Emtek Classic Brass Crystal Knobsets - Bristol Knob, Passage Set
- Can be ordered with any Brass rosette
- Sold as complete set. Includes Latch and Strike Plate
- 28 Degree Latch (included when CF Mechanism is selected)
- Fits any door between 1-3/8” to 2-1/4" thick with a 2-1/8" bore standard door prep*
- Standard latch is for 2-3/8" backset. Specify 2-3/4" backset if required
* STRETTO rosette requires a 1-1/4” diameter bore hole and 2-hole door preparation for thumbturn privacy
Specifications:
- Backset: Adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
- Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
- Latch Faceplate: Round or Square Corner
- Material: Brass
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Knobsets
- Collection:
- Glass & Porcelain
- Product Type:
- Knobsets
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Handle Type:
- Knob
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Series:
- Bristol
- Theme:
- American Classic
- Electronic:
- No
- Keyed Function:
- Non-Keyed
- Keyed:
- No
- Lock Function:
- Passage
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Function:
- Passage
- Product Style:
- Glass
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek 8100.BL.US15 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek Bristol crystal passage knob fit my existing 2-1/8 inch bored door?
Yes. The Bristol crystal knob passage set drops into standard door prep: a 2-1/8 inch cross bore with either a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset. The one exception is the STRETTO rosette, which needs a 1-1/4 inch diameter bore hole and a 2-hole prep for thumbturn privacy.
2) What door thickness does the Emtek Bristol passage knobset work on?
The specification table lists 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, which covers standard commercial doors at 1-3/4 inch and older interior doors at 1-3/8 inch. Thicker doors up to 2-1/4 inch are addressed by the Door Thickness field on the order, so state your actual thickness there when the door is over 1-3/4 inch.
3) Does a passage knob lock? I need something for a bathroom.
No, it doesn't lock. Passage function means the knob turns the latch from both sides at all times, with no cylinder and no thumbturn, so it's for halls, closets and pantry doors. For a bath or bedroom you need a privacy set, for example the Deltana 6112 St. Thomas privacy knob or the Baldwin Estate 5077 Bethpage privacy knob.
4) Do I need to buy a latch and strike separately for the Emtek Bristol knob?
No. It ships as a complete set with the latch and strike plate included. You choose the latch type when ordering: Standard Latch, the 28 Degree Rotation Latch, or the CF Mechanism, which comes with the 28 degree latch and leaves no exposed screws on the rosettes. The latch faceplate is available with round or square corners, so match it to the mortise already cut in your door edge.
5) Which backset do I order for an Emtek Bristol passage set?
Backset is a required selection, 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch. Measure from the door edge to the center of the 2-1/8 inch bore: 2-3/8 inch is typical on residential doors, 2-3/4 inch on commercial prep. The set ships with a 2-3/8 inch latch as standard, so specify 2-3/4 inch if that is what your door is bored for.
6) Is the Emtek Bristol crystal knobset suitable for a commercial corridor or apartment turnover?
It is catalogued as residential, with solid brass trim and a tubular lock body, so it suits homes, boutique hospitality and high-end interiors rather than heavy traffic openings. For a commercial corridor closet or similar, a Grade 1 or Grade 2 cylindrical passage lock is the right tool, for example the Schlage D10S Grade 1 passage latch or the Corbin Russwin CK4310 Grade 1 passage lock.
7) The Emtek Bristol passage knob is residential; what should I use on a commercial corridor or closet door instead?
The Bristol crystal knob passage set is classified for residential use. For a commercial opening with the same passage function, the Corbin Russwin CK4310 is a Grade 1 non-keyed passage/closet cylindrical knob lock fitting 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, the Schlage D10S is a Grade 1 heavy duty passage knob lock with the Orbit knob, and the Falcon X101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty passage knobset that is fire rated and fits 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors. For a medium duty commercial spec, the Corbin Russwin CK4410 and Falcon W101 are Grade 2 passage knob locks.
8) I need a lockable knob for a bedroom or bath, not the Emtek Bristol passage set. What are my options?
The Bristol crystal knob set is passage function and non-keyed, so it has no locking mechanism at all. For a privacy knob, the Baldwin Estate 5077 Bethpage privacy knob with R027 rose and the Baldwin 5000 Baltimore privacy knob with 5148 rose are decorative privacy sets; the Deltana 6112 St. Thomas privacy knob fits 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors; and the Dexter C2000 privacy ball knob is a Grade 2 option for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors.
9) My door is 2 inches thick. Will the Emtek Bristol passage knob work, and what else fits that door?
The Emtek Bristol passage set fits doors from 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick with a 2-1/8 inch bore, so a 2 inch door is within range. Among comparable knob locks that also reach 2 inches, the Corbin Russwin CK4310 Grade 1 passage lock covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Falcon X101 Grade 1 passage knobset covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch. Most Grade 2 and Grade 3 knob sets such as the Dexter C2000 passage and Pamex FTF stop at 1-3/4 inch.
