At R.J. Lock & Security, we work with locks and keys every day. That’s why we’re sharing things you may not know about locks and keys, to show just how far our security methods have come. They are something we tend to take for granted, but they haven’t always been around!
Lock in some of these fun facts that’ll make you take a second look next time you go to use your house key!
7 Lock & Key Fun Facts
- Wooden Locks: Typical locks these days are made of metal for stronger protection. However, the earliest account of locks being used was by the ancient Egyptians who constructed large wooden bolts 4,000 years ago.
- Fort Knox Locks: Fort Knox houses a large portion of the United States’ gold reserves. As one of the most secure buildings in the world, the codes change daily to unlock the front door.
- Basic Security Measures: Locks do more good than you might think! Thirty percent of burglaries occur because of windows or doors that are simply left unlocked.
- Key Keepers: In the Medieval Era, some parts of the world had designated town guards or ‘Key Keepers’ who were in charge of holding all the house keys.
- Locksmith Apprenticeships: Apprenticeships may seem like an outdated term but in the locksmith industry, it’s common to undergo an apprenticeship to become qualified as a Master Locksmith.
- Combination Lock: One of the earliest combination locks was invented by James Sargent, an American locksmith, in 1857. Many aspects of his design are still used in combination locks today.
- R.J. Lock & Security: R.J. Lock has been proudly securing the shore for over 30 years and is committed to providing excellent locksmith and security services to the community!
Want to know more? For all your locksmith needs, turn to R.J. Lock & Security, proudly providing services to the Peninsula at a fraction of most main dealer charges. Contact us today with any questions you may have and prompt service requests!