
Fitment check
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SFIC cores — small-format interchangeable cores — are the standard in schools, hospitals, universities and any building with a master-key system. The BE2-7 is the Lishi 2-in-1 for the BEST A keyway in its seven-pin form: it picks the core and reads all seven pin depths in one pass.
Seven pins is the deepest stack in the BEST A family, and the one that most generic tools cannot handle. If the key has seven cuts and reads BEST A, this is the model.
Which locks this tool fits
- Keyway — BEST A. Seven-pin SFIC cores in the BE2 series, including cores fitted to lever sets, mortise locks and padlockable housings.
- Cut count — 7. Six-pin BEST A cores take the BE2-6.
- Format — SFIC core. Interchangeable cores, not conventional cylinders.
SFIC work is usually institutional: a facility with dozens of cores keyed to a master plan. Being able to decode one core on site is often the difference between a billable job and a callback.
What "2-in-1" actually means
Pick and decoder in one body. Tension the core, lift each pin to the shear line, read the depth as it sets. Seven depths give you a bitting you can cut to, or compare against the facility's master plan.
Decode-then-cut workflow
- Confirm seven cuts and the BEST A stamp. Unsure? Send a key photo through the tool finder.
- Tension the core — SFIC cores need a firm but steady touch.
- Pick and read pin by pin, recording all seven depths.
- Cut the key on the recorded bitting with a key machine.
- Test in the core and compare against the facility's keying chart.
Three mistakes that cost the most
- Buying BE2-6 for a seven-pin core. Count the cuts first.
- Assuming all BEST cores are BEST A. Other BEST keyways exist and use different tools.
- Heavy tension on the control shear line. Overset pins give a plausible but wrong decode.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on six-pin BEST A cores?
No. Six-pin cores take the BE2-6.
Is it for SFIC only?
It is designed around BEST A keyway SFIC cores. Conventional BEST cylinders on the same keyway are a different question — confirm fit before ordering.
Can I cut a key from the decode?
Yes, using the correct blank and a key machine.
Related tools
Six-pin BEST A cores: BE2-6. For conventional high-security cylinders, see the SC20.
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.

