SCP-005

Item #: SCP-005
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-005 poses no 
immediate risk in any direct sense. Even so, its unique functions 
require special measures be taken to restrict access and manipulation of
 the object. Approval of at least one (1) Level 4 personnel is required 
for the removal of object from its containment area.
Description: In appearance, SCP-005 resembles an 
ornate key, displaying the characteristics of a typical mass produced 
key used in the 1920s. The key was discovered when a civilian used it to
 infiltrate a high security facility. SCP-005 seems to have the unique 
ability to open any and all forms of lock (See Appendix A), be they 
mechanical or digital, with relative ease. The origin of this ability 
has yet to be determined.
Additional Notes: SCP-005 may be used as a 
replacement for lost security passes, but only under the supervision of 
at least one (1) Level 4 personnel. SCP-005 may not be used for vending 
machine repairs, opening lockers, or for any personnel's spare home key.
 Removal of the object from the compound will result in immediate 
termination.
Appendix A: While SCP-005 has been shown to be 
effective in removing almost any form of locking device, further 
experiments have shown that efforts to disguise the purpose or identity 
of a lock have proven at least somewhat successful in defeating 
SCP-005's ability. In approximately 50% of cases where a volunteer was 
not able to identify a locking device as such, SCP-005 was not 
successful in deactivating the device. Due to these results, SCP-005 has
 been tentatively classified as 'sentient' and further tests are being 
run to determine its cognitive abilities. However, there are no results 
that show any traits that prevent it from being able to identify any 
particular locking device, only that the aforementioned device has been 
heavily concealed and disguised.
Category:Series I
Category:Safe