Review: Howsar / How Sar Portable Quick Lock

Product Description

Introducing a portable and universal door lock with a difference – a simple lock for use by all, be it at home, the workplace or on holiday. Whenever a degree of privacy or security is required, e.g. hostels, offices and student accommodation; you are not likely to find a more user-friendly lock to suit your purpose.

The Howsar Lock is made of two simple parts connected by a flexible tie – a slotted receiver and a curved wedge. The receiver fits into the recess in the door frame, where the latch fits. This locates between the door and frame when the door is closed. The curved wedge then slides into the slot in the receiver thus locking the receiver in position and preventing the door from opening.

To open the door simply slide the curved hook out of the hole in the plate and open the door.

This is an excellent security product. It won awards at the International Inventions Show in Geneva (2006) and at the British Inventions Show in London (2005). It is lightweight, small, compact, and sturdy. It weighs about 13 grams / 0.458 ounces. I can lock a door within a matter of seconds without the need of any tools.

I was sleeping in a room with no door locks (in a desert region). I used this product to jam the door and it worked well. I did not want people quietly entering into my room and stealing things, or setting up practical jokes (for example, putting a snake or spider onto my bed). Overall, this is an excellent product, and I highly recommend it if you are travelling.

This product is also great for domestic use. If you want privacy in your room without the hassle of a lock installation or permanent drill holes on the door, then get yourself one of these! To my knowledge, this product only works with inward opening doors. I don’t see how this product can jam outward opening and sliding doors.