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Cove Matte Black Exterior Keyed Entry Door Knob

Ratings & Reviews for Kwikset Cove Matte Black Exterior Keyed Entry Door Knob

4.6
2152
Review
 4.6 out of 5
2152 Reviews


93% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these door knobs for straightforward installation, attractive finishes, and reliable performance. Most highlight the intuitive design, clear instructions, and minimal tools required for setup. The polished silver and modern finishes receive consistent acclaim for enhancing home aesthetics. Reviewers commend smooth operation, sturdy construction, and the Smart Key rekeying system as standout features. A few report minor issues like cylinders arriving upside down or occasional smoothness variations, but these are vastly outweighed by positive feedback. Overall, most customers consider them excellent value and highly recommend them.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
2152 Customer Reviews

Broke within 6 weeks

Would Not Recommend

Had this lock on my back patio door. The inner handle broke off within 6 weeks. Poor quality and cheaply made.

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Response from Kwikset

Hello Doorman,

Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that the interior handle broke after such a short period of use. We woul...
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KwiksetSeptember 21, 2026

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Practical and classy

Would Recommend

This deadbolt and key entry set are an excellent accompaniment to our new security door. The color goes well with a white door, helping to complete an elegant look to the entry way. Great value as well.

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Security with air flow

I bought two for front and back doors. Needed fairly sturdy screening to keep dogs from ripping the screening and yet let air flow thru the house without insects flying in. Seems to be working. Also allows for locking front door when answering to unexpected

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Replacement door knob with deadbolt...

The locks are quick and easy to install took me under ten minutes to complete.

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Solid and Large

Would Recommend

These are a little more substantial than some other less expensive options. Use these at rentals and they hold up well.

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works like i want it too. I like the finish and it locks just fine.

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Would Recommend

Nice set, love the outer knob (slightly larger)!

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Rekey feature is awesome.

Would Recommend

Nice finish and easy to install. The ability to rekey so all your doors match is a huge improvement.

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black door knobs

Would Recommend

They are what they are

September 15, 2026
From Cove Satin Nickel Interior or Hall_SLASH_Closet Passage Door Knob Verified Purchaser
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Super Easy Installation

Would Recommend

These door knobs look great in our home. We were ready for a change. Installation was super easy.

September 15, 2026
From Cove Satin Nickel Interior or Hall_SLASH_Closet Passage Door Knob Verified Purchaser
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Easy Install!

Would Recommend

I bought this last weekend and I'm so glad I did!

September 15, 2026
From Cove Satin Nickel Exterior Single-Cylinder Deadbolt and Combined Door Knob Combo Pack Verified Purchaser
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