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Kwikset 81695-001 Large Bow, Builder Key, 5 Pin
- 81695-001 5-Pin Builder Key Blank with Large Bow
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Product Group:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Key Blanks
- Subcategory:
- Key Blanks and Accessories
- ADA Compliant:
- No
- Features:
- Large Bow; Builder Key
- Product Function:
- Part/Component
- Product Category:
- Parts and Accessories
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Kwikset 81695-001 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What exactly is the Kwikset 81695-001 and what do I use it for?
It's an uncut 5-pin key blank with a large bow, in Kwikset's builder key configuration. You cut it on a key machine to match an existing Kwikset cylinder, so it's for locksmiths, builders, and property maintenance staff making duplicate or replacement keys, not a finished key you can use out of the package.
2) Will the Kwikset 81695-001 blank work on a 6-pin cylinder?
No. The 81695-001 is a 5-pin blank, so it is cut for 5-pin Kwikset cylinders. A 6-pin cylinder needs a blank with the sixth cut position, so ordering this one for a 6-pin lock will leave you a key you cannot fully cut.
3) I need key blanks for Schlage locks, not Kwikset. Is this the right one?
No. The 81695-001 is a Kwikset blank. For a Schlage C keyway you want the Emtek MS4-KEYBLKC key blank instead. Keyways are not interchangeable, so a Kwikset blank will not enter a Schlage C cylinder at all.
4) Is this Kwikset key blank meant for residential or commercial locks?
Residential. The 81695-001 is listed for residential use, which fits Kwikset's house-side knob, lever, and deadbolt cylinders. For a commercial keyway on an office or institutional opening you'd be working in a different system entirely.
5) Does the Kwikset 81695-001 come already cut to my lock?
It arrives uncut. A blank has no bitting, so it needs to be duplicated from an existing working key or cut to code on a key machine before it will operate your Kwikset cylinder.
6) What is a builder key blank and does it matter if I'm just making duplicates?
Builder key refers to the construction-keying configuration Kwikset uses so a builder's key works during construction and is voided when the homeowner key is first used. The 81695-001 is that blank. If you are simply duplicating a homeowner's existing 5-pin Kwikset key, confirm your original matches this blank's profile before cutting a batch.
7) What does the large bow on the 81695-001 key blank actually get me?
The bow is the head you grip. The large bow on this 5-pin blank gives more surface to turn and more room for stamping or tagging unit numbers, which is why maintenance crews and property managers running keys across many doors tend to prefer it over a standard bow.
How fast can I get the Kwikset 81695-001 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Kwikset 81695-001 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Kwikset 81695-001 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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