Is the key holder an integral part of the mechanism, or just a handy place to keep the magnet? Is the lock functional without a visible piece of plastic on the outside surface?
281738
The key holder is to help you from misplacing the key, so just helpful. The lock is all internal, or inside the cabnet, so yes there is no visible plastic.
1579906
A strong magnet can be used instead of the key, which I found out after my 5 yo son locked his key inside the safe. So I think all of the magnet keys are the same and interchangeable.
82976
No there isn't which I think is a good thing.. There is a little magnet at the top you screw in and a little piece of metal on he doors so they 'magnet lock'.
640229
The model that I bought is coated with very durable plastic, not sure whether it has a stainless steel body. The keys are plastic. The lock has been reliable since I installed it more than 1/2 year ago. It was installed on my exterior entry door.
1685236
Only magnet latches - pull open doors. A lock could probably be installed, but it does not come with one.
1391035
While the latch operation is thrown by the Key operation, It is a magnet which keeps the door closed when unlocked. Don't forget to lock it, you will loose everything if it weighs more than a couple of pounds. Other than that, not a bad cabinet in comparison to most of the crap they are selling these day.
1189967
To clarify, since you mentioned outside, this is an indoor doorknob. There is a slot kind of like a flathead screw driver slot that you can turn to either lock or unlock it. I've used a dime for this.
1001594
magnets inside when you put it together allow it to stay closed. No other locks.
1326551
The magnetic knife holder still needs to be mounted to something, as the magnet is only facing out/attracting things to it on the side where the knives and other metal objects go. Nice though though! At least that was my experience with it. I did not attempt to put it anything metal first. My guess, even if it did stick, it wouldn't stick enough to hold anything of great weight...ie. the reason for mounting it with screws. Enjoy! I've loved mine.
1708818
Mine stays locked , key is in a close secure place . This way easy access .
104669
No, it doesn't have a key. I'd consider it to be more of a novelty item than an actual secure hiding/storage place. It's great as camouflage, but if someone does find it, it's not secure at all. Hope that helped! :)
48456
The keyboard is held on with magnets and comes off easily. With it off, the case is nice and thin and works fine. The keyboards I got each had a missing key, but aside from that seems fine.
1469063
Not magnetic but does hold the bit even before the lock engages. Pull collar to release instead of pushing like many other holders, much easier for single handed operation.
898376
No screw, rather a metal tab that comes through the handle. When pressed with the included key (or very small flathead screwdriver) the handle can be pulled free. The opposite side works the same way. I was worried about security, but the part that releases has nothing to do with the lock. I don't think the tab can be accessed from the exterior once mounted.
1031688
You can open it with just the combination. Key is just added security, don't use it myself. what if you hide it and forget where it is?
345099
I gave this as a gift to my sister who was always losing her keys so I haven't tried it myself, but it does have a locking device to prevent a heavy load of keys from spooling out. As for different offices, you could put several on a key ring then put that ring on the KEY-BAK. Hope this helps.
200513
Yes it does, and unlike some other thumb drives, the plastic insert that holds the actual chip goes all the way through (so your key ring will go through it too), so it's secure. I have had some other metal thumb drives, where the little circuit with the chip fell out. This one looks very secure.