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

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 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.

I have a Sentry safe I've used for years. With recent California fires, I nearly needed to evacuate and found the safe would have been very difficult to carry. I was happy to find this Sentry box that can keep my important documents (passports, birth certificates, wills, home loan, etc.) safe. It's also easy to carry with the handles. I did consider a similar Sentry box, but went with this one because of the handles. If I ever need to evacuate in the future, it will be easy to carry this box to my car.

Nice box . I just would have liked to see a better locking mechanism. Smoother. The action is coarse and chunky. But it does as advertised so you can’t fault it except for being a bit shabby in action.

Added security: not just a key to open, but you must press a hidden bar to open this safe.

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.

it was just to small for my needs but was sturdy and very heavy

Strong, safe and easy to use.