10) What is the CF Mechanism option on Emtek knobsets and should I pick it?
CF is Emtek's concealed fastener mechanism: the rosettes mount with no exposed screws, which is the cleaner look on a feature door. Choosing CF includes the 28 degree rotation latch. If you don't mind visible rosette screws, the Standard Latch build is the simpler order.
11) Can I mix rosette styles or finishes across the Emtek Bristol crystal knob?
The Bristol crystal knob can be ordered with any brass rosette, and seven are offered: #8, Oval, Quincy, Rectangular, Regular, Watford and Wilshire. There is also a Split Finish field on the order if you want different finishes on the two sides of the door, such as a dark exterior face and a brighter interior.
12) What finishes are available for the Emtek Bristol crystal knob so I can match the rest of my hardware?
Ten finishes: Flat Black (US19), French Antique (US7), Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Pewter (US15A), Polished Brass Lifetime (US3), Polished Chrome (US26), Polished Nickel Lifetime (US14), Satin Brass (US4), Satin Nickel (US15) and Unlacquered Brass (US3NL). Unlacquered brass will patina over time rather than stay bright, which matters if you are matching a run of doors installed years apart.
13) I need a cheap passage knob for a closet, not a decorative crystal one. What else works?
For a plain utility closet, a Grade 3 or Grade 2 cylindrical passage knob is the practical pick: the Pamex FTF Baron passage knob is Grade 3 for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Dexter C2000 passage ball knob is Grade 2 over the same thickness range, and the Kwikset 200P Polo passage knob ships with a 6AL latch and round corner strike. Reserve the Emtek Bristol crystal set for doors people actually see.
14) What is a comparable decorative passage knob to the Emtek Bristol crystal knob if the job calls for a solid brass knob rather than glass?
The Emtek Bristol passage set uses a crystal knob on a brass rosette and is built as a residential tubular passage lockset. If the opening needs a solid brass knob instead of glass, the Omnia 434/PA is a traditional egg-shaped knob latchset in solid brass with passage function, and the Baldwin Estate 5011 Colonial passage knob with 5058 rose is another passage knob in the traditional decorative category. Both are passage function, so the latch operation matches the Bristol; the difference is knob material and profile.
15) Is a dummy knob the same as the Emtek Bristol passage set?
No. The Bristol crystal passage set is a working latchset sold complete with latch and strike plate, so the knob turns and retracts a latch. A dummy knob is surface mounted trim with no latch: the BEST 6K single dummy trim is Grade 2, the Schlage A170 single dummy trim is Grade 2, the Omnia 442/00 and Omnia 458/0 are solid brass single dummy knob latchsets, and the Cal-Royal BA40 is a dummy knob for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. Use a dummy only on an inactive leaf or a door held by a ball catch.
16) What is a simpler, plainer passage knob than the Emtek Bristol crystal set for rental turns?
The Bristol is a crystal knob on a brass rosette with seven rosette styles and ten finishes, which suits a decorative interior. For a plain utility passage knob, the Kwikset 200P Polo passage knob ships with a 6AL latch and round corner strike, the Pamex FTF Baron is a Grade 3 passage knob lockset for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Bravura Albany and Lynchburg are Grade 2 passage knobsets with round trim. The Sure-Loc Bergen round knob is sold as a 6-pack with adjustable backset if you are doing several doors at once.
17) I need a keyed knob on the same door style as the Emtek Bristol passage set. What takes a key?
The Bristol crystal knob set is non-keyed passage function. For a keyed knob on a comparable interior or entry opening, decorative options include the Deltana 3381 Egg knob entry and Deltana 6171 Round knob entry, both fitting 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Deltana 6901 Portland knob entry for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. For a commercial keyed knob, the Corbin Russwin CK4851 is an entrance/office cylindrical lock with a conventional cylinder and the Sargent 8XG04 is a Grade 1 storeroom knob lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset.
18) Is the Emtek Bristol knob actual glass or a plastic imitation?
It is a glass crystal knob on solid brass trim, part of Emtek's Glass and Porcelain collection under the American Classic theme. The substrate on the rosette, latch trim and hardware is brass.
19) Can I get a matching keyed entry and passage combination like the Emtek Bristol from one product?
The Emtek Bristol crystal knob set is passage only, so matching a keyed entry means ordering a second product in the same series. If a single matched pack is preferred, the Schlage Residential F500 Plymouth with Georgian knob is a combo set with adjustable backsets and dual strikes for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. Keep in mind the Bristol's appeal is the crystal knob with a choice of ten finishes and seven brass rosettes, which a combo pack does not offer.
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