Cole & Mason Derwent Salt and Pepper Grinder Set - Refillable Salt & Pepper Grinder Set with Gourmet Precision Mechanisms - Kitchen Accessories for Cooking - Gift Set, Copper

It was time to replace my first Cole and Mason Pepper grinder I bought over 5 years ago. It was starting to skip while grinding. I looked at it. My husband took it apart. It didn't help. I groaned when I realized I was going to have to buy a new one. My search started about 6 months ago. I wanted the same Cole and Mason pepper grinder. The problem was there were many of the model I had around. I was having a kitchen tool party and decided to purchase a different brand through the party. It was expensive. It lasted less than 6 months before it stopped grinding. This is how I remember grinders. Breaking very easily. I ordered a different model of Cole and Mason grinders next. The problem was though it was adjustable, it was only adjustable by turning the top knob. It didn't really change the grind much. The insides were also small. I returned it. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a grinder but then saw this one. It looked like what I wanted. This has the plastic barrel where the pepper/salt are kept. It is adjustable by turning the dial close to the bottom of the grinder. I decided to give it a try. This is just what I was looking for. The barrels hold enough salt or pepper that I am not constantly filling it. I can see inside so I know exactly how much is in each of them. They are beautiful. Something I like to put on the table. I can adjust the grind by using the dial near the bottom of the grinder instead of the knob on top. The pepper grinder: It comes set at 3. This is a perfect grind for me. It is easy to turn. I do find that when I try to grind very fine on 1 or 2, the turning is stiff and more difficult. Take the setting all the way to the max and the grind is coarse. The salt shaker: I have this set at 3 also. This is a fine grind. I think a little finer than table salt. Anything below that is more like a powder.

For years, my salt and pepper situation was... basic. I had the standard shakers that either dumped half their contents onto my plate or required me to perform some kind of percussive dance to get a single grain out. It was a culinary gamble every time. Then, I decided my spice game needed an intervention, and I ordered the Cole & Mason Derwent Grinder Set. Let me tell you, these aren't just salt and pepper grinders; they're kitchen jewelry. The copper finish? Chef's kiss. They sit on my counter looking all sleek and sophisticated, making my slightly-less-than-gourmet cooking feel instantly fancier. My toaster oven is clearly intimidated. But the real magic is in the grind. The pepper mill has, like, six settings! Six! I didn't even know there were that many ways to grind pepper. From a fine dust that disappears into sauces to a coarse, chunky explosion of peppery goodness, this thing delivers. The salt grinder is equally impressive with its multiple settings. I can finally achieve that perfect sprinkle without accidentally creating a salt lick on my steak. Using them is incredibly smooth. It's not a strenuous workout for your wrists; it's an elegant twist. They feel solid and well-made, like they could survive a minor apocalypse (or at least my clumsy handling). Refilling is easy too, though I did initially try to pour peppercorns into the grinding mechanism, which resulted in a small, spicy avalanche. Learn from my mistakes, people. Since getting these, I've noticed a difference in my cooking. Freshly ground spices just hit different. It's like my food suddenly woke up and realized it could taste amazing. My scrambled eggs are now events. My salads are experiences. I'm pretty sure my neighbors are wondering why my kitchen smells so much more... aromatic. If you're still using prehistoric salt and pepper shakers, do yourself a favor and upgrade. These aren't just functional; they're beautiful and they genuinely make cooking and eating more enjoyable. They've brought a little bit of fancy into my everyday life, and for that, they deserve all five stars. Five out of five perfectly seasoned bites!

This salt and pepper grinder is top of the line! It's stylish, functional, easy to use and well worth the money. Very easy to use, grinds Peppercorns effortlessly, has a large capacity. I do particularly love the look of it, to be honest, and would have been willing to pay more.

Very nice solidly built attractive. Good adjustment for course/fine grind.

These solidly constructed pepper or salt mills arrive filled with pepper corns or salt,kosher. Nicely done,You can quickly start testing the preset marks on the pepper grinder and it amazingly efficient at grinding a lot at once.Whatever fine grind or medium grind these mills grind a lot of pepper .At any time you can change how fine a grind you desire just move the ring marked with choices and grind away easy .I'm surprised just how quickly these mills grind a lot of pepper not having to wrestle with twisting the mill it's less effort than I'm used to. They are not wood but simply clean design quite attractive on or off any dinning table ,they blend in easily.I am thinking of getting number 3 for how much I use white pepper for Asian menus.Great purchase ,and was at a sale price...also Amer. Test kitchen number 1 product in its ranking. Love these grinders.

Sturdy salt and pepper grinders. The salt grinder is standing up well to exposure to kosher salt.

I was originally going to get just the pepper mill based on the recommendation of America's Test Kitchen, but when I saw this set for not a lot more I sprung for it. The packaging is beautiful. It comes in a nice hinged presentation box that elegantly displays both mills. It would make a great wedding gift with this presentation. The pepper mill works wonderfully. It is effortless to grind pepper on any of the settings, and it produces a lot more per twist (especially on the fine setting) than my previous pepper mill. The grind settings are clearly marked at the bottom. The stainless top and bottom look great, but they show fingerprints very easily. Refilling the pepper mill is also difficult, as you have to pull pretty hard on the top to get it to come off, and when it does finally pop off you end up invariably scattering any remaining peppercorns all across the room. I would've much preferred a top that screwed off gently to avoid making a mess (I've taken to refilling it outside). It does warn you not to grind salt in the pepper grinder because the salt will cause the stainless steel mechanism to rust. The salt mill isn't quite as good as the pepper mill. It uses a ceramic grinding mechanism to avoid corrosion, but they warn you that putting pepper into the salt mill can chip the ceramic. The salt mill is just as easy to grind as the pepper mill, but it has fewer grinding settings. Unfortunately, even on the finest setting, the salt that comes out is still pretty coarse and you end up with crunchy salt pieces in your food. It still pairs attractively with the pepper grinder on the table, but I usually just end up using the table salt in a shaker instead.

I leave these on the table all the time. Very attractive and they function perfectly