HexClad HexMill Pepper Grinder, Professional Grade Heavy Duty, Refillable, Aluminum Matte Black, Adjustable Ten Coarse Grind Settings

Someone asked why I didn't just spend the extra money (not much more considering this one is already a bit spendy) and get the MannKind one (not sure if that is the name). And I thought about it but something about spending over $200 before shipping and taxes on a pepper grinder annoyed me, and I KNOW the HexClad brand. Another reason is because while my favorite professional famous chef touts her Pepper Mate - it is to me a literal piece of junk. And that is where I will start with why I absolutely love this pepper mill. A) It is DUR-A-BLE!!! It is heavy, it is stout, it is the ultimate weapon against peppercorns, and it will not back down. I have used cute, matchy, fun, "professional" and highly regarded peppermills and went back to the old grocery store McCormick. But I got so tired of 20-50 turns of the little beasts just to get enough pepper on my salads, I realized I would save so much more time, energy and yes - money - if I just did real research and found a peppermill I could cherish and work WITH me while I create such amazing dishes as my famous The "TSFGIABWABORSASWYG" - ("Throw some fresh greens in a bowl with a bunch of random stuff and see what you get"). Delicious!! ;) When I tell you I was obsessed with research before making my decision, I am not exaggerating. I watched YouTube videos (at least 30+), I read Food, Kitchen, and Chef articles, I made a File in my file system for various Peppermill reviews and even came up with an excel spreadsheet (no - just kidding, I only started to, but my better half stepped in...LOL) It got to the point to where that when I finally received this peppermill, I wrapped it up and gave to my husband as a gift - a gift of peace and quiet about a S$#@& peppermill. Compared to others I have tried; one problem I found is how many times you have to turn the knob to get a sufficient amount of pepper. This one - depending on how much you like pepper - can give the avg person the perfect amount for a dish with one turn. I LOVE lots of pepper and I am MORE THAN happy with 2 turns. Another is how you plan on applying pepper - directly from the mill or with a pinch or two? The problem with the Pepper Mate is it is a flimsy plastic, hard to detach piece that wastes all your pepper by flying out of the compartment all over your kitchen and with it - it can hardly stay stable on a countertop - all that work you just did to grind your pepper. Annoying. This peppermill is so sturdy. I can either remove the magnetized bowl/compartment from the bottom and grind directly on top of my dish, or I grind the pepper with the compartment on, remove it (PTSD makes me do it still carefully) and use pinches or tsps. as needed. The compartment is deep, only attached by a good magnet system, and the entire thing is made of steel (I think), so the ground pepper doesn't go flying out of the compartment. The coarseness is on point for the lowest setting (Coarse) to highest (Fine) and everywhere in between. Though I use mine somewhere in the bottom third of the way 95% of the time anyway. I wanted to stop wasting time and money on grocery store peppermills, one that wasn't reviewed by paid national reviewers, but I wanted one that I could have for the rest of my life and one that was manual. Simple, durable, and one that actual amateur, unpaid home cooks reviewed, and it had to last. This pepper mill is worthy every single penny. Update - I just received the Salt & Pepper Grinder yesterday. I’ll be using this one for salt. And again it’s pristine in design and quality. This one has a dark silver coat to differentiate from the original black coated pepper grinder. It is heavy duty so it’s got weight to it but this set is going to last me forever. And the grind in every setting is fantastic!

Absolutely incredible. Way nicer than salt & pepper mills should be. I bought these to replace ones I had for 15+ years - the standard wood ones with the round top. If you have the funds, DO NOT hesitate, you will be delighted with these. Specifics - super easy to fill, easy to turn because of the hex design, heavy - in a good way, high capacity + high output. The grind increments offer a lot of control. The reservoirs are a huge bonus. They look amazing. Well worth the money (like worth every penny, and they are not cheap lol). Every time I use these, it brings me joy. These are the only hexclad thing I own, and I did not get paid to write this. I cannot speak for their pots and I don’t intend to purchase any, but as far as salt & pepper mills go, I’m set for life and you will be too.

I've tried an assortment of high end salt grinders, and this one emerged the clear victor. It's comfortable to grip and grinds smoothly. It puts out a high volume of salt quickly. The reservoir is large so you don't have to refill it as often as most of its competitors. The bottom piece that catches the ground salt comes off easily and cleanly. I've had other salt grinders where taking off the bottom piece will end up with salt escaping everywhere. With the HexClad mill, I can remove the bottom piece without salt flying everywhere, and that feature alone won me over with this product. It's an attractive design that is solid and sturdy. The only detraction is the knob to adjust the coarseness of grind will shift on its own. If I'm grinding a high volume of salt, I will find that the grain sizes will gradually increase. So periodically I have to stop and re-adjust the coarseness to get finer salt granules. I'm a pretty harsh critic of kitchen gadgets, and it's rare for me to tell someone that they should really get a particular product. However, I have to say that this is the best salt grinder that I own, and I recommend picking one of these up when they go on sale if you're in the market for a high quality, attractive salt grinder that works well.

It’s almost perfect! The top is easily removed for loading and loading is easy! I’ve never spilled a single pepper corn while loading it! It is substantial, hefty, and well-made. It’s easy to adjust, but we don’t really fiddle with it. Once you find your desired grind, you’ll probably just leave it alone. My only criticism has to do with its signature, tapered design—which is visually very appealing. It’s simple, stylish, and elegant, but you need to be sure of your grip because it’s heavy and it tapers from bottom to top. So, if you don’t have a good grip, or your hands are slippery, you’ll find it’s pretty easy to drop.

Another great product from hexclad. Built to last and use as you cook, this grinder is easy to fill with the button on the top, the grind can be adjusted but puts out plenty and the bottom cap has convenient measurements markers so you can add a more exact amount to your dishes

Super schöne Pfeffermühle, elegant im Design, leicht anzuwenden und auf jeden Fall ein Hingucker in der Küche.

Calidad maxima , algo para toda la vida y dosifica increible con minimo esfierzo ,perfecto

Pricy item worth the money as long as I never have to buy one again

Out of the box I could tell this was one well engineered kitchen tool. Without putting any pepper corns in it it seemed a bit stiff but it tuned up perfectly once I put some pepper in it. I believe the natural oils in the pepper lubricated the grind mechanism. As well, the spring button to release the top was also stiff and didn't want to release with a simple push so I put a tiny amount of vegetable oil on the upper pin, wiped it clean - after which the top released perfectly. This unit really puts out a lot of pepper compared to my old grinder so you do have to get used to it and adjust the grind according to your taste. I love design when it results in a truly superior product and this grinder is just that. The entire casing appears to be made out of CNC milled aluminum.... that's impressive.

This is the best pepper grinder I have ever purchased. The grind quality is outstanding and consistent. Will probably get the salt mill when I have the money because they are expensive. Highly recommended