Grinders for Weed

A grinder is the one piece of gear you use every single session, so it is worth getting right. Whether you call it a weed grinder, a herb grinder or a bud grinder, the job is the same: break flower down evenly so it burns slowly and packs properly. A torn-up handful burns hot and wastes what you paid for.

Which grinder should you buy?

Two-piece grinders are the simplest — a top and a bottom, nothing to lose. Three-piece adds a chamber so ground flower drops out of the teeth and stays fluffy. Four-piece adds a screen and a kief catch underneath, which collects the pollen that falls off over months of use. If you are buying one grinder to keep, buy the four-piece.

Materials

Aluminium is the default: sharp teeth, light, cheap to replace. Wood grinders like the RYOT Wood GR8TR look better on a table and are gentler on sticky flower. Electric grinders such as the Yocan iShred do the work for you, which matters if grip strength is an issue.

What we keep in stock

• Under $10 — the Cannabox Revolver Grinder ($9.99) and the Straw Hat Grinder ($4.99). Cheap, functional, fine as a spare or a travel grinder.
• $15–$35 — Human Grade 4-Piece 2.5″ ($17.00) and the Blazy Susan 4-Piece Aluminium ($32.00), one of our steadiest sellers.
• $35–$45 — GRAV Labs 3-Piece ($39.99), Cali Crusher Homegrown 4-Piece ($39.99), RYOT Wood GR8TR with Jar Body ($39.99) and the Flower Mill Next Gen ($45.00).
• Electric — the Yocan iShred ($38.00) for anyone who would rather press a button.

Every grinder listed here is in stock and ships from the US, discreetly packaged. If you are building a setup from scratch, pair one with a rolling tray so the kief you knock loose actually ends up somewhere useful.