TigerKing E20DE Safe
Pros
- .1" Thick Solid Steel Door
- One-Way Bolt Work with Internal Hinge
- Push Button Electronic Lock with Master Key Required
Cons
- All Steel Interior
- Made in China
“Decent Safe!! Good Deal! After reading a few bad reviews I took a chance & my mini safe is very nice!!! I love the extra security lock! Remember you have too put the 2 keys in first use. (Same Time) I like using the key & passcode at the same time! As long as it works in the long run it’s worth the money! Decent product! 10 being the best number I’ll give my mini safe an 8. Fast shipping Too THANKS!”
Dan from Amazon.com
The TigerKing E20DE Safe appears to be a decently secure safe with a good amount of features. It is definitely more of a lock box than a full blown safe but those terms are definitely interchangeable when it comes to Amazon. TigerKing is a fully Chinese owned and operated company with the real business name listed in Amazon as shen zhen shi zhe yu xu mao yi you xian gong si. Yea, try saying that five times fast. TigerKing is one of the biggest manufacturers in China and on Amazon they sell low end fire and burglary safes with low quality locks. In this review, I will help you understand how the TigerKing E20DE Safe is actually a pretty good burglary resistant lock box for the price.
Lock
First and most important for any safe is its lock and the TigerKing E20DE Safe uses a very interesting and unique lock not found on many safes. It’s a push button electronic lock with dual key usage. One key is considered the master key and is always required to open the safe. This is a nice security feature that prevents someone from gaining access to your safe even if they have the electronic code and/or the override key. Without this master key, I would not recommend this safe at all, but when used in unison, this safe actually becomes decently secure.
Security
When it comes to security, the TigerKing E20DE Safe is said to be equipped with highly durable, thick steel material however they don’t list the actual body thickness. Considering it weighs 13 lbs, I would estimate the actual thickness at 16 gauge steel. The door features a 3 mm steel plate which is equivalent to .1 inches. Add in the one-way locking bolts with internal hinge and you have a decent pry-resistant safe for its size. The safe also comes with an alarm system that activates after three incorrect code entries or vibration. The safe also features an internal lock box and hidden compartment once inside the safe that add an additional layer of secrecy.
Style and Function
This model, the TigerKing E20DE Safe is finished in antique brass with a silver keypad that uses the key to retract the bolts and open the safe. The inside is all steel with a carpeted bottom and single shelf. Overall, the styling on this safe is very nice and would look great inside your home.
The Bottom Line
Overall, the TigerKing E20DE Safe is a pretty decent home safe when the electronic lock is used in conjunction with the master key. It is much more secure than similar safes in the price range but is still not the best option at this size. Personally, I would still recommend something with a UL rated high security electronic lock such as the Stealth B1414 burglary safe for this type of application. Yes, it’s more expensive, but security is not something you want to be cheap on as your priceless valuables are worth more than saving a couple dollars.
