SentrySafe Charcoal Gray Waterproof and Fireproof Safe, Lock Box with Keypad for Documents and Hanging File Folders, Exterior: 14.1 x 16.6 x 13.8 Inches, ‎FHW40300

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 👍

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.

It is very, very heavy. Lifting it out of box and into position was not easy. But it is rock solid. Read instructions carefully to understand battery installation. Programming your own code is easy. It is tricky to open -- you have to put in your code and then quickly push down on the top as you squeeze up on the opening lever. I usually need to do it more than once to get it open but I do feel it is secure and it's roomy enough to hold all my important items/documents.

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.

I installed the battery per the instructions, confirmed it operated before closing the lid. Next I closed the lid, I entered the code, I could hear the mechanism unlock the lid, I pushed down on the lid and squeezed the handle to release the latch but the lid would not unlock and release. Called Sentry customer service, was told my battery was bad. Tried multiple batteries, was told by Sentry my brand new batteries were too old. Just BS. I had to get it open before returning it because I had my items locked in it, so I took it to a machine shop. They used a blade/tool pushed in between the lid and the cabinet to put a side force on the latch to help it release after I entered the code. After about 10 tries the latch finally released. Operated it about 10 times and finally I learned the trick to operate this terrible design is to do the following: While entering the code with right hand push down on the lid with left hand with about 20lb of force, when the mechanism unlocks use right hand to pull in on the handle ON THE FAR RIGHT END OF THE HANDLE ONLY with about 10lb of force while keeping the lid pushed down with left hand. Not easy to do with just 2 hands. Many people and children will not be able to do this. I will see if it gets easier in the next week or so and if not I will return it.

Sturdy, roomy and easy to move (but very heavy).

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.