Functioning Hinge Straps

Our hinge straps combine functionality with timeless design, offering options to suit a variety of door and gate needs. Choose from barrel hinges, low barrel hinges, classic butt hinges, or our robust heavy-duty primitive pintle hinges—all crafted to provide durability, strength, and style. These are true load bearing hinges, ideal for both interior and exterior use, designed to stand up to the weight and movement of heavy doors and gates. Whether you're working on residential or commercial projects, our heavy duty hinges and weight bearing hinges are up to the task.

Each hinge strap is made to order and can be customized for double-swing, left-swing, or right-swing doors, ensuring a perfect fit for your project. As part of our heavy duty gate hardware collection, these functional straps are built to perform while showcasing historical design elements and wrought iron authenticity.

What sets our hinge straps apart is their historical design inspiration and hand-forged artisanal quality. Every piece is carefully crafted to echo traditional blacksmithing techniques, bringing a sense of old-world craftsmanship and elegance to your space. Whether you're restoring a historic home, designing a rustic barn door, building custom gates, or simply adding a touch of classic ironwork, our hinge straps promise both practicality and beauty.

Elevate your doors and gates with the craftsmanship of a bygone era—explore our artisan hinge straps today.

Our functioning hinge straps come in lengths from 12" to 38" and are available with a barrel, low barrel, butt, mortise, reverse mortise, or pintle hinge. These decorative gate hinges are offered in each of our signature hammered textures and weather-resistant finishes. All components are crafted as heavy duty, outdoor-rated hardware. Please contact us via office@oldwestiron.com to request custom sizes, styles, and finishes. If you are looking for a larger size, please check out our XL functioning hinge straps before placing a custom product request.

Hinges & Hinge Straps – Collection FAQs

1. What kinds of projects typically use hinges and hinge straps?
These pieces are used on entry doors, gates, shutters, cabinets, barn doors, and furniture—anywhere you need smooth movement combined with strong support and traditional iron styling.

2. What sets your hinges and straps apart from the usual hardware-store options?
Old West Iron hinges are built from thicker steel, feature reinforced joints, and receive hand-applied finishes that mimic true forged iron. They outperform lightweight, mass-produced hinges both in durability and authentic appearance.

3. How do I figure out which hinge size or strap length I should order?
Start by measuring the door’s height, width, and weight. Larger, heavier doors need longer or heavier-gauge straps, while smaller cabinetry can use compact versions. Checking hole spacing and leaf width ensures a proper fit with your door and frame.

4. What kinds of finishes and surface textures can I choose from?
This collection offers matte black, natural iron, oil-rubbed bronze, and several hand-distressed textures. Hammered, peened, and antique finishes are applied in-house so your hinges coordinate seamlessly with our pulls, knobs, and decorative fasteners.

5. Are any of the hinge components made using hand-forging techniques?
Yes. While the structural bodies are precision-cut for accuracy, our blacksmiths hand-work many details—hammering edges, adding texture, and applying forged-style finishing for true Old World character.

6. What should I expect for lead times, and where are these hinges produced?
Most hinges and hinge straps ship within 1–10 business days, depending on size, finish, and style. All decorative and custom-finished hardware is made or finished in the USA at our Idaho forge.