Kuhn Rikon Essential Adjustable Ratchet Grinder with Ceramic Mechanism for Salt, Pepper and Spices, 8 x 2.5 inches, Black

Good design. I bought one for myself and then I bought another for my daughter in law.

Such a cool mechanism. Works great and is fun to use.

The media could not be loaded. There are many things I love about this (and I've searched and owned quite a few). The adjustable ceramic grinding stone is the best! The ratchet handle is so easy to use, especially if you have arthritic hands. It is easy to fill. But the best feature is the removable spice jar at the bottom (with measurements no less) - hands down, this is the top reason for me! Not only does it measure and contain pepper (or whatever spice you are grinding), but it keeps your table or tray from having all those loose grains of pepper that you constantly have to wipe up or clean from your table. And if you have a pepper grinder that has a lid on top of the grinder that prevents this problem, you still have to remove the lid before using. Not the case with this one! I can grind into the attached spice jar or not use it, but it keeps my table clean and free of pepper grains. Thire is an almost identical Rikon Essential Adjustable Ratchet Grinder that comes without the attached spice jar (known simply as Rikon Adjustable Ratchet Grinder - missing the word "Essential") that has a ball at the top of the ratchet - don't mistakenly get this one if you want the attached spice jar because it doesn't come with one and the extra spice jars that can be ordered separately won't fit this model.

I have seen this item used and promoted by Chris Kimball's Milkstreet for a while, and finally ordered one. It works as promised, I am using even more that I expected. I have had a more traditional pepper grinder for years, and it was fine unless you need more than a teaspoon or fresh ground pepper. This grinder can give you a tablespoon or more with much less effort. I highly recommend.

Best pepper grinder on the planet! Highly recommended.

This grinder works great, and has a handy measuing cup that attaches to the bottom. Grinds fast and evenly.

The media could not be loaded. Best pepper grinder because it goes back-and-forth instead of having to turn it, which can be difficult with wet hands in the kitchen.I have the old model and the new model, the difference between the very top part that you hold. I like the round ball/sphere design better than the flat circular design with their logo. The old round ball model just feels better in your hand and has a better grip.Another feature that I love about this pepper grinder is how easy it is to refill. Just flip open the back compartment, fill it with peppercorns and close it. Easy Peezy.

The ratchet handle makes this pepper grinder easy for an old lady with arthritis to use and it does a great job of grinding. the small jar that fastens to the bottom can be filled with freshly ground pepper when you want to measure out a portion for a recipe.