Yale Patented cylinder key
Average Price: £7
Top Price: £10
These patented keys have been on the market since 2018. They are more expensive to buy wholesale than regular, non patented keys.
If you are unsure if yours is patented, take a close look at each side of your key. It will say patented in small writing around or under the head. Most key cutters will still be able to cut these but they will cost more.
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Avocet ABS keys are a High Security key for the ABS 3 Star Cylinder. These keys can only be cut through an ABS Elite Centre.
Usually ABS keys are cut on genuine ABS key blanks using state-of-the art machines to ensure a perfect fit every time. To become an elite centre, companies need to stock the cylinders so a certain investment is needed by the stockist. Bearing this in mind it is unlikely you will be able to get these cut in smaller shoe repairers or hardware stores. This also reflects the higher prices charged for these keys.
It's more likely that key cutting locksmiths or dedicated key cutting shops may be able to help. If you have lost your card, a skilled key cutter should be able to help as long as you can show identification. You can find your local authorised ABS Key Centre Here.
Garrison 7×7 “Blue Keys”
These keys are for the relatively high security Garrison lock. Originally a plastic security card with a 7 Digit key code was supplied with these locks.
The code series range is 1111111 to 6666666. If you no longer have the key code, don't worry as many good key cutters will be able to duplicate this key from the original. Alternativy, if you have lost your key but still have the key card, then a good key cutter will be able to make a new key from the number on the card.
Price For ASSA Flexcore Key Cutting
Assa Flexcore Keys are patented and restricted. They offer a greater level of security, due to their design. The unique design of the Flexcore keys offers copy-protection, enabling the owner of the property or lock to be able to control and track what keys have been created and issued.
You will be unable to get these Flexcore keys cut in the majority of locksmith and key cutting shops in the UK and Ireland. Only the original installer or locksmith will be able to supply a copy. Check your key for a reference. If you are a tenant, contact your landlord for further information. Some locksmiths / key cutters will go the extra mile and try and source and order the key for you. A letter of authority and proof of ID is always required.
Laser Car Key Cutting – Key blank supplied by customer
Would you bring your own burger and bun into McDonalds and ask them to cook it for you? Many key cutters and locksmiths feel this way about people bringing their own key blanks to them.
There are many reasons that key cutters don't like to offer this service. But there are many that will. Its best to contact your local shop to ask them beforehand.