Burg Wächter Karat

Difficulty Notes

The Burg Wächter Karat is generally considered a Yellow Belt level lock, though some users note it can be challenging. One user reported struggling significantly with a similar model (Profi 116/30), opening only 1 out of 5. Another user mentions the Gamma 700 is considered 'much more challenging' than the American 1100, implying the Karat is intermediate but not the easiest.

Sources (r/lockpicking):
- u/TheSchlubb (2pts): 'Burg Wächter makes a few green belt level locks. The Atlantic, Diamant, Karat, and Profi 116/40 all fit the bill.'
- u/CaptainHookNumber1 (3pts): 'if I see that correctly the Burg Wächter Karat padlocks are yellow belt'
- u/Bavalop (2pts): 'Currently struggling with my Burg Wächter profi 116/30s. Out of five, I only opened one so far... guess the company does sth. right'
- u/Dromicete (2pts): 'people say it's much more challenging' (referring to Gamma 700 vs American 1100, implying intermediate difficulty for BW locks)
[confidence: medium]

Bitting Variance

The Burg Wächter Karat (specifically the 217/40 variant) contains security key pins. It is categorized as a Yellow Belt lock, though some users suggest it can be difficult (one user opened 1 of 5 similar locks). It is available in Europe, sometimes found on eBay for low prices (e.g., 4€). There is a variant that may offer Green Belt security. The lock is noted for being an 'interesting' padlock due to its pin configuration.

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