Cali Crusher Homegrown 2.35" 4 Piece Grinder
Key Features
- Compact and portable
- Opens in a quarter turn with Quicklock tech.
- Neodymium magnets seal it securely
- Shreds and fluffs herb, not grinds
- Removable screen
- Lifetime warranty
- 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum
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Best Weed Grinder
So you want to get a grinder that is a bit better than your generic grinder with a pot leaf on it from your local headshop?
Look no further than this list where we’ve compiled some of the best grinders you can find! Designed to cut, chop, and slice herb 5 years down the road with the same performance as day 1, we go over the best weed grinders around.
While they’re (mostly) more expensive than your bog-standard Made in China grinder, it may be worth it to shell out a little more and invest in something nice that’ll keep going for years. Without further ado, check out our best weed grinders list for more info!
A good grinder is a must-have for heavy smokers or vaping connoisseurs!
Contents
- 1 Why trust Tools420?
- 2 Best weed grinder: Kactus Kutter
- 3 Banana Otto Grinder
- 4 Tools420 4-Piece Grinder
- 5 Cali Crusher Homegrown Grinder
- 6 Zeus Xtruder Grinder
- 7 Storz & Bickel Dosing Capsules Filling Set
- 8 Zeus Bolt Grinder
- 9 Budget Option – Volcano Herb Mill XL
- 10 What is the best weed grinder to buy?
- 11 Cannabis Grinder FAQs
Why trust Tools420?
Since 2016, we’ve had a true customer-first approach to everything we do. Everything that we carry in our store is products that have tried for ourselves and truly believe in. As a result, our team of experts will also be able to help you out with any kind of question that you might have about a vaporizer or vaporizer accessory via our live chat feature to make sure you spend your money on something that’s truly a great match for yourself.
Best weed grinder: Kactus Kutter
As a new budget friendly automatic grinder, the Kacktus Kutter K1 is a whole lot of fun and packs some awesome performance for less than $50.
Working with stainless steel teeth with a spout lid, the Katus Kutter does all of the work for you, and includes some handy accessories like a funnel spout and chamber lid.
It works best with around one bud of weed, and in my experience, produces a nice and fluffy grind which is perfect for a Dry Herb Vaporizer.
Kactus Kutter Key Features
- USB-C Charging
- Included funnel, cleaning brush, chamber cap, and owner’s manual
- Sharp stainless steel automatic grinding
- Safety lock on loading chamber
- Excellent battery life
Banana Otto Grinder
The Banana Otto Grinder is here to eliminate the hassle of using a traditional grinder and then having to roll a joint after via its one-stop shop solution for auto-grinding and cone filling.
No longer will you have any created mess or missed dry herb with this automatic stainless steel grinder. With an glass body, all users will have to do is load a cone into the bottom holding tray, load the top with your selected product, and then press the grind button.
Otto Grinder Key Features
- With USB charging and a portable design, the Otto truly has a unique take on the cannabis grinder market.
- Automatic grinding for cones or vaping with a fluffy consistency
- Sharp stainless steel automatic grinding
Tools420 4-Piece Grinder
A crowd classic, the Tools420 grinder is adored by many for its simple design and consistent results. The thread pattern makes it super simple to open and close without hassle and it offers a consistent and fluffy grind There’s no twisting resistance so that no matter how many grams of sticky herb you pass through it, it will always be effortless. The anodized aluminum body can take a beating and you really can’t go wrong with it.
If you want your kief to remain separate, then the 4 piece is the one for you but there is a cheaper option – Be sure to check out the 3 piece acrylic grinder as well. Overall, the Tools420 4-piece grinder creates an awesome medium grind which works great in dry herb vaporizers and for smoking.
Cali Crusher Homegrown Grinder
Another fan favorite, the Cali Crusher Homegrown Grinder has been around for a long time and is also a favorite among many. With a unique threading design which allows it to be opened with a quarter turn, you won’t have to worry about cross-threading every again. Its 6061-T6 Aerospace aluminum body is well made and built to stand the test of time.
The resulting grind consistency is a nice and fluffy medium grind. A great grinder for herb vapes or other applications, the unique grinding teeth makes it easier to stuff herb inside than most grinders. Available at a pretty fair price, the Cali Crusher is a great choice and good if you won’t want to drop too much on a grinder.
Zeus Xtruder Grinder
The new hype on the block, the Zeus Xtruder Grinder is as gorgeous as it is effective. Meant to work exclusively with Zeus ArcPod Dosing Capsules, the Xtruder is certainly worth it if you decide to splurge on grinding weed for your Zeus Arc GT dosing capsules. With that being said, this grinder is really almost like a luxury if you are purchasing it separately from the Zeus Arc GTS Hub. Made from aluminum teeth and clear food-grade plastic, the design is gorgeous and very durable. It creates a perfectly fluffy and consistent grind every time of 0.3g right into the dosing capsule before they auto-eject with the weighting technology.
Storz & Bickel Dosing Capsules Filling Set
The only other plastic grinder you’ll find on this list, the S+B herb mill in the dosing capsules filling set is a solid and high-quality grinder at a cheap price. Made from a medical-grade plastic, you can be sure that shards of plastic won’t chip off and mix with your herbs like other cheap-o Chinese grinders. Depending on how long you grind for, you’ll get anywhere from a coarse to a fine grind. The top section also has a pop-off top lid which can act as a storage container.
