Is there a key that can open every lock?

Master key: The master key can open all locks you have in your residential or commercial property.

Can 2 locks be the same?

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.

Can one key open every door?

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.

Do all locks use the same key?

No. The same company usually offers locks that are keyed-alike (ka), for the homeowners who want their front and back doors to use the same key, and to have a total of four identical keys to open either lock.

Are all locks and keys different?

While there is seemingly scope for every door lock in the world to require a unique key, reality is that a limited number of different key and door lock combinations exist. This is simply because key and door lock manufacturers don’t need to go through the hassle of making each door lock unique.

How do you open a master lock without a key?

Step-by-Step Processes

1. Break the padlock with bolt cutters. This is a quick way that people use to open a standard master lock because the diameter of the shackle will not be too large to make it difficult to open.
2. Open the lock with a grinding tool.
3. Open the lock with a padlock shim.
4. Pick the lock with a paperclip.

Are all master locks the same?

All locks operate with the same key number. And there may be a few other cases where different keying is neccesary, but it can be a nightmare to keep the different keys sorted out. If you want keyed different padlocks, call us at 1-800-461-0620 and we’ll take your order over the phone. MK= Master Keyed.