Editing Safe-cracking (section)

=== Brute force methods ===
Other methods of cracking a safe generally involve damaging the safe so that it is no longer functional. These methods may involve [[Explosive material|explosives]] or other devices to inflict severe [[force]] and damage the safe so it may be opened. Examples of penetration tools include [[acetylene torch]]es, drills, and [[thermal lance]]s. This method requires care as the contents of the safe may be damaged. Safe-crackers can use what are known as jam shots to blow off the safe's doors.

Most modern safes are fitted with 'relockers' (like the one described above) which are triggered by excessive force and will then lock the safe semi-permanently (a safe whose relocker has tripped must then be forced, as the combination or key alone will no longer suffice). This is why a professional safe-technician will use manipulation rather than brute force to open a safe so they do not risk releasing the relocker.