| A door knob is a kind of handle used for closing and | | | | used. Door knobs of this type are lockable, but they |
| opening a door. It is part of home security and is one | | | | do not have a keyed cylinder. For convenience, a |
| of the most important devices among the door | | | | generic unlocking tool is provided. Dummy doorknobs |
| hardware products. A doorknob is placed a few | | | | are fixed knobs that are an excellent solution for |
| centimeters from the edge of the door. Depending | | | | closet doors. A latch mechanism is not needed for |
| on decorative style, local culture and owner | | | | this set. It is generally used on the inactive door of a |
| preference, the position of the doorknob on the door | | | | set of double doors and French-style closet doors. |
| varies. A doorknob is operated by a latching | | | | With the growing number of door hardware |
| mechanism and is generally made of metals. Wooden | | | | manufacturers, an extensive collection of door knobs |
| door knobs are also used. Design, price and quality of | | | | in different color and design are available in the |
| a doorknob vary from model to model. | | | | market. Modern as well as conventional doorknobs |
| There are mainly four types of doorknobs: entrance, | | | | are also available in the market. The price of a |
| passage, privacy and dummy. Entrance sets have | | | | doorknob depends on its style, propose and the |
| keyed cylinders, and they are mainly used for outside | | | | quality of the metal used. When purchasing |
| doors. Passage door knobs, also referred to as closet | | | | doorknobs, a customer should look for features such |
| and hall knobs, are placed where a lock is not needed. | | | | as durability, convenience, service and warranty. |
| Closet and pantry doors also use passage knob sets. | | | | Doorknob kits are available for repairing and replacing |
| For baths and bedrooms, privacy door knobs are | | | | doorknobs. |