Schaub Traditional Series knob in distressed nickel gives cabinets a traditional look with a muted metallic tone, which suits jobs calling for a classic style that does not read overly bright. Solid brass construction forms the body of this knob, providing a dense feel in hand that supports a substantial, high-end impression on finished doors and drawers. The 1-1/4 inch diameter head sets a defined grip area, so installers get consistent finger purchase even on heavier cabinet fronts. A 3/4 inch base diameter creates a stable footprint against the cabinet surface, helping the knob sit visually balanced while distributing pull force over a reasonable area. The 1 inch projection spaces the hand away from the face of the cabinet, which helps prevent knuckles from rubbing against the surface during everyday use and reduces wear around the pull point.
The 1-1/4 inch diameter of this Schaub Traditional Series knob defines the layout footprint on door and drawer faces, which helps installers plan consistent centerline spacing for rows of hardware. Its 1 inch projection determines how far the knob stands off the surface, which matters when lining up with neighboring pulls or adjacent doors so hardware does not visually conflict. The 3/4 inch base diameter sets the size of the contact ring against the cabinet, which helps align the knob neatly over the standard single mounting hole while maintaining an even reveal around the base. The knob is designed for a single-hole mount typical of cabinet knobs, so layout work focuses on accurate drilling rather than multi-point alignment.
This Schaub and Company knob from the Traditional Series suits cabinet and drawer fronts that benefit from a 1-1/4 inch diameter pull point, such as kitchen, bath, or built-in storage where a medium-size knob balances most door styles. The distressed nickel finish coordinates with projects calling for a traditional or timeworn metal tone, helping hardware visually connect with brushed or aged metals present in hinges or lighting. Solid brass construction supports use on doors and drawers that see frequent handling, because the metal body provides a firm feel when pulling open heavier cabinet sections. The 1 inch projection also supports use on facings with applied moldings or profiles, because the stand-off distance offers space for fingers to clear trim as the door or drawer is operated.
The 1-1/4 inch cabinet knob diameter helps installers achieve consistent visual rhythm across a run of cabinets, since the knob head size repeats predictably from door to drawer. Matching the 3/4 inch base diameter to the drilled hole location helps center the knob, which reduces the chance of visible edge gaps around the contact ring and keeps hardware lines looking straight. The 1 inch projection gives a known setback from the cabinet face, which simplifies aligning this knob with other hardware in the same space so projections line up when viewed from the side. The distressed nickel cabinet knob finish also masks minor fingerprints and daily contact more readily than highly polished metal, which supports a maintained appearance in busy kitchen or commercial millwork environments.
The Schaub Traditional Series knob has a 1-1/4 inch diameter, which provides a medium-size grip area suited to most cabinet doors and drawers.
The 706-DN cabinet knob projects 1 inch from the cabinet face, giving practical finger clearance while limiting how far the hardware extends into the room.
This distressed nickel cabinet knob is made from solid brass, which provides a dense, sturdy feel when opening and closing cabinet doors or drawers.
The base diameter is 3/4 inch, creating a neat collar that covers the mounting hole area and forms a clean transition to the cabinet surface.
The 706-DN knob belongs to the Schaub Traditional Series collection, aligning its style with other traditional cabinet hardware from Schaub and Company.
The 706-DN part number identifies this specific Traditional Series solid brass knob in a distressed nickel finish, helping match or reorder the same design.
The Schaub Traditional Series knob in distressed nickel pairs a 1-1/4 inch diameter head with a 3/4 inch base and 1 inch projection, giving a balanced mix of grip size, footprint, and stand-off. Solid brass construction supports daily use on cabinet doors and drawers, while the distressed nickel finish aligns with traditional design themes. For projects that call for a medium-scale, traditional metal knob identified as 706-DN, this design offers consistent dimensions that are straightforward to plan into layouts.