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 ==Silca KW12BP==
-The Silca KW12BP has a black plastic head like the OEM key but is 3mm longer at the top but is functionally identical. Unless you held it against the OEM blank you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. The KW12BP is hard to find; you'll probably have to look for it online.
+The Silca KW12BP has a black plastic head like the OEM key. It is 3mm longer at the top but is functionally identical. Unless you held it against the OEM blank you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. The KW12BP is hard to find; you'll probably have to look for it online. Even then it will be hard to find. And it costs about twice as much.
-The Ilco USA X103/KA14 is slightly shorter than the OEM one and is all-metal, with a head profile significantly different in shape. The length reduction is in the head end of the key. The portion of the key shaft that inserts into the lock cylinder measures the same as the OEM blank. Cost on these varies quite a bit, depending on how friendly the locksmith is. Online quantity purchase price is typically around a buck or less.
 ==Key blanks to avoid==