Bulgarian lock pick: what it is and how to protect your lock

What is a Bulgarian lock pick?

A Bulgarian lock pick (also known as a Georgian key or Bulgarian key) is a tool that allows you to create a copy of a double-bitted key’s profile without needing the physical key.

Originally designed as a tool for locksmiths, it has also become widely used by burglars.

How does the Bulgarian lock pick work?

This device consists of two different tools:

• the tension tool, which applies tension to the lock in the same way a key would when turned in the lock;
• the ‘soft key’, which replicates the key’s profile using thin metal blades.

Which locks does the Bulgarian lock pick open?

The Bulgarian lock pick opens only double-bitted locks and only models that do not feature a specific protection mechanism (such as, for example, the ANTIDECODUE technology in Mottura locks).

How can you protect your door against the Bulgarian lock pick?

• Replace your double-bitted lock with an anti-Bulgarian lock pick model (such as the Mottura Series 50, Series 52, Series 52J, Series 54 and Series 54J).
• Replace your double-bitted lock with a Europrofile cylinder or patented core model.