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Five Star Reviews:

55%
Fantastic Steel Conical Burr Grinder
September 7, 2017
This grinder....

It's fantastic. I use it at least everyday, sometimes 2-3 times a day. All in all I probably grind an average of 45 grams of coffee a day in it, usually light roast (harder beans) and it works like a champ. It's OUTRAGEOUSLY easy to clean. The quality of the copper (and aluminum presumably) is fantastic. The grind settings are consistent, the burrs are sharp, the speed is great. It's honestly not even that loud (it might wake up a baby in the next room, but not on the other side of the house... ask me how I know :/ ). Also, the grind settings are not fixed, it is basically infinitely variable and I can confirm it is great for as fine as for an aero press (just short of espresso) up to a french press (very coarse). I don't have an espresso machine so I can't speak to that.

I know a lot of folks get worked up about the main gears being hard plastic (and I mean like... ABS hard) but after months of use (and cleaning it between every few pounds of coffee) this thing is clean, smooth, and running like a champ. Also, it has a 2 year warranty, so people who complained about it breaking after 13 months... use the warranty--that's what it is there for.

I would strongly recommend this grinder. You need to figure out what you do, but this is awesome.
Quality grinder, has lasted over 5 years now
March 27, 2017
Wanting to replace the tedious hand burr grinder that I use pretty regularly at my girlfriend's house, I searched Amazon for an electric one. I came across some cheaper alternatives to the Bodum grinder...but not sure if I want to save $30-40 for a grinder that might fail in a year or two. I have had this Bodum model for over 5 years now (purchased in December 2011), and it is still going strong. For that reason I will purchase it again. I do not use it regularly - in fact, over the past couple of years it has really only been used once or twice a week since I have been doing large batches of cold brewed coffee - but when I do use it, the motor is running for the full 20 seconds so that I can get a good full cup of coarse ground coffee. I have probably cleaned the unit just two or three times over the years...so I don't really baby it either.

After considering some alternatives, the thing I like most about this unit is that it has a large coffee hopper (12 oz. versus the typical 8 oz.), easily allows you to set a wide range of grind consistency and has a separate dial for the grind time (0-20 seconds) so you can just push a button and let it grind out a consistent and predictable amount of coffee each time, and it has the nice glass container that holds the grounds versus the typical plastic ones. I also liked that I paid $80 for this in 2011 and now it is only $72...not sure if that is timing or if the price has decreased a bit over the years.

I will be going back to what has worked for me in the past - the Bodum Bistro grinder.
Kicked the pot after five years!
December 24, 2016
This is a post-mortem review. I bought this in January 2012 and it just died December 2016...let's call it five years. Not bad for a product used almost daily. So I don't have much to complain about. Couple of things....the glass receptacle for collecting the grounds broke almost immediately. And the rubbery finish is hard to keep clean. In fact, it was after cleaning it recently that it kicked the coffee pot. How could wiping it down kill it? Could be coincidence, or maybe it was just on the edge and turning it off to wipe it thoroughly was enough to make something finally fail. But honestly, five years for a kitchentop appliance? I may try to repair it...because that's the kind of guy I am.

