There's no sense in holding onto a crummy grinder when there are plenty of better options out there
These 6 best herb grinders many of them with four pieces to grind bud, sift pollen, and store the results properly each have their own strengths. One ought to suit your cannabis-consuming ways. And we'll take the opportunity now to pair this guide with an always-timely reminder to smoke responsibly. We don't mean legally (we're no sticklers for the word of the law when that law itself is outdated and discriminatory).
iRainy
2.1-INCH 5-PIECE GRINDER
Just because it's cheap doesn't mean it's crap. This herb grinder walmart comes with five pieces—including two mesh screens to sift pollen from your weed, and a little scraper to use for the catch tray so not a speck is wasted—with sharp teeth and a magnetic seal. If it seems too large, then remove a mesh screen to shorten it.
SharpStone
1.5-INCH 4-PIECE GRINDER
Only 1.5 inches across, this grinder is an inexpensive and downright tiny means of readying cannabis bud to smoke. It's not what we'd call "heavy-duty," but it's a decent grinder to have for traveling, in addition to a sturdier grinder for regular, at-home use.
Kingtop
3-INCH 4-PIECE GRINDER
The stainless steel herb grinder is nearly as big as the palm of your hand, great for when you have a considerable amount of bud and don't need to be discrete. Its four pieces include a magnetically sealed cap, a grinder, a mesh screen, and a catch tray—a big one, at that—and its 45 teeth ensure smooth grinding.
Mendo Mulcher
1.75-INCH 2-PIECE GRINDER
Mendo Mulcher makes some tough grinders—all out of solid, aircraft-grade aluminum—but this one might be the most useful. At only 1.75 inches across, it's best for travel, and its extra-grippy construction ensures you won't slip up while using it despite its small size. With only two pieces, you're short a mesh filter. But it does have a cool, hardware quality to it.
ECO FARM COLORFUL HERB/WEED GRINDER
For a more tactile option, get Aco farms grinder. The hand crank operates a set of blades, which chop up weed and filter it through a mesh screen. The clear lid allows you to monitor the entire operation.
OTTO by Banana Bros
ELECTRIC SMART GRINDERherb grinder manufacturers
Here's where things get wild: an electric grinder. Eliminate user error altogether. The Otto automatically adjusts to the herb, sensing exactly what grind is required for the best results. Then, it funnels what it grinds directly into a paper cone for easy rolling (you can skip this step). Of course, then you're stuck with machine error—charging, storage, maintenance, all that. Nevertheless, it's a cool toy.