Alternatives to utility and control-cabinet keys are tools that can also act as a wrench to turn the lock or valve. For example, a pair of long-nose pliers can reach into or around a profile and provide enough torque to turn the lock or valve…
…or a spanner can be used to turn a pin head.
If you do not have the correct key and need to resort to these alternatives, be very careful as they can damage the profile of the lock or valve (in a similar way to wrong-sized keys) making them harder to turn in the future.
