Knock Aergrind Hand Grinder

The grinder is perfect for use with the Aeropress. I have been using it about five times per week for the last two months. It is fairly easy to use and it is not that hard to grind. It takes about 30-40 seconds. As advertised, it fits perfectly inside the Aeropress when traveling. I was skeptical that a burr grinder would make that much of a difference in the taste. I have to say, the coffee is significantly better. I tried two different single origin coffees using a blade grinder and the Aergrind and the burr grinder made a much richer cup. I would not recommend it for people looking to make multiple cups of coffee as the grinder only holds between 25-30 gms.

I love this grinder! So glad I decided to invest a bit more and get an excellent quality grinder. (Originally was considering a Hario.) The handle does not have "knock" stamped on it like in the product photo. I prefer it without the stamp. Visually, it‰Ûªs very sleek. The build quality is excellent. It's very sturdy and feels like it is going to last forever. Uniform grinds even at coarse settings and fast. I'm a woman with medium-sized hands and I don't find the Aergrind difficult to use at all. It fits well in my hand and the amount of effort needed to crank the handle is easily managed. If I attempt to grind more than 22-25g of coffee, it's too much for the bottom compartment. Easily remedied by emptying the bottom part way through. I use it mostly for pour over or French press. Love the analog experience of hand grinding coffee for my cuppa each morning. The smell of the fresh ground beans wafting up as it‰Ûªs ground. There is a really satisfying way feel to the way it grinds.

If you are looking for an exceptional burr grinder under $120, look no further. I love having a grinder that does not retain a significant amount of coffee grounds (much less than 1 gram). In contrast, my Capresso Infinity grinder required me to remove its bean hopper and central burr to remove any retained coffee grounds, which sometimes amounted to 3 grams. I mostly make pour over coffee, and the Aergrind's stepless grind adjustment gives my coffee much more clarity than my Capresso grinder. Be aware the Aergrind will generate a lot of static when grinding its first pound of coffee beans. After the first pound, the static issue goes away. Overall, it is a great choice for a manual grinder.

Fast for a hand grinder, and, more importantly, the grounds are uniform. I can feel the quality when turning the handle. Smooth turning and solid construction.

Very impressed by the build quality and grind consistency. No wobble at all. Much quicker to grind than my old hand grinder (Hario). Would recommend!

I am super pleased with this grinder. Its everything everyone has said...superior grind. I now love my Aeropress again. I have only ONE wish - that single plastic top should be made of aluminum or stainless steel...(aftermarket part?)

Powerful, compact, and precise.

I have a baratza virtuoso as my usual everyday grinder, however the person i live with does not work on tuesday and thursday so i needed something quiet to grind coffee on those mornings. Thats where the Aergrind comes in. I was skeptical of a handgrinder at first, but it really doesn't take much effort! 20 grams of coffee takes about 40 seconds to grind. much quieter than the virtuoso as well. I haven't put a whole lot of beans through it yet, so i am sure it will improve, but so far so good!

i have only had my aergrind for a week or two; so far it has been amazing. Transitioning from a Baratza Encore, I am very pleased with the grind particle consistency; i am using his grinder for medium to large drip brews (V60 and Chemex primarily). Even 0.75L (~26.5oz.) brews are clear and timely, with no noticeable increase in choking the filter from my Encore. Stepless adjustment is great too.

It's crazy how good this thing is. Love how much faster this is over my old hario minimill, and I can't ever go back. I'm tasting notes in my coffee that I've never tasted before, and for that, it's totally worth it.

Love the Aergrinder! Smooth, even grind!

With the introduction of the Aergrind by knock, the entry level espresso world becomes a lot more accessible for everybody. There are no good espresso grinders out there under $120, and unless you want to take a gamble with questionable build quality by Breville, no grinders that grind the full range from espresso to French press under $300. The Aergrind is amazing for espresso and the stepless and fine adjustments let you really dial for your machine, something that can't really be done with the Baratza Encore in the same price range. I use around 1:4 to 1:9 on my old and cheap Coffee Gaggia and can pull shots between 20 and 30 seconds while my old Hario mini mill never got fine enough to break 15 seconds. Even if you're not using this for espresso, the grind consistency improvement over Hario hand grinders is huge, bringing out so much more clarity in every cup of pour over and Aeropress. The Aergrind has something for everybody who has been using a grinder under $50 and is looking to move up.

