A grinder is the cheapest upgrade that changes every session. An even grind means an even burn, which means bowls that stay lit and joints that do not run down one side.
Everything on this page is under $20 and made from metal rather than the plastic grinders whose teeth round off within weeks.
How Many Parts Do You Need?
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Two-part: Grinds and holds. This is compact and the cheapest option, with no kief collection.
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Three-part: Adds a chamber below the teeth, so ground herb drops through and stays even.
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Four-part: Adds a screen and a kief catcher underneath, which is highly recommended if you smoke regularly.
What Matters at This Price
Check that the teeth are cut rather than molded, and that the magnet in the lid actually holds securely. Aluminum is standard and works perfectly for daily use.
The kief screen mesh matters more than the grinder body, since too coarse a screen lets ground herb through and too fine a screen collects almost nothing.
For technique and what the kief chamber is really for, read our guide on choosing a weed grinder.
If you are rolling, an even grind is most of the answer to a joint that burns badly, and our post on packing a cone covers the rest. The complete range is in our weed grinder collection, and our rolling papers and cones make the perfect companion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a $15 grinder worth it over a $40 one?
For most people, yes. Premium grinders buy you better tolerances and a smoother action, but a solid metal four-part at this price does the actual job.
Grinders usually fail from stripped teeth and weak magnets, and neither of those issues is guaranteed to be fixed just by paying a higher price.
Do I need the kief catcher?
Not to grind. However, it collects something for free that you would otherwise lose, and it takes a few weeks of normal use to build up a usable amount.
How do I clean a grinder?
When it starts sticking, take it apart, brush out the teeth, and wipe it down with isopropyl alcohol.
If the resin is stubborn, freezing the grinder first makes the stuck resin brittle and much easier to remove.