Q: What are knife hinges used for?
These are primarily for overlay applications where you want a sturdy hinge with minimum visibility.
05H0125 - 5/16" x 1 1/2" x 3/32", Stainless Steel Straight Knife Hinges, pair

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We make these knife hinges to precise tolerances, for unmatched fit and function. Primarily for overlay applications where you want a sturdy hinge with minimum visibility, they are milled from solid stainless steel and have a tumbled matte finish. They have floating stainless-steel pivots for easy installation and smooth, reliable operation. Usually recessed in application, the hinges mount to the cabinet and the door ends instead of the sides. .
Sizes given are leaf width by length by thickness; door thickness should be at least 1/8" greater than the leaf width. Sold in pairs; screws not included. We recommend a #5 screw for 05H0125, 05H0126 and 05H0127, and a #6 for 05H0128.
Made in Canada.
These are primarily for overlay applications where you want a sturdy hinge with minimum visibility.
They are usually recessed in application, mounting to the cabinet and the door ends instead of the sides.
The hinges come in 5/16" × 1 1/2" × 3/32", 3/8" × 1 3/4" × 1/8", 7/16" × 1 7/8" × 1/8" and 1/2" × 2" × 3/16", given as leaf width by length by thickness.
Door thickness should be at least 1/8" greater than the leaf width.
No, screws are not included. We recommend a #5 screw for 05H0125, 05H0126 and 05H0127, and a #6 for 05H0128.
The hinges are available in pairs.
They are milled from solid stainless steel and have a tumbled matte finish.
The knife hinges are made in Canada.
| Materials | Stainless-steel leaves and pivots |
| Dimensions | 5/16" × 1 1/2" × 3/32"; 3/8" × 1 3/4" × 1/8"; 7/16" × 1 7/8" × 1/8"; 1/2" × 2" × 3/16" (leaf width × length × thickness) |
| Compatibility | Fits overlay doors at least 1/8" thicker than the leaf width |
| Includes | Knife hinges |
| Color/Finish | Tumbled matte |
| Package Quantity | 1 pair |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |

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Lee Valley Stainless-Steel Straight Knife Hinges
We make these knife hinges to precise tolerances, for unmatched fit and function. Primarily for overlay applications where you want a sturdy hinge with minimum visibility, they are milled from solid stainless steel and have a tumbled matte finish. They have floating stainless-steel pivots for easy installation and smooth, reliable operation. Usually recessed in application, the hinges mount to the cabinet and the door ends instead of the sides. .
Sizes given are leaf width by length by thickness; door thickness should be at least 1/8" greater than the leaf width. Sold in pairs; screws not included. We recommend a #5 screw for 05H0125, 05H0126 and 05H0127, and a #6 for 05H0128.
Made in Canada.