Knape and Vogt SAMET Soft-Close 1-1/4" Overlay Face-Frame Hinges, 105° Dowel - KVSHB SOFT 401

Knape And Vogt SAMET Soft-Close Hinge Purpose

Knape and Vogt SAMET soft-close hinge is a concealed cabinet hinge for face frame cabinets, so it keeps hardware hidden while supporting a clean cabinet look. It is a 1-1/4 inch overlay model, which sets the door position over the face frame to match that overlay layout. The hinge is designed and produced as part of the SAMET Face Frame Hinge System, tying into a coordinated hinge family across similar cabinet runs. A 105 degree opening angle lets doors open wide for access while still protecting adjacent cabinets and walls. The integrated soft-close mechanism controls door motion, so doors close silently and smoothly during everyday use. This soft-close system is elegant and integrated into the hinge, which avoids separate dampers at the cabinet. The hinge belongs to the concealed cabinet hinges product class, so it is aimed at professional cabinet projects where appearance and door motion both matter.

Soft-Close Face Frame Hinge Details That Matter

• The elegant integrated soft-close system is built into the hinge, so the damper function stays protected and hidden while delivering controlled, quiet closing on face frame cabinet doors.
• The new generation SAMET Face Frame Hinge System design provides refined door motion, so projects using these hinges gain consistent, silent, and smooth furniture door closing performance across multiple doors.
• The user-friendly track lock mechanism enables easy assembly and disassembly, so doors can be hung or removed quickly during installation or later adjustments without disrupting other hardware.
• The unlock and lock soft-close system offers optional soft-close usage, so installers or users can activate or deactivate the soft-close function to match project or client preferences.
• Advanced 6 way adjustment is built into the hinge, so door alignment can be fine-tuned in multiple directions, helping achieve tight, even reveals and reducing time spent correcting gaps.
• The hinge line covers 1/2 inch and 1-1/4 inch overlay models, so it supports different overlay requirements on face frame cabinets while keeping the same adjustment and soft-close characteristics.

Face Frame Hinge Fit, Overlay, And Adjustment

This concealed face frame hinge is identified as a 1-1/4 inch overlay model, so it positions the door farther over the face frame to cover more of the frame front. The 105 degree opening range keeps the door function generous while still controlled, which helps when cabinets sit close to walls or appliances. The hinge uses an integrated soft-close mechanism, so the closing action is managed at the hinge rather than relying on external devices. An unlock and lock soft-close system lets the soft-close feature be switched on or off, which is useful when tuning door feel. Advanced 6 way adjustment gives installers multiple planes of adjustment, so they can dial in reveal, height, and side gaps during final fitting. The user-friendly track lock mechanism supports quick assembly and disassembly at the hinge, which streamlines fit checks, adjustments, and service work.

Using This SAMET Face Frame Hinge On Projects

Where This Concealed Hinge Works Best

This product is a Knape and Vogt SAMET soft-close 1-1/4 inch overlay face-frame hinge, so it is aimed directly at face frame cabinet constructions that need a larger overlay. Being a concealed cabinet hinge, it sits inside the cabinet layout, keeping the external faces free of visible hinge hardware. The 105 degree opening angle lets the door swing open enough for normal kitchen, bath, or storage access patterns, while still maintaining controlled travel. Its elegant integrated soft-close mechanism supports quiet closing in furniture-grade cabinet installations, which suits spaces where repeated door use would otherwise create unwanted noise. As part of the new generation SAMET Face Frame Hinge System, it is positioned for projects that may standardize on one hinge family for multiple door sizes and overlays, helping keep function and adjustment behavior consistent across a full installation.

Why Adjustment And Soft-Close Improve Workflow

The advanced 6 way adjustment built into this hinge plays a central role during installation, because it lets installers correct for small case or door variances while targeting consistent reveals. With multiple directions of adjustment available at the hinge, it becomes possible to refine vertical, horizontal, and depth relationships without reboring or altering the cabinet. The user-friendly track lock mechanism further supports workflow, since doors can be assembled or disassembled quickly at the hinge during layout, painting, or service. The unlock and lock soft-close system gives direct control over the SAMET soft-close mechanism, which lets projects shift from standard motion to soft-close behavior without changing the hinge body. By combining a 1-1/4 inch overlay, 105 degree opening, integrated soft-close, and 6 way adjustment, this hinge aligns door placement, motion, and tuning steps into a single concealed component, helping installers move from rough hang to final fit efficiently.

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Selecting This Soft-Close Hinge For Your Cabinets

This Knape and Vogt SAMET soft-close 1-1/4 inch overlay face-frame hinge combines concealed mounting, integrated soft-close, and advanced 6 way adjustment, so it supports both clean cabinet appearance and fine-tuned door motion. Its 105 degree opening angle and user-friendly track lock mechanism align with professional installation workflows where quick hanging, removal, and precise alignment are part of the job. For projects using face frame cabinets that call for a 1-1/4 inch overlay and controlled soft-close performance, this hinge provides those functions in a single SAMET Face Frame Hinge System component ready for cabinet production or on-site installation.