8 Weed Grinders That Won't Jam, Fall Apart, or Otherwise Disappoint You

Pieces and layers: A no-frills, inexpensive, but solid two-piece grinder—the OG—that only grinds is adequate for doing the weed. But they often suck. So that’s where the upgrades start. You can get a grinder with diamond-cut teeth that’ll slice and dice the marijuana into a fluffy mound. You can get one with a mesh screen that’ll sift out the chunks and preserve the extra-potent pollen. And a big upgrade is a grinder with a storage compartment that’ll ensure not a gram of the bud goes to waste. Basically, the more pieces it has—ideally three, but four is the best—especially if these extra layers come with a kief catcher and/or pollen scrapers, which is typically what they are.

Ease of use: It's important to have a grinder that will last you—one that won't break down or get stuck. Trust us, we've owned those and it's no good. Grinders that are easy to use will have good number and pattern of sharp teeth to ensure you are actually cutting your weed, not just putting pressure on it until it squeezes together and kinda sorta breaks apart. And beyond the teeth, the grinder needs to be easy to take apart (no squeaking), so you can clean and empty it without any trouble time and time again.

Material: Per usual, you’ll want something that can last. But for weed grinders, a durable shell alone won’t cut it. The teeth need to be just as durable as well as razor-sharp to mill even the thickest nugs into a nice grain for rolling and packing. Aluminum, stainless steel, etc.

Size: 2 inches, 2.5 inches, 3 inches. When you see these specs, note that they’re referring to the size of grinder as determined by the diameter of its loading disc—where you stack the cannabis herb—not the length (unless stated otherwise). As with most good things, the bigger, the better—meaning the more flower you can load in for a big-sesh grind. And the 3-inch mark is where a large grinder hits.