Cole & Mason Derwent Salt and Pepper Grinder Set - Refillable Salt & Pepper Grinder Set with Gourmet Precision Mechanisms - Kitchen Accessories for Cooking - Gift Set, Stainless Steel

Update: I received a refund from the seller due to the item's condition, which was very generous - great customer service. I think I can comment on the quality of the grinder now and ignore the shipping issues (in the old review below).Updated Review:Build Quality: 4.5/5, plastic barrel knicks this down from 5/5. Feels sturdy in the hand.Aesthetics: 4.5/5, again a slight downgrade due to the plastic. Otherwise it looks and feels nice.Action: 5/5, Grinds a LOT of pepper per turn. Feels smooth. The grind sizes are very good - the finest size is very fine. It is easy to change grind size.A quality product. My only complaint was how it was shipped, hopefully they change that in the future.The pepper grinder was shipped in an envelope with no packaging, so it arrived damaged.Since it was just in the envelope with no protection, it fell apart in transit. The central axel that turns the grinder is bent out of alignment due to shipping damage - it still works, I think, but it is not in new condition. Also, it was full of pepper when it was shipped, so the pepper fell out in transit and it and the various parts of the grinder scratched the stainless steel. All the pepper was just loose in the shipping envelope, but I wasn't necessarily planning on using it anyway - I'm more concerned about the damage to the item.It seems like a decent grinder, but I paid $50 for it and it arrived in essentially used, slightly damaged condition.

While this set is more expensive than other options, it is definitely worth it. It works very well and is an attractive addition to the dining table. There are multiple settings which help when determining the correct grind for food or person using it.

I love using black pepper and this was the best one I’ve ever used. Quickly grinds a lot of pepper with very little effort, and it’s not overly large and unwieldy. It’s not the fanciest looking pepper grinder, but it has a simple and clean look.

I especially like the adjustability. Easy to fill with a funnel. Looks good and is easy to use. Finest grind setting for pepper requires a bit of strength.

The grinders are attractive, but more importantly, they do a good job of turning whole peppercorns and chunks of salt into a dusting of seasoning for food. You can even adjust how finely you’d like the grounds to be. I do wish the clear parts were glass instead of plastic. I am becoming more aware of how plastics are entering my body via food and am concerned about the effects that will have on my health. Still, these grinders are a step - or more - above other grinders I have used.

I am obsessed with this salt and pepper grinder set! They are so pretty and came in such a nice box. They work so much better than the previous few we have tried. It was more than we wanted to spend on a set but the fact that they work so well makes it completely worth it. Don’t hesitate. Get this set!!

It was time to replace my first Cole and Mason Pepper grinder I bought over 5 years ago. It was starting to skip while grinding. I looked at it. My husband took it apart. It didn't help. I groaned when I realized I was going to have to buy a new one. My search started about 6 months ago. I wanted the same Cole and Mason pepper grinder. The problem was there were many of the model I had around. I was having a kitchen tool party and decided to purchase a different brand through the party. It was expensive. It lasted less than 6 months before it stopped grinding. This is how I remember grinders. Breaking very easily.I ordered a different model of Cole and Mason grinders next. The problem was though it was adjustable, it was only adjustable by turning the top knob. It didn't really change the grind much. The insides were also small. I returned it. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a grinder but then saw this one.It looked like what I wanted. This has the plastic barrel where the pepper/salt are kept. It is adjustable by turning the dial close to the bottom of the grinder. I decided to give it a try.This is just what I was looking for.The barrels hold enough salt or pepper that I am not constantly filling it. I can see inside so I know exactly how much is in each of them. They are beautiful. Something I like to put on the table.I can adjust the grind by using the dial near the bottom of the grinder instead of the knob on top.The pepper grinder: It comes set at 3. This is a perfect grind for me. It is easy to turn. I do find that when I try to grind very fine on 1 or 2, the turning is stiff and more difficult. Take the setting all the way to the max and the grind is coarse.The salt shaker: I have this set at 3 also. This is a fine grind. I think a little finer than table salt. Anything below that is more like a powder.

Finally!!! This salt and pepper grinder set is fabulous!!!Works like a charm and is easy to refill. The set looks beautiful on the table.