Product Description

Wordlock 5 dial padlock. Combination uses words instead of numbers. Patented technology. Thousands of word combinations. Easy to set and reset. Hardened steel for maximum security. No. PL 001 PK: Pink No. PL 002 RD: Red No. PL 003 SK: Silver No. PL 004 BK

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1163 in Home Improvement
• Color: Black
• Brand: Wordlock
• Model: PL-004-BK
• Dimensions: 4.00 pounds

Features

• makes up to 100,000 word and letter combinations
• resettable, never forget your combination lock
• Easy to set, never forget
• Hardened steel shackle for strength and security, for Indoor or outdoor use
• Patented technology offers highest level of personal security

From the Manufacturer
Wordlock Padlocks provide maximum security against theft with a 2 5/8 inch hardened steel shackle and body. With 100,000 different letter combinations, you can pick words that are easy for you to remember but next to impossible for anyone to guess. The password is easy to set, with a twist of the dial, and you can change your password whenever you want. And it is perfect for school lockers, the gym, sheds, tool boxes, or anywhere you need a secure indoor, outdoor padlock. Since all our locks are weatherproof, they can stand up to the toughest environments. They are extra strong, extra secure, and easy to use. Forget confusing number combinations! Wordlock offers the only products that use the natural preference of your memory for keywords and the alphabet to create word combinations. Our patented Wordlock technology combines the best mix of vowels and consonants on the rotating letter dials. From the occasional need for extra peace of mind to the brute strength required to secure expensive equipment and cherished possessions, Wordlock has you covered. Security, creativity and usability come together in the original family of Wordlock padlocks, bike locks, travel locks, cable locks, sports locks, and maximum-security utility locks. Because what good is a lock if you cannot remember the combination?

Customer Reviews

An extra letter, but lacking in flexibility
I previously owned a Master-Lock version of this "spelling lock" that offered four-letter combinations, so I bought this five-letter lock assuming two things: that the letter-dials could be removed and rearranged to suit my preference, and that all the letters of the alphabet were represented at least once.

I was mistaken.

Here, in order, are the letters available to the user on each dial from left to right:

Dial 1:
A, L, S, W, B, P, F, M, D, T
Dial 2:
A, P, O, R, I, L, C, E, T, N
Dial 3:
A, N, U, T, O, S, E, R, I, L
Dial 4:
A, O, S, K, N, R, T, E, L, D
Dial 5:
E, R, L, S, N, T, H, Y, D, BLANK

You must spell your word on the fixed dials without rearranging them, and you will have to choose a word that does not end in a vowel, as so many common words and names do. You may also notice that the letters G, J, Q, V, X, and Z are missing entirely, so if your preferred code-word contains one of these, you will be out of luck.

With the Master-Lock version, not only can you rearrange the dials for more variety, but you can also switch out the dials from different Master-Locks to spell a unique word that would not otherwise be possible, such as X-RAY or L33T.

I have no complaints about the WordLock's security--the whole lock has a heavy, sturdy feel to it, and the method of resetting the code-word via a dial on the side is as easy if not easier than the Master-Lock's method of snapping off the right side of the casing. But you will most likely have to resort to your third or fourth choice, as I have, before you find a word that will work with limited selection of letters.

Real Words, Works Great!
I bought this lock for my kid -- he loves this lock
with its real words and he can change the combination
easily any time.

My neighbor's kid had a Masterlock. His dad and I
tried to program it -- you have to pull it apart --
you end up with a bunch of wheels and then you
have to re-assemble it carefully like a jeweler
or a . . . locksmith? And then you end
up with something unmemorable, like a "L35K".

Both locks seem sturdy, both made of hardened steel,
so for us it came down to how easy it was to choose
your own real words with Wordlock.

Why did we have to wait until the 21st century to
get this? Where's my jet car?

Great idea for locks
This is such a great idea that I can't believe it hasn't happened before. It is SO much easier to remember a word than a number (whose birthday?). And the colors are not only cute, but help distinguish the locks. The letters seem to accommodate just about whatever word you want. I have one on my shed and one on my fence and a little one for my luggage. Now I see there is one for my bike. They will be great for the kids' bikes, since kids can remember words more easily than numbers, too!

Also good quality and no trouble setting the password - works just like a number lock. A great idea and so obvious, I wonder why I didn't think of it!