Safe

A safe is a secure lockable box used for securing valuable objects against theft or damage. A safe is usually a hollow cuboid or cylinder, with one face removable or hinged to form a door. The body and door are usually cast from a metal such as steel.

Related Topics:
Lockable - Theft - Cuboid - Hinge - Door - Cast - Metal - Steel

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Specifications for safes include some or all of the following parameters:

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• burglar-resistance
• fire-resistance
• environmental resistance (e.g. to water or dust)
• type of lock (e.g. combination, key, time lock, electronic locking)
• location (e.g. wall safe, floor safe)

In 1835, Charles and Jeremiah Chubb took out their first patent for a burglar-resisting safe, although it is possible that safes were made by the firm before this date as the company Chubb Safes began designing safes and locks in 1818.

Related Topics:
Charles - Jeremiah Chubb - Chubb Safes

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www.chubbsafes.com

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Opening a safe without access to the key or knowledge of the combination is known as safe-cracking. This is a popular heist movie theme.

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