Emtek Designer Brass Knobset - Ribbon and Reed Knob, Privacy 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
- Collection:
- Brass
- Product Type:
- Knobsets
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Subcategory:
- Knobsets
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Handle Type:
- Knob
- Lock Function:
- Privacy/Bed/Bath
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Series:
- Ribbon & Reed
- Theme:
- American Designer
- Electronic:
- No
- Keyed:
- No
- Keyed Function:
- Non-Keyed
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Function:
- Privacy/Bed/Bath
- Product Style:
- Ribbon & Reed
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek 8200.RBK.US15 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek Ribbon & Reed privacy knob fit a standard pre-drilled interior door?
Yes, if the door is bored to the usual 2-1/8 inch cross bore. The Ribbon & Reed privacy knobset drops into standard door prep with a 2-1/8 inch bore and works on doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick. One exception: if you pick the STRETTO rosette, the prep changes to a 1-1/4 inch diameter bore with a 2-hole preparation for the thumbturn.
2) Do I need to order the 2-3/8 or the 2-3/4 backset for this Emtek knobset?
Measure from the door edge to the center of the bore hole. Most residential doors are 2-3/8 inches, and that is the standard latch supplied with the Ribbon & Reed privacy set. Thicker doors or heavier stiles often use 2-3/4 inches, and you have to specify that at the time of order, it is a required selection.
3) Is this Emtek privacy knob rated for commercial use?
No. The Ribbon & Reed privacy knobset is a residential tubular lockset in solid brass, built for bedroom and bath doors. For a commercial opening you want a cylindrical Grade 1 or Grade 2 privacy lock instead, such as the Dexter C2000 Series Grade 2 privacy knob lock, which fits 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors.
4) My doors are 2 inches thick. Will this work?
Yes. The Ribbon & Reed privacy knobset covers doors from 1-3/8 inch up to 2-1/4 inch thick, so a 2 inch door is inside range. There is a door thickness field on the order so you can state the actual thickness. Most competing residential knobs stop at 1-3/4 inches, for instance the Pamex FTF Baron privacy knob is rated 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch only.
5) What is the closest decorative privacy knob alternative to the Emtek Ribbon & Reed privacy knobset?
The Baldwin Estate 5077 Bethpage privacy knob with R027 rose is the nearest decorative-brand equivalent, also a privacy/bed/bath knob with a matching rose. The Deltana 6112 St. Thomas knob privacy is another solid-brass-style privacy knob and covers doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, wider than the Emtek range of 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Emtek Ribbon & Reed differs in that the knob can be ordered with any of ten brass rosettes, including #8, Lancaster, Oval, Quincy, Rectangular, Regular, Ribbon & Reed, Rope, Watford and Wilshire.
6) I need a bed and bath knob for a rental unit and do not need decorative brass. What is a simpler option?
For plain bed and bath duty, the Pamex FTF Baron knob lockset in privacy function is a Grade 3 knob for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the Cal-Royal BER20 is a Grade 3 privacy knob with brass trim over the same thickness range. The Dexter C2000 privacy cylindrical ball knob is a Grade 2 non-keyed privacy knob for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Emtek Ribbon & Reed is a residential brass knobset whose appeal is the knob design and the choice of brass rosette and finish.
7) My door is 2 inches thick. What knob lock works where the Emtek Ribbon & Reed privacy set does not?
The Emtek Ribbon & Reed privacy knobset is specified for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. For a 2 inch door, the Deltana 6112 St. Thomas privacy knob covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. On the commercial side, the Corbin Russwin CK4310 passage/closet knob is a Grade 1 lock covering 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, though both are passage rather than privacy.
8) Is the Emtek Ribbon & Reed privacy knobset suitable for a commercial corridor, or should I use a graded lock?
The Ribbon & Reed knob privacy set is a residential brass tubular knobset with a privacy/bed/bath function. For commercial openings where a graded lock is specified, the Schlage D10S is a Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical passage knob lock, the Sargent 8XG04 is a Grade 1 heavy duty storeroom knob lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset, and the BEST 8K entrance-function knob lock is Grade 1 heavy duty. The Falcon W101 is a Grade 2 medium duty passage knob lock that is fire rated.
