blank key

Key without teeth

A blank key is an uncut key—a key-shaped piece of metal with no notches or grooves yet carved into it.

Locksmiths use blanks as the starting point for cutting keys that will fit specific locks.

The blank must match the lock's keyway profile before cutting can begin.

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