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Kwikset KWI-740H-S Hancock Knob Entry Door Lock SmartKey with 6AL Latch and RCS Strike

Kwikset KWI-740H-S Hancock Knob Entry Door Lock SmartKey with 6AL Latch and RCS Strike

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Kwikset KWI-740H-S Hancock Knob Entry Door Lock SmartKey with 6AL Latch and RCS Strike

This product is designed to fit both right-handed and left-handed doors, making it a universal solution for your home. Plus, with 3 interchangeable faceplates - round corner, square corner, and drive-in collar - you'll have the flexibility to choose the one that fits your door best. This product is ANSI/BHMA grade 2 certified, meaning it has been tested and certified for durability and performance. Installation is quick and easy - you can have it up and running in just a few minutes with a screwdriver.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Designer style and superior security with this Kwikset Signature Series™ product.
  • For use on interior doors requiring security such as entrances, entryways or main doors.
  • Featuring SmartKey Security™, which protects against advanced break-in techniques and allows you to re-key your lock yourself in seconds.
  • SmartKey Security™ re-key technology is compatible with Kwikset (KW1) keyway or (SC1) keyway options
  • Universal handing.
  • Fits both right handed and left handed doors.
  • Latch has 3 interchangeable faceplates round corner, square corner, and drive-in collar.
  • ANSI/BHMA grade 2 certified.
  • Easily installs in minutes with just a screwdriver.
  • Lifetime mechanical and finish warranty

 

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Kwikset KWI-740H-S Hancock Knob Entry Door Lock SmartKey with 6AL Latch and RCS Strike

 

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Knobsets
Product Type:
Knobsets
Subcategory:
Knobs
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Features:
SmartKey
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Door Hand Direction:
Reversible
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Collection:
Hancock
Department:
Door Hardware

