What Type Of Schlage Key Do I Have?

Look on your Schlage key. It should have 5 pin numbers stamped on the the back of the key with the letter C below the numbers.

Are all Schlage keys the same?

Please note, products are not keyed alike across functions. Schlage Rekeying Kits provide everything you need to get the job done—including all the tools and parts you need for repinning the cylinders of most Schlage locksets so that they work with a single key. Navigating your way through the Kit tray.

What is Schlage C keyway?

For example, a Schlage “C” keyway is an open keyway that is available from many key and lock distributors. However, a Schlage “S123” keyway is available from only Schlage approved locations. While S123 is still an open keyway, it is only available from certain distributors.

Can Schlage keys be copied?

Blanks for Schlage’s SC6 keyway, for example, are no longer available at building centres. To have this key copied you will have to go to a locksmith that keeps a selection of older key blanks in stock.

How do you identify a Schlage lock?

Identification Methods

1. Name on the key or Lock: Kwikset or Schlage are the most common residential locks and keys.
2. Name Abbreviation: Kwikset is “KW” and Schlage is “SC” The most common keyways are KW1 & SC1.
3. Name on the lock latch: look at the edge of your door on the latch for a name.

How do you identify a keyway?

Look at the large end of the key (also called the bow). If the bow has straight sides and a triangle-shaped top (like a house), you probably have a KW1 keyway. If the key is diamond-shaped (narrower at the top and bottom and wide in the middle), you probably have a SC1 keyway.

What do the numbers on a Schlage key mean?

The first number would usually correspond with the cut nearest the bow (or head) of the key. A higher number usually means a deeper cut. So if the second number is higher than the first and the second cut is deeper than the first cut, it is a pretty safe bet the number is the bitting of the key.

How many different keyways are there?

Just to be clear, there at least 1000 different keyways in use at this moment in history. And those are just the mass-produced examples. Of course, there are examples of lock manufacturers making replaceable tumblers. Any competitor’s tumbler that’s keyway compliant can be swapped in, but these are fairly rare.

How do you tell if a key can be copied?

There’s absolutely no way to tell. It’s not even a question of “you can’t be certain,” there’s no way to even get a valid guess. A key which has been duplicated will have no marks, damage, or other evidence; the copying process is at least as gentle on the key as putting it into a lock.

What types of keys can be copied?

Most modern car keys have to be created and cannot truly be duplicated by simply cutting a new key. House Keys – Keys for locks on the front door of a home can easily be duplicated by a locksmith. Padlock Keys – Often, padlock keys are Yale Keys and even those that are not Yale Keys can be duplicated.

Are Schlage and Kwikset keys compatible?

Basically, you cannot re-key the lock from Schlage to Kwikset, but you can change the lock cylinder from Schlage to Kwikset.

How do I tell what brand my door lock is?

Look on the head or bow of the key; this is the large, blunt end of the key. Lock makers often stamp their names on the bow or head of the key. Take the key to a locksmith or hardware store. Both have reference books that identify keys and the lock brand.

How do I find my Schlage model number?

The default programming code is printed on a label on the programming guide that came with your lock. If you do not have access to the guide, remove the lock from the door and look on the back of the lock for a label containing the default code.

What is a SC1 USA Key?

The HY-KO Products SC1 Blank Schlage Lock Key is a nickel-plated brass, precision-milled replacement key. The key is used for Schlage residential and commercial locks and padlocks and substitutes for the original Schlage A and C keys.

What is a cylinder keyway?

The keyway is the shape of the keyhole of the lock cylinder into which the user inserts the key. The keyway is designed to allow only keys of the correct shape to be inserted such that, when properly made, they will align the pin tumblers properly and operate the cylinder.

What is an SC1 keyway?

The SC1 Keyway provides an avenue through which consumers can experience the convenience of patented SmartKey® technology, which allows locks to be rekeyed without taking the lock off the door or hiring a locksmith, and without worrying about lost or unreturned keys.

What is a Y11 key used for?

The HY-KO Y11 Blank Yale Lock Key is a nickel-plated brass, precision-milled replacement key. The key is designed for use with compatible Yale locks and padlocks.

Can you duplicate a KW1 key?

Kiosks. With the Minute Key self-service kiosk, you can easily duplicate and copy home, business, and auto keys.

Do bump keys work?

When executed correctly, lock bumping is effective in nearly 90 percent of all cylinder-type locks produced today. Perhaps one of the most disconcerting aspects of lock bumping is that it can often go undetected, which means that your home can be broken into without any signs of forced entry.

What keyway does Yale use?

Yale KeyMark® with patented SecurityLeg® keyway.

Is duplicating a key illegal?

Nope, it’s perfectly legal, except in the following cases. If the key is patented, it would be illegal to manufacture the key blanks without approval from the manufacturer. And the manufacturer may only sell licensed blanks to locksmiths that will honor the “No Duplication” clause.