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Ives Forged Brass Door Knocker with Traditional Design

Ives Forged Brass Door Knocker with Traditional Design

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Ives Forged Brass Door Knocker with Traditional Design

Professional Residential Door Hardware Solution

The Ives forged brass door knocker provides an affordable and reliable way to create awareness that someone is at the door. Constructed from forged brass for durability and weather resistance, this knocker measures 5-15/16" x 3" x 1-1/16" and bolts through the door for secure installation. ANSI/BHMA A156.16 compliant design ensures professional-grade performance for residential applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Forged Brass Construction: Made from forged brass material for exceptional durability and resistance to outdoor elements.
  • Secure Through-Door Installation: Bolts through door design provides tamper-resistant mounting and long-term reliability.
  • Professional Dimensions: 5-15/16" x 3" x 1-1/16" size provides substantial presence while maintaining proportional aesthetics.
  • ANSI/BHMA Compliance: Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.16 L23161 standards for quality and performance assurance.
  • Weather-Resistant Design: Forged brass construction handles outdoor elements and provides long-lasting performance.
  • Simple Installation: Straightforward bolt-through mounting system allows for quick and secure installation.
  • Affordable Door Enhancement: Cost-effective solution for creating visitor awareness without complex electronic systems.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA A156.16, L23161
  • Commercial/Residential: Residential
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Dimension: 5-15/16"x 3" x 1-1/16"
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Model: 25-Feb
  • Product Subgroup: Door Knockers and Viewers
  • Product Substrate: Brass
  • Product Type: Door Knockers
  • Subcategory: Exterior Hardware

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness and mounting location for optimal knocker placement.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surface for through-bolt installation.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required holes as specified in manufacturer instructions for bolt-through mounting.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the knocker to door per manufacturer torque specifications using through-bolts.
  5. Adjust knocker position for proper alignment and ensure smooth operation of the striking mechanism.
  6. Test knocker operation to verify proper function and sound quality. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Residential Front Door Enhancement
  • Traditional Home Exterior Design
  • Historic Property Restoration
  • Custom Home Construction
  • Residential Door Hardware Upgrades
  • Multi-Unit Residential Properties
  • Vacation and Rental Properties

Why Choose Ives Quality?

Ives door knockers deliver professional-grade reliability with forged brass construction designed to handle outdoor elements and provide long-lasting performance. ANSI/BHMA A156.16 compliance ensures quality standards are met for residential applications. Engineered for dependable operation where traditional door hardware aesthetics and functionality are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Subcategory:
Exterior Hardware
Product Subgroup:
Door Knockers and Viewers
Product Type:
Door Knockers
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.16, L23161
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Product Model:
25-Feb
Product Dimension:
5-15/16"x 3" x 1-1/16"
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Brass
Department:
Door Hardware