Kwikset 740H-26DS – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Kwikset 740H Hancock knob handed, or will it work on a left-hand and a right-hand door?
Universal handing. The 740H Hancock entry knob is reversible, so the same unit goes on a left-hand or a right-hand door with no parts to swap and nothing to specify when ordering. For a property manager doing several openings at once, that means one item number covers the whole run regardless of swing.
2) Can I re-key the Kwikset 740H Hancock knob myself instead of calling a locksmith?
Yes, that is what SmartKey Security is for. The 740H Hancock cylinder re-keys in seconds with the tool and a working key, so a landlord can turn over a unit between tenants without a locksmith visit. It re-keys to the Kwikset KW1 keyway or the Schlage SC1 keyway, which is the detail that matters if you are trying to bring a mixed building onto one key.
3) I have Schlage-keyed doors already. Can a Kwikset SmartKey knob be keyed to match?
It can. SmartKey on the 740H Hancock accepts either the Kwikset KW1 keyway or the Schlage SC1 keyway, so an existing SC1 key can be taught to the lock rather than re-keying the rest of the building to Kwikset. That is unusual, most keyed knobs are locked to one keyway family.
4) Does the Kwikset 740H entry knob come with a strike and latch, or do I need to buy those separately?
The set ships complete: a 6AL latch and an RCS strike are included. The latch carries three interchangeable faceplates, a round corner plate, a square corner plate, and a drive-in collar, so you can match whatever prep is already cut into the door edge without ordering a separate latch. Install is a screwdriver job.
5) My door has a drive-in latch with no faceplate mortised in. Will the Kwikset 740H work?
It will. The 740H latch includes a drive-in collar along with round corner and square corner faceplates, so it goes into a bored edge with no mortise cut, or into an existing mortised prep with the matching corner plate. That covers the three preps you find on residential doors without chiselling anything.
6) What ANSI grade is the Kwikset 740H Hancock knob, and is it enough for a rental unit entry door?
Grade 2 certified under ANSI/BHMA. That is the middle tier, above the Grade 3 knobs sold for light residential use and below Grade 1 commercial. For an apartment or house entry door it is the normal spec. For a high-traffic commercial opening, step up to a Grade 1 knob like the BEST 8K Series entrance lock or the Sargent 8XG04 storeroom knob instead.
7) What is the closest keyed entry knob to the Kwikset 740H Hancock if I do not need SmartKey rekeying?
The Dexter C2000 Series entry/office knob is the nearest straight equivalent in a keyed cylindrical ball knob: it is Grade 2 like the Hancock, carries an entrance/office function, and fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The difference is the rekeying method - the Hancock uses SmartKey Security, which lets you rekey the lock yourself and works with the KW1 or SC1 keyway, while the Dexter uses a conventional keyed cylinder that a locksmith rekeys by pinning. Both are knob-style cylindrical locks, so the door prep is the same family of bore.
8) I need a heavier duty keyed knob than a Grade 2 residential entry lock for an apartment building common door. What should I use instead?
Step up to a Grade 1 knob lock. The BEST 8K Series single cylinder knob lock is an entrance function in Grade 1, heavy duty, and the Sargent 8XG04 is a Grade 1 heavy duty storeroom/closet knob lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset. The Kwikset 740H Hancock is ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 and is a residential product, which suits unit entry doors and interior doors requiring security; a common-area door that cycles all day is where the Grade 1 bodies belong. Note the function change with the Sargent - storeroom keeps the outside knob locked at all times, where an entrance function lets you leave it unlocked.
9) What is the difference between the Kwikset 740H Hancock and a dummy knob that looks the same?
A dummy knob is trim only - it does not turn a latch and there is nothing to lock, so it cannot secure an opening. The Schlage A170 is a Grade 2 single dummy trim for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch, the BEST 6K Series single dummy trim is Grade 2 medium duty, and the Bravura Biloxi is a Grade 2 dummy knobset with round trim. The Kwikset 740H Hancock is a keyed entry lock with SmartKey and a 6AL latch and RCS strike, so it actively latches and locks. Order dummy trim only for a fixed panel or the inactive leaf of a pair.
10) Is there a keyed entry knob that takes a Kwikset key without being a Kwikset lock?
Yes. The Cal-Royal BER00 is a Grade 3 entrance/office knob lock supplied with a Kwikset keyway, for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, so it can be keyed onto the same KW1 key system as the rest of a property. The Kwikset 740H Hancock is ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 with SmartKey Security, which is compatible with the Kwikset KW1 keyway or the SC1 keyway and rekeys without pulling the cylinder. If your master key system is Schlage SC1 rather than KW1, the Hancock is the one that can be set to it.
11) What entry knob works on a door thicker than 1-3/4 inches?
For a thicker slab, look at the Corbin Russwin CK4851, a Grade 1 entrance/office cylindrical lock with a Global knob and conventional cylinder rated for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, or the Deltana 3381 Egg Knob and Deltana 6171 Round Knob entry sets, both listed 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. The Falcon X101 goes further at 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, though it is a Grade 1 passage knobset with an interchangeable core and does not lock. The Kwikset 740H Hancock is a residential Grade 2 knob with a 6AL latch.
12) Is the Kwikset 740H Hancock knob rated for commercial doors?
It is a residential lock. The Hancock 740H is built and catalogued for residential entry use, entrances, entryways and main doors on a home or rental. If you are specifying for an office, school or other commercial building, look at a commercial cylindrical line instead, the Corbin Russwin CK4851 entrance/office knob or the Falcon X101 heavy duty knobset are the kind of product written for that duty.
13) What finishes does the Kwikset Hancock 740H entry knob come in?
Six: Satin Nickel, Venetian Bronze, Matte Black, Bright Chrome, Satin Chrome, and Bright Brass. If you are matching existing hardware across a building, Satin Nickel and Venetian Bronze are the two that pair with most modern builder trim, and Matte Black is there for the newer black-hardware packages.
14) Should I use a keyed entry knob or a lever for an entry door?
A keyed knob like the Hancock 740H locks from the key outside and secures the opening, and it is the traditional look on a residential entry. A lever is what you specify when the opening has to be operable without grasping or twisting, which is the usual driver on accessible units and common-area doors. Function matters more than shape: the 740H is entry function, keyed outside. If the door only needs to latch, a passage set is the right part, and if it is a bedroom or bath, privacy.
