Skeleton Keys… Blast From The Past.

Have you ever wondered why skeleton keys are not used that much anymore? One of the most important answers to this is because they are so easy to forge.

Skeleton keys have a long shaft, followed by a specifically shaped tooth - which is the unique feature of the key. However, the drawback here is that unlike traditional keys which are somewhat longer and harder to cut, skeleton keys can be replicated in just a matter of moments by anyone who knows what they are doing.

New advances.

In saying that, a new range of skeleton keys are now available for people who prefer to use these over the new alternatives. The main difference here is that unlike the old ones, and the shaft is actually relevant to the opening mechanism. This means that there are technically two features of the key which need to fit into the skeleton lock in order for it to open.

These days, you are most likely to find skeleton key locks on doors which are very old, or on properties for which their owners are trying to keep a historic feel.

The authentic look can sometimes be worth a lot of money, and in fact in some cases, property owners have specifically and purposely chosen to go with the skeleton key to ensure that an entire property is in keeping with its theme - right down to the security features.

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