Safe opening
Non-destructive opening whenever possible, with care and respect for your safe’s history.
WINNIPEG · INTERLAKE · BEYOND
Forgotten combination?
Let’s save your safe.
Careful, non-destructive safe opening.
A passion for preserving antique safes.
Passion over profit
I’m not a professional locksmith. I’m a hobbyist with a passion for saving safes, especially antique safes, from unnecessary drilling or damage. I do this for the challenge and the satisfaction of preserving them, so I don’t charge an opening fee. Donations to help cover expenses are welcome, but never required.
They say, “If something is free, you are the product.” Well, there’s a little truth to that here! You get your safe opened, and I get a puzzle I love solving, a chance to work on a lock I may never have encountered before, and another safe to add to my opening portfolio. Best of all, I get the satisfaction of helping an old safe stay useful for another generation. So yes, you’re the product. But your safe gets a pretty good deal!
Combination changes
A new combination to suit your needs and keep your safe in use.
Lock maintenance
Cleaning, inspection and adjustment to help your safe keep working for years to come.
Old safes. New stories.
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A PASSION FOR PRESERVATION
A forgotten combination shouldn’t be the end of its story.
Your safe may have protected a family’s belongings or a business’s records for generations. The combination might be missing, but the craftsmanship and history are still there. Before you have it drilled, give it a chance to be opened intact.
I’m Rick, That Safecracker Guy. I’m a hobbyist with a passion for antique safes and the challenge of recovering forgotten combinations. To me, an old safe is more than a locked box. It’s something worth understanding and preserving.
I work patiently, without drilling or destructive shortcuts. If I can’t open your safe without causing damage, I stop. You stay in control of what happens next.
These methods take time, so I’m not an emergency lockout service. But if keeping your safe intact matters to you, send me a photo. Let’s explore the possibilities before making a permanent change.
BEFORE WE GET STARTED
A few good questions.
What does an opening cost?
I do not charge an opening fee. Donations to help cover expenses are welcome, but not mandatory. Contact me to discuss travel and arrangements.
Can you open any safe?
My non-destructive methods take time and aren’t suited to emergency lockouts. If you need urgent assistance, contact:
Winnipeg:
Brother’s Lock & Safe
204-774-5474
607 Wall Street
Interlake:
Interlake Lock Services
204-206-5625
Call them directly to discuss your safe and confirm availability.
Do you travel?
Yes. Contact me to discuss your location and make arrangements.
Where is the release form?
Once we’ve arranged an opening, please download and sign the release form.
What if I need emergency help?
For urgent help in Winnipeg, contact
Winnipeg:
Brother’s Lock & Safe
204-774-5474
607 Wall Street
Interlake:
Interlake Lock Services
204-206-5625
Call them directly to discuss your safe and confirm availability.
BEFORE YOU DRILL, GIVE ME A CALL
Let’s talk about your safe.
Send a photo, tell me where you are, and let’s see what’s possible.