Description

Kwikset Key Gauge

The KW Key Decoder with “Sure Stop” steps simplifies the decoding, re-keying, and code cutting process for all Kwikset keys using factory increments.

Made from heavy-duty stainless steel.

FAQs

1) What is a Kwikset Key Gauge used for?
A Kwikset Key Gauge is a locksmith tool designed to measure the cut depths and spaces of Kwikset-style keys (e.g., KW1, KW10). By sliding each cut into the numbered slots of the gauge, you can accurately determine the bitting codes needed to rekey locks or cut duplicates.

2) How do you use the Kwikset Key Gauge correctly?
To use the gauge:

Insert the key’s first cut into the widest part of the corresponding gauge slot.

Slide it until it stops—you’ll see a number adjacent to the cut.

Record the number, then repeat for each subsequent cut 

In order This process helps you decode existing keys quickly and reduces guesswork when rekeying.