Damien I did not intend to say I kew a way to open any belt but all that I have seen in person could be removed easily with vise grips on the shackle protector or bolt cutters on the lock shackle. The radial lock on the tolly boy belts would be more difficult but still using tools to twist the lock would likely be successful. It is just a pin.
Of course in all cases the belt is severely damaged makig escape evident and requiring major repair or replacement.

    Sasha A friend who knows about my belt said he surely could cut the band without hurting me if he can slip a thick piece of leather under it.

    It's useful advice in case if I need to do it.

        There are not many emergencies I can imagine where it is necessary to remove the belt.
        If they must, put you in an MRI scanner or insert a catheter into you in the ICU.

        You must always have a key with you, but it must be impossible for you to use it.
        Otherwise, the whole idea of a locked belt is pointless.

        I have my emergency key fixed with a cable tie to this metal triangle on my back.
        With a mirror and scissors, I can't get it, so it's a safe place for "horny" moments.

        a month later

        In my opinion, the safest way to open a cb without a suitable key is to pick the lock. Appropriate tools are available on Amazon and instruction videos elsewhere. 😉
        A good cb is made of stainless steel. This means that you have to use massive force to destroy it. This is simply too dangerous for the wearer. Also to destroy the lock requires some force. At least if the bracket is protected accordingly.
        Except magnetic locks, I know of none for a cb that can not be picked.

          Mr-TM You're probably right, but if you can't do it well, it's better not to try. The best example here is probably my situation, when I jam a padlock with a paper clip, because I thought it would be very easy. 😅

            Well, a paper clip is not a suitable tool either.

              Mr-TM Now I know that, but once I managed to open up like that, I thought I would repeat my feat 😆

                Mr-TM n my opinion, the safest way to open a cb without a suitable key is to pick the lock.

                Good luck with picking Abus EC75(with dimple key). Unlike many others here, I tried.

                    Joh And how can it help me or another girl with such lock?

                    • Joh replied to this.

                        Renita You need to get the Feeling to Pick a usual Lock First. If you master it you have to Go on whith better locks and more Challenging locks. It needs a Lot of Praxis and Not everyone can Do it.

                            Joh and Not everyone can Do it

                            Seems it's my case.

                              Renita Good luck with picking Abus EC75

                              Seeing this lock in person, I wouldn't even know where to start picking lol.

                                  Sasha Seeing this lock in person, I wouldn't even know where to start picking lol

                                  You should consider one for yourself.

                                      Renita We bought some already, seeing those keys makes picking seem impossible

                                        I think we should get back to the topic of emergancy key. For lock picking there is another thread.

                                          Mr-TM Do you recall you statement that lockpicking is the best emergency key?

                                          Mr-TM In my opinion, the safest way to open a cb without a suitable key is to pick the lock.

                                              That was probably a bit misleading on my part. Lock picking is not an emergency key for me. Only of the methods that have been discussed, it is the one that is the least dangerous for the wearer.