Customer Reviews

William Bounds HM Professional Pepper Mill

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I never imagined I would splurge and buy a pricey pepper mill, but have always wanted a good one. But when I got a Amazon.com gift certificate, I couldn't resist. I like the idea of a ceramic grinding mechanism, adjustable grinding size, and heavy stainless construction. When it arrived, I filled it with peppercorns, and turned it 1/2 turn. It broke. The method for connecting the top of the mill to the stainless steel shaft is a weak plastic part. Since it came apart when it broke, I could see that I was lucky mine broke immediately, so I could return it. There is no way this mechanism would hold up for extended use. And when you pay this much for a pepper mill, you want extended use. Don't buy it.

I cook at home alot (apparently rare in NY), and have been using this mill (and a similar one for salt crystals) for over 4 years and I have never had a problem with it. The only caveats I have is that sometimes the setting moves from fine to course when heavy grinding, also the top may come zipping off if not screwed down properly. I love the solid weight and also the fact that the grind mechanism is raised, so that on wet surfaces it doesn't get in contact with the water, this being the original reason I bought it after my previous mill went rusty.