I read all the posts saying it works, and those that said that it (in theory) could not. So I tried it.
Victim: small Kryptonite KryptoLok, purchased 3/2001.
Tools: "BiC round stic med/moy USA", needlenose pliers, scissors.
Method: Removed end of pen by squeezing sides, which broke the cap and allowed removal by pulling. Inserted one side of pliers into the barrel and twisted a few times to widen the opening. Used scissors to ream the inside and smooth a little. Pushed the pen barrel into the lock, pushed harder and twisted to get it as far down as possible. Turned - and it moved! I removed pen and saw that it had turned 60 degrees. Re-applied pen, pushed hard again to seat it, twisted while pushing, heard little clicks, and IT OPENED! It absolutely works.
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I read all the posts saying it works, and those that said that it (in theory) could not. So I tried it.
Victim: small Kryptonite KryptoLok, purchased 3/2001.
Tools: "BiC round stic med/moy USA", needlenose pliers, scissors.
Method: Removed end of pen by squeezing sides, which broke the cap and allowed removal by pulling. Inserted one side of pliers into the barrel and twisted a few times to widen the opening. Used scissors to ream the inside and smooth a little. Pushed the pen barrel into the lock, pushed harder and twisted to get it as far down as possible. Turned - and it moved! I removed pen and saw that it had turned 60 degrees. Re-applied pen, pushed hard again to seat it, twisted while pushing, heard little clicks, and IT OPENED! It absolutely works.