Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Each "cut" on a key aligns one pin in a lock so that the lock can open. To foil lockpickers, the more poins a lock has, the harder it is to pick. In fact, locks can have as many as 7 pins. The more pins, usually the more expensive the lock is. For most purposes, people generally believe that 4 or 5 pins are plenty.