Puzzle lock reference

LoopHole

A brass trick lock whose solution depends on observing the lock differently rather than forcing the shackle or using the key in the obvious way.

Original Crafty Puzzles illustration representing LoopHole; not a manufacturer product photograph
Original Crafty Puzzles reference illustration. We do not reproduce the source site's product photography.

Identification details

Maker / source
Puzzlocks
Designer
Boaz Feldman
Difficulty
Beginner
Material
Brass and stainless steel
Shape
padlock
Mechanism type
observation-based hidden mechanism
Dimensions
80 × 50 mm
Also known as
The LoopHole

Original source

Creator / current product page

Solution availability

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