SentrySafe Fireproof and Waterproof Lock Box with Key Lock, File Safe with Carrying Handles for Documents, 0.66 Cubic Feet, 14.1 x 16.6 x 13.8 Inches, FHW40100

I'm glad I bought this safe. It is strong and fire proof, heavy too! I had to figure out the locking system though. I have to turn the key and then press down on the top, hear a click, then I can open it. I don't know if this is the design of it, but it it works. It locks, it opens. The inside of it is a nice size, and the file folders are great. They allow me to organize my safe, to put my papers in order. I think the price wasn't bad at all for it, and would gladly buy another if it was needed.

Only worked a few times now is refusing to open with my paperwork trapped inside so I can't even return it, beyond frustratedUpdate: after all the troubleshooting what worked was tapping it with a rubber mallet as they suggested to dislodge any stuck mechanisms, then it easily opened the first attempt, I changed my star rating to a 5, it is a great safe 👍

This thing is heavy duty, and just plain heavy. I know if it experienced a fire, everything inside would survive.Unfortunately, because it is so protective, it doesn't hold much.As others have said, the key lock is a little finicky, but I haven't had an issue with it. (Again, it doesn't hold much, so I put in my important documents that I don't need access to a lot)I also registered it on their website so if it were to be in a fire, then I can get a free replacement.

This seems very robust. I have not experienced any difficulty opening it by following the procedure in the manual. My only recommendation would be to add handles that accommodate a “2-person lift.” I understand that the insulation makes it heavy but the handles are barely adequate for one person to move the empty (let alone full) container. I am considering making a lifting frame to address this problem.

It’s great! No complaints other than the latch sticks a little. But if I push down on the top as I’m opening it, it opens easily. It holds quite a bit of stuff and seems very well built. I do recommend.

Bought one here, to replace a Sentry Safe unit that I had for several years until the top came off. Replaced it with this one with the digital combination lock. Bad decision.I was able to open the unit one (1) time, because it came unlocked. As soon as I shut it to try the combination they provided, it was clear that it wasn't opening with that combination. It made a noise that sounded like something was moving in the lock mechanism, but whatever may have been moving in there wasn't enough for me to get the lid opened. When I looked closely, I could see that the mechanism involved a "hook" and what I would call a "latch bar." The design seemed to be such that you should be able to press on an exterior bar to get the hook to pivot enough to not get caught on the latch bar, probably the latch bar was supposed to move away from the hook when the correct combination is entered. I tried a bunch of times but never saw that latch bar move at all and while it looked like the hook pivoted some it was not enough for me to get the thing opened.So, I called the manufacturer, I figured I just had the wrong combination and since the combination was six digits I didn't really feel like trying literally 1,000,000 combinations to see if that was even the problem. I have to say that the manufacturer was great about it, they didn't think it was the wrong combination, they thought it may be a flaw with either the mechanism itself or possibly the seal was somehow interfering with the mechanism. So, I tried what they suggested, but to no avail. I called them back (the person I spoke to gave me a direct dial number which I thought was outstanding) and they sent me another one and told me don't bother returning what I paid for.Guess what happened with the one they sent me? Same thing, opened it once, tried to open it again with the combination they provided, it didn't open. I called the same agent again, she offered to send another one, but I declined. I purchased a different model from a different manufacturer and made sure that it had a key lock rather than a digital combination lock.

This file safe is heavy duty and I mean very heavy. It will be difficult to move it around especially when it’s already filled with important documents. And that’s a good thing because you don’t want anybody to just run out with it. The keypad is functional. Good value for the price.

Got as a Father’s Day gift, he loved it. The only thing about this safe that’s not perfect are the handles, they’re kinda slick so moving it often especially if you don’t have/aren’t able to get a good grip wouldn’t be super easy unless you pick it up with your hands on the bottom. Overall SUPER sturdy and definitely quality made. Would definitely recommend as a gift or personal use the same 10/10!! Obviously heavy, 40 lbs if I remember right but worth the price if you’re in need of a waterproof and fireproof safe.