Kwikset Cylinder Handleset Featuring SmartKey Review

I would NEVER buy this again. The quality is terrible. It is very cheap and you have to be very careful when using it as a master lock for an outside door. I advise against purchasing this item. Now I understand why it only cost $60. I thought I had a deal. It's so much more when you get what you pay for.

The pen looks good and works 90% good. The only problem is the other 10%. About every three months I have to remove the handle from the door and align it inwards. The outside button stopped working and it doesn't work outside. Which is a real problem because there is no other way to open the door. I would like to send it back but it was too long.

I have already purchased and installed a Kwikset bar after reading a Consumer Reports review which gave it a very high rating. I am very pleased with this particular bar. So I need color matched door hardware and bought this handle knowing that if the quality was poor I could return it. The quality is excellent and looks very elegant. (I used the latch that comes with that handle on the other door)

I received this to replace my 20 year old front door hardware which was very discolored but still worked. It was pretty easy to install, just had to drill a new hole for the bottom bolt to get through the door as it wasn't in the same place as the old one. Luckily the handle covered the old hole from the outside and I just left the decorative grease in the hole inside. It doesn't look as slick as the best hardware, but it was very cheap for what you get. I would buy again.

I have previously purchased 'used' items from Revain inventory and have generally been happy with what I have received. This time I would say the item was not properly repackaged but the condition was not accurately described. The item was listed as "like new". The door handle and latch assembly was not attached to the packaging like a new item and bounced around freely, resulting in significant scratching. Normally I would return the product immediately for a refund, but in this case I needed…

Purchased to replace an existing handle set and also an optional external Kwikset door lock, also with SmartKey for the tailgate. The SmartKey feature is handy as I was able to replace the key with an existing tailgate latch key so I basically went from 3 keys to 1 key. The locking mechanism of this button set is elegant and feels very solid. I was lucky that this handle came very close to my existing one and matched my door. There is no need to drill another hole for the anchor. If like me you

The price and ease of replacing everything in a new home with the same key made this set an easy choice. I'm very happy with how everything went. I would give it five stars if it weren't for a small installation error; This set had the same specs as the old one I replaced, but for some reason the screw hole at the bottom of the handle was offset by a millimeter or two. It could have been wear and tear on the door, poor workmanship by the previous owner (probably given the condition of the rest…