
Fitment check
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Ask the assistant: it checks this listing against your make, model, year and market, and tells you when it cannot confirm.
The SC1-L is the reverse-handing Schlage SC1 tool. Same five-pin SC1 keyway, same decode scale, cut for cylinders where the groove runs on the opposite side of the blade. If a standard SC1 rides the warding instead of the pins, the cylinder is handed the other way — this is the tool for it.
Handing is the top ordering mistake on Schlage tools, so confirm it before you buy: five cuts and a reverse groove means SC1-L, not SC1.
Which locks this tool fits
- Keyway — SC1, reverse handing. Five-pin Schlage cylinders built with the groove on the opposite side.
- Cut count — 5. Six-cut reverse Schlage work uses the SC4-L.
- Handing — reverse. Compare the blade against the tool before ordering.
Reverse-handing five-pin cylinders turn up on doors hung the other way and on hardware supplied for left-hand operation. The keyway stamp is usually still SC1, which is what makes this confusing.
What "2-in-1" actually means
Pick and decoder in one body: tension, lift each pin to the shear line, read the depth as it sets. Five depths and you can cut a key on site.
Decode-then-cut workflow
- Check handing. Look at the blade: the groove must be on the reverse side for this tool.
- Tension lightly and insert.
- Set and read five pins, recording each depth.
- Cut the key with a key machine or factory cutter pliers.
- Test and label the key.
Three mistakes that cost the most
- Buying SC1 for a reverse cylinder. The tool will not track the warding.
- Confusing SC1-L with SC4-L. Five cuts versus six.
- Assuming the keyway stamp tells you the handing. It usually does not.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the standard SC1 instead?
Only if the cylinder is standard handing.
Is the bitting different?
The profile is mirrored, not the pin stack; depths decode the same way once seated.
Does it work on SC4-L cylinders?
No. Those are six-pin and take the SC4-L.
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Buying guide & support
Ordering, Shipping and Aftercare
Buying the right tool
Match the keyway code in the title to the vehicle or lock you are working on. The cut number (5-cut, 8-cut, 10-cut) describes the bitting geometry, not tool quality.
Shipping
Orders are dispatched within 48 hours. Delivery typically takes 3–7 business days depending on destination, with tracking provided for every shipment.
Returns
Return unused items in original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 3–7 business days of inspection.
The product title states the keyway and the vehicle families it is built for. Because one brand can use several keyways across model years, confirm year, market and lock position before ordering — contact us if you are unsure.
Package contents are listed in the “In the box” section when the supplier provides them. Tools are supplied in the manufacturer’s packaging with the decoding card where applicable.
Yes. We ship worldwide with tracked courier services. Shipping options and costs are shown at checkout once your address is entered.

