When I found this HexClad salt and pepper grinder set, I have to admit that I thought the price was excessive. Since I am familiar with HexClad products, I am familiar with the quality. So, I decided to try this set. I do have a few other set to compare this set to, manual, battery operated, and lighted. Personally, I prefer the manual grinding sets since the battery operated ones require as many as 6 batteries for each grinder. Although the batteries do last for a while, it can be expensive when the batteries need to be replaced. So, what are the pros and cons of this salt and pepper grinder set?
PROS:
1) This set screams quality as it is heavy weight and looks to be very durable.
2) This set looks very professional and with the stand has a high-end appearance.
3) Although the size is not as large as other sets I have, it is not obtrusive and looks nice on the table.
4) Whatever grind size is set, the grind is consistent. With other sets I have, the grind provides small and larger pieces no matter what grind size is chosen.
5) Each turn of the grinders provides a good, consistent amount of salt or pepper as compared to other grinders I have. Some of the other sets I have take a while to get any amount of seasoning out of them.
6) Once the desired grind size is chosen, the grind is consistent.
7) Removing the top to refill is much easier than other grinders I have. Just push a button on the top, and the top comes off for refill. Others I have the top screws on, and, most often, it gets stuck and is hard to open even though I try not to screw it on too tight.
8) After the top is removed, the opening for refill is larger enough to make refill easy.
9) The grind on both grinders is adjustable with a dial on the bottom of each grinder. The dial is easy to turn for adjustments.
Cons:
Really, the only con I can think of is the adjustability of the grind. These grinders are suppose to have 10 adjustable setting, but 10 settings are not discernible on the dial. The dial turn past both the fine and coarse settings. There are some clicks when making adjustments, but there are not 10 of them. Adjustment of the grind has to be played with to get the grind you want.
Overall, I really like this set and feel it is worth the price paid for the consistency of the grind once it is set. I also very much like the look and weight of this set. Hopefully, the "high efficiency burr" lasts longer than a ceramic burr. As compared to the many less expensive sets that I have, I do believe this set is well worth the price and would recommend it.
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