Minneapolis Lock & Key

Minneapolis Lock & Key Minneapolis Lock & Key is a family owned/operated locksmithing company located in south Minneapolis.

Our team of locksmiths specializes in locks & hardware, keyless access, safes, antique hardware restoration, knife sharpening & soldering/brazing.

05/29/2026

Luxury doesn't always mean 'user-friendly.' This Louis Vuitton box came in with the keys stuck inside. However, the mechanism was just latched shut, rather than locked. We were able to show the customer who brought it in the sneaky button that slides sideways to retract the latch and retrieved the keys inside.
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04/22/2026

Another locksmith that was closing their shop graciously gifted us with this gem. In our industry, this is what we call 'detention' hardware; locks from prisons or jails. This lock came from a relatively modern cell door. It has sensors to monitor whether it is locked or unlocked, as well as a mechanism for remotely locking and unlocking the door that was removed. One of our locksmiths was able to fabricate a key for this lock, and fit a clear plexiglass cover so that we can display it in our shop. Come in some time and you can feel what it's like to unlock a cell door!
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04/08/2026

A customer was only in town for two days and needed a key fitted and a lock repaired on this desk. From problem to polished in just one day! The owner was thrilled to see this antique lock restored with a newly crafted guidepost and brass escutcheon. The real showstopper? The intricate inlay detail - proof that old-world craftsmanship still shines.
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02/19/2026

This coin-operated player piano was too large to bring into the shop. The person who bought it was not given a key to access the mechanism, which they needed to restore it. We were able to fit a key in the field, which allowed the customer to begin their restoration work.
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02/06/2026

The spring that operates this vintage switchblade broke. It took several attempts, but we were eventually able to fabricate a spring of the appropriate shape and strength. This knife has seen some wear and tear (or at least many, many resharpenings), but is back in action!
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A local contractor had retired and was cleaning out his basement. He had heard we could make use of old locks, so he bro...
01/23/2026

A local contractor had retired and was cleaning out his basement. He had heard we could make use of old locks, so he brought us his whole collection! We're always happy to accept door hardware donations so keep us in mind before you throw out that old lock!
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01/08/2026

When the customer brought in this silver cream pitcher, the scalloped spout had fallen completely off. A little silver soldering and this tiny piece was back in action!
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12/24/2025

We were called out to fix the work of another locksmith who tried to gain access to a customer's house. After failing to pick the lock, they attempted to drill it, which damaged the lock and broke the entire cast iron lock body. They left the customer with a hole in their door and no guidance for how to make the door secure. We were able to plug the old holes and install a new deadbolt above the old mortise prep because the destroyed lock was too rare to be replaced and too broken to be repaired.
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12/11/2025

We repaired a lock for this customer before by patching it with a brass plate and fitting a key. He was pleased with the work but later told us that he has 2 other identical locks that he wanted to use the same key. He could not find any locksmiths near him in South Carolina who would take on the job. These locks do not use standard tumblers, so we asked him to send the original lock along as well. We used the tumblers from the original lock as patterns to fabricate new tumblers and springs. When we were done, he had a house's worth of locks from the mid-1800s all working perfectly with the same key.

These locks are interesting because they have completely separated latch and bolt mechanisms. Each is enclosed separately, but they are connected by the lock case. The tumblers are also mounted to the bolt itself and move with it, rather than being mounted to the lock case.
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Happy Holidays from our family to yours!-
11/17/2025

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
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Address

4448 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
55419

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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