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Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled Sectional Single Cylinder Entrance Handleset in Satin Brass (US4) — full set view showing deadbolt, grip, and knob interior trim on white background

Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled Sectional Single Cylinder Entrance Handleset - Brass Tubular

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Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled Sectional Single Cylinder Entrance Handleset, Brass Tubular

The 4217 is a sectional tubular entrance handleset in the Hercules Knurled series. Sold as a complete set including latch and strike plate. The exterior grip pairs with any Emtek brass knob or lever for the interior trim. Available in 8 finishes with Schlage C or Weiser WR5 keyway.

Key Features

  • Complete set: includes latch and strike plate
  • Interior trim: compatible with any Emtek brass knob or lever
  • Handing required when a lever is used on the interior or when an interconnect device is specified
  • Weiser (WR5) keyway available at no upcharge - add "W" prefix to product code to specify; can be keyed into an existing Weiser system

Specifications

  • Backset: 2-3/8" (standard) or 2-3/4" (specify at order)
  • Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
  • Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 2"
  • Center-to-Center: 5-1/2"
  • Keyway: Schlage C (standard) or Weiser WR5
  • Lock Function: Single Cylinder Entry
  • Lock Type: Tubular
  • Material: Brass

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Handlesets
Collection:
Brass
Product Type:
Handlesets
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Lock Type:
Tubular
Keyed:
Yes
Lock Function:
Entry
Series:
Hercules
Theme:
Contemporary
Electronic:
No
Handle Type:
Handleset
MAP Policy:
Yes
Product Model:
4217
(CTC) Center-to-Center:
5-1/2"
Product Function:
Entry
Product Style:
Contemporary
Product Material:
Brass
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Brass
Department:
Door Hardware

