Cathedral Products A4 Steel File Box with Starter Pack of 5 Suspension Files - Black

Perfect for domestic filing for general paperwork. Very solid but not overly heavy and the handle makes it transportable from room to room.

I was hesitant as there are quite a few negative reviews. However, I needed a case in a bit of a hurry so took the chance. Item arrived well packaged and on time. The case is black powder coated. The powder coat finish is good quality. The lid didn't align well to the body and needed some force to bend it into alignment. One corner of the lid was slightly bent outward, exposing the sharp corner. Covered the corner with a piece of paper to protect the powder coat and then hammered down the sharp corner. Could do with a bit of hammering all round, to be honest, particularly on the base -- where the feet have been created by stamping the metal, it looks like the surrounding metal has bent out a little. The hanging files that were included are cheap but functional. The lock is basic (in the video in the advert the lock is entirely different) and the case must be locked to carry it. The handle is just a strap; basic but functional. Overall it's OK. However, I happened to be in a high street shop a few days ago and saw a similar (but better) case for the same price (£21.99); that case had a good handle, good lock, and no sharp corners. Wish I'd seen that one earlier as much more like the quality I'd expect for this price.

So to start with this review is by someone who has adhdI chose this as it is pink and looked super pretty. It arrived and it is super pretty. Seems very strong which is what I need as I’ll fall over it a lot as I won’t keep it anywhere sensible.When I saw it on here I was convinced it was a game changer and will go perfectly with my pastel pens to label my tabs. I have a pile of papers ready to go in however I’m now overwhelmed and need to procrastinate and have a nap. I’m going to write it on my endless list which I will forget to look at or look and be overwhelmed necessitating a nap. Will do my best to file my papers and hopefully not use it for putting‘things in’. With luck I will attack it and hyper focus and get the job done.The one drawback for me and I didn’t think of when I ordered us that it doesn’t have a catch as well as a lock. My problem being I will probably lose the keys and have to break it open or picking it up without being locked and files going everywhere. This will result in emotional trauma for me and necessitate a nap with true crime on to drown out any noises.Hope this helps a little time for a nap this review has drained me

I use to lock medicine safely . It is really quite large so exceptional value for money

I’ve had cathedral boxes in them past and they have been sturdy and have a two hinge locking mechanism. However, this newer version is very tinny and when you shut the lid and lock it to lift, it immediately fails and the tin is now open and flapping. Not fit for purpose. Even the inserts are of poor quality, and will not last like the older box I have.Wish I had kept the packaging or I would have returned them.

I liked the colour and size of the file, they are not too heavy, even when full of filesAnd they look stylish .

Bought to store all paperwork which needs keeping, wills, house deeds, wedding/birth certificates etc. the 'stuff' you very rarely look at but have to keep. The actual box was delivered well wrapped up inside a cardboard box plus Amazon box and was undamaged, it had two keys inside and 5 insert folder holders to get you started. The box is a lightweight metal so I don't think it will handle being dropped, bashed without showing any damage also even when locked it wouldn't need a safe breaker to get into it. One issue I have with the box is that it has to be locked to lift it up by the handle as there are no clips to keep lid in situe however apart from that, I'm more than happy with my purchase and what I wanted to use it for.

Perfect little filing box.