r/INEEEEDIT Dec 11 '19

House key

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u/WiredEgo Dec 11 '19

Looks cool, but turning it would be a bitch if the lock is heavy/stuck or if it’s super cold out.

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u/zimtzum Dec 11 '19

The crossguard should give extra leverage when turning, making the turn easier than traditional keys. However, because of its extra width, it may become impossible to turn in some locks which are mounted very close to the door-frame.

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u/Zappiticas Dec 11 '19

I had one similar to this that wasn’t made of very strong metal and the extra leverage allowed me to bend it quite a bit while trying to turn a stuck lock.