A lock core device configured for matching multiple key cross-sectional shapes, the lock core device being adapted for use with a first lock key with a first section contour and a second lock key with a second section contour different from the first section contour of the first lock key, the lock core device comprising:
- a lock cylinder including a keyway configured to separately receive each of the first lock key and the second lock key,
- wherein a position of a toothed portion of the first lock key, when received in the keyway, is axially offset from a position of a corresponding toothed portion of the second lock key, when received in the keyway.