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Odin is back with another affordable stainless steel weed grinder. The Draken 2 is completely threadless. It’s a 3-piece design that uses extremely powerful magnets instead of threads. Grinder Name Odin Draken 2 Material: 303 Stainless Steel Grinder Type: Threadless Weed Grinder Size: 2.4″ (62mm) Weight: Pieces: 3 piece (no kief catcher) Teeth Style: Sharpened…
Spinning weed grinders are officially a thing now! Weed grinders have functional ball bearings, and they spin! Made popular by the Old Mate grinder, from Australia, the Cyber Grinder uses a functional skateboard bearing design to make grinding weed effortless and fun. The teeth spin freely using a standard bearing, making this a weed grinder…
The CAPU grinder is a threadless weed grinder with interchangeable teeth and brilliant color combinations. It’s designed and produced in Germany, where engineering is taken very seriously. The CAPU grinder is 2.7″ wide and 2.5″ tall. (70mm x 64mm). It’s a 4-piece grinder with a kief screen. The screen is nonremovable, and the grinder does…
Santa Cruz Shredder has released a new version of their 2-piece Hemp grinder. The New Large version of their hemp-based plastic grinder has magnets inside to keep the grinder pieces together when not in use. Santa Cruz 2-Piece Hemp Grinder The new two-piece grinder is 2.75″ in diameter. Both sides have super-strong neodymium magnets in…
The XL Aroma 3 is a larger version of the popular spinning ball bearing weed grinder. The Old Mate Aroma 3 grinder is the famous stainless steel grinder with a ball-bearing top. It spins freely when the herb is completely ground up. The larger version is 83.5mm, or 3.28″. It’s not as large as some…
The Flower Mill is a premium toothless weed grinder. As its name suggests, it is more of a mill and less of a shredder. Its top section is a heavy, grooved stainless steel surface that squashes and pulverizes the herb rather than tearing it. Flower Mill offers customizable grind plates in a variety of sizes…
Healthy Rips has a few budget-friendly weed grinders. This review will cover all of the SHRED grinders, but will focus on the 4-piece grinders. These SHRED grinders are a great value. The $35 grinder has excellent performance, a good grind, and low maintenance. The $25 version is still better than most cheap metal grinders. There…
Yocan Draco is a battery-powered electric weed grinder. It’s a USB-C powered jar with a long rotating blade. They sent me two Draco grinders in exchange for honest feedback and a review. The Yocan Draco has proven to be one of the worst weed grinders I’ve ever tested. It’s $35 directly from Yocan. What is…
The Odin Threadless is a 3-piece anodized aluminum grinder. This grinder offers many of the high-quality features typically found in more expensive models. These grinders are easy to open and completely thread-free. Magnets hold together their pieces. I’m no magician and cannot confirm the presence of magic, but as a reviewer, I can confirm the…
The GOAT Grinder is not like other weed grinders. This grinder grinds fast and directly into a standard glass mason jar. The GOAT is the perfect weed grinder for heavy smokers, edible makers, and glass jar lovers. The GOAT specializes in grinding quickly into a dry herb storage vessel, such as a mason jar. Goat…
January 2026 Update – Bud Bee sent me an updated grinder in November that doesn’t have any weird smells or tastes, but the finish wasn’t right. As of this January Bud Bee Grinders are now laser etched with their serial number and manufacture date, as well as the logo. I have a lot of grinders…
The Kannastor GR8TR has been on my list of weed grinders to review for many years. Love for the GR8TR is abundant in the cannabis community, and this grinder is often considered one of the best. Kannastor designed the GR8TR with as much function and flexibility as possible. This grinder has built-in nug storage and…
Tested by a vapor-first cannabis reviewer. I’ve tested and compared today’s best weed grinders, and my collection contains over 100 grinders. Choosing the right grinder can make all the difference in your cannabis experience. After extensive testing and countless sessions, I’ve narrowed it down to my top five picks that stand out in grind consistency,…
Stainless steel is much harder than aluminum and is often considered a better option for herb grinders. Aluminum grinders usually show signs of dulling teeth and other wear and tear that Stainless Steel grinders don’t suffer from. Vaporizer users are often more health-conscious with their cannabis consumption than smokers. That’s why we vape instead of…
I first ran into the Tahoe Grinder Company at Champs Las Vegas back in 2018. They’re one of the few weed grinders that are made right here in the USA, Lake Tahoe specifically. Tahoe Grinder Company is the maker responsible for the classic Trees grinder that Puffitup used to giveaway with all vaporizer orders. Puffitup…
A new weed grinder has entered the chat. This 304 Stainless Steel grinder has a functional ball bearing and a free-spinning top. Gimmicky? Maybe. The fidget-spinner aspect is incredibly satisfying. The top of the grinder is heavy, but it spins freely on the bearing. There’s no metal-to-metal contact while grinding or spinning. The spinning top makes grinding weed…
Grinders for Life has held the title of Best Weed Grinder for 3 years with their Brilliant Cut Grinder. The threadless design never jams and never needs cleaning. The Brilliant Cut is available in 2 sizes, 3 grind consistencies, and 11 beautiful color options, so there is little room for improvement. “Hold my vape” says Grinders for Life,…
Introducing the Covert Grinder, a unique and innovative Rubik’s Cube-inspired weed grinder that combines fun with functionality. This threadless grinder is not only disguised as a colorless Rubik’s Cube, but it also offers an ingenious puzzle-cubed interface for a seamless grinding experience. The Covert Grinder is a 3/4 piece weed grinder with a twist-off top…
The Lift grinder uses a rotating stainless steel blade and matching stainless steel cutting deck to grind your nugs. The Lift grinder is easy to use and provides a smooth experience. While the Lift Innovations grinder is not my favorite, it’s still a good grinder with a few unique characteristics. The Lift is old news…
Nearly every weed grinder available is milled from soft aluminum, which will dull, dent, scratch, and wear over time. Aluminum is cheap and easy to work with, but it’s fragile, and some people may be sensitive to it. Stainless steel is considerably harder and more durable than aluminum. The Herb Ripper is made in the…
The Cloudious9 weed grinder has a vibrating motor and a dispenser nozzle to fill bowls or vapes without opening the grinder. The Cloudious9 weed grinder, or the Tectonic9 as they call it, is funky and different. It’s a heavy grinder with a little side window and LED lighting to see the herb inside. This is…
2024 Update: Pucc Grinder has gone out of business and is no longer available. It was a valiant effort, but in the end, Pucc lost out to better weed grinders. The Pucc was one of the first grinders to go threadless at a time when all of the good weed grinders were still using traditional…
I vape a lot of weed, and I expect a lot out of my herb grinders. My collection has grown to over 100 grinders and continues to grow. I’m even privately beta-testing several upcoming grinders. While I certainly have my favorites, I thoroughly enjoy testing and comparing weed grinders and understanding their differences. I’ve put…
Grind consistency and quality are two of the most important factors when choosing a weed grinder. Whether smoking or using a dry herb vaporizer, a quality herb grinder is the first step toward the perfect experience. I’ve tested and compared more than 100 herb grinders and ranked all of the best weed grinders here. This…