Emtek 4217-US26 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Emtek 4217 Hercules handleset fit my door thickness?
The 4217 covers 1-3/8 inch through 2 inch doors, so it handles a standard 1-3/4 inch entry door as well as thicker custom slabs up to 2 inches. There is a door thickness field on the order, so give the actual measured thickness of your slab when you order rather than assuming. The cross bore is 2-1/8 inch and center-to-center between the grip and the deadbolt is 5-1/2 inch.
2) Can I key the Emtek 4217 handleset to my existing house keys?
Yes, in two ways. The 4217 ships standard with a Schlage C keyway, and a Weiser WR5 keyway is available at no upcharge (add a W prefix to the product code), which lets it be keyed into an existing Weiser system. Both keyways are offered in all eight finishes. Keying to code is a free option at order, as is keyed alike if you are putting more than one Emtek lock on the same key.
3) Does the Emtek 4217 handleset drop into my existing 2-3/8 inch bored door prep?
It does. The 4217 is a tubular set with a 2-1/8 inch cross bore, and backset is your choice of 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch, specified at order. Those are the two backsets bored on virtually every residential door, so if you are replacing an existing bored handleset you measure from the door edge to the center of the bore and pick the matching one. The 5-1/2 inch center-to-center between grip and deadbolt is what has to line up with your second bore.
4) Do I have to specify handing on the Emtek 4217 Hercules handleset?
Handing is required on the order either way, and it genuinely matters if you are putting a lever on the inside or specifying an interconnect device. Stand outside the door: if the hinges are on your right it is right hand, on your left it is left hand. A knob interior is symmetrical, but the order still takes RH or LH, so confirm it before you submit.
5) What interior knob or lever comes with the Emtek 4217 handleset?
The inside trim is your pick, not a fixed part. The 4217 exterior grip pairs with any Emtek brass knob or lever, and the interior style is a required selection at order, running from contemporary bar and knurled shapes (T-Bar Knurled, L-Square Straight Knurled, Conical Knurled) through traditional knobs (Providence, Waverly, Victoria) to crystal (Windsor, Georgetown, Old Town). If you want the knurled texture carried through the whole opening, the Hercules Lever or one of the knurled knobs matches the grip.
6) Is the Emtek 4217 handleset suitable for a commercial entrance or an apartment building front door?
No. The 4217 is a residential handleset in solid brass, and it carries no commercial grade rating, so for a leasing office, a common entry, or anything on an egress path you want a graded set instead. The Schlage Residential F60 Addison with Accent Lever and the Master Lock HDLB Series single cylinder deadbolt handleset are both Grade 2. Where a residential front door on a single family or a townhouse unit is the application, the 4217 is exactly what it is built for.
7) What should I use instead of the Emtek 4217 if the door is thicker than 2 inches?
The Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled is built for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. For a heavier door, the Weslock 1411 Traditionale Colonial handleset with Eleganti knob is a single cylinder keyed entry set rated 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch. The Yale Real Living BYRD226NRRX Assure Lock touchscreen deadbolt with Ridgefield handleset also covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, if a keypad deadbolt is acceptable in place of a keyed cylinder.
8) What is the closest equivalent to the Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled handleset from another brand?
The Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled is a single cylinder entry tubular handleset in solid brass. The closest peers in the same format are the Deltana 815871 St. Ann Handleset, a solid brass entry handleset, and the Deltana 803871B Hanover Handleset, also entry function in solid brass. The Deltana 810871 Montego Handleset covers the same 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range the Emtek 4217 fits. All are keyed entry handlesets for a residential front door; the Emtek differs in that it takes any Emtek brass knob or lever as the interior trim rather than a fixed interior style.
9) The door is 1-3/4 inch thick and needs a graded entry handleset for a rental unit - what works instead of the Emtek 4217?
The Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled is catalogued for residential use and covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. If a stated grade matters for the spec, the Schlage Residential F60 Addison with Accent Lever is a Grade 2 keyed entry handleset for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Master Lock HDLBA0615/4D is a Grade 2 single cylinder deadbolt handleset. The Kwikset 687AMD Amador and 687BW Belleview single cylinder handlesets are Grade 3 and fit 1-3/4 inch doors, though both are supplied as exterior only.
10) Which handlesets look like a substitute for the Emtek 4217 but will not key the same way?
The Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled ships with a Schlage C keyway as standard, or a Weiser WR5 keyway that can be keyed into an existing Weiser system. Kwikset's 687AMD Amador and 687BW Belleview handlesets use SmartKey, and the 687AMD SMC variant uses an SC1 keyway - neither matches a Weiser WR5 system. The Schlage Residential JE285 Barcelona with Seville lever is a handleset in the same style range but is a non-keyed entry function, so it carries no cylinder at all. If the building is on one key system, confirm the keyway before ordering across brands.
11) The door is prepped for a mortise lock - can the Emtek 4217 go in, or is a different set needed?
The Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled is a tubular lock with a 2-1/8 inch cross bore and a 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset, so it goes into a standard bored prep, not a mortise pocket. For a door already mortised, the Baldwin Estates 6542 Tremont entry mortise trim is the match: BAL-6542ENTR for single cylinder and BAL-6542DBLC for double cylinder, both for 1-3/4 inch doors. Those are trim sets for a mortise body, a different door prep entirely from the 4217.
12) Is anything else needed to install the Emtek 4217, or is it a complete set?
It is a complete set. Latch and strike plate are included with the 4217, so the only other decision is the interior knob or lever, which is a required selection rather than a separate purchase. Single cylinder entry means key outside, thumbturn inside.
13) Should I choose a tubular handleset like the Emtek 4217 or a mortise handleset?
