Abstract: The hinge system has a hinge pin having a plurality of cylinders. Each of the cylinders has at least one section having a predetermined diameter, a first cylinder of the plurality of cylinders having a first diameter with every succeeding cylinder having one of a diameter equal to or less than a diameter of a preceding cylinder. The cylinders are arranged end-to-end on a common axis. A first leaf of the hinge systems includes an attachment portion and at least one elongated knuckle portion located on one edge of the attachment portion. The knuckle portion of the first leaf is axially continuous and has an axial extending bore having at least one section having a predetermined diameter. A second leaf of the hinge system includes an attachment portion and at least one knuckle portion along one edge of the attachment portion.