Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First of all, I read a few reviews that said this grinder is surprisingly small. Even with that, I was still surprised by its tiny-ness. It is small! While seated in the bowl, from the flat bottom to the highest point on the crank, it is a mere 4 3/8”. As a lady, my hands are fairly large, and I could see this item being difficult to use for someone whose hands are much larger than mine. That being said, this item yields some excellent pepper grounds! I am the disappointed owner of a $150 pepper grinder that has caused me more grief than any pepper grinder is worth. In my quest for a replacement, I saw this adorably crafted gem and thought it worth a try. For the price, you can’t beat it! And the decorative flare it offers my kitchen is an added bonus. It really is quite lovely. In addition, it grinds smoothly, evenly and efficiently. The directions said to grind dry rice through it before use, which I did. It was pretty tough to crank that rice through, and I was afraid it would be the same case with pepper. However, I was pleasantly surprised that with a few easy cranks, it ran the pepper through with no difficulty. The only downside is the slot where pepper loads. It’s tiny, making it a little inconvenient to fill. I wish this came with a peppercorn sized funnel for loading. But I managed and I am happy with my new pepper grinder. Would I buy it again? Sure!