I knocked this Kuhn Rikon grinder over and it took a long fall from a high shelf to smash it open on my hard bamboo floor. So I am here to order another one.
Mine was THREE YEARS OLD. It was used vigorously EVERY single day.
For almost 1,095 days, it worked flawlessly.
It was dropped on a hardwood floor more times than I can remember. After one of those hard drops, the little door caved in. It took some effort to get it back in place. After that, it was a lot trickier to fill, but it still continued grinding away for many months.
For about $5.50 A YEAR, this little beast of a mill did a perfect job grinding my coarse Himalayan Sea Salt.
Of course, it is NOT going to last forever. No sensible person can expect that. You would have to pay 10xs more for such a mill. Even if it exists, it would be heavy stainless steel and likely not as easy to fill like this one. I gave away my old pricey attractive wooden pepper mill after I used this one for the first time.
I've bought many for gifts. It's plastic with the always ingenious design of Kuhn Rikon. I have been happy with all the Kuhn Rikon kitchen tools I own.
Just plan to replace it every couple of years.
High out put grinder with adjustment on the bottom from fine to coarse.
Big time saver from the twist mills and easy to fill.
I bought 4 of them several years ago to grind spices I use the most, and they've never given me a moment of grief.
Depending on where you purchase this grinder, you might not receive the product description and the tips to use it properly.
It states:
Place the grinder on a flat surface and ratchet back and forth till you have the desired amount.
The grinder is made from ceramic stone so you never want to grind over a boiling pot.
Do not use cloves or anise as pils will destroy the plastic
Some spices are oilier than others and can clot the mill. Grind coarse salt to clean residue and spice aftertaste.
Hand wash only
UPDATE: Kuhn Rikon offers a 2 yr warranty on this product. I called them and they are sending a replacement right away at no charge. This makes me feel much better about it so I'm raising my rating to 4 stars. When it works, it works great and we love the grinder! For the other reviewers who had similar problems, Kuhn Rikon can be reached at 415.883.1101 Pacific Time.
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Original Review
Lasted less than 3 months before breaking under light usage. Return window closed, no warranty. Very cheaply made. Would give zero stars if I could. This is one reason I'm disliking Amazon more and more. Once the return window is closed you have very little recourse.
This is the best grinder out there for people with challenges using their hands. I have used a manual grinder and found it very difficult to turn due to the loss of strength and dexterity in my hands. I bought a battery operated salt/pepper grinder and wasn't happy with that. Took so many batteries it was heavy and uncomfortable to hold and to make matters worse, burned through batteries like a hot knife through butter. The ratchet grinder moves with ease and is actually "fun" to use. I have one for salt, one for pepper and a third for grinding other spices. Don't hesitate to buy this, you'll be very happy you did!
THIS. IS. AWESOME!!!! I had a 5-year old one that I dropped off the counter and it broke. Sad day.... until the new version arrived!!!! Doing a happy dance!! Now I have to replace the pepper one.... just because I need the upgrade! Beautiful style, too!! YES! YES!! YES!!!
Feature Product
- High performance ceramic grinding stone.
- Adjustable for Course or fine grinding.
- Easy to fill, open front door and add spice.
- Detachable jar with lid included.
- Bpa free materials.
Description
CK Ratchet Grinder with Storage Jar
On the right is the pepper grinder I bought 40 years ago. It still works great. Sadly the hands that work the grinder are working considerably less well than they did 40 years ago. On the left is my new ergonomically friendly ratcheting pepper grinder. So much easier to use. I loved my old pepper grinder, but after an injury this summer on top of the inevitable osteoarthritis that comes with age in my family, I have found that I need new tools to carry on with normal activities. I've found Kuhn Rikon kitchen tools to be very aging/injured/arthritic friendly. I don't know if this grinder will last 40+ years like my old one, but I was able to grind pepper into my soup just now without any pain. The green is very cheerful.
I have no idea where I picked up my one of these, but it turns out to be fantastic. I mean it grinds pepper like no other and has done so for years without issue. This year I looked for it on Amazon and found it! I bought two as Christmas presents for people who cook, in the certain knowledge that they too will be shocked by how well this thing works. It is surprising how poorly most pepper mills actually work--I mean like the ones at the steak house that are three stories tall and that the server says "say when" and then like no pepper at all comes out and you say "that's enough" because you feel guilty about it. This is the opposite of those. I like the red one--but then I'm color blind--so don't listen to me on that issue. Hint--when you give it to someone for Christmas, don't forget the pepper corns--you can't be sure they have some--shocking, I know, but many have given up for lack of THIS MILL.
I have tried so many salt and pepper grinders, and I have determined these to be the best. Trust me, I've tried a lot, as I'm very picky about this. I like the separate grinders for salt and pepper. Kids can easily use these, unlike some of the crank style ones, that you need an strong grip to use. Great product, highly recommend
I like the feature of the lever to do the grinding and it is easy to use. I like the ease with which items to be ground can be put in the chamber. The access door to the chamber popped out of the sockets holding it closed. It was stuck in the chamber & was a little difficult to get it out of the chamber. I had to struggle with it some but it finally came out; then I had to struggle some more to get the door back in its sockets to close. I was finally successful in getting the door back where it belonged. I don't know if it is easy to clean as I have not needed to clean it yet. I would especially recommend this item to people who have difficulty using a traditional rotary grinder.
I've gone through many twist top pepper grinders of all sizes over the years, none of which ever really pleased me. Several years ago I was given a Rikon ratchet grinder in a slightly different style and it quickly became my favorite. Alas, it was pushed off a counter onto a tile floor and cracked. So this is a replacement. It works even better than the previous smaller one. I wish it were a more tasteful metal or subdued color, as it would be more suitable for the dining room table than this bright plastic utilitarian one I use in the kitchen mostly. It's easy to fill, easy to use.
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