I purchased this grinder as a present for my coffee minded significant other. It's a huge upgrade over using an electric blade grinder in terms of grind quality, and a very cost efficient option over other burr grinder options. The size makes it ideal for a single-coffee drinker household. Performing the grind is pretty quick and painless. It comes well packaged and Prima shipped it quickly with plenty of time to spare before the holidays. The only downside is that the Knock came with no instructions at all; we had to spend some time to watch video tutorials / read guides on the Feldgrind and try to apply it to this model to get started.

I was considering getting one of the bigger hand grinders (Lido, Knock, etc), but ended up buying the Aergrind this because I never grind more than 18g at a time for espresso. This option was also more affordable! This is a very compact, solidly built grinder. I have not noticed any wobble while turning the burrs, and grounds seem to be very consistent. Grinding my usual 16g of espresso takes less than two minutes of reasonably fast grinding - much less work than my old Hario Skerton. My only complaint is that removing the bottom compartment to retrieve grounds can be difficult sometimes. Overall not a huge issue, just adds a few seconds to the work sometimes. Overall, wonderful grinder for those who only make one drink at a time. For serving multiple drinks I'd go for one of the bigger options, but for my purposes this grinder is perfect.

My Porlex mini had become a regular travel companion. Snuggled into my Aeropress, we'd head around the world together with some bags of beans and a couple changes of clothes. Hotels would become clandestine coffee labs as I learned and re-learned how to boil water with various different devices not meant for the job. And then I started hearing about this Aergrind and was consumed with an irrational lust. $100+ for a travel grinder? But the one I have was less than half the price works great. I mean it works well. Well, it works. The Aergrind kept tempting me, taunting me, but it was always out of reach and I didn't mind. But then Prima got some in. And Prima was having a holiday sale. And before I knew it there was a confirmation email at the top of my inbox and a growing sense of buyers remorse in my stomach? Did I make a mistake? When the Aergrind came the remorse immediately became regret. Regret that I had ever felt remorse. Regret that I had put up with an inferior product. Regret that I had ever doubted. Find an Aergrind. Hold it in your hands. It feels amazing. The quality of the craftsmanship on this thing resonates into your fist. It's a smooth grind, you can feel the power of those easily adjustable burs. Welcome to the family, little Aergrind. Let's travel the world together and jitter into adventure.

Purchased to gift, but had to test before letting go. At a drip setting, med/dark roast, was very smooth grind, little effort needed, and quick. Took two loads in the grinder to fill the basket, but was still fast. With a bit of practice, should be even faster. There was a bit of static so the ground coffee was piled on the sides of the bucket, but a tap on the base and all the coffee came out easily. Very tempted to get another for myself, but SO suggests that three grinders may be enough for now :)

just back from three weeks on the road with this grinder and I have to say that it is excellent and a major improvement over the hario I used in the past: better grind consistency and much easier and faster to grind. Highly recommended! I only used one grind for the aeropress so can't comment on its ability to change grind settings.

I bought this because I was in search of a quality grinder to meet my needs varying from Aeropress to 8 cup Chemex. I have a Baratza Sette 270 which I bought for my 30th birthday last year based on the manufacturer claiming that it could grind coarse enough for a Chemex. I have beer really disappointed with it, and have a very hard time not getting a bitter, and muddy cup. I am sure it‰Ûªs great for espresso, but I don‰Ûªt do espresso at home. I read the reviews about this little guy, and figured I‰Ûªd give it a chance because of the price point. This thing is amazing. I look forward to using it every morning. It takes about a minute of grinding at a reasonable pace for my 22g dose for my V60. The consistency is far superior to a Baratza Maestro plus that I retired a few years back. It cranks very smoothly. The first hang grinder that I ever purchased was a Hario Skerton. The burr wobble was terrible, and the burrs didn‰Ûªt have an agressive cut so it took like 5 minutes to grind a normal dose. The next hand grinder that I owned was the HandGround hand grinder. I had backed it on Kickstarter. It did grind much quicker, and is superior to the Skerton. I didn‰Ûªt like the ergonomics, and the consistency isn‰Ûªt as good as the Aergrind. The only negative about the Aergrind is the small capacity, but considering that it is specifically designed to fit inside of an Aeropress for travel Knock couldn‰Ûªt really do more. 22g is about max capacity for this grinder. Overall, I am very please with my purchase.

Tested the grind for aeropress, chemex and espresso and I'm extremely pleased with the results. The grind is very consistent with not many fines. The speed for grinding is pretty fast and not fatiguing. As many people agree, I wish the dial cap was made of metal. Otherwise, very solid and quality craftsmanship.

Another missing link to great coffee. Paired with Aero Press CoffeeMaker a hard to beat duo.