Who's Mr. Li (from Lishi Tools)

Mr. Li Zhiqin is a master locksmith and tool inventor from Qinhuangdao, China, best known as the inventor of the Lishi tools. He created these 2-in-1 lock picking and decoding tools in the early 2000s to help his fellow locksmiths, and his innovations have had a major impact on the locksmithing industry worldwide.

• Invention: Mr. Li developed the "Lishi" tools, which combine lock picking and decoding functions into a single tool, making it easier to open modern locks.
  
• Company: His company, Qinhuangdao Li Zhiqin Tools Co., Ltd., originally operated from a backyard factory and has since expanded significantly to meet global demand.
  
• Brand: While the original brand was "Lishi Tools," after a split in 2011, he continued to sell his tools under the "Original Lishi" and "Classic Lishi" brands through various distributors.
  
• Verification: To help consumers identify genuine tools, Mr. Li implemented a green verification label on his products, which can be verified on his official website.