Keenkee 4 PCS Brushed Solid Brass Butt Hinges 2 Inch for Cabinet Doors, Trunks, Wood, Chest Lid, Crafts, Jewelry Box and Small Wooden Boxes, Furnitures, Round Corner Mortise Brass Hinge with Screws

These hinges are solid as in no slop, quality machining. I have no problem using these on heirloom quality projects. I wish there were other sizes nad hardware.

I haven't yet installed the hinges. I'm building a couple of dovetail-joint medicine cabinets, just one door each, so the four hinges will be all I need. I've built several small hinged projects - knick-knack boxes, small butsudans (Buddhist altars), and the like. Used cheap, stamped brass hinges from central European shops. Couldn't afford the really high-quality U.S. made hinges. But I was tired of the poor tolerances in the cheap hinges, where the pins fit loosely, allowing the box tops to close awry, and doors to sag. I checked out the smallest Brusso hinges, but a single pair, with shipping and tax, is about $63 (so $125 for four). That's out of my reach. These hinges, with free Prime shipping, were only $14.15, almost 90% less, and the thickness and quality of the leaves and knuckles is very close to the Brusso hinges, from what I can tell. Are they as good. No. The pins aren't as tight, so there is just a bit of wiggle in two of the four hinges. The other two, for some reason, are tighter tolerance, and there is no discernable looseness or slop. I'll use the two tighter hinges for the top hinge on each cabinet, use the ones with a tiny bit of slop for the lower ones. I believe the doors will hang straight, with zero sag, forever. I noticed a few one-star reviews, with complaints about: (a) no screws included; (b) plain, bright finish of hinges , rather than the advertised brushed finish; and (c) screw heads not matching the countersink angles bored into the hinges. None of these proved true for the hinges I received. I got 25 screws (one extra), the finish on the leaves is a nice, lightly brushed sheen, and the screws drop into the countersinks and fit fine (not protruding). The brass is heavy, a full 2 mm. Like all butt hinges, they can be mounted in either of two ways: (a) mortised into the "interior" faces of the frame and door, so that only the knuckle shows when closed; or (b) fastened to the exterior of the frame and door, so that the full hinge leaves are shown when the door is closed. I normally go for the (a) look, but these hinges are so beautiful that I'm going to mount them to be seen. Another nice thing about that approach is that I don't even need to mortise them at all, if I don't choose to. I'm good enough with a marking knife and a hand router plane to be able to get a nice tight-fit mortise, but I think the thick brass leaves will stand out nicely. These are not hinges you'll want to hide.

Good hinges. They’re not tight and cheap feeling. The screws are cheap and can snap, so pre drill as needed.

I make a lot of high-end boxes and try as much as practical to keep the price reasonable. Typically I use Brusso for the absolute quality, but at about $50/pair now I need to find options. Most inexpensive hinges are flimsy, these are nice thick solid brass, much like Brusso, but not as precise. They have a 3/8" radius on the corners so I use a 3/8" hinge mortise bit for a great fit. Finish is "brushed" which is fine, but I also heat treat with oil for a more antique look. Countersink is a bit awkward for the #6 screws I use so I reshape with a standard counter sink cutter. Can't beat the price if you want more than cheap, thin, sloppy junk. I really like these and have stocked up!

They look very nice and the quality is very good for the price. They are uniform and the leaves align nice and square. The rounded corners present a challenge when mortising but fortunately they match exactly the diameter on my hinge mortise bit. It would be a challenge to get a nice fit if creating the mortise with a knife and chisel. I had to set them in just a tad because the leaves do not quite rest flat. I think they look great on the shaker chest I built.

These hinges are absolutely beautiful. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw them. Very neatly packed in individual foam pouches (4 hinges). Screws are nice too. I was looking for some nice hinges for a Pokemon deck box and these were the perfect size, good price and they look really good. I initially bought different hinges (20) for the same price and they were just too cheap, very thin and inaccurate, had to return them. I spent an hour or so looking for something sturdy and thick when I found these. I feel they will last forever.

SCREWS NEVER STRIPPED, AND NEVER BROKE

They do seem to be as described. They are a very thick brass and seem plenty strong. They seem to have a brass hinge pin as well. I wish the tiny screws that came with them were not just regular steel made to look like brass.

I'll say they are great for the $$. Very sturdy and well made. Not top quality as far as polished when you really look but they are definitely solid for the price.... I'd buy these again for sure!

Beautiful product. Well made.

For the price, these hinges are great. The hinge pin is a little loose and, when opened, a 90 degree angle is not created. However, for 90% of their applications, they will be excellent. I would buy these again without hesitation.

These are nicely made hinges but the manufacturer, like me and others who reviewed this product, could not find the right size counter sink for the screws. Consequently the screw heads sit proud of the hinge plate. Ugly.