[168] First look - The Cei 385T - a construction keyed Mul-T-Lock MT5+ clone (sort of)

I've never seen one of these things before, and neither have you - it's a top of the range lock made for the Chinese domestic market. We strip it and find out that it's not as good as it looks, and we learn a bit about construction keying. With massive thanks to Frank, who put me on to this lock and bought it for me in China.

The sales video is here if you're interested:

[bobbykeyz]

Michael I just love the way you dig down deep and explain whats inside and how these locks work. You always have me glued. As far as the lock goes its Chinese what do you really expect my friend lol.

[cherokee]

Great videio Michael!! Found the construction key very interesting instead of ball method. 👍👍👍👍🧡

[RookieLock]

Not as complex as one might think after a quick look at that key, but not that simple of a lock either ! Really neat lock. Love your videos Micheal, really informative !

[captainsalmonslayer]

Looks like an interesting lock. Looking forward to the picking video.

[frank]

Great video, I was very disappointed when I gutted it last year, but I kind of understand since it's a lot cheaper than Mul-T-Lock...

[PocketWomen]

Great explanation. Really like the way you nut it all out and explain it so well,
I like the lock, looks like it would be good for a newbie like me to practice pin in pin picking.
Do you know the cost of this lock compared to the original equivalent Mult-T-Lock, cheers

[metalmanglingmariner]

As someone still coming to grips with a Master 140 znd a 50mm laminated Delta from Aldi you lost me at "I am about to do something..."

[DonzLockz]

Great to see another informative lock video. Atleast Chinesiums are getting better.... somewhat.🤓🍺✌

[MadUncleAndy]

Interesting as always! Is it just my screen, or does the inner key pin in 2 also unusual?

[evlstache]

woo first
Finally beat Tipine,




Nice video

[chrisgr]

Excellent explanation of the lock please record your videos in true HD 1080p quality.... and b) as I understand, there is no Chinese lock without some kind of deceiving

[andygodfrey]

Interactive (alpha) is to prevent reproducing key from pictures No?

[beardyface]

about 6 weeks/months after you break the "construction" pin and start using the "ABSOLUTELY STUPID & IN NO WAY CLEVER" lock for real.. the broken off portion turns, is suddenly a different height, and jams the damned lock, and you have to get a locksmith out on emergency in the middle of the night.. frankly it's both cheaper and a better idea to specify a cheap lock for "construction".. then get your locksmith to fit a decent reliable one later when you move in.... Or change them yourself, changing euro cyls is so easy even a MILLENNIAL can do it.... hell even a girl millennial

[Gazz_R]

Still not bad for a chinese lock. Looking forward to seeing it picked. Thanks for sharing Michael.