9) What looks like a substitute for the Emtek Ribbon & Reed privacy knob but will not lock a bathroom door?
Dummy and passage knobs share the look but not the function. The Omnia 434/0 and 442/00 and the Sure-Loc style single dummy units, along with the BEST 6K single dummy trim and the Schlage A170 single dummy trim, are dummy function and have no latch or locking mechanism at all. The Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore knob with 5048 rose and the Baldwin 5011 Colonial are passage function, which latches but does not lock. The Emtek Ribbon & Reed set is privacy/bed/bath, with a thumbturn on the inside.
10) What is the CF mechanism option on Emtek knobsets and should I pick it?
CF stands for concealed fastener: the rosettes mount with no exposed screws, so you see a clean rose on both faces. Choosing CF also brings the 28 degree rotation latch with it. If you do not mind visible rose screws, the standard latch or the 28 degree latch on their own are the other two choices. The 28 degree latch needs less knob rotation to retract, which some people prefer on bedroom and bath doors.
11) Can I use a different rose shape with the Ribbon & Reed knob?
Yes. The Ribbon & Reed knob can be ordered on any of Emtek's brass rosettes: #8, Lancaster, Oval, Quincy, Rectangular, Regular, Ribbon & Reed, Rope, Watford, and Wilshire. That lets you carry one rose shape across a whole house while varying the knob or lever design from room to room.
12) Does this knobset take a key?
No. This is a privacy function set, non-keyed: it locks from the inside with a thumbturn or button and has an emergency release outside, which is what you want on a bedroom or bathroom. If you need a keyed opening, look at an entrance function set instead.
13) What other privacy knobs could I use if I want a similar solid brass look?
Two close alternatives in the same decorative brass vein: the Baldwin Estate 5077 Bethpage privacy knob with R027 rose, and the Deltana 6112 St. Thomas privacy knob, which covers doors 1-3/8 to 2 inches thick. If budget matters more than the decorative rose, the Pamex FTF Baron Grade 3 privacy knob fits 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors.
14) I want the same Ribbon & Reed look on hall and closet doors. What pairs with the privacy set?
The Emtek Ribbon & Reed privacy knobset is non-keyed, privacy/bed/bath function, and takes any brass rosette, so matching passage and entry openings usually stay within the Emtek brass knobset family so the rosette and finish line up. If mixing brands is acceptable, the Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore knob passage set with 2-3/8 inch backset and full lip strike, and the Omnia 434/PA egg-shaped knob latchset in passage function, are traditional brass-look passage knobs.
15) I need a keyed knob on the same door style instead of a privacy thumbturn. What are the options?
The Emtek Ribbon & Reed privacy knobset is non-keyed. For a keyed opening, the Kwikset 400P-CP Polo keyed entry knob is Grade 3 for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the Cal-Royal BER00 is a Grade 3 entrance/office knob with a Kwikset keyway over the same range, and the Deltana 6901 Portland knob entry covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. For heavier commercial keyed use, the Corbin Russwin CK4851 entrance/office knob takes a conventional cylinder and covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch.
16) For a multi-unit bedroom door rollout, is the Emtek Ribbon & Reed the practical choice or is there a volume alternative?
The Emtek Ribbon & Reed privacy knobset is a residential brass set built around finish and rosette selection, with seven finishes from Oil Rubbed Bronze US10B to Unlacquered Brass US3NL and a 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset. Where uniform hardware across many doors matters more than the brass design, the Sure-Loc Bergen round knob is sold as a 6-pack with adjustable backset, and the Schlage Residential F500 Plymouth with Georgian knob ships as a combo pack with adjustable backsets and dual strikes for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors.
17) What finishes does the Emtek Ribbon & Reed privacy knob come in, and can I mix them?
Seven finishes: French Antique (US7), Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Pewter (US15A), Polished Brass Lifetime (US3), Polished Chrome (US26), Satin Nickel (US15), and Unlacquered Brass (US3NL). Split finish is also available as an order option, so you can run one finish on the corridor side and another inside the room.
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