More Information And How They Work:
The mail carrier inserts your incoming mail into the open slot at the top (9.5” W x 1.75” H). It drops down into the locked compartment. You will be the only one with a key! Your mail will be waiting inside, safe.
The Small Standard is pre-drilled on the bottom. 4 holes, 5 ¾” apart, and designed to fit our Small Posts. It can also be mounted on existing posts and surfaces.
The Small Standard has our amazing, thick powder-coating finish to combat all the elements.
This is a “limited service” locking mailbox, meaning it’s for incoming mail only. The outgoing mail is an option. When the outgoing mail option is requested, a flag is added along with a small slot beneath the incoming mail slot. This outgoing mail slot will allow for 1-4 envelopes. We recommend if the mail is important, to take it to a locked outgoing box as your outgoing mail cannot be locked up.
Outgoing mail rests below the incoming slot. Although there is no door concealing the outgoing mail like some of our other models, outgoing mail is still available. You will need to leave your outgoing mail sticking out about an inch for the mail carrier to be able to take (see our cutaway view for an explanation of how this works).
The body of the mailbox has an overhang that will protect it from vandalism and rain. The door is held closed with an included 7 pin tubular pick-proof lock and incoming mail will rest behind this locked door after the mail carrier drops it in the slot.
Matthew T. Chan –
Happy New Year,
Attached please find some pictures of the custom installation that I performed myself. I am very happy with the results! Although in hindsight, I probably should have ordered the lighter weight 38lb. box, because I almost got a hernia lifting the 68lb. box to the top of the base that I built.
Thanks in advance for the extra keys,
Brian T –
Installed this April 2019. Fantastic unit. Withstands anything Mother Nature can throw at it. No more putting mail on hold while on vacation. Mail order prescriptions and small parcels are securely locked. Thank you for building a quality product. Well worth the money and sweat to put it in.
Caleb M –
Just wanted to say that we had an incident a few weeks ago. A driver lost control of his speeding car and hit one of our Fort Knox posts and boxes. He was doing 80-100 mph when he made contact with it. The box was ripped off the post and trapped under the car as he continued into a 16-18 telephone pole that he broke in 2 places. We had to pull the post kind of back to being plumb and beat the box back into shape so the doors would close but hey its still operational. Just wanted to let you know your stuff is tough as h*#l.
Vivian H –
Wonderful company with great customer service. We love our Fort Knox Mailbox! Very secure mailbox.
Jon H. –
Dear Fort Knox Mailbox Folks,
So very happy I bought your mailbox. Even though it is the basic and least expensive of your mailboxes, it is incredibly sturdy.
Worth every penny I paid for it. I am so glad that I found such a wonderful company that makes high quality products in the USA!!!
I will recommend you to everyone I know.
Thanks so much!
Elizabeth –
This was the best purchase we have ever made. I also have a ring account. And when anybody complains about mail box’s being opened, I give them a shout out about your wonderful product! Stay safe, get a Fort Knox mail box
Larry S –
I just wanted to share how impressed I am with my recent order! The construction of the box and stand were way beyond my expectations and the packaging was second to none! Please share with everyone that you have a very satisfied customer in Tennessee! (The candy coins were a nice touch also!)
Joanne G. –
What I love about Fort Knox Mailboxes is that while they are a family business (which I love supporting family type businesses), they our professional, knowledgeable and all their products are made with the highest quality. Their customer service shines above the rest making sure product, shipping and delivery meet the needs of their customers. I would highly recommend them and the mailboxes are worth every penny spent!
Todd L. –
Fort Knox Mailboxes are solid! As a mail carrier, I encounter them often. With mail theft so prevalent these days (especially in rural areas), I believe Fort Knox Mailboxes are one of the best deterrents you can buy.
Todd L.
Karen S. –
This is a superior product. I wish I bought one when I moved in 3 years ago, but you know the ancient proverb…the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is today! And so I did! No, I didn’t plant a tree, lol, I bought a box. A Fort Knox Mailbox. If you buy one, you will be glad you did.
Peggy P. –
We purchased our Fort Knox mailbox several years ago. It has been it twice by cars and is still in good condition. Black and shiny. We feel secure leaving on vacation because our mail is now secure until we get back. We highly recommend Fort Knox mailboxes. Well worth it.
Todd S. –
Best Mailbox by far we have ever had. Pretty much bullet proof! All of our work and home mail is always safe and secure. Great product.
Todd
René P –
This mailbox is terrific. It allows for mail to be put in a slot and only someone with a key can open it. The owners were the best to work with.
René
Scott H –
For Knox Mailbox are high quality security mailboxes that keep thieves away from your mail. And they’re American made! My wife and I haven’t had any problems with our mail getting stolen since we got our Fort Knox Mailbox several years ago. It’s truly worth the price of the box because it saves you from becoming a victim of a crime. Go get one!
Scott
Bill T –
Before the installation of our Fort Knox mailbox, we had several incidents of mail theft in our area. Since switching to this heavy duty steel mailbox nearly 10 years ago, we haven’t had a single issue.
This is a small, family-owned business in Oregon that clearly values quality and craftsmanship. The staff are professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
Highly recommend!
Bailey K –
My husband and I love our new Fort Knox Mailbox for our new house! Super secure and easily identifiable as ours (house number removed in photo for privacy reasons)! We are excited for the years of use we will get out of it!
Amanda R. –
My family and I just recently moved back to Southern Oregon and into a home that has a Fort Knox mailbox – a black Small Standard to be exact & I was so excited! I have seen plenty of Fort Knox boxes around town & I finally have the pleasure of having my own! I am beyond thrilled that my mail is locked & secure from mail thieves. Being able to retrieve my mail with your own key really puts my mind at ease. Thank you Fort Knox for making really awesome & secure boxes! ❤️
Laura G. –
We love our Fort Knox Mailbox! The owners are great to work with. We appreciate that our mail is secure, even when we can’t pick it up for days. Great purchase, would definitely recommend.
gigi –
My Fort Knox mailbox from 2012 survived by neighbors SUV running over it and suspending the car in mid-air until a tow truck came. If this mailbox can survive a 2 1/2 ton SUV, it can survive anything. I have since ordered a new post to replace the original CBC block structure and will be using the same Fort Knox standard 1/4” steel small mailbox on top. Before and after pics included.
Karen S –
This is a superior product. I wish I bought one when I moved in 3 years ago, but you know the ancient proverb…the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is today! And so I did! No, I didn’t plant a tree, lol, I bought a box. A Fort Knox Mailbox. If you buy one, you will be glad you did.