ABUS Monobloc

Difficulty Notes

Hard to cut and definitely hard to pick; can cause high blood pressure; took 2 months to open twice; can be depressing due to hours required.

Sources (r/lockpicking):
- u/Strict-Praline6994 (3pts): 'Abus monobloc. Hard to cut and definitely hard to pick'
- u/BronxBlanco77 (1pts): 'I just opened an abus monobloc that gave me high blood pressure...took me 2 months to open it twice...it was starting to depress me'
[confidence: high]

Picking Notes

Use skinny profile hooks (e.g., Sparrows .18/.15) to avoid trapping; avoid overset bits to prevent trapping yourself.

Sources (r/lockpicking):
- u/Strict-Praline6994 (2pts): 'I'm thinking for that approach the sparrows will work best due to their skinny profile.'
- u/Strict-Praline6994 (1pts): '...if you get a(n) (un)fortunate bitting, good luck EVER getting it open without constantly trapping yourself with an overset.'
[confidence: medium]

Bitting Variance

Has a super tight keyway; available at local hardware stores (e.g., Orange) or online; users report specific bitting issues causing pin trapping.

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