I was looking for a water/fireproof safe for documents, and other things and everything was too small...or way too large. Then I found this file safe. It is perfect! I love it. I got it home and right away put all my valuables inside. It opens easily, and is attractive in looks. I have it in my closet, and it is heavy enough to stay put when I open and close it. Perfect. I recommend this for anyone looking for a safe that isn't tiny, and isn't huge...this is the perfect mid-size secure safe.

This is exactly what I wanted for locking up important papers like birth certificates, and things like that. You need to purchase hanging files seperately but they fit perfectly(regular paper size not legal size). The only thing that would have made this even better would be if they included some kind of bolt you could use to secure it to the floor so no one could walk off with it.

I have had this safe for more than 30 years! I am thankful that I have never had to test its fire rating, but it has stored our most important original documents over all of that time. The key works flawlessly, never sticking! The ONLY thing I wish is that it was ever so slightly wider so I could fit 3-ring notebooks inside without going kitty corner. Of course, that's no fault of the design as that was never intended. Just the way I tend to file certain documents. Still loving it after all these years!

Good quality build, very high value. Lock latch was bent a bit upon arrival, but I was able to easily bend it back into position with my hands for smooth closure. This unit provides 1/2 hr of fire protection--it doesn't, and nor is it meant to, secure valuables. If you know what you're buying and why, you can't beat the value!

It does its job, is a little heavy, but would likely survive normal house fires that can be handled by fire dept. Altadena or Pacific Palisades type event and this will be gone with everything else. It keeps things together though should you need to grab and go.

The key locking mechanism of the safe was defective right out of the box. SentrySafe advised me to return it for a replacement. It was assembled in Mexico. I’m not certain how much the company saves by doing business outside of the United States if they’re replacing brand new safes due to shoddy workmanship. Hopefully my replacement will be satisfactory.

The Key/Lock quality is not ideal. The key will only unlock the safe after fidgeting with it for some time. Also, I can't remove the key when it's unlocked. (The key can only be removed in the locked position) I do like the size of the safe, plenty of room for documents, external hard drives, photos, etc... There are no handles for moving/carrying the safe like the smaller models have.

Solid and secure safe that will fit lots of documents in file folders and hanging folders. I would have liked if there were handles on the sides to make it easier to lift up. I added some felt strips to the bottom after reading some reviews that it scratched floors. Hopefully I will never have to test it's usefulness in a fire.

Pros: Thick walls, heavy, perfect internal dimensions for letter sized files, hanging file folder ridges, easy to register on website, key stays in while it's unlocked Cons: No handles, lid hinge allows slight movement making me have to press lid to left or right at front to get key to turn.

We ordered 6 of these Sentry files & they are better then expected - they are perfect for our needs. We added 4 hanging files in each to accommodate important papers for individuals using them with enough room for other items & security knowing these are safe. Each file came with 2 keys and no two were keyed alike - we would definitely recommend these and the cost along with free shipping were ideal.