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Zenon
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Feb 22, 2018
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"At checkout, choose between Kwikset and Schlage keyway." The description mentions that the Kwikset is easier to start with than the Schlage, but that seems like an oversimplification. What are these and what are the differences here? I can see they're two different companies, but are they completely different to pick? Is one more common than the other?
Feb 22, 2018
GSRenterprises
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GSRenterprises
Feb 23, 2018
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ZenonHello, thank you for your interest in this drop. Kwikset and Schlage keyways are both extremely common in the U.S. - found on the great majority of homes and business buildings. The shape of the keyway itself if the differentiating feature when it comes to how easy or difficult the lock is to pick (differences in tolerance also factor in, but overall it is the keyway shape that matters, particularly for newbies). The Kwikset keyway is more or less rectangular with few bends or encumbrances that would get in the way of the lock pick or the tension wrench. Schlage, on the other hand, has a distinctive shape that can make it tougher to get lock picks and tension tools past the opening of the keyway. This restrictive design goes a long way toward establishing the Schlage keyway as a bigger challenge to lock pickers. This is an over-simplification, but I hope it helps.
Feb 23, 2018
Zenon
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Feb 23, 2018
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GSRenterprisesIt does help, thank you. So if I only practice on Kwikset locks, it'll be very difficult to pick Schlage locks, but if I practice with only the Schlage locks, will it be very difficult to pick Kwikset locks?
Feb 23, 2018
GSRenterprises
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GSRenterprises
Feb 24, 2018
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ZenonWhile it may take you a linger longer to become proficient starting with Schlage, once you acquire even a modest amount of skill you will find it easy in comparison to pick Kwikset.
Feb 24, 2018
metis
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Feb 27, 2018
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GSRenterprisesAssuming these are KW1 and SC1 keyways, and pinned within manufacturer MACS, both have pretty standard warding. Yes, the KW1 keyway is more open, but as Kwicksets are made to looser tolerances (makes them less reliable in picking behavior), and very few non-Smartkey locks are made by Kwickset anymore their utility as practice locks is much lower.
If the Schlage's are J's or L's they're significantly harder to work in.
Feb 27, 2018
metis
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Feb 27, 2018
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ZenonIt depends on the core, how they're pinned, the quality of the pins used, and which keyway they are (really more for the Schlage than the Kwikset)
You can get all of the useful parts for this cheaper. If you want to spend the money, get the Schlage, but I can't recommend it.
Feb 27, 2018
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