When Forcing Open an object that doesn't have an easy grip, a crowbar makes it easier to gain the necessary leverage. Without a crowbar, prying something open takes a –2 item penalty to the Athletics check to Force Open (similar to using a shoddy item)
Type Levered Crowbar;
Level 3;
Price 20 gp;
A levered crowbar grants you a +1 item bonus to Athletics checks to Force Open anything that can be pried open.