schlage/baldwin ..................kwikset

you’ll notice when the keys are facing the same direction as shown above the kwikset has an extra groove where the schlage/baldwin is smooth.

there are basically two key blanks used in the united states…schlage (which is also a baldwin) and kwikset. shown here both styles in basic blanks so you can see the difference. the blanks themselves say on the top what they are but you’ll notice the shapes are different as well. kwikset is the rounded top and schlage/baldwin is more a diamond shape. although different companies make different shaped “tops” on their keys it is the blade itself that is important… you can’t cut a schlage on a kwikset and vies versa.

baldwin/schlage............emtec/schlage
weiser/kwikset............master/kwikset
westlock/kwikset............dexter/kwikset