Now I have to replace it. Do I get the same thing or try something else? What do you think? The Cuisinart CBM-18N Programmable Conical Burr Mill looks appealing.
Very Nice
June 9, 2016
First, this thing is made in China. However, it seems to be very well made and appears to be durable. The grind adjustment is the hopper itself and is variable from super coarse to powder, I use a stovetop espresso maker so I like a pretty fine grind. The grounds container is borosilicate glass and does not exhibit the static (grounds sticking to the container) like plastic ones do. The grounds stick mildly but with gentle tapping on the container, you will win the battle of grounds expulsion (as long as the open end is facing down). Now, the really cool part. As can be seen in the main image, the power switch is in the lower left side, just aft of the grounds catcher. On the top of the unit, just in front of the hopper is the timer and the on/off switch. The timer can be set from one second to twenty second or anywhere in between. Set the timer, there are markings for 5, 10 and 20 seconds, turn on the power and push the on/off switch. If for any reason, you need to terminate the grinding before the machine has completed the timed grind, just push the on/off switch again. At first, I didn't think I was going to like this feature, but it is actually what makes this grinder even cooler than it looks. My only complaint about the timer is that it has no resistance (of course, resistance is futile) and it is quite easy to change the timed grind when moving the machine if you put a finger or a thumb on the timer as the machine is being moved. Just have to check it every time you use it especially if there is more than one person in the household. Some reviewers talk about noise, I suppose if you don't want to wake someone sleeping nearby, wait until you can see the whites of their eyes and then, Punch it! It is packaged well so it should arrive unscathed from its travels. If you purchase one of these, Enjoy!
Quality affordable burr grinder
November 23, 2010
Hi. I've never done a video review before, so forgive me if I ramble or go off-topic. Feel free to skip through to any parts you think are relevant. I run the grinder for the first time about halfway through the video. The first half of the video is spent explaining why I bought a new grinder, and what I hope to get out of it (less mess, less noise, consistency in the grind.) Without giving away the surprise ending (there is no surprise), I can simply say that this is the best burr grinder I have ever owned. It is also only the second burr grinder I have ever owned, so I'm no expert :) Although, I was a barista for a couple years, and I can tell a quality grinder when I see it.Cheers, peace, etc.*EDIT* Having used the grinder every day since I received it (and sometimes twice daily), I feel I can now comment on its practical features. Although the grinder seems to create more static/dust when set to a more coarse grind (still negligible static compared to my old burr grinder), the lid on the glass grounds container does a good job of keeping the dust inside the container- not all over my counter. I love the consistency of the grind. No matter the setting, all the grounds seem to be of equal size, which means less sediment in my French press! The machine is also noticeably more quiet than any other grinder I have encountered- burr or otherwise. The twenty second timer fills up about half the grounds container, which is perfect for a 7-8 cup setting on my drip machine. All in all, I would still give it five stars. So I got that going for me, which is nice. Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder, BlackEDIT #2, July 28, 2013. Glad the review still holds relevance. If it's any help, I use the grinder every morning, and it always works perfectly. I recently started brewing my coffee with an aeropress, and wow, what a smooth cup o' joe. I've had this grinder and used it daily for nearly three years, and never once have I had a problem. To the critics out there: I have used it many times for consecutive 20 second grinds without blowing the motor. I think the cautionary "wait five minutes between grinds" is to ensure we're not using this as a commercial grinder. But for everyday home use, it's awesome.EDIT #3 March 11, 2015. Still use my grinder daily for a French press or pour-over. It's still going strong and performs like it did when it was new. I love it and have never had problems with not being able to grind enough due to the 20-second timer. Zero complaints! Buy with confidence.EDIT #4 December 2016. Over six years and still going strong with daily use. Love this thing!
57%
I love making coffee in the morning now that I have ...
April 8, 2017
I love making coffee in the morning now that I have this mill! I thought maybe the novelty would wear off, but after a few months it's still fun to grind the beans manually while the kettle is on the stove and the cats are eating their breakfast (well, it's just cat food but still). I purchase the upgrade kit at the same time so I've never had trouble with uneven grounds. When I first started using it I would throw all the beans in at once, and sometimes they would pop out because I didn't like using that cover -- I wanted to *see* the grounds with my own eyes. I solved that issue by grinding just one or two scoops at a time. If you want to grind all your beans at once, then the cover is a must.
Beware of clones
January 9, 2016
It's a long story why I have two hand grinders. One is a real Hario. The other is a copy. One works, one doesn't. They're both identical except the ceramic grinder. The Hario that's grey works great. The clone that's white can't even grind - it'll only crush. If you get one with the white ceramic, get rid of it.
AWESOME! LOVE IT. Buy with confidence but read the review
September 13, 2015
