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Kuhn Rikon Vase Seasoning Grinder, Whitex$27.00
  (6 reviews)
Best Price: $30.00 $27.00
Get the most from spices, seeds, and coffee beans by grinding them fresh with this attractive Vase Grinder. The ceramic mechanism of this CrushGrind system is sharper and stronger than steel, and the adjustment wheel moves easily allowing you to choose from extra fine to coarse grind settings. You turn it over to grind meaning it keeps counters clean, and the absence of a central spindle allows more room for larger ingredients.
MPN: 2322 - UPC: 705475023225
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Customer Reviews
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Disappointing
By A10WN6BQWC921F on 2006-12-25
I was really looking forward to these grinders because of what I thought was an excellent design. No getting pepper on the table - great idea. We put them on our wedding registry - two, in white and black, for our salt and pepper. They are a little pricey for such a basic item, but what the heck.
Problem is that they dont work well.
Grinding sea salt is OK, although a lot of excess salt tends to build up on the lip of the grinder, generally letting loose all at once so its hard to control how much salt you actually put on your food.
As a pepper grinder this product gets an "F". It cant handle the pepper corns, often getting jammed. Unfortunately, this means that after six months, the plastic grinding mechanism has become stripped and mostly doesnt turn at all. In addition, the ceramic grinding surface has already begun to wear out.
All I can say is "beware". These might work OK for some softer spices, but they've turned me from an enthusiastic buyer into a skeptic in a very short time.
The best herb/spice grinder around
By A3AHGTLU5FXDU5 on 2007-05-16
I'm a pretty serious cook and have gone through several herb/spice grinders (they just don't stand up to my abuse). The Kuhn Rikon Vase Grinder is not only tough, but has an outstanding grinding mechanism - ceramic grinder allows for a variety of grinds, is easy to wash (so you can change the herb/spices regularly), and, so far, has survived daily use. Further, the Kuhn Rikon Vase Grinder is attractive (I leave them out on my bar), easy to use, and comes in fun colors.
Broke on the second use
By A2WNBHI5TP9Z4Q on 2008-02-07
I purchased this product for use as a spice grinder, as I have been making my own seasoning blends. The first time I used it went fairly well. although the opening used to fill the grinder is a bit inconvenient if you are adding smaller herbs or already-ground herbs for use in a blend (the opening is about the size of a quarter, and directly in the middle of the top/bottom). Filling is complicated by the fact that the attractive design means that you cannot place the grinder on a flat surface to fill it; you must hold it in one hand while pouring the herbs to be ground with the other hand.
The second time I used the grinder, I was making curry powder (one of the uses advertised on the packaging). The curry recipe calls for 1 piece of cinnamon stick, 1.5 inches long. The stick was difficult to grind, as it had to fall into the bottom of the vase just right, otherwise it stuck horizontally above the grinding mechanism. Halfway through grinding the cinnamon, the grinder broke, with the grinding mechanism coming completely away from the main body.
The grinder does come with a limited warranty (25 years for the ceramic grinder, 2 years for the plastic body), which I am currently pursuing, but for $30 I would have expected it to last more than two uses.
great product
By A1OZH6NHVHZM90 on 2008-06-05
I loved this seasoning grinder. I had a set and my daughter dropped one off the table..I needed to replace it and I decided to buy one for my mother too....she LOVED it. I use mine for salt and pepper and they leave no messy ring on the table or counter. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an easy to use and clean grinder.
Great grinder
By A29VEDJ2V1E4U3 on 2008-07-06
I have 2, this one for salt and a black one for pepper. It grounds very fine to coarse, easy to load. It grinds a nice amount, especially if you need/want a lot. Also, because you invert it, it keeps surfaces clean. The large base makes it easier for big hands as well. It's large enough where someone won't misplace it and cool looking as well as functional.
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Kuhn Rikon Vase Seasoning Grinder, White Accessories
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| Product Features |
- Ceramic grinding mechanism is sharper and stronger than steel
- Adjustment wheel moves easily from extremely fine to coarse
- No central spindle, allowing lots of room for larger ingredients
- Vase shape allows you to grind without changing your grip
- Grinding device sits on top, leaving no telltale dust behind
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