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ChemicalRobot

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Post Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:51 pm

Help me identify this dimple lock! (with pictures)

So recently I won an auction for a few lock cylinders and the following one was one of them. I don't have any idea who makes it or how it works. What I do know from examining it is:

1. It is a dimple lock. Pins at both left and right. Maybe upward also.
2. It is an interchangeable core (I believe the entire outer ring is part of the I-core)

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In the last image you can see the I-Core retainer on the left side. I think there is a pin that needs to be raised upward in order for the retainer to disengage. It's at the very back of the keyway, but it's too dark to see in this image.


Needless to say, it's quite an interesting specimen. Does anybody have any information on it?

EDIT: Just confirmed it has 12-o-clock pins also.
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Post Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:54 pm

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Looks like one of the horrible Chinese knockoffs.... I may be wrong....
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Post Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:58 pm

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Probably manufactured by Sargent...hence the three chevrons on the face. Probably a Keso
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Post Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:22 pm

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HallisChalmers wrote:Probably manufactured by Sargent...hence the three chevrons on the face. Probably a Keso

I believe you're correct! I just looked at some videos online and it looks the same as a Sargent Keso removable core cylinder. Seems to be a very neat lock; however, I don't expect to pick it open any time soon. :smile:
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Post Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:41 pm

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Yeah, Hallis is right.
Sargent Keso.
thought you might like to see what the keys and removed core look like .

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Post Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:52 pm

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so... any lock with pins like that is called a "keso"

i have a lori kaba one... is it the same?
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Post Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:09 pm

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LocksmithArmy wrote:so... any lock with pins like that is called a "keso"

i have a lori kaba one... is it the same?

No, KESO is a model produced by Sargent.
Kaba is different.. IE Gemini , Star, Quattro, Kabba 20,,etc.
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Post Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:40 pm

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Nice lock there Chemical. Very light tension and lots and lots of swearing to crack it lol
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Post Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:15 pm

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Yeah i have one of those myself, have yet to get the thing open.
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