The Return of the Mortise Lock
Once upon a time the mortise lock was the standard lock of choice for both homes and businesses. After the invention of the bored cylindrical lock by Walter Schlage in the early 1900’s, the mortise lock gradually began to fall out of favor with builders. Today, however, the mortise lock is making a grand comeback.
Once upon a time the mortise lock was the standard lock of choice for both homes and businesses. After the invention of the bored cylindrical lock by Walter Schlage in the early 1900’s, the mortise lock gradually began to fall out of favor with builders. After all, the bored cylindrical lock was easier to install and provided adequate security against tampering and break-ins.


