Exhibit 23.1


                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


         We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in CompX  International
Inc.'s  (i)  Registration   Statement  (Form  S-8  No.  333-47539)  and  related
Prospectus  pertaining to the CompX  International Inc. 1997 Long-Term Incentive
Plan and (ii)  Registration  Statement  (Form  S-8 No.  333-56163)  and  related
Prospectus pertaining to the National Cabinet Lock, Inc. Contributory Retirement
Plan,  of our report dated  February 13, 2000 on our audits of the  consolidated
financial  statements and financial  statement  schedules of CompX International
Inc. and  Subsidiaries  included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1999.




                                                      PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


Houston, Texas
March 22, 2000