Kaspi Manual Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder/Portable Hand Crank Coffee Grinder, Stainless Steel

When I had bought this I noticed the incredible low price to positive review ratio, but I hadn't realized that most of the reviews were completely biased "honest and unbiased" reviews from customers who received discounts. After a month of use the ceramic burr became very wobbly causing inconsistent grinds. I'm talking like super coarse mixed with super fine. It was a bit disappointing.Then again, I've become so dang good at these Chemex pour overs, I don't even need consistent grinds! I mean, I could throw whole coffee cherries in that filter and still manage to brew some of that goodness you know what I'm sayin'?Not really.But like, of coarse it's still possible to make a fine cup of coffee and stuff.So... it's all good, I guess.

Another reviewer pointed out that ALL OF THESE HAND GRINDERS ARE THE SAME. I got this one in light of that because it was the cheapest ($13). It has no logo on it; they just switch the box out. It now makes sense why I didn't recognize any of the many, many brand names.I don't care, it's an interesting way to market an item, getting multiple prices for the same item depending on what people are willing to pay I suppose. Just buy whichever is the cheapest at the moment.For $13 it's a decent, convenient grinder, though it does take a few minutes to grind one scoop and you'll get some exercise. My deducted star is for the weak spring thing that holds the conical ceramic burr in place. It isn't firmly held, so as a bean sticks in one side to be ground, it pushes the burr over a bit. This means I get uneven grounds. I also have a Krups electric burr grinder, and that thing produces much more even grounds.

I usually grind my beans in an electric grinder. However, this is fancy for when you want to grind a small amount of beans for guests. Otherwise, it is really tiring to grind beans this way. It would take me many minutes of straight grinding to grind enough for multiple servings. And take note that I am a guy who works out regularly. Imagine how hard it'd be for someone else. Does what it says it would do and feels like a solid grinder though.

This is a great, little grinder. The grind is inconsistent, and it's obviously made in China, but for $10 it's very useful and doesn't need electricity. I use this as a backup grinder in case the power is out or I forget to have the shop grind my beans. I give it four stars because I've broken one before, but only after about 100 uses.

The grinder works as any other hand grinder would.... Simple. However, after just two weeks of use the quality seems questionable. The pentagon shaped axle and the corresponding slot on turning handle have already started to have rounded edges with a lot of play. My guess is it's only a matter of time before they completely start slipping.

It takes a while to grind, but it takes up very little room, doesn't wake up the kids, and gives a nice consistent grind. the only think I wish were easier, is to clean it. but i'm just not that worried about it. ceramic burr with a cone shape. you can adjust the coarseness very easily with a thumb screw.

Worked perfectly until it came unglued. The top part that holds the beans is plastic inside and held together with glue. The part came unglued after three months and now the grinder won't grind consistently. Not sure of a safe glue to repair it so it's garbage to me.

Grinds well, a little small for daily use, but great for occasional use.