Ives IVE-02-3125-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How does the Ives 02-3125 brass door knocker mount to the door?
It bolts through the door. The 02-3125 knocker is fastened with through-bolts rather than surface screws, so you drill the door face per the manufacturer's template and secure it from the inside face. That means you need access to both sides of the door during install, and the fasteners are not exposed to someone working on the knocker from outside. Overall the knocker measures 5-15/16 x 3 x 1-1/16 inches, so plan on a flat, unobstructed area of the door face at least that size at knocker height.
2) Can I put this Ives door knocker on a full glass or mostly glass entry door?
No. The 02-3125 is a through-bolted knocker, which means holes get drilled through the door face and the knocker is clamped between fasteners front and back. That works on a wood or metal door stile or panel. It does not work on a glass lite, and on a glass front door you would need to mount it on the surrounding rail or stile with enough flat material to take the bolt pattern behind the 5-15/16 x 3 inch footprint.
3) I need a door knocker with a peephole viewer in one unit. Does the Ives 02-3125 do that?
The Ives 02-3125 is a knocker only, with no viewer built into it. If you want the knocker and the peephole in a single through-bolted assembly, the Trimco 620 contemporary knocker is offered with an optional viewer, and Trimco also offers engraving on that model if you are numbering units or naming a residence. Buying the Ives knocker plus a separate door viewer is the other route, and it gives you free placement of the viewer at whatever eye height the occupant needs.
4) Is there a door knocker that can take a peephole in the same spot on the door?
The Ives 02-3125 is a forged brass door knocker measuring 5-15/16 by 3 by 1-1/16 inches that bolts through the door. When the opening also needs a sight opening at the same height, the Trimco 620 contemporary style door knocker is offered with an optional viewer, so one piece of hardware covers both the knock and the look-out and the door takes one prep instead of two.
5) Is the Ives 02-3125 knocker rated for commercial use or is it a residential product?
Residential. Ives classifies the 02-3125 forged brass knocker as residential hardware, and it carries the ANSI/BHMA A156.16 L23161 designation, which is the auxiliary door hardware standard rather than a commercial lock or exit device grade. It is a good fit for single-family front doors, apartment and condo unit entry doors, and rental or vacation properties. For a heavy-traffic commercial entrance, a knocker is not the right category of product in the first place.
6) What else could I use instead of the Ives 02-3125 if I want a heavier or more traditional looking knocker?
Style is the real difference between the options. The Ives 02-3125 is forged brass in a traditional profile at 5-15/16 x 3 x 1-1/16 inches. For a colonial look, the Trimco 621 is a colonial style knocker. If you want a ring pull rather than a hinged striker, the Emtek 86060 is a 4 inch sandcast bronze knocker with a ring pull, and the Emtek 2620 is a solid brass knocker in an urn style. All four are through-mounted door knockers for an entry door; pick on the profile and the material that suits the door.
7) Will the Ives knocker cover the holes left by the knocker I am taking off?
Plan on drilling fresh holes. The 02-3125 uses its own through-bolt pattern marked from the Ives template, and knocker bolt spacing is not standardized across brands, so the old holes almost never line up. With a 5-15/16 x 3 inch back plate you have some room to conceal an old hole that falls behind the knocker body, but anything outside that footprint will need filling and finishing on the door face. On a repaint or refinish cycle that is a non-issue; on a stained wood door, check where the existing holes sit before you commit.
8) What does the ANSI/BHMA A156.16 L23161 marking on the Ives knocker actually tell me?
A156.16 is the BHMA standard covering auxiliary door hardware, and L23161 is the type number within it that identifies this as a door knocker tested to that standard. For an institutional or multi-family spec that calls out BHMA-certified auxiliary hardware by type number, the 02-3125 gives the specifier something to reference rather than a decorative part with no standard behind it. It is a residential-classified item, so it suits apartment, condo, and single-family unit doors on that kind of spec.
9) We need unit numbers on the entry doors of an apartment building. Which door knocker can carry the number?
The Trimco 620 contemporary style door knocker is offered with optional engraving, which is the way to get the apartment or unit number carried on the knocker itself rather than added as separate numerals. The Ives 02-3125 forged brass knocker measures 5-15/16 by 3 by 1-1/16 inches and bolts through the door, and pairs with separately applied unit numbers where the number is not part of the knocker.
10) What is the equivalent door knocker in a contemporary style instead of a traditional one?
The Trimco 620 is a contemporary style door knocker in the 620 Series, and it is the alternative to reach for when the elevation calls for a plain modern profile. The Ives 02-3125 is a forged brass knocker with a traditional design, dimensioned 5-15/16 by 3 by 1-1/16 inches. Both mount to the face of the door, so the choice between them is the styling of the visible piece.
11) The house is a colonial. Which door knocker suits that elevation?
The Trimco 621 is a Colonial style door knocker in the 621 Series, drawn specifically for that period elevation. The Ives 02-3125 is a forged brass knocker with a traditional design measuring 5-15/16 by 3 by 1-1/16 inches, which reads traditional without being tied to the Colonial vocabulary, and it comes in seven finishes including 605 bright brass and 609 blackened brass for period-appropriate hardware matching.
12) Is there a knocker that doubles as a door pull?
The Emtek 86060 is a 4 inch bronze door knocker with a ring pull, so the ring gives a hand hold for pulling the door closed as well as striking the plate. The Ives 02-3125 is a forged brass knocker measuring 5-15/16 by 3 by 1-1/16 inches that bolts through the door and serves the knocking function on its own, with the door pull handled by separate hardware.
13) How do I order the right Ives door knocker for a specific finish?
The finish code goes on the end of the 02-3125 base number. Bright brass is 02-3125-605, blackened brass 02-3125-609, satin nickel 02-3125-619, bright chrome 02-3125-625, and satin chrome 02-3125-626. Matte black and aged bronze use their own suffixes rather than following the same pattern, so order those by the finish name, 622 matte black and 643E aged bronze, instead of assembling the number yourself. Every finish is the same knocker and the same 5-15/16 x 3 x 1-1/16 inch size.
14) Is a forged brass door knocker going to hold up outside on an exposed entry?
Forged brass is the base material here, so the body itself handles exterior exposure on a front door. Finish is what changes over time on any exterior brass part, and the choice matters: 605 bright brass and 625 bright chrome show wear and water spotting most readily, while 643E aged bronze and 609 blackened brass are darker finishes that carry a patina better on a weather-exposed entry. Under a covered porch any of the seven finishes behaves well.
15) What is the difference between a forged brass knocker and a sandcast bronze one?
The Ives 02-3125 is forged brass, which gives crisp edges and a uniform surface that carries plated and polished finishes such as 619 satin nickel and 626 satin chrome. The Emtek 86060 is a bronze knocker in the Sandcast Bronze series, where the casting process leaves the heavier, textured surface characteristic of sandcast work. The two suit different door treatments: the forged piece for a machined look, the sandcast piece for a hand-worked one.
16) I need matte black knockers to match the rest of the exterior hardware on a group of doors. What are my options?
The Ives 02-3125 forged brass knocker is made in 622 matte black and in 643E aged bronze, along with 605 bright brass, 625 bright chrome and other finishes, so a fleet of doors can be standardized on one knocker across several finish schemes. The Emtek 86060 is a bronze knocker in the Sandcast Bronze series and holds the bronze look, while the Trimco 621 is a Colonial style knocker for doors where the profile drives the choice rather than the finish.
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