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What are the various types of door knobs used for?

• Entrance Door Knob - this door knob is generally used for exterior applications with a keyed locking cylinder. Our lock experts can key the entrance knobs and deadbolts alike.
• Privacy Door Knobs - for use in bathrooms and bedrooms. Privacy knobs are equipped with a locking mechanism. A tool is used to unlock it from the outside.
• Passage Door Knobs - Sometimes called hall and closet knobs because they are often used for hall and closets. These knobs are not lockable.
• Dummy Door Knobs - These knobs are face mounted with screws. They do no have a latch mechanism. They are intended to be used on closet doors or other applications that do not require a latch mechanism.