100% agree. 👍

In Hungarian language if you say fussy (faszi in Hungarian writing) it means you are an irritating nitpick. Finding problems where there are none. So I think it fits.

@@chch242 That is exactly what it means ^^

@@chch242 It means the same thing in English.

same hahaha. I loved the review because of the nitpicking

Yes please.. there are so many great new options in the market

It will be very helpful and nice. Please don't forget about the 1Zpresso K-Plus😊

@@dzangel25 I recently upgraded to the 1Zpresso K-Max and I'm really enjoying it. Grind adjustment is fine and dead easy, grinds fast with good consistency. The magnetic receiver is pleasant to use. Very interested to see how it stacks up to the other offerings

@@CyanOgilvie Thank you share with me your experience about the K-Max mod but I am also wondering how really needen is the blind shaker and moreover I want to see comparison with other main players at present time 🙂

I want this too! If for no other reason than to see him review the follow up to the Chestnut, the C2. It's truly brilliant for it's price point, like I feel as though I can't even compare it to these grinders because of its price vs. quality

The Kinu 47/Commandante are expensive but you have to keep in kind that they can compete with much more expensive electric grinders like Eureka/Niche. In that sense I would consider the higher end hand grinders "affordable" and maybe even more durable since you don't have any electric components which could potential break down sooner (like a burned motor).

@@danbo967 My Eureka Mignon is much cheaper than the Commandante, at least in the Netherlands.

As a white collar engineer with a management regional role, +350 euro for a hand coffee grinder in a country where minimum wages are monthly 300 euros…it’s expensive. Prices are always subjective.

@@Imardalwhere do you live?

@@lurelurche Istanbul

Put that on a shirt

I sleep on the coffee bean. I bath in coffee. I love everything that is coffee.

Yep, best quote from that video ! In his defense he did say he would be annoyingly picky!

So Great! That supports my theory that coffee does not inherently want to be contained. It will escape if it gets the chance.

@@darrenlepper1473 Like the second law of thermodynamics as it pertains to enthalpy.

That's what he said

"it was quite hard to get off" James Hoffmann

Herr Löblich Dying.

@@filiph2919 THANK YOU THAT WAS THE JOKE

That she was

I've seen reviews mentioning wobbly burrs and complaints about metal shavings in coffee for Commadante grinder. Unacceptable for such an expensive device.

SSchithFoo I use the grinder on daily basis. Also none to 7 other users. We don’t have that experience.

@@SSchithFoo possibly a drop shipped knockoff?

That actually made me tear up a bit. Beautiful

SSchithFoo I just got the Comandante and it didn’t have any issues like that. Would recommend this to anyone!

Ha ha! great!

Every time I want to buy ANYTHING I hear my dad's voice saying the price and asking if I really need it

Weber HG-2 is over $2k.

@@christianmarth9989 $2000? Do you really need that? I'll add that I am now 56 and dad is 91. It still takes me right back to age 10. Every time.

That's how I feel about a £150 HAND grinder.

I thought the difference in sound between the Porlex and the others was amazing. Can definitely tell it sounds cheaper.

@@krnxbabo yeah that was very noticeable

Wushy I believe it was also the only grinder in the lineup to use ceramic burrs. The rest were all metal burrs.

The first video of his I saw was the"inexpensive grinder" video! I'm honestly a bit surprised and disappointed that it did so ATTROCIOSLY!

hahahahahahahahaha ya that is pricey, I was thinking what if we have a power failure how can I grind my beans, which lead me to James

What you final thoughts after 2 years 🤔

Hope you do espresso, coz m47 is pretty average for pour over

@@mr.ricochet8603 yes only expresso.

😂

I fully agree

I agree 100% I use that grinder almost on a daily I fell in love with it.

@@567886542 which model?

Yes, it would be great to see a new showdown. I'd love to see the Kingrinder K4 or K6 included because its quality looks unbeatable for its price.

200 bucks for a manual grinder? i dont get it

Who would do such a thing!? I'm above that. Definitely above that. Yeap, never done that.

I think You would find James wouldn’t approve using a drill purely for the fact it’s probably going to fast and will not grind the coffee to the right texture but that’s only my guess

@@mp180170 Perhaps, but if it can be attached to a drill, it can also be attached to a speed-controlled motor, e.g. if you want to use one of these to build your own grinder. Been toying with the idea of building my own grinder around a manual grinder, controlled by a microcontroller, to automatically stop after reaching the desired weight of ground coffee. Anyway, I don't think that'll be much of an issue even if you use a drill. Motorised burr grinders spin a lot faster. And they have larger burrs too, which further increases surface speed.

@@mp180170 Just need a brushless drill with speed control. This is now my goal for today.

Spinning the grinder with a drill may be faster, but the speed comes with increased friction. This will heat the coffee while grinding, diminishing (if not destroying) its quality. By hand, you will spin at about 120-180 rpm (2-3 revolutions per second), and I am not too sure whether you can adjust a drill safely to that speed

Nailed it…..im interested in the K

I'd still love a comparison video between the Comandante and Feld47 e.g. or the "full size" Feldgrind/Feld2 at least.

to say nothing of the fact that all of us dedicate more time than most people think sane, devoted to watching coffee videos.

I have had mine for 7 years now and have totally gotten my value for money out of it. The plastic is very premium, and it looks great IMHO. The plastic and the black finished metal parts all look as good today as when I first got it. It looks great on my counter and matches the aeropress very well. I'm not sure about the smaller burrs of the other decent grinders, but the step up in size from the cheapo grinders to this made grinding so much easier, especially on finer settings. I can get through 15g in barely any time at all. Even grinding a whole hopper is tolerable, since you get a few days worth of coffee that way (I was not so learned in the ways of coffee in the past...). I actually got this because I roomed with several people in a rented house, and wanted a nicer burr grinder but didn't want to make a lot of noise with a motorized one. It was more grinder than I knew how to use until relatively recently (I just started weighing beans a few weeks ago...). My only complaint is in remembering adjustment settings, but I know that is a bit of a trade-off. Per James' point, the only reason I'd get a new grinder would be to have one dialed in for brewed coffee and another for espresso (I'm thinking of getting a lever). A smaller more portable quality grinder would also be a bonus.

