What is a 999 key?

Bump keys are specially cut keys that can bypass the security mechanisms built into traditional pin and tumbler locks
pin and tumbler locks
The pin tumbler lock is a lock mechanism that uses pins of varying lengths to prevent the lock from opening without the correct key. Pin tumblers are most commonly employed in cylinder locks, but may also be found in tubular pin tumbler locks (also known as radial locks or ace locks).
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. 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 999 keys real?

Bump Keys are utilized by professional locksmith and government agencys to bypass all types of household, business & commerical locks in a matter of seconds, this includes high security locks such as Assa & Medeco. The bump keys are now showing up on the streets.
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Is there a master key for master locks?

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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Is there a key that can open any lock?

Master key: The master key can open all locks you have in your residential or commercial property.
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What is the point of the killer key?

The Killer Key can instantly and permanently disable a lock. Once inserted into a lock it can not be removed, making it impossible to unlock the door. The door can still be opened from the inside, so no one can be locked in, only locked out. The only way in is to drill the lock.
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What does a skeleton key tattoo mean?

The skeleton key could be symbolic of having a key to your heart. It might also represent having a key to freedom. Your tattoo might represent you discovering something about yourself that freed you in some sense.
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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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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 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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How many different master keys are there?

Of those 32 possible keys, only two keys need to be made. One will be for the person with access to what that lock is securing, and another for the person that has access to what every lock is securing in the location.
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Does using a bump key break the lock?

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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Will Home Depot make a bump key?

Step 1 Make the Bump Key

Go to the any store that has blank keys. Wal-Mart and Home Depot have them. They look like this, without teeth at all: A bump key is made by using a triangular file (they're at every hardware store…
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What is bumping a door lock?

Lock bumping is a lock picking technique for opening a pin tumbler lock using a specially crafted bump key, rapping key or 999 key. A bump key must correspond to the target lock in order to function correctly.
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What is an emergency key?

The emergency key works just like a standard key. Tip. It is a smart safety precaution to remove the emergency key from the key fob whenever you leave your key fob with someone, such as a valet service. That way, in the event of an emergency, you'll be able to get in your vehicle as quickly as possible.
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How do I get master key?

Purchase from Domhnall of Zena for 5,000 souls after he has relocated to the Firelink Shrine.
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What does a padlock tattoo mean?

A lock and key suggests a secret, something that is meant to remain hidden, but the answer is there. This is a great lock and key tattoo to get to show that you are the type of person that people can confide in since you will never tell their secrets no matter what type of pressure you are put under.
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What does a key with a heart tattoo mean?

Most of us have heard the old saying, "You own the key to my heart." A tattoo can embody this metaphor, symbolizing the love between two people. Popular designs may include a heart-shaped padlock, or put a heart shape on the end of the key.
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What does an old key tattoo mean?

Key Symbolism

It represents success and knowledge. Having a key gives the owner access to rooms that might be locked to others. Keys have also been symbols of wealth and power. Those with the keys have access to the things that others want. It allows admittance into places that most can't go.
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What is a key extractor?

Key extraction is better than bolt cutting a padlock or disassembling a door lock. Key extractors are like screwdrivers. You can buy them in sets and then grab the one that best fits the lock at hand.
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How do you break a door handle?

If you're locked on the other side, look for a tiny hole on the doorknob. Push an eyeglasses screwdriver, a paper clip hammered flat, or a very small butter knife into this hole. Push it straight through as far as you can, and turn or twist it until it catches a groove and the lock clicks open. Pick the lock.
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