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The World of Locks is Much Bigger than Most People Think

Locks simply don’t get enough credit for all of the different things that they can secure. Sure I am a little biased since I work with locks all the time but it’s still a valid point. When most people think of a lock they think of sticking a key in a keyhole or something like a padlock.    The truth is there are a huge variety of different types of locks in the world. Some are just simple mechanical devices and others are sophisticated electronic devices that take a computer program to control them. They are all amazing in their own way too.   Yes, in case you have not guessed, this article is about locks. More specifically, it’s an overview of many of the most popular locks in the world these days. Some of the locks you are probably familiar with and yet others will be a surprise. So let’s get ready to take a look at a sampling of the various types of locks there are in the world.   Simple Mechanical Locks   Keyed locks/Knob Locks   Well it’s never a bad idea to start off a to