Abstract: A surgical drill chuck key comprising an elongated body of a cylindrical construction having a smooth rounded surface. A key gear located at a first distal end of the elongated body having a plurality of gear teeth with radiused knuckles. A handle having an elongated shaft being constructed and arranged so that no sharp edges are provided on the handle. The elongated shaft having a curved J-shape wherein a first portion of the elongated shaft is directed back towards the elongated body in a generally parallel arrangement to a second portion of the elongated shaft extending radially outward from the elongated body so that the first portion and the second portion of the elongated shaft cooperate to provide a thumb grip for increased leverage when turning the key. The elongated body, gear teeth, and handle being finished through an abrasive bead blasting process to round off all edges and surfaces.