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DBoon

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1. then there are "bump keys"

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Wed Mar 30, 2022, 12:42 PM

Mar 2022

https://keysmiths.com/everything-about-bump-keys/

Bump keys are specially designed with a specific cutting technique that can sidestep the security mechanism in the average tumbler and pin lock. It’s interesting to note here that bump keys are often called “999 keys” because when they’re placed into the key-making machine the ridges are cut to their full depth. They’re easy to access and replicate time and again because most locksmiths can cut a bump key in less than five minutes.

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Merriam-Webster: People are talking about 'key bumps,' and so we have a duty to tell you some things [View all] demmiblue Mar 2022 OP

then there are "bump keys" DBoon Mar 2022 #1

This is what I clicked here for. I've got a couple in my lock pick set. NightWatcher Mar 2022 #8

Now, that's how to put a tendency toward "Grammar Nazism" to good use. Are they hiring? hlthe2b Mar 2022 #2

I feel like I've just landed after a long trip to Mars. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #3

Madison Cawthorn blm Mar 2022 #4

Apparently young Madison Cawthorne spun a very cool story gratuitous Mar 2022 #5

I missed that term in his yarn. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #7

Madison Cawthorne discussing key bumps: demmiblue Mar 2022 #6