Kwikset Casey Interior Passage Door Handle 10 Pack, Lever for Closet and Hallway Doors, Reversible Non-Locking Handle Lever, Matte Black, with Microban Protection

Why I chose the Casey levers

I’ve been slowly standardizing interior hardware at home, and closets and hallways were the last holdouts with a mismatched mix of worn knobs. I wanted something simple, modern, consistent across the house, and quick to install in batches. The Kwikset Casey passage levers fit that brief: a clean, matte black finish, non-locking function for common areas, and—importantly—a 10‑pack that makes whole‑home projects efficient. The Casey design is understated and linear without looking cold, and the finish pairs well with both painted and stained doors.

What’s in the box and first impressions

Each lever assembly arrives with everything needed for a standard retrofit:
- Reversible lever set (interior and exterior)
- Adjustable latch (2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backset)
- Round and square latch faceplates plus a drive‑in collar
- Round‑corner strike plate
- Rosettes and mounting hardware
- Screws and an Allen wrench for the lever set screw

Out of the packaging, the matte black finish looked uniform across all ten units—no color drift between boxes. The parts feel solid for their class, with clean machining on the spindles and consistent spring tension in the levers. Nothing rattled or felt loose. This is a BHMA Grade 3 set—entry‑level residential—so I wasn’t expecting commercial heft, but the feel is better than many budget levers I’ve used.

Installation: genuinely DIY‑friendly

I installed the set across hall, linen, utility, and closet doors over a weekend. If you’ve swapped a knob or lever before, this is straightforward work. Even if you haven’t, the design is forgiving.

Highlights from the install process:
- Backset adjustment: The latch shifts between 2-3/8" and 2-3/4" with a simple twist—no parts to swap. It locked positively into the chosen position and held center.
- Faceplate options: My older doors had mortised square‑corner latch plates, while newer slabs preferred drive‑in latches. Having both plate styles plus the drive‑in collar in the box saved me extra trips.
- Reversible handing: Flipping the lever for left‑ or right‑hand swing took seconds. There’s no funky disassembly—just position the levers and tighten the set screw with the included Allen key.
- Strike alignment: The round‑corner strike plate matched most of my jambs; when it didn’t, a minor chisel pass squared the corners. Latch engagement was consistent across all doors.
- Time per door: After the first one, I averaged about 10–15 minutes each, including cleanup. The only slowdowns were on doors with out‑of‑square preps or paint buildup around the old hardware.

Tip: Before you tighten everything down, test the lever return and latch throw with the door closed; a quarter‑turn on the mounting screws can fine‑tune the feel and eliminate any rub on the strike.

Fit and compatibility

The levers fit my mix of 1-3/8" hollow‑core and 1-3/4" solid‑core interior doors without drama. The rosettes covered previous screw marks and most paint halos. All standard 2-1/8" bore holes were fine; on one older closet with a slightly undersized bore, I needed a hole saw clean‑up to prevent binding—typical for retrofits rather than an issue with the hardware.

The non‑locking passage function is exactly what you want for shared spaces: the latch keeps the door shut, but there’s no privacy pin or key. If you’re outfitting bedrooms or bathrooms, get the matching Casey privacy version for those locations and keep these for closets and hallways.

Look and feel

The design leans contemporary—straight lever, crisp edges, and a low‑sheen matte black that reads more architectural than shiny. On white doors, the contrast is striking without stealing attention from the room. On darker doors, the levers recede nicely and look tailored.

Feel matters more than finish in daily use, and the Casey levers deliver a smooth, consistent action. The return spring is firm enough to prevent sag, the latch retracts without grit or grind, and there’s no sponginess at full throw. They’re comfortable in the hand and friendly for kids or anyone who prefers levers over knobs.

Matte finishes can show lint and drywall dust faster than satin nickel, but fingerprints are subdued compared to polished coatings. A quick wipe with a soft cloth restores the uniform look.

Microban and maintenance

The finish is treated with Microban antimicrobial product protection. It’s built into the hardware, so there’s nothing to reapply, and it’s a nice extra in high‑touch zones like closets near kitchens or utility rooms. I treat this as a supplemental cleanliness benefit, not a substitute for wiping things down.

Maintenance has been minimal. Kwikset recommends avoiding harsh chemicals; I’ve had good results with a damp microfiber cloth and mild soap if needed. The matte coating has held up against rings, zippers, and bag straps brushing by without obvious wear so far.

Durability and rating

These are BHMA Grade 3—appropriate for standard residential use. After several weeks of normal activity (kids, guests, laundry runs), the levers still return crisply and the latches haven’t loosened. I don’t expect commercial‑grade longevity, but for closets and hallways, Grade 3 is the right fit.

Kwikset’s lifetime mechanical and finish warranty is reassuring, especially when you’re buying ten at once. I haven’t needed support, but the warranty coverage factored into my decision over off‑brand multipacks.

Where this 10‑pack makes the most sense

• Whole‑home refresh: If you’re updating multiple doors at once, a matched set dramatically cleans up the look of a hallway or floor.
• Light to medium traffic: Closets, linen cabinets, utility rooms, and passthrough doors that don’t require a lock.
• Mixed door inventory: The adjustable backset and faceplate options make it a safe choice across houses with varied door generations.

If you have a few isolated doors to change, individual packs might be more economical. But once you cross five doors, the 10‑pack pricing and consistency are hard to beat.

What I’d improve

• Include a square‑corner strike and a rounded‑corner strike: The kit’s single style works for most jambs, but having both would reduce chiseling on retrofits.
• Add clearer guidance on reusing existing latch mortises: A small diagram showing ideal gaps would help DIYers avoid minor latch rubbing.
• Optional quiet‑latch variant: The existing latch isn’t noisy, but a soft‑close or low‑sound option would be a nice upsell for bedrooms adjacent to nurseries.

None of these are dealbreakers; they’re quality‑of‑life tweaks that would make an already straightforward install even smoother.

Alternatives and matching sets

The Casey profile is available across functions—passage (this set), privacy, and dummy—so you can keep a consistent design language across door types. I used the passage levers for shared spaces and paired privacy versions for baths and bedrooms. If you prefer a round rosette or a more curved handle, Kwikset and other brands offer similar multipacks, but you’ll sacrifice the clean, linear aesthetic that defines Casey.

Value

Hardware updates are a high‑impact, low‑effort home improvement, and this 10‑pack delivers that punch at a sensible price point. You get a modern look, a predictable install, and a reputable warranty without drifting into premium costs. The included hardware options reduce surprise trips to the store—worth a lot when you’re mid‑project.

Bottom line

If your goal is to modernize multiple interior doors quickly and cleanly, the Casey passage levers are a smart, low‑friction choice. The install is DIY‑friendly, the finish looks uniformly high‑end once on the door, and the action is smooth and consistent. Add the flexibility of the adjustable latch and the reassurance of a lifetime warranty, and you have an easy recommendation for closets and hallways.

Recommendation: I recommend the Casey passage levers for whole‑home or multi‑door updates where you don’t need locks. They strike the right balance of design, ease of installation, and value. If you need privacy or dummy functions, stay within the Casey family to keep the look consistent, but for non‑locking interior doors, this 10‑pack does exactly what it should—and looks good doing it.