Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

These are great fermentation weights. They are nice and solid and hold down your ferments perfectly under the brine. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the little knob handle. While it's a great idea to make it easier to remove the weight, the design is flawed. The handle is ever-so-slightly tapered towards the top, and when submerged in brine (or is wet in general), it becomes slippery. I lose my grip and end up having to either tip one end or use a utensil to dig out the weight, defeating the purpose of the handle. It would be better if the handle were ridged or threaded, or had a "mushroom cap" or T-type shape so you can keep your grip while pulling the weight out. I need another set but am hesitant to purchase this again because of this flaw. If they can fix the handle design, these weights would be perfect.