Then wiggle the knife in your lock until it clicks.
How to lock your door with a fork and knife.
The fork will be used as the lock itself although this diy project does require you to get your hands dirty at least for a little bit.
As almost any location where you might be sleeping you most likely will find silverware available so you don t even have to carry anything extra with you.
Now the fork lock shown does show the fork cut but you can accomplish the same thing using a butter knife rather than the end of the fork and not damage the flatware.
You ll need a vice a hammer and a metal saw but the whole process only takes a few minutes.
The ability to secure a door using a fork is a potentially lifesaving urban skill.
Keep in mind this trick only works with a button lock or spring loaded latch system.
To open a door with a knife find a small butter or putty knife to avoid accidentally cutting yourself.