What are some ways to open a safe without the combination?

Answer by  mjhughes (62)

The door and lock are the best engineered and strongest part of the safe, so stay away from those. Use an angle-grinder and cutting wheel to cut the back or bottom off the safe.

Answer by  steve9027 (66)

It depends on the safe. The ones I work with have to be open to reset the combo. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer. You might need Proof of Purchase.

Answer by  thelostone (1457)

If its an older safe yes you can do the trick with a stethescope,you can actually hear the tumblers click when they fall into place.

Answer by  aracnophobic (116)

Even without the combination there are different ways to open a safe. The easisiest way to open a safe is to use a magnet. You put in near the locker and you can open it by moving the magnet in different directions.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well, you can get a lever and try to pull it open. Some safes come with alarms, so it may be difficult to do this. Unless you are opening your own safe, I wouldn't recommend such a step.

Answer by  ladybud (1069)

Have to listen real well follow the combination rotation's as instructed but you wont use number's. listen for a small pin or ball to drop or click.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

For most safes the only other way is to get a professional locksmith to drill out the lock. This can cost quite a bit because you will need to replace the lock. Try to remember the combination next time!!

Answer by  RyanD (18)

It is often simpler to cut into the sides, top, or bottom than to attempt to enter the door, where the strongest counter-messures will be employed.

Answer by  bb (674)

sometimes you can take the front plate off and open it. a lock smith can figure the combination for you.

Answer by  Arioch (190)

It the safe is only of a flimsy construction a decent crow bar should do the trick. Otherwise without special knowledge you would have to try every combination