Longhorn and Kodiak are brands owned by Rhino Metals that they use to designate their imported home safes. These home safes are made in China but are so much better than the standard imported Chinese quality. With features like a UL Rated High Security electronic lock, adequate steel construction and CA DOJ approval, the Longhorn and Kodiak Home Safes are easily some of the very best low cost home safes. In these Longhorn & Kodiak Home Safe Reviews, I’ll explain exactly what sets them apart from the competition.
Lock – Longhorn & Kodiak Home Safe Reviews
First and always most important for any safe is its lock. The Longhorn LSB1818 Home Safe and up comes standard with a UL Approved High Security Electronic Lock made by SecuRam. SecuRam is a long standing company known for quality and longevity. Also, they are the exclusive partner of Liberty Safes and make premier quality locks. Comparatively, the LSB1014 comes with a high security key lock.
Security – Longhorn & Kodiak Home Safe Reviews
The steel thickness on the Longhorn Home Safe is 14 gauge and the Kodiak bumps it up to 12 gauge. 14 gauge is too thin to test for the UL Approved RSC burglary rating so they tested it only as a CA DOJ Approved Firearm Safety Device which is far better and thicker than competing safes at this price range. The Kodiak safe is UL RSC burglary rated.
The Longhorn safes easily passed the test and use up to four solid steel door bolts 1″ thick. This is not a super high security safe that will stop a determined thief from entry but will keep your firearms and valuables safe from kids and the average smash and grab break-in.
Fire Rating – Longhorn & Kodiak Home Safe Reviews
The Longhorn LSB1818 Home Safe and up comes with a 60 minute fire rating at 1400 degrees which is just enough time to survive the length of the standard house fire that burns for 20 minutes and the LSB1014 comes with a 30 minute fire rating. The door is fully lined with an intumescent door seal that expands to multiple times its size during a fire to keep smoke and heat from entering the safe.
Keep in mind that this is a factory test and not independently verified by a testing agency like ETL. Comparatively, American Security is the only safe company that independently tests their fire ratings which is typically why they are considerably more expensive.
Style and Function
What I love most about the Longhorn and Kodiak series is its styling. They designed it after the Ironworks gun safes with the antique look coming out of the 1800s. All in all, this little home safe would look fantastic in any home, man cave or garage.
The interior is fully lined with leatherette material that looks like it is out of an African Safari and the Kodiak safe features all gray carpeting. Finally, the interior includes an adjustable or removable shelf.
Warranty
Longhorn and Kodiak safes are covered by the Rhino Metals 1 Year limited warranty. Rhino will pay for all shipping costs and repair or replace the safe. In my experience, Rhino is a very reliable and easy company to work with and really care about their customers. All in all, you can trust Rhino to take care of you.
The Bottom Line
Would I buy the Longhorn or Kodiak Home Safe to store my valuables and firearms. Ultimately, I think the answer to that question is that it depends on the model. The LSB1818 and up feature a UL high security lock which I highly recommend. All in all, the Kodiak KSB3020E stands out with its 12 gauge steel and UL RSC burglary rating.
