Restore functionality of Escape key in Finder (Mavericks) It's always been possible to remove focus from all selected files in Finder by pressing the ⎋ Escape key. It would appear that this is no longer possible in OS X Mavericks. I navigate the Finder entirely via keyboard and using ⎋ Escape is something I do quite frequently.

I've looked at nearly every preference pane I could think of as well as the contents of com.apple.finder.plist, com.apple.systempreferences.plist, and com.apple.universalaccess.plist, but no luck so far (or I'm just not seeing it).

Any ideas?
Right shortcut is: CmdOpt-A

In System Preferences > Keyboard > App Shortcut 
you can create your custom shortcut, only for Finder if you want (You must use at least combination of cmd or option or maiusc + another key).