Espresso Knock Box & Tamper Ready Base Stainless Steel

by RSVP

Product Features

• stainless steel construction
• The heavy rubber base resists sliding
• station for a tamper (not included)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 10 x 8 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000BUB508
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,872 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

This is a fabulous knockout box. It features a tamper ready base to consolidate espresso tools, keeping the knockout box and tamper within easy reach of the machine. The body is constructed of stainless steel and houses a removable rubber coated bar. The heavy rubber base resists sliding and includes a station for a tamper. It provides a convenient, no fuss, no mess way to safely dispose of your coffee grinds. An ideal gift for the discerning coffee drinker! Tamper NOT included, but is available separatelly

l Washing Instructions: knockout box is dishwasher safe but the base should be hand washed

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy and Attractive, December 2, 2007

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M. Guinn - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Espresso Knock Box & Tamper Ready Base Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

At first I felt that this knock box was too expensive and put off ordering it. But, having used it for several weeks, I see that it is worth the price. It is a very sturdy and well designed piece of equipment. I bought Terry's tamper and it fits very nicely in the base. It really improved my espresso-making experience.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stop losing your tamper, September 4, 2007

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Walter Timpone (Cranford, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Espresso Knock Box & Tamper Ready Base Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

This combo unit has a convenient slot for the tamper. I am forever misplacing it. It now sits neatly with the knock box and does not disappear with the kitchen utensils.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really like this product., July 8, 2008

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This review is from: Espresso Knock Box & Tamper Ready Base Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

I bought this to substitute the knock box on my gaggia base. The problem with the knock boxes that come integrated into the bases for espresso machines is that, at least in my experience, the coffee grounds tend to get fuzzy with mold. You have to empty and clean those boxes every 2 days otherwise you have some vegetation growing in there. I'm sure it's due to the moisture and relative humidity and warmth that the espresso grounds produce. I assumed that with an "open air" knock box, the steam from the grounds (mine produces a semi dry puck) would dissipate into the air and not produce a moldy puck. I was right. the open air boxes allow you to leave the pucks in the box for a few days more. The only reason i still have to empty the box every 2 days is because i fill it up so fast since it is a bit smaller. I can't argue with the size since i bought it to fit on my counter. I'd say you could knock about 5-6 double shot pucks in there. I like the fact that my tamper fits next to it nicely as well. Easy to clean too.