Skeleton key

A Dietrich is a tool for non-destructive open certain locks.

Designation

The word is in German occupied since the 15th century. Already in the 14th century were duplicate (also co-, after-, Thief Key ) jokingly referred to with the names of men such as Peterkin, Klaus or Kläuschen. It is believed that at the suggestion of Dietrich thief Peterchen at the thought of St. Peter with the keys of heaven played a role.

Nature

The classic Dietrich is a very simple locking tool and is only for unlocking of warded locks or occupation.