{color:#fff}\n.lpw-damk .dark p{color:#e9e3da}\n.lpw-damk .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:16px}\n.lpw-damk .card{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding:15px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05)}\n.lpw-damk .steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:14px}\n.lpw-damk .step{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper);padding:15px}\n.lpw-damk .step b{display:block;color:var(--accent);font-size:15px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px}\n.lpw-damk table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line)}\n.lpw-damk td{padding:11px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.lpw-damk td:first-child{font-weight:700;width:34%}\n.lpw-damk .companions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:16px}\n.lpw-damk .companions .c{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper);padding:15px}\n.lpw-damk .note{border-left:3px solid var(--accent);background:var(--paper);padding:12px 15px;font-size:16px;color:var(--muted)}\n.lpw-damk .faq{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px}\n.lpw-damk .faq div{border:1px solid var(--line);padding:15px;background:var(--paper)}\n.lpw-damk .cta{background:var(--dark);color:#fff;padding:26px;text-align:center}\n.lpw-damk .cta h3{color:#fff}\n.lpw-damk .cta p{color:#e9e3da;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 6px}\n@media(max-width:768px){.lpw-damk .hero,.lpw-damk .two{grid-template-columns:1fr}.lpw-damk .two.flip\u003e.photo{order:0}.lpw-damk .stats,.lpw-damk .grid,.lpw-damk .steps,.lpw-damk .companions,.lpw-damk .faq{grid-template-columns:1fr}.lpw-damk .hero{padding:18px}.lpw-damk h2{font-size:28px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lpw-damk\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eFree US shipping over $49\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e30-day money back\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e8,800+ reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e301 high-yield steel blades\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003eDangerfield\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eThe mini-knife decoder, a locksmith's classic bypass tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe mini-knife has earned must-have status on locksmith benches for one reason: a thin, springy blade you can slip where a pick will not go. This Dangerfield two-piece set gives you a pair of those blades, long enough to reach, fine enough to feel, and ground from quality steel so they hold their shape after years of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stats\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 mini-knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematched pair\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e301 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-yield blade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereach and feedback\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGripped handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextended for control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"photo\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/4901\/files\/Image8_d206d4e0-945f-4b87-b789-e1109f10efff.png?v=1765115802\" alt=\"Dangerfield mini-knife decoder bypass set of two blue-handled tools with thin steel blades\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"two\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eA bypass blade that works around the lock, not through the keyway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA mini-knife is not a pick and it does not feel pin stacks. It is a slim, flexible blade with a gripped handle, used to slip into the gaps a lock leaves behind: under a latch, behind a dial, into a mechanism that gives up its movement once you can reach it. Pickers and locksmiths keep one within arm's reach because so many openings come down to reach and feel rather than picking a pin tumbler open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe blade is made from 301 high-yield steel and runs long, which is the whole point. Length gives you reach into the mechanism, and the spring in good steel sends real feedback back up to your fingers so you can tell what the tool is touching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"photo\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/4901\/files\/Image5_ebd229b9-ff74-4fa7-92b9-792c1a50a1ce.png?v=1765115806\" alt=\"Hand using the Dangerfield mini-knife tool to decode a combination dial padlock\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"two flip\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"photo\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/4901\/files\/Image3_59d9d0e6-7753-47af-bc8f-670c403c2888.png?v=1765115794\" alt=\"Dangerfield mini-knife decoder tool next to a ruler showing its compact blade length\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eHow you use it\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eFind the gap, slide the blade, work it by feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHold the gripped handle, guide the blade into the space the lock leaves open, and apply slow, deliberate pressure. The tool rewards a light touch: you are reading what the blade meets, not forcing it. As the blade engages, small movements and steady patience get you further than muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eTwo blades in the set means you keep one in reserve, run them at slightly different angles, or use both hands when a job calls for it. Start on hardware you know well, learn how the blade feels in your fingers, and build from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003eUse bypass tools only on locks you own or have written permission to open, and check the laws where you live. This is a hobby, sport, and trade skill, so treat it like one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eGetting started\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eLearn the blade, then trust it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"steps\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStart\u003c\/b\u003ePractise on a lock or latch you own and can open another way, so you can check what the blade is doing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeel\u003c\/b\u003eMove slowly and read the feedback the steel sends back. Light, deliberate pressure beats force every time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuild\u003c\/b\u003eOnce the motion makes sense, take the technique to more demanding mechanisms and tighter spaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px\"\u003eReal opens depend on the lock, its condition, and your technique. The mini-knife is a proven tool in skilled hands, and the skill is the part you build with time on the right hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"dark\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eA bench tool that lasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e301 high-yield steel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong blades ground from quality steel that hold their shape and spring after heavy use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGripped, extended handle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handle built for control, so the fine work stays in your fingers rather than your wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReal feedback\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength and spring carry what the blade touches back up to your hand, which is how you work by feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA pair, not a single\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo matched mini-knives give you a backup, a second angle, and the option to work with both hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDangerfield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-piece mini-knife decoder set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e301 high-yield steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong blade for reach and feedback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGripped, extended handle for control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTool family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBypass tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickers and locksmiths building a bypass kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eGood companions\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eRound out the bypass kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"companions\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"c\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lockpickworld.com\/products\/5-piece-mica-latch-opening-shims\"\u003eLatch Opening Shims\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other half of the bypass toolkit. Where the mini-knife slips in, the mica shims slide a spring latch back from the strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"c\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lockpickworld.com\/products\/dangerfield-serenity-picks\"\u003eDangerfield Serenity Picks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you also want to pick pin tumbler locks, this set of bare 301 stainless picks and tensioners gives you direct pin feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kicker\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eQuick answers from the LockPickWorld bench\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a mini-knife used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a slim, flexible bypass blade. You slip it into the gaps a lock leaves open to work the mechanism by feel, rather than picking a keyway. Locksmiths keep one on hand for exactly this kind of reach-and-feel job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many are in the set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo mini-knives, a matched pair. Keep one in reserve, set the second to a fresh angle, or bring both hands to a stubborn job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it good if I am still learning?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Begin on hardware you own with a backup way in, move slowly, and read the feedback the blade sends back. The technique is learnable with time on the right hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat should I pair it with?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatch opening shims for spring latches, and a pick set such as the Serenity if you also want to learn pin tumbler picking. Together they cover most of what a bypass-minded kit needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eAdd a locksmith's classic to your kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo long 301-steel blades, gripped handles built for control, and a tool that has earned its place on benches for years. Work it by feel, take your time, and let the steel tell you what it is touching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LockPickWorld.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53496135254329,"sku":"DAMIKNIFE","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6067\/0009\/files\/Image3_59d9d0e6-7753-47af-bc8f-670c403c2888.png?v=1782093344","url":"https:\/\/makeitstudios.com\/products\/dangerfield-combination-lock-picks-bypass-mini-knife-set-2","provider":"MakeIt Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}