Reflex Stainless Single

I originally bought two of these in November of 2012, when they were listed as "Vic Firth Pump & Grind Pepper Mill". I paid $20.90 each for them over 5 years ago. Now, finally, after constant heavy use... One of them broke. :( Actually, all that broke is the plastic part that acts as a window. The rest is sold as ever. But I ordered a replacement. So I can attend to not only the quality of the product over time, but compare how it has changed. First of course, the price is lower. My new pepper mill was only $16.50 so about four dollars less. It's nearly identical in construction and form. The most noticeable difference amounts to simpler shape. Milled lines and ledges of the original are gone, and undoubtedly this saves some manufacturing cost. Most of that is purely cosmetic, but the one detail that disappoints a little is the push top. On my original, it has a beveled edge that makes pushing with your thumb less uncomfortable. The new one has no beveled edge. For some, this might make it slightly more painful. Other than that, I can not honestly find any difference. The way exactly the same (5.5 oz each), have the same circumference and height, the grinding stem looks exactly the same, and even the spring action is the same. My brand new pepper mill has the same springiness and resilience as the 5+ year heavily used one. It's a rare treat to have a product break, be able to re-order it and get NEARLY THE EXACT SAME QUALITY PRODUCT! o_O I feel this comparison also shows how sturdy these grinders are, and I'm considering buying an extra set of two simply to keep in storage for the next time one breaks. On a side note, this really is a great pepper mill. It's good not only for table use, but for cooking as well. The stainless steel is real, it doesn't corrode or discolor. You can easily see how much seasoning is still in it, and refill isn't any hassle. I use one for pepper and the other for salt. Just fill it with coarse, grindable salt and remember it'll dispense pretty quickly. Highly recommended.

Fantastic, sexy, sleek, affordable and it actually works! I usually don't trust cheaper versions of expensive products but this one has shattered my consumer belief system. It is pretty much exact same pepper/salt/spice mill that you can find for twice++ the price at Crate and Barrel and various spice boutiques. They are all made in Thailand, apparently - Grind Gourmet's or Crate and Barrel's. Feels very sturdy, pleasantly heavy. Doesn't seem very likely to break soon due to its super simple mechanism. And the aforementioned sturdiness. One load of pepper has lasted me almost 2 months; salt I replace every 3 weeks or so. I use them for cooking/baking/undersalted meal tune ups. It works just fine with regular granulated kosher salt. Not sure about coarse sea salt granules, but with kosher salt I can sort of control the flow by pressing the grind button lighter/harder. Relatively easy to refill. I got 2 for my tiny apartment kitchen and then, almost immediately bought 2 more for my best friend's huge kitchen. Looks amazing in both. Doesn't cram up my limited kitchen space. My friend is raving about how perfectly it matches his appliances and modern/manly cabinet hardware. I love my grinders and still pat myself on the back for such a clever purchase. I highly recommend!!! Thanks SO much, Grind Gourmet :-)

Right off the bat I was impressed by this beautiful hunk of machined steel. Truly, just as an object, it's impressive, sturdy and sleek. But I bought it to grind salt one handed. I am disabled and have limited strength in my hands. The plunger takes a LOT of pressure, sometimes more than others, I guess when a larger crystal is in the grinding part. Even if you first clear the barrel with an upswing like is suggested by the manufacturer the down stroke is difficult. I suppose I could find a smaller grain salt but then I might as well just buy regular table salt. If you have strong hands w/o any arthritis or other dexterity issues you probably won't even know what I'm talking about but if my situation sounds similar to yours I can't recommend it.

I think it looks good, works great, and all my guests ask where I got it. And Grind Gourmet definitely stands by their no-questions warranty. I've had mine well over one year, but when the clear plastic viewing piece started to separate from the body they only needed a photo of the issue and my order number to approve a warranty replacement. Friendly customer service with quick responses! I would recommend them for that alone, much less how good the grinder is! I do understand some of the complaints about being tough to use, I filled it with pink sea salt and sometimes it required shaking, extra force, or two hands to push through a tough rock of salt. Normally though my wife and I have no difficulty pressing it with one hand. They are a good size to use on the table, I found for salt just a single push gives a single serving amount of salt, and probably would want a few clicks for pepper. I definitely believe you should get the Original from Grind Gourment, a great salt/pepper grinder, made well and with great customer service if you have an issue!

I used to use this a high volume sushi restaurant. The sushi line all had some variant of this. I wanted my own and bought a few different ones. This is the good one, solid build. The others broke with in a few weeks. It saw a lot of action/work for 2 years. I used it on and off and I kinda forgot about it in my car for like a year. Recently got it out, ran it through the dishwasher at work (prolly wouldn't recommend it) and filled it with maldon salt. I've recommended this specific one to countless customers at the counter. Highly recommend it, don't get the cheap plastic ones. They don't last, the threads wear out.

Bought this pepper mill cos I wanted something portable to satisfy my addictive need for freshly ground pepper at any restaurant/eatery. It works fairly well if kept full, but the mechanism fails to catch and grind the peppercorns when it gets empty. You end up, as the other reviewers put it, close to spraining your thumb trying to get the desired amount of pepper for your fix. I tried another portable mill (the Unicorn Minimill - just google it) which uses the traditional 'twist-n-grind' mechanism. It's smaller, about the same price AND IMHO much easier to use. Only drawbacks are that it is harder to load up the peppercorns and you need two hands to grind (the Vic Firth requires only one). It's not available on Amazon at the moment, but you can order direct from the manufacturer. Would recommend this over the Vic Firth Pump if you are looking for something small and portable.

My wife and I discovered the Pump and Grind Pepper Mill several years ago, and have found it to be a wonderful tool for the kitchen and on the road. It is ideal to grab when you only have one hand available. We love the look, the construction, and the Amazon price. We recently found an wonderful spice - Grains of Paradise, a peppery spice with a touch of heat and citrus - and purchase another Pump and Grind just for it. We currently have three, and will probably own more, as they are ideal for people who like to use different peppers. We both do a lot of cooking for various events and have found these to be a great way to bring several different kinds of peppers in a small, but reliable package. We miss the adjustable grind, but find it not to be too much of a drawback. Beside, the WoW factor when you pull it out the first time is almost worth the price of admission - which by the way, is great on Amazon. The price usually runs one to three dollars less than the market place, and when you factor in Amazon Prime - what a deal

Works as described

It is considerably small compared to the image. Works well though

Didn’t work as effectively as I thought it would after using some at a restaurant that worked much better. Tested different grind adjustments to get it working but still not fantastic. Maybe it’s the salt or pepper we are using.

Bought for Christmas and its already broken. I would not recommend this product.

Good although sometimes it got stuck in it's moving parts

Performance not good