The 4217 is tubular, meaning it installs into standard bored holes, a 2-1/8 inch cross bore at a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset. That is the simpler retrofit and it is what most residential doors are already prepped for. A mortise set needs a rectangular pocket routed into the door edge, which means either a door prepped for it from the factory or a router jig on site, and it gets you a heavier case and a one-motion latch and deadbolt. For replacing an existing bored handleset on an entry door, tubular is the direct swap. Baldwin's Estates 6542 Tremont single cylinder entry mortise trim is a mortise option if the door is already prepped for it, though it is trim rated for 1-3/4 inch doors only.
14) Is the Emtek 4217 a sectional handleset or a full escutcheon plate, and does that matter for my door?
Sectional. The 4217 has two separate plates, one behind the grip and one behind the deadbolt, rather than one continuous backplate. On a retrofit that matters: sectional trim will not hide the wear ring or paint shadow left by an old full-escutcheon handleset, so if you are covering marks from a previous set, look at a full plate design instead. On a new or refinished door it is a non-issue, and the 5-1/2 inch center-to-center is what sets the spacing between the two plates.
15) I want a keypad or smart lock instead of a keyed handleset. What replaces the Emtek 4217?
The 4217 is mechanical only, no electronics. For a keypad front door in a similar handleset form, the Kwikset San Clemente handleset with Halifax lever and Contemporary SmartCode keypad electronic deadbolt (815SCEHFL-CP913CNT) is a 1-3/4 inch door set, and the Yale Real Living Assure Lock with Ridgefield handleset comes as a standalone touchscreen (BYRD226NRRX) or Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (BYRD226CBARX), both covering 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch doors. Note the thickness ranges: none of those go down to 1-3/8 inches the way the 4217 does, so a thin door pushes you back to mechanical.
16) Does the Emtek 4217 have a keyed deadbolt on both sides?
No, it is single cylinder: key on the outside, thumbturn on the inside. If the door has glass within reach of the inside turn and your local code allows it, a double cylinder set is the alternative, and Baldwin's Estates 6542 Tremont double cylinder entry mortise trim is a double cylinder option, though it is mortise trim for 1-3/4 inch doors rather than a tubular swap.
17) I need a matching handleset for a door that does not lock - what pairs with the Emtek 4217 look?
The Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled is a single cylinder entry set with a working cylinder. For an inactive leaf or a door that only needs the same exterior appearance, the Weslock 2815 Hillcrest dummy handleset with New Heaven lever and the Weslock 6695 Belmont dummy handleset with Impresa knob are dummy function sets, both covering 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, the same thickness range the 4217 fits. Dummy sets have no latch or cylinder and are surface mounted for pull only.
18) What is a simpler alternative to the Emtek 4217 for a rental turnover where the finish and trim choices do not matter?
The Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled requires selecting interior knob or lever style, handing, backset, finish and keyway at order. For a straightforward swap with fewer decisions, the Pamex FS7P31 Lexington single cylinder handleset comes in a set satin nickel finish and fits 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Weslock 2810 Hillcrest single cylinder handleset with Hudson knob is another fixed-trim entry set, covering 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors.
19) What is the difference between the Emtek 4217 handleset and a handleset sold as exterior only?
The Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled is sold as a complete set including the latch and strike plate, with the interior trim selected from any Emtek brass knob or lever. The Kwikset 687AMD Amador and 687BW Belleview single cylinder handlesets are supplied exterior only, meaning the interior trim is ordered separately. If the job needs everything in one box, the 4217 arrives with latch and strike; if the interior side is already standardized on something else, an exterior-only set leaves that in place.
20) Can I use an interconnected lock in place of the Emtek 4217 handleset?
The Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled is a single cylinder entry handleset in tubular format. The Schlage Residential JI18/19 with Torino lever in satin stainless steel is an interconnected passage lock with a keyed deadbolt, Grade 2, for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors - the lever is passage function with the security coming from the deadbolt, and it releases both with one motion of the lever. That is a different way of securing the opening from the 4217's grip and separate keyed cylinder. Emtek requires handing on the 4217 when an interconnect device is specified.
21) What is the difference between the Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled and a plain Hercules handleset?
The knurl. The 4217 carries a knurled texture on the grip, a fine cross-hatch you can feel, against the smooth grip of the plain version. Everything structural is the same: sectional tubular, brass, single cylinder entry, 5-1/2 inch center-to-center, 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 backset, 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors. It is a contemporary look, and the interior trim list carries the texture through if you want it (Hercules Lever, T-Bar Knurled, Conical Knurled).
22) Is the Emtek 4217 solid brass or plated zinc?
Solid brass, both the material and the substrate, which is why it takes finishes like Unlacquered Brass and French Antique that only work over real brass. That matters most on a coastal or high-exposure entry where a plated zinc set corrodes under the finish. Deltana's Hanover, St. Ann, and Kingston handlesets are the other solid brass entry options if you want to compare grip styles in the same material.
23) Which handleset should I pick if I want a knob rather than a lever on the inside?
The Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled accepts any Emtek brass knob or lever for the interior trim, so a knob is a selection rather than a different part number, and handing is only required when a lever is used inside. Among fixed-trim alternatives, the Baldwin Wesley handleset ships with an Alcott knob as BAL-180WYHXATK or a Carnaby knob as BAL-180WYHXCYK, both entrance function. The Weslock 2810 Hillcrest single cylinder handleset comes with a Hudson knob.
24) Is there a solid brass handleset besides the Emtek 4217 for a traditional style front door?
The Emtek 4217 Hercules Knurled is a brass handleset in a contemporary style. For a more traditional look in the same material, Deltana offers three solid brass entry handlesets: the 825871 Kingston, the 815871 St. Ann, and the 803871B Hanover. All three are entry function solid brass sets, so the material and the keyed function carry over while the grip design changes.
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