Fork Knife Door Lock

However you should be able to open a typical lock if it uses a spring loaded latch system or has a button lock.
Fork knife door lock. If the door is locked with a bolt in addition to a lock in the door knob you are going to be out of luck at least when it comes to using a knife to get it open. The ability to secure a door using a fork is a potentially lifesaving urban skill. You ll need a vice a hammer and a metal saw but the whole process only takes a few minutes. Now the fork lock shown does show the fork cut but you can accomplish the same thing using a butter knife rather than the end of the fork and not damage the flatware.
The next time you 39 re traveling and need an easy and portable door lock try using a broken metal fork. Silverware flatware can be an inexpensive quick and easy way to add a bit of security to your location. The fork will be used as the lock itself although this diy project does require you to get your hands dirty at least for a little bit. And hotel locks are a joke.