Kuhn Rikon is a Swiss kitchenware brand with a long track record of designing tools that solve real kitchen problems without overcomplicating them. The ratchet spice grinder is a good example of that approach: a simple mechanism built around the one thing that makes grinding whole spices worthwhile - consistent, adjustable results without fighting the tool.
The grinding mechanism is ceramic, which means it will not rust, will not impart any metallic taste to the spice, and stays sharp over years of use. The ratchet handle is the key feature: a single downward press drives the grind, which eliminates the repetitive twisting motion that wears out wrists during extended prep. Coarseness is adjustable from fine to coarse depending on the application. The front-loading door makes refilling straightforward without dismantling the grinder. At 8.5 inches tall it fits comfortably on a prep station and handles whole peppercorns, sea salt, and most whole spice formats without issue. All materials are BPA-free throughout.
Care Instructions: Hand wash only. Do not submerge in water. Wipe the exterior clean and rinse the ceramic grinding mechanism as needed. The ceramic burr does not require oil or maintenance and will not corrode.
The grinding mechanism is ceramic, which means it will not rust, will not impart any metallic taste to the spice, and stays sharp over years of use. The ratchet handle is the key feature: a single downward press drives the grind, which eliminates the repetitive twisting motion that wears out wrists during extended prep. Coarseness is adjustable from fine to coarse depending on the application. The front-loading door makes refilling straightforward without dismantling the grinder. At 8.5 inches tall it fits comfortably on a prep station and handles whole peppercorns, sea salt, and most whole spice formats without issue. All materials are BPA-free throughout.
Care Instructions: Hand wash only. Do not submerge in water. Wipe the exterior clean and rinse the ceramic grinding mechanism as needed. The ceramic burr does not require oil or maintenance and will not corrode.
- Brand: Kuhn Rikon
- Origin: Switzerland
- Mechanism: Ceramic Grinding Burr
- Grind: Adjustable - Fine to Coarse
- Handle: Ergonomic Ratchet
- Fill: Front-Loading Door
- Materials: BPA-Free
- Height: 8.5 inches
- Width: 2.3 inches
- Weight: 12.7 oz (360 g)
- SKU: 25550