15) What is the difference between a keyed entry knob and a passage or privacy knob?
Entry, like the Hancock 740H, is keyed from outside and is what goes on an exterior or unit door. Passage has no lock at all and just holds the door closed, a hall or closet part, the Dexter C2000 passage ball knob is that function. Privacy locks with a push button or turn and releases in an emergency from outside, for bedrooms and baths, which is what the Dexter C2000 privacy knob does. Ordering a passage set for a front door is the most common mistake on this category.
16) What is a comparable keyed entry knob to the Kwikset Hancock 740H if I want a different brand?
Staying at the same Grade 2 level, the Callan Edgewood and Callan Roland are Grade 2 entrance knobsets, and the Dexter C2000 entry/office ball knob is a Grade 2 keyed knob rated for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. Dropping to Grade 3, the Master Lock BC Series biscuit knob and the Pamex FTF Baron entrance/office knob are lighter-duty keyed options. None of those carry SmartKey, so if owner re-keying is the reason you are looking at the Hancock, the Kwikset is the one that does it.
17) Can I key several Kwikset Hancock 740H knobs alike so one key opens all of them?
Yes. Because SmartKey re-keys at the lock, you take one key you want to use and teach every 740H cylinder to it, which is how you get a building or a house onto a single key without ordering keyed-alike from the factory. It also means you can pull a tenant's key out of the system later by re-keying the affected doors in seconds rather than replacing cylinders.
18) What is a simpler alternative to a keyed entry knob for a bedroom or bathroom door?
A privacy knob, which locks from the inside with a button or turn and has no key. The Dexter C2000 privacy ball knob is Grade 2 for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the Cal-Royal BER20 is a Grade 3 privacy knob with brass trim over the same thickness range, and the Pamex FTF Baron is a Grade 3 privacy knob. The Kwikset 740H Hancock is a keyed entry lock with SmartKey, which is meant for entrances, entryways and main doors - more lock than a bed or bath door needs.
19) Which knob should I order for a hall or closet door that does not need to lock at all?
A passage knob, which latches but never locks. Grade 2 options include the Dexter C2000 passage ball knob for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Arrow MK01 and the ball knob Arrow RK01 over the same thickness range, and the Corbin Russwin CK4410 Global knob. If the closet is on a fire-rated opening, the Falcon W101 is a Grade 2 passage/closet knob with a 2-3/4 inch backset and a fire rating. All are non-keyed, unlike the Kwikset 740H Hancock, which is a keyed entry lock with SmartKey.
20) What are the lower-grade keyed entry knob options if the Kwikset Hancock is more lock than the door needs?
Grade 3 keyed entry knobs cover light-traffic openings: the Callan Canova and Callan Santo are both Grade 3 entrance knobsets, the Delaney Belton, Galway and Olivia are Grade 3 entrance knobsets, the Master Lock BC Series is a Grade 3 keyed entry biscuit knob, and the Pamex FTF Baron is a Grade 3 entrance/office knob for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Kwikset 740H Hancock is ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 and adds SmartKey rekeying, so it carries a higher cycle and strength rating than the Grade 3 group.
21) Are there Grade 2 entry knobsets other than Kwikset if I want a different look on the same grade?
Yes. The Callan Edgewood is a Grade 2 entrance knobset and the Callan Roland is a Grade 2 entrance knobset in US15 satin nickel. The Kwikset 740H Hancock is also ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 and comes in Venetian Bronze, Satin Nickel, Satin Chrome, Bright Chrome, Bright Brass and Matte Black, and adds SmartKey rekeying, which the Callan sets do not carry.
22) Can I use a keyless combination knob instead of a keyed entry knob so tenants or crews do not carry keys?
The Lockey 3830 is a mechanical keyless combination knob lock with an auto-locking passage function, for doors 1 3/16 inch to 2 inch. It is opened by a code rather than a key, so there are no keys to issue or collect. The Kwikset 740H Hancock takes a key and uses SmartKey Security, which lets you rekey it yourself in seconds and is compatible with the KW1 or SC1 keyway - that is the answer when you want to keep a key system but reset it after a turnover.
23) Will a decorative brass or crystal knobset work as a substitute for an entry lock?
Not for a door that must lock. The Emtek Classic Brass Crystal Georgetown and Providence knobsets and the Emtek Arts and Crafts Hammered Egg knobset are dummy pairs, the Omnia 434/0, 442/00 and 458/0 are single dummy latchsets, and the Omnia 434/PA is a passage latchset with a 3 inch projection. Dummy means no latch and no lock; passage latches but never locks. The Kwikset 740H Hancock is a keyed entry lock, so a decorative knob is a match on appearance only, for the interior doors on the same run.
24) Does an exit device knob trim do the same job as a keyed entry knobset?
No. The Sargent 28C-KNOB is exit device trim with a knob and rose in an entrance function for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Sargent 78-2875 is an outside knob only with B design, and the Imperial USA ED-BKL580 is knob trim in a storeroom function. Trim like that mounts to an exit device on the door and has no latch or lockbody of its own. The Kwikset 740H Hancock is a complete cylindrical entry lock shipped with a 6AL latch and RCS strike, which is what a standard bored door needs.
25) Do I have to order a left-hand and right-hand version of an entry knob the way I do with some brands?
Not with the Kwikset 740H Hancock - it is reversible with universal handing and fits both right-handed and left-handed doors, so one part number covers every opening on the job. Among the peers, the Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore passage and privacy knobs are preconfigured with a 2-3/8 inch backset and full lip strike, and the Corbin Russwin CK4310 is a Grade 1 passage/closet knob for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. Where handing or backset is fixed by the part number, you have to count the doors before ordering; the Hancock lets you stock one item across a portfolio.
26) I need matching knobs on the interior doors too. What pairs with the Hancock 740H entry knob?
The 740H covers the keyed openings. For the bedrooms, baths and closets behind them you need privacy and passage sets in the same finish, and a dummy knob for any door that does not latch, like a closet with a ball catch. The Dexter C2000 line runs the full set, passage, privacy, entry and classroom, all Grade 2 for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, if you would rather standardize one family across the whole unit than mix.
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