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

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:

The Kuhn Rikon Vase Grinder is more than an ordinary salt and pepper mill. A ceramic grinding device makes it the perfect spice grinder for whole fresh spices like rosemary, allspice or saffron. You can also grind flax seeds or sesame seeds to add flavor or nutrients to food. Plus, the Kuhn Rikon Vase Grinder is crafted to keep things tidy with the grinding mechanism built into the top instead of the bottom. Simply turn the grinder upside-down to use it, then upright it for storage, leaving no telltale dust on your counter.

• Adjustment wheel moves easily from extremely fine to coarse grind
• Grinder stores upside down with the grinding device on top to keep debris contained
• No central spindle allows lots of room for larger ingredients
• Vase shape allows you to grind without changing your grip
• 25-year limited warranty

Manufacturer:Kuhn Rikon
Color:Stainless
Material:Stainless
Blade Material:Ceramic grinding mechanism
Height:5 1/2
Cleaning / Care:Wipe clean with damp cloth
Warranty:25 Year limited

Rating : - A solid choice
Generally speaking, this grinder is great and I do recommend it. It does have some downsides though:

-- Grinding about two tablespoons worth of mixed seasonings for a recipe was murderous to my arms and took upwards of twenty minutes, even though the grinder was on its coarsest setting. It's best suited to smaller amounts of seasonings (or softer ones; it makes quick work of peppercorn grinding, for example).
-- It makes a slightly annoying wheezy sound as you grind.
-- It's big! I assumed it would be smaller, which of course was my mistake, but nonetheless I wouldn't be overly enthusiastic to put it on my table at dinnertime. It looks almost awkward at this size.
-- Another gripe I have that isn't its fault: The clear parts are plastic. Not a big fan of plastic... I thought it was glass.

All in all, this grinder didn't quite live up to expectations, but it does the job effectively.