Anyone who wants to buy a grinder online is spoilt for choice. But anyone who wants to fill their Pax vaporizer or other herbal vaporizer with decently ground herbs should use this tool. Below we go into a little more detail about the different materials an herb grinder can be made of. We also explain the difference between two-, three- and four-piece herb grinders.
So that you know exactly which grinder best suits your individual needs, we will give you some tips. At the end, we draw a conclusion and answer the most important questions about buying a grinder.###
Grinders made of metal, acrylic, wood and other materials
Grinders are usually made of stainless steel, aluminium, plastic, acrylic or organic materials such as wood. In the following, we will go into a little more detail about the individual materials:
- Grinders made of stainless steel: Herb grinders made of stainless steel, such as those from Black Leaf, offer the advantage of being extremely robust. Your herbs for portable vaporizers are effectively ground by a stainless steel grinder and it doesn't mind if a little more force is used.
- Acrylic grinders: Acrylic grinders are light and cheap. However, the material is nowhere near as robust as, for example, a grinder made of stainless steel or aluminium. In contrast to a stainless steel herb grinder, an acrylic grinder can break if it is dropped on the floor.
- Plastic grinders: Grinders made of plastic, such as the Medtainer Grinder, have basically similar properties to acrylic grinders. The model just mentioned is waterproof, odour-proof and weighs hardly anything. Perfect for on the go!
- Aluminium grinder: Compared to the metal grinder, the aluminium herb grinder has the advantage that it is somewhat lighter, which can be an advantage when taking it with you on the go.
2-piece, 3-piece or 4-piece or more
Grinders can be two- or four-piece and each variant has its advantages and disadvantages. In the following, we will go into more detail about the individual types of grinder:
- 2-piece grinder: This classic crusher type consists of two parts. They grind herbs reliably, but otherwise offer no advantages. Due to its simple and comparatively compact design, it is best suited for taking along on the go. If you want to buy vaporizers online and want to quickly and easily reduce the necessary herbs to a size suitable for vaporizers, you can go for a 2-piece herb grinder like the Krush Kube Grinder 2.0.
- 3-piece grinders: Three-piece grinders have another compartment in addition to the toothed lid and the grinder. This can either be a catch basin for the herbs, or a pollen filter. The latter is a filter for the very small particles of the herbs.
- 4-piece grinder: If you want to grind weed and other herbs with your grinder and filter the ground herbs and pollen, a four-piece herb grinder is a good choice. In the grinder shop, these are usually the most expensive models, but they also offer the most advantages. Due to the somewhat larger design with pollen filter, they are not necessarily suitable for taking along.
Which grinder suits me?
If you don't yet own a miniature chopper and want to choose one in the shop, you are often faced with the question: What kind of grinder suits me? Should it be a classic Black Leaf Grinder? Or are the products from Storz & Bickel better? Should I choose a metal grinder or perhaps a wooden grinder? Of course we can't answer every question, but we can give you a few tips for choosing the right grinder:
- Purchase price: If you want to grind herbs for as little money as possible, it is best to choose a two-piece plastic or acrylic grinder. They are of sufficient quality for most purposes. Grinders from Storz & Bickel are made of plastic, but are quite easy to handle and can be had at a reasonable price. The main focus here is on grinding herbs quickly and effectively. They also have an XL format, so they are suitable for those who want to grind a lot of herbal material at once.
- Quality: If you are looking for high quality and durability when buying a grinder, a stainless steel or aluminium grinder is the best choice. They are virtually indestructible and can reliably grind herbs for a very long time. Black Leaf grinders have proven themselves here. Although they cost a little more than simple grinders, they are made of metal or stainless steel and have a very long product life and a wide range of functions. For example, the lid is magnetic for a better grip and the grinding teeth have been polished with a diamond.
- Versatile functionality: Herb grinders with four or more parts are the best choice for those who want the most versatile functionality in a herb grinder. This is because these grinders usually offer different parts for grinding, collecting the herbs and collecting the pollen. The latter can then be further processed with the legendary Magical Butter, for example. This is a filter press for extracting herbs.
Conclusion: Whether stainless steel, ceramic, wood, aluminium or simply plastic - every grinder has its own advantages
Our best grinder is exactly the grinder that suits your needs. If you just want to grind weed with your grinder from time to time and have no other demands, you won't make a mistake with an acrylic grinder. If you are interested in versatile functionality, a three- to four-piece herb grinder is a good choice. If you grind herbs very often, you may want to consider an electric grinder. There are many good grinders out there and we really do have everything from plastic grinders to premium grinders in our range!
