Vic Firth STS06SM01 "Pump & Grind" Salt Mill, Stainless Steel

by Vic Firth

Product Features

• 6-inch push-button salt grinder operates with just 1 hand
• Sleek stainless-steel casing with clear window to see salt crystals
• Produces coarse to fine ground salt
• Grinding mechanism pops out for easy cleaning
• Lifetime guarantee

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002IXNGI
• Item model number: STS06SM01
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #3,440 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

  #2 in	Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Salt & Pepper > Salt Mills
  #23 in	Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Seasoning & Spice Tools

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Vic Firth's elegant stainless-steel Pump and Grind salt mill works with just one hand. A large button on the top of the mill is pushed with the thumb to operate the grinding mechanism, making the mill a snap to grab in order to salt a dish while stirring with the other hand. Producing freshly ground salt ranging from coarse to fine, the grinding mechanism works effortlessly and removes for easy cleaning.

Six inches tall and quite slim, the Pump and Grind features a patented viewing window for distinguishing the salt mill from its matching pepper mill counterpart, and for viewing the level of salt crystals in order to prevent a shortage at a crucial moment. Vic Firth salt mills are fitted with nylon mechanisms, while those on the pepper mills are stainless-steel. Vic Firth backs the long-lasting mill with a lifetime guarantee. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

Vic Firth new stainless steel Pump & Grind salt mill features one handed grind action for easy use. Simply press down on the grind mechanism button on top and enjoy your fresh ground salt.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Salt Grinder Ever, November 16, 2008

By	D. Fernandez "FL, USA" (FL, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Vic Firth STS06SM01 "Pump & Grind" Salt Mill, Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

I've being using this product for more than a year.
It is easy to use. It's good for humid places and specially boats.

PROS
1) Maintain the salt free of humidity
2) The salt is grinded into a cloud of tiny grains. The grains are grinded into smallest size than commercial grinded salt. Looks like salt powder.
3) The acrylic tube let's you know when to refill.
4) The size is perfect for daily use at home.
5) In contrast with battery operated grinder, it's always ready to use, the salt is grinder into powder not large grains, and it's free of moist.
6) The small grains of salt (powder released) is more pleasantly and rapidly dissolve in the mouth compared to others salt grinders and standard salt.
7) The salt is released with consistence (quantity and grain size) with every push.
8) It's easy to use for adults with just one hand. Good for occasional used at the kitchen or daily use at the table.

CONS
1) The grinder might be difficult to push by toddlers (which is good in a way since it helps to make them use less salt).
2) After several times of falling to the floor (more than ten times in my case), might broke at the acrylic part.
3) The amount of salt storage might be consumed fast by a chef or if you used more than 100 grams daily (3.5 Ounces).
4) The grinder might stop working if you wet the base by accident. If so, replace the humid salt and it will keep working like new.

PS: I bought booth the salt and pepper grinder. Both are the same in size and parts. In fact I ended up using the pepper grinder for salt too and it works perfect.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Looks better than it is, August 18, 2006

By	Senza Nome (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vic Firth STS06SM01 "Pump & Grind" Salt Mill, Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

Good looking and works well, in dry weather. Very little salt comes out when it's humid. The capacity of this mill is small.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful salt mill, October 9, 2008

By	N. Male (Hawaii) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Vic Firth STS06SM01 "Pump & Grind" Salt Mill, Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

Yes, it is small, only six inches high, and works like a charm. I have gone thru several one handed mills from different companies. I also live in an area of high humidity. The other brands have cracked and/or rusted, and the salt flow eventually diminish to almost nothing. The Vic Firth (after 3 weeks) is still easy to use and delivers an adequate amount of salt. I'm really impressed.