Is there a key that can open everything?

A skeleton key has the warded section of the key removed so that it opens all the doors of a system. Some applications, such as a building with multiple entrance doors, have numerous locks that are keyed alike; one key will open every door.
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Is there a key that can unlock any door?

A bump key can open any lock that it fits into. It's helpful to have in your pocket if you ever lose your keys, because it can open your door lock and your deadbolt, even if they normally require seperate keys. I keep mine in my wallet.
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Is there a key that fits all locks?

What does Keyed Alike Mean? Keyed alike means one key fits all locks, for example your front and back door locks can both use the same key or every lock in an office can use the same key. Having your locks keyed alike is very beneficial if you want to open & close all your door locks with one key.
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Is there universal key?

The universal key or universal scale is a concept employed in music theory in which specific notes or chord symbols in a key signature are replaced with numbers or Roman numerals, allowing for a discussion describing relationships between notes or chords that can be universally applied to all key signatures.
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What is a 999 key?

Bump keys are specially cut keys that can bypass the security mechanisms built into traditional pin and tumbler locks. Bump keys are also referred to as “999 keys” because all of their ridges are cut to the maximum depth (999) in a key-making machine.
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Are dimple keys more secure?

Contrary to popular belief, dimple locks are neither more secure or less secure than other conventional pin tumbler locks. This impression might arise from the fact that dimple keys have dimples cut into the grooves while standard keys do not.
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What is an auto jiggler?

An auto jiggler is a special lock pick that you use to open a car door lock. They are usually made of tempered stainless steel. Like the typical jiggler key you use for other purposes, they have specific cuts, patterns, and sufficient spaces that mimic the usual pin tumblers.
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Are master keys real?

Legitimate skeleton or master keys are used in many modern contexts where lock operation is required and the original key has been lost or is not available. In hotels without electronic locks, skeleton keys are used by housekeeping services to enter the rooms.
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Who is the master key?

The players have to find boxes and try to open them with their own key and if they can open 2 or more boxes then their key is the Master Key and they can open the Master Box which has one golden key as a prize. The winner can be the owner of the Master Key or another player who steals the key.
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Can you buy a master key?

A locksmith can help you obtain a new master car key for your vehicle. Most locksmiths are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The cost for obtaining a new master key from a locksmith varies according to region and the locksmith's individual pricing. Several online stores sell master keys that you can order.
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Is there a Master Lock master key?

A: No. Without the key number, there is no way for Master Lock to know which key will open your lock. There is not a master key that will open all Master Lock products.
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What is grand master key?

Definition of grandmaster key

: a master key designed to fit a number of different master-keyed systems of locks.
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Do skeleton keys work?

How does a skeleton key work? Skeleton keys can work with warded locks or lever locks. With a warded lock, a skeleton key lacks interior notches to interfere with or correspond with the wards, or obstructions, thereby allowing it to open the lock.
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When did skeleton keys stop?

Little changed in the design of the mechanism until the mid 1800's when Linus Yale Sr. and Jr. introduced the modern flat keys. Skeleton keys, however, continued to be used in most houses until after WWII when the pin tumbler lock (or Yale lock) took over.
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What is a master PIN?

Master Pin: Usually a cylindrical shaped tumbler which is often flat on both ends, placed between the top and bottom pin to create an additional shear line.
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How many master keys are there?

You can load, set, and test master keys. You can clear a master key only after you have set it. Cryptographic Services allows you to set up eight general-purpose master keys and two-special purpose master keys that cannot be directly modified or accessed by the user (including the security officer).
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Can a master key open any lock?

When lock rekeying into a master key system, two keys are created: Change key: This key can open the master lock, but only the master lock. It cannot be used inside any other locks you have. Master key: The master key can open all locks you have in your residential or commercial property.
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Can one key open multiple locks?

In short, a master key system allows one keys to open multiple different locks. At the same time, more than one key can open the same lock. In an office building, for example, each employee can have their own key which unlocks the door to their office.
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Is the skeleton key Scary?

Parents need to know that this movie features scary images of hoodoo and conjuring, as well as jump scenes, abrupt flashbacks to the legendary source of the trouble, and some language (one use of the f-word).
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How much is a Masterkey?

If a building has a total of 500 doors, owners will need locks, keys and likely Master keys, for all of them. Based on national averages, a traditional small format interchangeable core system typically costs $35 for every lock, $3 for each key and $3 for each Master key.
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How old is my skeleton key?

Age of the Key

A few keys are stamped with a date, but this is uncommon. Most skeleton keys you encounter are from 1940 and before, but some keys are very old. Examine the key to determine whether it appears handmade. If it is not uniform or appears to be hand-worked, it could be an older example.
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What are tryout keys?

Tryout keys are a lockpicking tool used to exploit poor tolerances in locks. A collection of keys with custom depth and spacing patterns is produced to manipulate internal components to various positions. In some cases they are capable of rapidly brute-forcing all keying depths for the lock.
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What is a shaved key?

A shaved key looks just like it sounds, a car key that's been shaved or ground down on either the sides or the face. In the past, most keys were ground on the ridges, making them fit well into a vehicle's ignition. Recently, the trend has been to grind these keys on their faces, leaving the ridges on the sides intact.
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Do bump keys ruin locks?

The "bumper" needs to bump the key hard enough to jar the pins, but not so much that the lock or key is damaged. Bumping the key causes the pins to jump slightly. Even this slight amount of motion is enough to allow the bump key to turn the cylinder, unlocking the lock.
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