Kwikset KW1 Keycode Decoder Card

KW1 Key Decoder Card for Kwikset KeysThis is a printable decoder card for the Kwikset KW1 keyway, one of the most widely used residential key profiles in North America. With this tool, you can quickly and accurately read the bitting (cut depths) of any KW1 key—ideal for locksmithing, key management, or hobbyist curiosity.Make your real, working key here!About the KW1 KeywayThe KW1 keyway was introduced by Kwikset in the mid-20th century and quickly became a dominant standard for residential locks across the U.S. It's a 5-pin tumbler system with cut depths ranging from 1 to 7.Even today, millions of homes use KW1 keys, making it the most common household key profile in use. What This Tool DoesThis decoder card helps you determine the cut depth of each pin position on a KW1 key by aligning it with engraved reference lines. It’s a simple, manual tool—no electronics, no moving parts.This is useful for:Locksmiths and technicians working in the fieldHomeowners documenting their own key s