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Can a Locksmith Make a Key Without the Original? (Knightdale, NC)

How an Knightdale, NC locksmith cuts new keys when you don't have the original — by code, by impression or by decoding the lock.

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Can a locksmith make a key without the original?

Yes. An Knightdale, NC locksmith can cut a new key without the original by decoding the lock cylinder, taking an impression, or cutting from a code stamped on the lock or vehicle.

Method 1 — by code: many locks and most cars have a key code stamped on the cylinder, in the owner's manual, or on file from the manufacturer. Your Knightdale, NC locksmith can cut a key directly from that code.

Method 2 — by decoding: we can disassemble the cylinder and read the pin heights, then cut a fresh key that matches.

Method 3 — by impression: a skilled Knightdale, NC locksmith can work a blank key in the lock and 'read' the marks the pins leave, then file the key to match. It takes more time but it works for almost any lock.

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