What is a warded key? The warded key explained in simple terms!

The warded key (Bartschlüssel) is a basic key form. The key consists of a longer shaft, and at its end is a bit (ward). This can be specially curved and shaped to fit a warded lock (Warded lock), but it can also have a notched bit; in that case it belongs to a Chubb lock (Chubbschloss).

In principle, a pick for a warded lock can also be considered a type of warded key. However, unlike a proper warded key, a pick fits a wide variety of warded locks. Warded keys designed for such locks have a shaped bit, for example in the form of a Z. As mentioned, a pick—or even a suitably bent piece of metal—can also function as a key, but this requires effort and a certain level of skill to open the lock.

The shapes of a warded key

The shapes of warded keys are not arbitrary. It is important that a key is designed in such a way that it only fits into the matching lock; otherwise, one key could open more than one lock, which is not the intention of the design. Warded keys can be specially manufactured together with their corresponding lock, but in most cases they are sold as finished products. There is a selection of different bit patterns, from which one can choose the appropriate replacement key, for example at a local hardware store. Usually, these new keys fit well into the lock if their shape is identical to the original key. Occasionally, some filing may be required if the warded key has been poorly manufactured.

In particular, Buntbart locks are considered insecure and are therefore mostly used only for interior doors. The Chubb lock, on the other hand, an evolution of the Warded lock, offers greater security. In fact, later developments of the Chubb lock are used in prison cells and safes. The warded keys used for these can be recognized by the notches at the end of the bit. One advantage of these modern Chubb locks is that the lock can be modified. If you lose the warded key, you can effectively change the lock combination and have a new key created. The finder—or thief—of the old key will then no longer be able to open the lock with the lost key.

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