
Fitment check
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The SC20 is the Lishi 2-in-1 for the Schlage L keyway — the six-pin profile used on Schlage's commercial-leaning residential hardware and on cylinders specified for heavier use. It picks the lock and reads all six pin depths in one pass, without pulling the cylinder.
It is easy to confuse with the SC4. Both are six-pin Schlage keyways; the profiles are not the same, and a tool that tracks one will not read the other cleanly. If the key is stamped L rather than SC4, this is the model you want.
Which locks this tool fits
- Keyway — Schlage L. Six-pin cylinders built on the L profile, including the higher-grade residential and light-commercial sets that use it.
- Cut count — 6. Five-cut Schlage work takes the SC1; the SC4 profile is a different six-cut tool.
- Format — cylinder. Standard door cylinders; the tool length is sized for a full six-pin plug.
Keyway first, brand second. Schlage hardware has shipped on several residential profiles over the years, and the stamp on the key is the only reliable answer.
What "2-in-1" actually means
Pick and decoder share one body. Tension the plug, lift each pin to the shear line, read the depth off the scale as it sets. Six numbers, then a key that works — no return visit.
Decode-then-cut workflow
- Confirm the L stamp on the key or plug face. Unsure? Use the tool finder.
- Tension lightly and follow the keyway in until the first pin is under the pick.
- Set and record all six depths.
- Cut the key on those depths with a key machine or cutter pliers.
- Test and log the bitting for the site.
Three mistakes that cost the most
- Treating SC20 and SC4 as interchangeable. Different profiles, different tools.
- Over-tensioning. Six pins bind fast; light pressure reads cleaner.
- Buying by brand only. A "Schlage" lock can be SC1, SC4, SC20 or Everest.
Frequently asked questions
Is the SC20 the same as the SC4?
No. Both are six-pin Schlage keyways, but the profiles differ and each has its own tool.
Will it work on a five-pin Schlage door?
No. Five-pin SC1 cylinders need the SC1.
Can I cut a key from the decode?
Yes — that is the purpose of the decoder, using the matching blank and a key machine.
Related tools
Most Schlage residential calls need the SC1. For Everest cylinders, use the S123/C123.
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.

