Canal Anti Vandal Key Handcuff Key Canal Lock Galvanised Walsh UK Made Quality

An anti-vandal handcuff key used on many urban locks and flights on the UK canals, also known as a Water Conservation Key.  An essential part of every canal and river boat's equipment, to allow navigation through areas where tampering with locks by undesirables is or has been a problem.

Standard on most Canal & River Trust (British Waterways as was) managed waterways in urban and sub urban areas and as such should be carried by all boats navigating these waters.

This item is quality made and will give many years of service with no problems.  As it is galvanised steel, it can be retrieved by magnet if dropped in the water.

Dimensions -

85.5mm long
74.5mm wide (T-handle)
12.7mm wide (shaft)

Square 'keyhole' is 6.65 x 6.65mm (1/4" square)

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