KeyMod
E189869
KeyMod is a modular firearm accessory mounting system that uses keyhole-shaped slots to attach accessories directly to a weapon’s handguard without the need for a full Picatinny rail.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| KeyMod canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1677156 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: KeyMod Context triple: [Picatinny rail, relatedTo, KeyMod]
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A.
Keys
"Keys" is a double album by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys that blends stripped-down piano-driven tracks with more fully produced versions, showcasing her versatility and evolution as an artist.
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B.
Key
Key is a common English surname borne by various notable individuals, including American lawyer and national anthem lyricist Francis Scott Key.
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C.
K-Switch
K-Switch is a Nigerian singer and songwriter best known as D'banj's younger brother and frequent musical collaborator in the Afrobeats scene.
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D.
Keyes
Keyes is a small unincorporated community located in Stanislaus County in California’s Central Valley.
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E.
Key Resolve
Key Resolve was an annual large-scale joint military exercise conducted by the United States and South Korea to enhance readiness and deterrence against North Korean aggression.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: KeyMod Target entity description: KeyMod is a modular firearm accessory mounting system that uses keyhole-shaped slots to attach accessories directly to a weapon’s handguard without the need for a full Picatinny rail.
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A.
Keys
"Keys" is a double album by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys that blends stripped-down piano-driven tracks with more fully produced versions, showcasing her versatility and evolution as an artist.
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B.
Key
Key is a common English surname borne by various notable individuals, including American lawyer and national anthem lyricist Francis Scott Key.
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C.
K-Switch
K-Switch is a Nigerian singer and songwriter best known as D'banj's younger brother and frequent musical collaborator in the Afrobeats scene.
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D.
Keyes
Keyes is a small unincorporated community located in Stanislaus County in California’s Central Valley.
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E.
Key Resolve
Key Resolve was an annual large-scale joint military exercise conducted by the United States and South Korea to enhance readiness and deterrence against North Korean aggression.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
firearm accessory mounting system
ⓘ
open standard ⓘ |
| allowsAttachmentOf | weapon accessories ⓘ |
| attachmentMethod | inserting lug into large opening then sliding into narrow slot ⓘ |
| category | firearm accessory interface ⓘ |
| coDevelopedBy | Noveske Rifleworks ⓘ |
| commonlyUsedOn |
AR-15 pattern rifles
ⓘ
modern sporting rifles ⓘ tactical carbines ⓘ |
| compatibleWith | Picatinny rail adapters ⓘ |
| competesWith | M-LOK ⓘ |
| designedFor | firearm handguards ⓘ |
| designedTo |
improve modularity of accessory placement
ⓘ
provide repeatable accessory mounting ⓘ reduce weight compared to full Picatinny rails ⓘ |
| developedBy | VLTOR Weapon Systems ⓘ |
| doesNotRequire | full-length Picatinny rail ⓘ |
| governingDocument | publicly released technical drawings ⓘ |
| hasAdvantage |
direct mounting without intermediate rail in many cases
ⓘ
reduced bulk compared to quad-rail handguards ⓘ |
| hasDisadvantage |
less widespread adoption than M-LOK
ⓘ
potentially lower performance in some military testing compared to M-LOK ⓘ |
| hasShape | keyhole-shaped slots ⓘ |
| intellectualPropertyStatus | open and royalty-free ⓘ |
| introducedIn | 2012 ⓘ |
| materialCompatibility |
aluminum handguards
ⓘ
polymer handguards ⓘ |
| mountingInterfaceType | negative space mounting system ⓘ |
| mountingSurface | handguard outer surface ⓘ |
| mountsAccessories | directly to handguard ⓘ |
| optimizedFor | lightweight modular handguards ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
M-LOK
ⓘ
surface form:
M-LOK mounting system
Picatinny rail (on upgraded models) ⓘ
surface form:
Picatinny rail
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| replacedByInMarket |
M-LOK
ⓘ
surface form:
M-LOK in many applications
|
| requires | proper torque on mounting screws ⓘ |
| slotPattern | repeating keyhole-shaped cutouts ⓘ |
| standardizedAs | open-source specification ⓘ |
| supports |
bipods
ⓘ
laser aiming devices ⓘ rail sections ⓘ sling mounts ⓘ vertical foregrips ⓘ weapon lights ⓘ |
| usedBy |
civilian shooters
ⓘ
law enforcement users ⓘ some military users ⓘ |
| uses |
conical nuts for locking
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screws to secure accessories ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: KeyMod Description of subject: KeyMod is a modular firearm accessory mounting system that uses keyhole-shaped slots to attach accessories directly to a weapon’s handguard without the need for a full Picatinny rail.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Picatinny rail