BaldwinTobin, Entry Door Handle Reversible Lever with Keyed Lock Featuring SmartKey Re-key Technology and Microban Protection, in Satin Nickel

As expected, great quality from Baldwin. The Smart Key feature reduced the number of keys in the house from 28 to just four.

Old lock was the same model and it had simply worn out. Put the new lock in and everything is tight and working effortlessly once again. This lock maintains it's luster and doesn't corrode. But, any lock is going to get old over time.

Baldwin has always been a durable tank for door locks and handles, these are no exception. Quick and easy to install and easy to Re-Key if you already have the right type of key. My old early 2000s Baldwin keys did NOT match the new locks, but my Kwikset keys did match. Baldwin seems to left their old key type behind and adopted the Kwikset type after merging with their company. I would have appreciated some brand loyalty so my old Baldwin keys would still work instead of the cheap Kwikset keys. Only a problem if you want your new door handle to use your old keys.

I installed and returned 2 locks of the same type and style by other well known brands because I was not satisfied with the fit and feel. In both cases the installation was slightly tricky and revealed the cheapness inherent in these nice looking locks. I read up on the Baldwin Tobin and decided to purchase it as I believed the fit and finish would be superior than the other two. I was not wrong....this is a very nice product with great weight, finish, and feel. Do yourself a favor...stop the search and purchase this lock. Additionally the price is great as it is going for about $20 more elsewhere. I have this lock installed on my fire rated door between my house and my garage.

While Baldwin makes a great, quality product, I had to go to YouTube to learn how to switch the handles. The instructions provided are completely lacking. It's a shame as I would have given the product 4-5 stars.

Baldwin makes the best lock sets hands down for residential use. Kwikset and Schlage have poor quality units the pass off in Home Depot and Lowes. I had issues with a door sticking because the bolt didn't fully retract. After trying two Kiwksets and a Schlage, the Baldwin fixed the issue. These units fully retract the bold inside the channel and my door operates perfectly again. Build quality is also very high.

Everything Baldwin is pretty top notch IMHO, this item is no exception. For 10 years now I have 14 of these lock-sets around my house, three of which are super close to my pool. If you didn't know, being close to a pool sets you up for corrosion problems. The finish stands up to that harsh environment perfectly. It gets some corrosion/oxidation deposits when close to the pool but they come off easily. I'm not into cleaning so I let it go for a long time and have no problems making them look brand new after a quick cleaning. I I have tried a different cheaper lock set and the finish couldn't handle the salt/chlorine environment. If you are looking for a secure and permanent lock set solution, this is the ticket. Another benefit from Baldwin is that this model is the same exact lock set I bought 10 years ago. Some companies can't wait for their product to fail so you buy a new model or end up replacing them all so they match the new design. Not Baldwin. I needed one replacement after an attempted break in that this lock stopped. Thief drove a screwdriver into the key opening but lock still did it's job. The noise from the banging he was forced to do set off the alarm. Only his laundry man knows how scared he was.

I really like Baldwin locks, but this one is a bust. It was apparently a returned item, because the lock does not operate properly and the Allen wrench was missing. The key gets stuck in the lock and the inside knob will not move.I received this lock after previously installing quite a few Balwin locks without issues. I've installed lots of lock sets and know how to do it. This lock set is second, reject or just a defective product that should never have been sold.I can't return it because I'm past the return date due to we were in the middle of moving into a new home. Today was the first chance to install the door lock set.WARMING!!Open your products right away and make they are serviceable. Second, install the product as soon as you can. Get a return and make sure your complete a review to let others know the good and the bad. This seller is selling junk and getting away with it.