When looking for the simple yet challenging title of “the best padlock in the world” is the ABUS Granit 37rk/80 the one to pick? Today we put it to the test.
ABUS Granit 37rk/80 Quick Verdict
ABUS have been making some of the best quality locks in the world for nearly 100 years at this point, and their reputation has remained as strong as their locks. They specialise in strong, high end locks made in Germany from the hardest wearing materials anyone could possibly want.
The Granit 37rk/80 is no different. Now although it isn’t cheap, with a massive 14mm shackle and weighing in at well over a kilo, this thing is a behemoth.
A huge amount of thought has gone into the design of the lock, making it as difficult to pick as possible. Traditional lockpicking methods are extremely difficult to perform on this lock, making the only realistic way through it using very serious power tools.
Since the shackle and body are both made of a “hardened special steel”, the 37/80 meets the (very) strict requirements of insurance companies, which I definitely see as a big seal of approval in this industry.
Overall, I would highly recommend this dependable lock, but if you want to see more details before making a decision, I’ve written in a bit more detail below.
LockPickingLawyer’s Verdict on The 37rk/80
Possibly the most respected name in the entire world when it comes to locks is LockPickingLawyer. You would be astounded at the sheer amount of locks this man is able to open in a matter of seconds. On the other hand, his quick verdict for the 37rk/80 is “A padlock I’d use”. That is just about the biggest seal of approval a lock can attain.
Admittedly, he does eventually manage to pick it but admits that there is basically no chance anyone will actually be able to get through it without an extreme level of skill and patience, so I think the chances of anyone actually picking this is near zero. Unless LockPickingLawyer is the one breaking in. In which case it doesn’t matter what lock you have.
ABUS Granit 37rk/80 Key Specs And Features
The main features of this lock come in the strength of the lock and lock mechanism, which is all you can really ask for. Nevertheless, there are a few specific details for those who are particularly interested. The padlock makes use of the ABUS plus disc cylinder, which ABUS themselves claim provides the “highest” form of protection against manipulation, or lockpicking. The number of different key possibilities is immense at 250,000 possibilities.
As previously mentioned, both the body and shackle are constructed from a special alloy which is designed to be super hard wearing and difficult to bend, cut or break, with the padlock being coated to provide resistance from the elements. In fact, ABUS claim that the coating can give up to 40 years of protection from the weather.
ABUS really have thought of everything when we are talking about the level of security this lock provides – if you buy one with a security card, the only way to get a key cut to match the lock is to physically provide the actual card in person to a dealer, so rest assured no sneaky criminals can try and get a matching key cut.
Strength And Security
The Granit was designed from the ground up to be, to put it simply, beefy. The padlock has a shackle guard (see the images above), which has been added to made it far more challenging to attack the shackle using power tools. Finally, in terms of physical attributes, the Granit 37rk/80 has been made to work against any attempts of drilling or pulling the lock off, by inserting the cylinder (mechanism) from the top.
ABUS have their own security rating which they use for grading their locks, on a scale of 1 to 10. For reference, a more mid range lock from ABUS such as the Titalium 64TI/60, ranks a 6/10. The Granit 37rk/80 ranks at 10/10, top of the ABUS scale, so you know this is a very, very solid bit of kit.
The mechanism can be re-keyed, which means that you can change the lock to work with a new key combination if you would like. This could be useful if you would like all of your locks to work from a single key.
FAQs
What If I Lose My Key? Can I Get A Replacement?
If you purchased your Granit with a security card, you can show the card to a dealer, which they will use to produce a replacement key for you – no card, no key, simple as that. On the other hand, if you opt to get with with a key code instead, then the number on the card is enough for you to get another key made.
What Is The ABUS Granit 37rk/80 Made From?
The body and shackle are both made from a hardened steel alloy, which is designed to be as strong as possible. The body is coated in a
What Is A Good Price To Pay For The Granit 37rk/80?
Typically you can pick one of these padlocks up for around £125, although the price on Amazon does cay from time to time
How Many Different Key Combinations Does It Have?
The ABUS has been designed in a way that there are 250000 possible keys.
Are ABUS padlocks good?
Based on the quality and thought which has gone into the ABUS granit series, ABUS padlocks are fantastic. For a vast majority of cases, I would personally recommend ABUS over its competitors.
Verdict – The Granit 37rk/80 Is Well Worth The Money.
In conclusion, this lock is a very nice bit of kit. Yes, it does cost a lot more than the sort of locks you typically see for sale but when it comes to securing valuable items or areas such as a warehouse, garage or container, this really is one of your best options.
ABUS are a very dependable brand and in my opinion the Granit is definitely worth the premium. Just try not to lose your keys, because even though you can get more cut it definitely isn’t ideal because of the level of security their key cutting service provides. 10/10 for security and durability, but 8/10 on price.
With a 14 millimetre shackle thickness and very chunky steel body, I am personally pretty happy to depend on this for protecting my shed.