Buckland With Oval Window

Got these last week and I've been putting them through their paces. Best S&P grinders I've ever owned, without a doubt. I find them easy to use with my thumbs, if they feel hard to press down I just give 'em a shake and that seems to fix it. If I need a lot of seasoning fast I can hold it with one hand and slap the button with my other palm, like fanning the hammer on a six-shooter in an old western! Solid construction out of good stainless steel, I was looking at the other models with acrylic windows and was worried about some reports of breaking, no such worries here. These will hold up well to the 300lb gorilla (myself) who does most of the cooking. As per some of the other reviews there did appear to be some scuff marks from the acrylic base the grinders sit in. They wipe right off, it just some plastic rubbed onto the metal during shipping, no problem.

Years ago I found the little plastic grinders in my first photo. I thought they were neat and bought them cheap. After using them I liked them so much I began looking for more. At that time, there were few and they were a bit expensive. Years later after I got Amazon prime, I finally got tired of having to fill the little plastic ones after every 2 meals and searched for new ones. I originally bought another pair that had a window in the side. Those were not of good quality and got rust marks on them after one washing. I returned them before I even got to use them. This set is great. I took them apart and ran them in my dishwasher to make sure they were clean before I put salt and pepper in them. They passed that test as they did not rust. Some people have complained that they are hard to use with one hand and the salt can be. There are 2 reasons why. Number one is in my opinion a small design flaw. On the grinding rod, there is a smooth spot that breaks up the knurled part that grinds. I believe if this was just all solid knurling that it would be a little easier but the main reason is when it sits, the salt settles into those smooth parts of the grinder and make it hard to press. The pepper is easier to use one handed than the salt because the peppercorns are larger and softer than the salt. I originally thought that the larger the rocks of salt, the easier it will be to use as there will not be as much packed against the grinder rod. This is not the case. I did however find a very nice fix for this. Before you use the grinder, turn it upside down and then right side up or shake it. This loosens up the contents so the grinder is easier to use. It also helps if you depress the grinder while it’s upside down and continue to hold it while you turn it right side up. Either way helps a lot. These pump grinders are good quality stainless steel and have an “S” and a “P” engraved on the top so you know which one is which. As you can see in my picture, I added a red o-ring to the bottom of the salt and a black o-ring to the bottom of the pepper so I know which one is which at a glance. Works wonderfully.

these are nice and great because you can add salt or pepper with your clean hand while you cook. however, I have very course grain salt in the salt grinder and it really takes a lot of force to get it to grind. this is not the best way to generate a lot of ground salt or pepper quickly, but it is really convenient to have when I just want to add a bit of salt and pepper to dishes while I'm cooking. I have a different set for the table and wouldn't want these as table grinders.

These are very high quality both in appearance and usage. The Lucite base fits snug enough that they don't wobble over and fall out, yet loose enough to easily slide them out without binding. They have good weight and have a very solid durable feeling while dispensing. I bought these for myself but will buy again for gifts.

I was skeptical purchasing this set after reading a few reviews. It was a gift for my husband’s birthday who was using the Mediterranean salt and pepper grinders. To my surprise, he absolutely loves them! They both work great and are adjustable by unscrewing them a little if you have a need for larger pieces. He nor I have used any other salt & pepper dispensers since they arrived. WE LOVE THEM! If you’re looking for “quick and ease of use” PLUS space savers (and even for trips!)?DEFINITELY BUY THIS SET!! I plan to order more as Christmas gifts for my kids. This was my best surprise purchase ever!

I have to push hard with my other hand to get it to work. It seems durable, very nice looking. The actual salt or pepper you grind with it is a very fine grind.,

Really love the set, it's clearly high quality, well made and works well. That being said, it should be noted that it takes some real effort, at least with the coarse salt and peppercorns provided with the set, to actually operate it. My Dad had arthritis and could not operate them, I'm pretty sure I understand the mechanical issue and have a design modification in mind to correct it, but for now it's fine.

I use it everyday for my meal prep and it is perfect. The build quality is great and it should last for years to come. I highly recommend it for personal use or as a gift for someone.