17 - Year Trust with Lishi
Seventeen years is a long time in any trade. For Original Lishi Tools it is the whole story: from one cautious first order to distributor No.002, shipping Lishi 2-in-1 tools, picks and key cutters to locksmiths across the United States, Canada, the UK and Australia.
How the partnership started
Our relationship with Qinhuangdao Lishi Tools Co., Ltd. in Hebei began when Lishi tools were still unfamiliar to most Western locksmiths. We were one of the earliest agents, and the agent number 002 is not a marketing badge — it is the number we were assigned when we took on the line.
From the first cautious introduction of Lishi tools into the market to the current range of Lishi 2-in-1 tools, picks and key cutters, every step was built on repeat orders and word of mouth rather than advertising.
What 17 years of distribution means for buyers
Longevity matters in this category because the tools are precision instruments. A distributor that has handled the line for 17 years has seen the version changes, the keyway revisions and the returns. That experience is what lets us answer a compatibility question before an order ships instead of after.
It also means we can tell you when a tool is not the right fit. Our Lishi compatibility guide exists for exactly that reason.
Where the tools go from here
Lishi continues to release new profiles every year, and the catalogue keeps growing — currently more than 200 tools across automotive, residential and motorcycle applications.
We will keep doing what we have done since the beginning: stock the real tools, check the keyway before we recommend, and support the locksmith after the sale.
Timeline
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Became a Lishi agent; assigned distributor No.002 |
| 2012 | "Charity for Education" campaign |
| 2025 | 17 years as a Lishi distributor |
| 2026 | 230+ Lishi tools in stock, shipping worldwide |
