on all orders over $150*
on all orders over $150*
Manual vs. Electric Lock Picking As a locksmith, you might have a hard time deciding between keeping things traditional with manual lock picks and upgrading to electric picks. CLK Supplies understands your conundrum, and we want to share more information...
Creating a Locksmith Business Plan So you’ve decided to become a locksmith. Great! CLK Supplies welcomes you to the industry, and we would be happy to supply you with your first locksmith tools. Before doing anything else, we recommend that...
Padlocks: A History If you’ve ever tried to pick an old combination lock or padlock, you know it’s a bit trickier than you would expect. Behind every lock and key, there’s a story of evolution. While locks are extremely common...
The History of Locksmithing In modern times, locksmiths work for such varied employers as security services, hospitals, schools and colleges, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And, of course, locksmiths are the people who get called at one a.m....
Pros and Cons of Electronic/Keyless Locks As a locksmith, you probably get asked a lot about the pros and cons of electronic/keyless locks. And if you are a regular consumer, you’ve likely wondered about the pros and cons, too. First,...
How to Begin Your Career as a Locksmith So you’ve completed your locksmith education and an apprenticeship, and you are wondering how to actually establish yourself as a locksmith and begin a career. You have two general options. The first...
Staying Relevant Among Today’s Innovative Locksmith Technologies The locksmith’s trade has transformed considerably over the several decades. Technological innovations and new commercial structures have required locksmiths to modify their methods and strategies from using just a simple key cutting machine...
On the job, you need all types of locksmith tools, locksmith supplies, rekeying kits and related products, but there is another tool you may want to add to your business: locksmith associations. You can go online and find many that...
In the current era of Internet search, people are finding and advertising their businesses with search engines(SE’s) like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. Representation on these SEs can be increasingly difficult, taking time, money, and expertise. The challenge for so many...