Cable locks can be used in a variety of situations as they have a semi-flexible cable rather than a stiff metal clip to lock.

Besides this, That means, anyone that can print these keys can unlock any brand “Travel Sentry” lock, no matter if it’s from Master Lock, Brinks, Samsonite, American Tourister, Stanley, or any other manufacturer. Luggage locks accepted by the TSA can be opened by the authorities using publicly known universal "master" keys. A zip bag with a loop to fix the lock to, so it can’t be re-zipped once opened with a pen or whatever, would at least show you the bag has been opened when you go to collect it. As you might well not be able to get the broken part out of the lock, which would be a real give away fairly quickly, thus very counter productive. And, as noted, any zipper closed bag can be trivially opened with a ballpoint pen then resealed anyway.

So just to remind people those who do black bag jobs know this information and so do most criminals, thus everday folk not knowing this are very likely just like the magician’s audience to fall into the “misdirection trap” and thus miss the real trick untill it is to late. Most everyone has reported that these models work well, but if you have any issues reproducing the master keys, let us know below.

He has spent the last 13 years traveling all 7 continents and has put the products to the test on each of them. You can easily reset the indicator in seconds using a pointed object, such as a pen or paperclip, so you can reuse the indicator for each trip. Now, thanks to that picture and a French lock-picking enthusiast, anyone with a 3D printer can make their own master keys to unlock any TSA-recognized locks.Most modern suitcases have TSA Locks, which enable Customs Officers around the world to access your suitcase if they need to check the contents without breaking into your case. A set of keys for non destructive opening and closing TSA Transportation Security Administration approved locks. See our Advertising Policy for more about our partners, how we make money, and our rating methodology.

Offering a fuss-free, easy alternative to traditional padlocks and combinations, these key card luggage locks are safe, secure, and easy to use. TSA “Travel Sentry” luggage locks contain a disclosed backdoor which is similar in spirit to what Director Comey desires for encrypted phones. Bottom Line: Cable locks are a great alternative to regular combination locks as the flexible cable provides extra versatility. Treat the code for the lock on your suitcase like a PIN code for a credit card and use a code that it only known to you—hard to guess, but easy to remember.

The thing is it only looks hard superficialy… Once you know a little about locks which you can find out from taking them appart it’s easy.