SCHLAGE Century Lower Half Entry Handleset
- Door Knob
- Better rated than 80%
A straightforward exterior handleset for anyone building their own lock and handle combination rather than buying an all-in-one kit, provided a deadbolt is sourced separately.
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How it ranks among the 10 door knobs we track
4.7★ across 2,500 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,500 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 10 door knobs we track - how the scorecard works · full door knobs data report. Confidence: limited - incomplete product information.Updated 8 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This Schlage Century lower half entry handleset pairs an exterior grip handle with an interior Georgian knob in an aged bronze finish, built for entry doors that already have or will get a separate deadbolt.
Despite being filed under door knobs, this is a full handleset assembly, an exterior grip plus interior knob, not a matching pair of knobs. It ships without a deadbolt, so Schlage positions it to pair with a mechanical deadbolt or smart lock bought separately in a matching style.
- Georgian knob, aged bronze finish
- Self-aligning screw holes
- Reversible for either door handing
- AAA BHMA durability rating
Who it's for
Fits homeowners replacing worn entry door hardware who already have or plan to add a deadbolt separately, and either left- or right-handed door installers since the set is reversible.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Self-aligning screw holes for a screwdriver-only install
- Works on right- or left-handed doors
- AAA BHMA rated for security, durability and finish
- Pairs with a separate deadbolt or smart lock
- No deadbolt included, despite being an entry set
- Listed under a door knobs category though it is a full handleset
- No model number given beyond the handleset name
Performance notes
Self-aligning screw holes are built to let the handleset go on with just a screwdriver, and the assembly is reversible for either door handing. Schlage backs the metal construction with an AAA BHMA rating covering security, durability, and finish.
Specifications
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in door knobs.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHLAGE Century Lower Half Entry HandlesetThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 2,500 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Copper Creek Privacy Interior Door KnobCopper Creek | 4.5 / 5 | 11,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics Exterior Door Knob with Key Lock and DeadboltAmazon Basics | 4.3 / 5 | 7,100 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BESTTEN Keyed Entry Door Knob with LockBestten | 4.4 / 5 | 11,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Kwikset Tylo Entry Door Knob with Lock and KeyKwikset | 4.4 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Schlage door knobs
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Schlage Century handleset include a deadbolt?
No, the deadbolt is sold separately and this set is designed to pair with one.
Can it be installed on a left-handed door?
Yes, the handset works on both right- and left-handed doors.
What tools does installation need?
Schlage designs it with self-aligning screw holes so it installs with only a screwdriver.