With the included 40 aluminum dosing capsules, a magazine + 8 capsules, filling tray, spatula, scale, 2 AA batteries, and the XL herb mill, making precise dosing capsules for your Storz & Bickel vape has never been easier or more convenient. Simply grind, load, and then snap on a lid for a huge boost to your Mighty+ or Crafty+ portability and ease of use.
Zeus Bolt Grinder
The Zeus Bolt has been around for a long time and is another popular pick. Made in Canada, it’s a reliable and consistent grinder which is made from a mix of aluminum and stainless steel parts. While it’s not quite as innovative or special as some of the other grinders on this list, it’s a classic and certainly gives great results.
These results are found in a consistent end product which is nice and fluffy and medium-fine. It’s difficult to cross-thread and will still have sharp teeth after numerous years. It’s a simple no-frills grinder which offers consistent results and a fair price.
Budget Option – Volcano Herb Mill XL
If you’re dead-set on an ultra-fine grind, then the Volcano XL Herb Mill finishing grinder is a great pick! Made with an abundance of acrylic teeth, it gives an almost powder-like grind, if that’s what you’re after. Designed to be used with it’s built-in storage container, you’ll be able to store some of your ground cannabis for later.
While it works best with a large amount of herb and the fine grind doesn’t make it such a good grinder for most portable dry herb vapes, it’s worth mentioning on this list as it’s one-of-a-kind really. There’s something just so satisfying to seeing the amount of fluffy ground flower fall out the grinder after using it!
What is the best weed grinder to buy?
While you may scoff at dumping $50 to $100+ on a new grinder, it may be worth it in the long run. Never worry about poorly ground product, gunked up screens, or sticky spins anymore with a good grinder. If you go through a lot of herb, it’s definitely worth it for the improved user experience.
You may be surprised at the difference it makes too! A good grinder for vapes will make a world of difference even in terms of flavor, vapor production, and consistency. If you consider yourself to be a canna-connoisseur, then it’s certainly worth investing in a nice grinder, 420 storage container, and boveda humidity packs to get the best experience possible!
Cannabis Grinder FAQs
How to clean grinders?
For most grinders, you’ll be able to soak all of their individual parts in ethyl alcohol for 20 minutes to help loosen residue that’s built up over the months of using it. After that, you’ll be able to give them a good scrub with a toothbrush to fully remove everything down to the bone. After, simply give the grinder a hot water rinse and it will be as good as new once it’s fully dried.
Are there alternatives to weed grinders?
If you’re looking for an alternative to a normal weed grinder, there a few different options available. The first is the most simple, and that would be just ripping up flowers by hand.
- Building upon tearing it up by hand, you can choose to use scissors to chop up flowers
As an alternative to the Otto Electric Grinder, some heavy users also enjoy using cheap coffee grinders for their dry herb to fluff it up.
How do I know when I need a new grinder?
When the teeth of your grinder are visibly dulled, that will be a good indication that it’s time for a new grinder. Other indications would be chips on the blades because you don’t to risk getting chips into your cannabis. As well, don’t try to sharpen your blades as this will affect performance, and you don’t want to get aluminum dust in your cannabis.
What’s the best way to use a kief catcher?
Once you’ve got enough kief in the kief catcher screen of your grinder, you’ll be able to add some to a normal bowl of flower for a supercharged high.
What consistency of grind is best?
There are three main kinds of grind consistency that grinders can produce:
- Fine Grind
- Rough Grind
- Medium Grind
A medium grind will often be your best bet in a dry herb vaporizer because you won’t get large amounts of uncooked herb like you would on a rough grind, or fine debris passing through screens like you would from a fine grind.
Are big or smell grinders better?
Our smallest grinder, the Cali Crusher 1.5″ 4-piece grinder is just a fraction of the size of our largest grinder, the Cali Crusher OG Hardtop 3″ 4 Piece Grinder. What it really comes down to is how much cannabis you plan on consuming at once. If you do want a bigger grinder but only consume a little at a time, you might consider picking up a CVault Storage Container so that you can preserve your grind for later.
How much should I spend on a grinder?
The cheapest acrylic grinder we carry is just $2 while the most expensive on the market is over $100. As you go up in price, you will generally get less resistance to your twisting motion and have additional features like a kief catcher or storage sections. If you’re a novice or beginner, stick to grinders under $30, and for connoisseurs spend as much as you need on a grinder that will last you years.
Are wooden grinders worth it?
Some people might prefer grinders for their uniqueness. While most of the time they’ll provide a rough grind, most of the time they will be expensive and harder to clean due to not being able to use isopropyl alcohol on them. For all around decent grinder, just stick to a normal 4-piece aluminum grinder.
What are key features of a good grinder?
You’ll notice on a good grinder that the consistency will always be close to the same. On a cheaper grinder, you might find that there is some unground flower bits which can be annoying when you load your vaporizer chamber.
The best grinders will have strong and durable components that will hold up over time, like solid teeth and good O-Rings or threading. Some people also might prefer stainless steel or ceramic over aluminum as they’ll find that it holds up better over the long run.
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