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I have a Baldwin lock that is using a Kwikset key. Can I buy a Baldwin key for it?

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DK Hardware 2025-06-11 – 18:55:48
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If your Baldwin lock is currently using a Kwikset key, it’s likely part of the Baldwin Prestige series, which uses SmartKey® technology and is compatible with Kwikset (KW1) or SC1 keyways. That means yes—you can buy a Baldwin-branded key, but it must match the same keyway your lock is using. Here’s the catch: if your lock is keyed to a Kwikset KW1 keyway, a standard Baldwin Estate key (which uses a C-keyway) won’t work unless the cylinder is swapped or rekeyed. However, if your lock uses the SC1 keyway, you can use any SC1-compatible key, including some Baldwin keys.

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