HalesLock 4

HalesLock 4

"On the one hand the war in Ukraine might seem like a long way away for most of us, but seeing the impact it's having either first hand or second hand on people I know in the puzzling community has brought it very close to home for me. I wanted to be a part, albeit a tiny one, of the effort to help those caught up in this awful war. Thanks to everyone for pulling this effort together... and please bid generously!

A new copy of Haleslock 4, my IPP37 exchange gift. Still in its original packaging, it is in pristine condition. Being a Shane Hales creation, it goes without saying that it's unlike any other puzzle lock you've ever seen and is a cracking puzzle - bid generously!!"

JL Puzzles notes: "The Haleslock 4 is a typical looking brass padlock with a steel shackle of a normal size. Upon external examination, nothing unusual could be can be detected, even if it is obvious that some modification must have been carried out to a normal lock to make it a puzzle or trick lock. Additional touches include Allard’s initials at the top of the lock body and Shane’s squiggly signature on the side (can’t be seen from the photos sorry). The Haleslock 4 comes with a key that has a “+” cross-section and with a chain attached. I have never seen such a key before but the key didn’t look very out of whack for a padlock key.  The “hole” for inserting the key is a “+” slot where the key should go in. Was the original lock like that or not?"

BoxesandBooze notes: "The lock is a standard issue modified padlock which features an unusual key reminiscent of a Phillips head screwdriver, known as a “cruciform” key.  Shane’s instructions are quite clear, you are to use everything provided (well, it seems to be a lock and a key) and open the lock.  If you actually follow those instructions, however, which may not be so obvious, there is an elegant solution hidden cleverly inside this puzzle lock."

This listing generously donated by: Allard Walker

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