Carrying and Storage
Proper storage is not optional for Lishi tools. The picking arm is a thin, calibrated piece of high-grade steel — storing tools loose in a bag or drawer will bend lifters, misalign reading panes, and shorten the service life of an otherwise durable instrument.Magnetic Case — Small (Holds 4)
The small magnetic case holds up to 4 Lishi 2-in-1 tools. Each tool clips into a dedicated slot, preventing the lifter arms from contacting each other during transport. The magnetic closure keeps the case securely shut.Suited for technicians who carry a focused, vehicle-specific kit — for example, a roadside specialist who works primarily with two or three keyways.Price: $24.99
Magnetic Case — Large (Holds 12)
The large magnetic case holds up to 12 Lishi tools. This is the most popular case size for full-time automotive locksmiths who carry a complete kit covering the major domestic and import keyways.Price: $39.99
Magnetic Case — Extra Large (Holds 28)
The extra-large magnetic case holds up to 28 Lishi tools: 14 tool slots plus 14 magnetic positions. This is the right choice for shop owners, training facilities, or senior technicians who maintain a comprehensive cross-platform kit.Price: $49.99
Lishi Storage Bag — Holds 32 Tools
The official Lishi storage bag is a soft fabric organizer that holds up to 32 tools. Each tool slides into an individual pocket, keeping them separated and protected. The bag rolls or folds flat for compact transport, making it popular with technicians who prefer a lightweight carry option over a rigid case.This is the highest-capacity storage option in the accessories range.Price: $49.99
Key Cutting
Decoding a lock gives you the bitting code, but that information is only useful if you can translate it into a physical key. The Lishi Key Cutter bridges the gap between a decoded reading and a working key without requiring a bench machine.Lishi Key Cutter — $34.99
The Lishi Key Cutter is a manual, hand-held field tool — sometimes called “the nipper” — that cuts temporary keys using the make-up key blanks supplied with compatible Lishi decoder tools. After decoding a lock, you transfer the bitting readings to a blank and use the key cutter to notch the key to the correct depths.It also cuts standard Euro cylinder and rim cylinder keys, making it useful for residential lockout calls in addition to automotive work.Capabilities:
- Cuts temporary automotive keys from make-up blanks
- Cuts standard Euro cylinder keys
- Cuts rim cylinder keys
- Useful for impressioning work and bump key preparation
- Semihex cut geometry — brass keys cleaned up briefly with a file give the best results
The Lishi Key Cutter produces working temporary keys — not finished keys. For a customer-ready replacement key, you will still want to clean up the cut with a file or run the blank through a proper code-cutting machine once you are back at the shop. That said, the temporary key cut by the nipper is fully functional and can be handed to the customer immediately on-site.
Training Equipment
Developing proper Lishi technique takes deliberate practice. The training vise is the most direct way to build that technique without the risk of damaging a customer’s vehicle or property.Lishi Training Vise — $39.99
The Lishi Training Vise is a desktop bench fixture designed specifically for Lishi tool practice. It holds automotive and cabinet lock cylinders securely in a fixed position, leaving both hands free to work the pick and apply tension — the same way you would in a real field scenario.The vise is adjustable and accommodates a wide variety of lock cylinder sizes, from small cabinet locks to standard automotive cylinders. It was developed specifically for auto lock training.Price: $39.99Recommended use: Mount a practice cylinder (cutaway or opaque) in the vise and practice picking and decoding until you can complete the operation under 3 minutes consistently. Only move to field work once you have that baseline.
Reference Material
Lishi Tools User Manual (131-Page PDF) — Free
The official Lishi Tools User Manual is a 131-page illustrated guide written and published by Mr. Li Zhiqin himself — the inventor and manufacturer of Lishi tools. It is available as a free PDF download and covers tool anatomy, step-by-step picking technique, vehicle-specific guidance, troubleshooting, and speed techniques used by professionals.File details:
Download your copy from the product page at lockpicked.com/shop. You will need to provide an email address; the download link is sent to your inbox.Price: $0.00 (free)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | PDF (scanned) |
| Pages | 131 |
| Language | Chinese |
| File size | ~150 MB |
| Author | Mr. Li Zhiqin |
| Price | Free |
Specialty Readers
SZ14 Key Reader — Suzuki Motorbikes (Flat 7 Cut) — $31.99
The SZ14 Key Reader is a direct decode tool for Suzuki motorcycle locks using the SU14/SZ14R flat 7-cut keyway profile. It is a reader-only instrument — it decodes an accessible cylinder to give you the bitting code but does not pick a locked cylinder.While listed in the motorbike tools category, it is included here as it is primarily a reference/diagnostic instrument rather than a pick-and-entry tool.Price: $31.99
Why Accessories Matter for Professional Work
A Lishi tool is an investment that pays for itself in the first few service calls. But it pays for itself faster — and lasts longer — when you treat it like a professional instrument rather than a hand tool.Storage protects your investment
Storage protects your investment
The most common source of Lishi tool damage is improper storage. A bent lifter arm makes the tool unreliable — you get false readings on the decoding pane, which means wasted key blanks and frustrated customers. A magnetic case or storage bag that holds each tool in its own slot costs a fraction of the tool itself and prevents this entirely.
The key cutter completes the service call
The key cutter completes the service call
Without a way to cut a key on-site, a decoded lock reading is just a number. The Lishi Key Cutter turns that number into a working key in under two minutes. For automotive lockout work, being able to hand the customer a functional key before leaving the scene — rather than telling them to visit a dealer — is the difference between a satisfied customer and a callback.
The training vise builds repeatable technique
The training vise builds repeatable technique
Picking a lock for the first time under field pressure — with a customer watching, a vehicle that needs to be moved, and unfamiliar ambient light — is not the ideal learning environment. The training vise lets you build muscle memory and reading pane familiarity at your own pace, on your own schedule, so that the field scenario is just execution rather than discovery.
The manual establishes correct fundamentals
The manual establishes correct fundamentals
Bad habits picked up from informal sources are harder to un-learn than no habits at all. Mr. Li’s official manual gives you the correct tension levels, lifter rhythm, and decoding method from the source. Starting with the manual before touching a live lock sets you up for consistent, repeatable results from day one.
Accessories Pricing Summary
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Lishi Tools User Manual (PDF) | Free |
| SZ14 Key Reader | $31.99 |
| Lishi Key Cutter | $34.99 |
| Training Vise | $39.99 |
| Magnetic Case — Small (4 tools) | $24.99 |
| Magnetic Case — Large (12 tools) | $39.99 |
| Magnetic Case — Extra Large (28 tools) | $49.99 |
| Storage Bag (32 tools) | $49.99 |