Speaking of that, geez I didn't expect the Commandante to sound that horrible, it sounds like the snoring of a dog that has tuberculosis.

Mark Coito try 2x. Mind blowing

🤣🤣🤣

Thank you sir! this goes into my cart soon after i saw your comment!

@@Miowmio keep in mind I’ve only used it for v60 brewing. Not sure how it will do for espresso. Seen some bad reviews on that matter

@@arty4NR Thank for coming back, this action of yours enter my reassuring heart, i was looking one for expresso. Manage to cancel the order. Much Appreciated.

I had a Timemore on order. Then I watched "Tom's Coffee Corner" videos from about a month ago (c. 12-23). Based on those vids, I cancelled the Timemore and went with the Kingrinder 6 which has an awesome coupon so it cost the same as the Timemore.

I concur. I just got the Aergrind as an upgrade to the Porlex Mini, and it's SOOOO much better. Money well spent. Bought it on the strength of this video. No regrets. Thought I do agree it would be nice if it could go to 30g. It also fits inside an Aeropress too.

Same with the Lido 2

This definitely seems like a point in its favor, IMO. I know it can be "missing the point" to grind ahead of use, but having a standard container which can be found with sealing lids is more versatile than the others. Being able to swap catch containers, to have a simple and dishwasher safe material, seems like a win.

I love it how it's assumed that everyone has an aeropress. Not that it's not true, but still :D

@@juhorajamaki1 If you watch Hoffman's videos, you have at least an aeropress lol

Jakub Micorek yes wanted to write the same thing, realised this way to fill the C40 in one of Comandantes videos

Also using the Commandante (With a Flair), upgraded from the Aergrind. I weigh my beans in the Flair cup on my scale, and my only annoyance is the one he resonated: the beans hitting the stabiliser and bouncing out, other than that I love this grinder and in reality this annoyance is minor as long as you're not throwing your beans at the grinder full speed. I will definitely look into the Red Clix upgrade as my espresso range is between two clicks and one is a very hard (But very tasty) pull, while the other feels just a smidge too loose (but still produces a lovely grind). Cleaning the glass chamber is easy, i just run it under the tap for a second then empty it and leave to dry. I, unfortunately, did drop 1 of my 2 glass chambers and shattered it on my marble floor so do beware. Overall I feel it's a big step up from the Aergrind, which I had a bunch of slipping issues with but did produce a lovely grind when it was static.

I do the same with my Comandante weigh and fill the jar and flip it over the bean hopper works great.

+1 Comandante user that weights beans in glass basket and then pour them to the grinder with no hassle. My Comandante came with a rubber band which I use to have better grip. I take rubber band off every time after usage because the wooden layer was getting sun burn where it was exposed and I don't want to have that sign in my grinder.

Was also just about to comment this! you really can have no issues with loading, other then having small varieties of coffee getting stuck where the grinder handle attaches. has happened to me multiple times and requires tweezers...

I'm glad you mentioned that, I would've missed it otherwise! It was really interesting to hear a comparison between them, actually. God that Kinu sounded so damn erotic...

I tried this, and it works wonderfully, has made my life just a bit easier and more enjoyable, THANK YOU

Charmer

Looking at upgrading from my Hario Skerton Pro to one of these too. Still on the fence about which one. Mostly an AeroPress and V60 brewer here so probably any would be awesome

@@macdaddy9344 which one did you choose?

@@shantanujchauhan I opted for the AerGrind because my primary daily brewer is the AeroPress and I’m an OTR Driver so the idea that it fits nicely together was an important aspect. Now I have a nice compact kit of AeroPress and grinder etc all in a nice 4 round x10 long bag for my brew kit. But I was seriously looking at the Kinu as well. But at twice the price and required more space, the Knock won out.

@@macdaddy9344 haha that's the obvious choice in terms of portability. Kinu wouldn't even come close in comparison for that. How's the Aergrind when compared with the Hario? How many world's apart?😂

Thank you for sharing your personal experience with the aergrind. I really hesitate with purchases over $50 and have been wrestling with whether or not to get that. Thanks to you I know it's worth it.

Hello Marcus, has this build quality issue been solved by now for the Aergrind? Do you have any updates?

Donald Ickbutt, I’ve just bought an Aergrind and (although this is obviously based on a sample of one unit) I don’t see any problem with it at all, in fact the complete opposite, it is very well made, solid and feels precise. It is slow at fine settings but that's a function of its small size rather than quality, and I'm very happy with it overall. Mine came direct from Knock.

The Comandante jar has pricetag of 2 pounds :)

I purchased an Aergrind this summer (2020) and it is excellent quality in terms of both build and function.

I have seen one video of a misalingled wobbling burset. A replacement did not fix the issue so I assume the axis was bent. The version I received today looks well centred but the burrs are brass colored, although they claim to sell hardened steel burrs.

Actually the Chestnut I got (probably a later version) had some of the issues resolved. First the grounds bin isnt fully made out of wood like James'. They made an aluminum bin with the wood on the outside. Secondly the ball bearing connection is much stronger so it never accidentally disconnects. The other points still hold though..

What about the chestnut 2 ? Worth a redo of the comparison given the changes in the market and the huge number of additional grinders?

i have just peed! ;)

@@morayfirewood1223 imagine someone saying this to you in person, "I have just peed" *wink* ;)