Herb Grinder Teeth

Sharp Shredda Grinder Teeth

The best herb grinders will generally have about 50 teeth for a 2.5″ diameter size grinder.  Lesser grinders will generally have half that number of teeth for the same size weed grinder.  Having more grinding teeth makes sure that the herbs are ground more thoroughly which is better for smoking and vaping.

Similarly, the shape of the grinder teeth are also of importance.  Most of the best aluminum grinders use some sort of diamond shape to their grinder teeth.  However, you might find that some herb grinder companies use a more square-like shape with sharper corners.  Heck, Cali Crusher Homegrown grinders use long, narrow lines with sharp edges to grind herb.  Overall, we still feel that the standard diamond shape is the best shape for weed grinder teeth.

 

Hole Patterns of Grinders :

Chromium Crusher Hole Pattern 

Each weed grinder has a unique hole pattern that allows for ground weed to drop into the second compartment.  Many of the best grinders, such as Space Case, utilize circular hole patterns allowing for a great amount of herb to fall through.  Still, there are other herb grinder brands that use different hole patterns.  For example, Santa Cruz Shredder uses oval shaped holes.  Overall, we do recommend grinders that have circular holes as we’ve found that other hole patterns tend to let herb get to the second compartment without being completely ground.

 

Herb Grinder Magnets

Many of the best grinders available have magnets that keep the lid connected to the second piece.  The reason for this is so that while your are twisting the lid and grinding herb the lid will be less likely to pop off and spill the contents.

Buying a marijuana grinder with strong magnets is important.  Usually, these magnets are called neodymium magnets and there are two: one in the lid and one in the second piece.  They attract to each other.  Aluminum weed grinders need two magnets because aluminum itself is not magnetic.  The best grinders install their magnets with care so that they won’t come loose or pop out over time.