There are a lot misconceptions and bad information about this product. I was very skeptical due to the mixed reviews. I received mine and promptly put it to use. Here is an honest review.1st....Finding the right grind for you is a personal taste. Tighten the adjustment for the burr until it's snug. Back the adjuster off about 3 or 4 notches and grind some beans. Adjust it finer or more course to your taste and make a written note of how many notches you are from the zero point (zero point is when the burr is fully tightened). Later, when you make adjustments to the grind you will know what setting you had it on so you can set it back without a fuss. This is best for fine to medium grinds. Coarse grinding tends to have inconsistent sized grinds. This is not a product defect. It is a common flaw in the design of less expensive conical burr grinders. For $30, you can buy another and install the lower bearing modification.2nd.... there are some complaints about copycat knockoff products being sold as genuine Hario products. If you order yours FROM AMAZON.... (not sold by XXXXX and fulfilled by Amazon) SOLD BY AMAZON, you will get a genuine Hario. Mine has a stamp on the bottom that says Hario and it was around $30. If you see one for $20 then common sense says it's not going to be genuine. Some say it takes too long to grind beans. Here again use common sense. It is a hand operated grinder. Some electric burr grinders spin the burr at 450 rpm, while others spin 800 rpm. The faster the burr spins the faster you grind the beans but faster also means more heat and static electricity.I really like the grinder. I can taste and smell the difference in the ground coffee. It works great for 24 hour cold brew (medium grind) and my espresso machine (very fine grind). I like the process of hand grinding. It's the work before the reward.
Excellent product, made better with this mod...
November 9, 2014
After reading what seems like hundreds of reviews for various mills and grinders, I settled on the Hario Ceramic Mill. I love this product! As others have pointed out, it's very well made, as well as easy to use and clean.The thing is, if you're planning on brewing more than a cup at a time, it does take time and frankly can wear you out. I've been using the mill to grind coffee for use in a French Press, which highlights another shortcoming that has been mentioned by many reviewers. That is, when using it to grind coarser coffee (as for a press), the grinds can be inconsistent in size. That seems to be a result of two things: when you loosen the burr enough to produce the larger grinds and then turn the crank, the play in the axle moves the shaft back and forth allowing grinds of different sizes to get through.Here's what I did. Removed the crank handle and replaced it with a "connecting nut", which is basically a nut about one inch long that fits the shaft. The size you need is metric 6 (or M6). It cost me $1 at a local hardware store. When I'm ready to grind the coffee, I put in the beans, put the cover on and attach my cordless drill to the connecting nut. It used to take more than 6 minutes to grind enough coffee for three cups by hand and now it takes no more than 90 seconds. Another benefit of this method is that the constant downward pressure of the drill on the shaft while grinding (as opposed the side to side pull of the crank) results in grinds that are very consistent in size - even when producing a course grind for a French Press!Obviously, don't go full-speed on the drill. A slow and steady speed will do the job and not damage the beans or the grinder. Another tip is to hold the jar in one hand and the drill in the other while grinding rather than putting the jar on a counter. It can "wiggle" a little bit while grinding and your hands act as shock absorbers during the process, making it much easier.Enjoy!
Modification For French Press Makes It Perfect
January 11, 2013
I bought this for my husband, a coffee connoisseur. Buying a good quality electric burr grinder was well outside what I could afford, but he loves this one. Here's the key though, if you, like my husband, use a French press regularly: get the lower bearing modification from OrphanEspresso.com. On the coarse setting needed for a press, the Skerton, without the modification, will give you an inconsistent grind. Adding the lower bearing modification gives you an incredibly consistent very coarse grind. My husband says he's never been able to get a better coarse grind with any other grinder. And, even with the additional cost of buying the modification, this is still a very affordable option to please any connoisseur. One potential issue though is that, once you put in the modification, unless you remove it (which would be heart-breaking since it's a pain to install), you won't be able to get a super fine grind like you would need for espresso.Tip: The Skerton is pretty much exactly the same as the Kyocera CM-50 (only perceivable difference: one has slightly more opaque plastic). The price of each varies occasionally, so, if you want this grinder, check them both out to find the cheaper one (here's the Kyocera CM-50: http://www.amazon.com/Kyocera-CM-50-CF-Ceramic-Grinder/dp/B003S9XF7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357940693&sr=8-1&keywords=kyocera+coffee+mill).Check out these videos about the Hario Skerton, Kyocera CM-50, and the lower bearing modification for both:[...][...]If you decide to buy the modification, a 10mm combination wrench works for installing it (they don't say in the video). It can be hard to install and Orphan Espresso's website is hard to navigate, but it's all worth it.
How to adjust the grind & video review
September 26, 2012
The Kyocera and the Hario Skerton are the same grinder, just with different labels.Update: Since I posted this video Hario has added a silicone lid and bottom cap to this grinder. Both are very helpful - the lid keeps the beans from bouncing out while you grind and the cup on the bottom helps to hold it firmly on the counter when you grind.Original review:We've been using this hand grinder for about a year and love it more and more all the time. At first we found it somewhat annoying because it seemed to take forever to grind the morning coffee, but now we find that it's a great reminder to sloooow down a little - and honestly, it really only takes a minute. But it's become somewhat of a morning meditation. There aren't any real instructions that come with it, so it took me a frustrating half an hour to figure out how to set the grind size. I thought it might be nice to share what I learned to save others the annoyance, so I got out my video camera this morning and put together this product overview along with instructions on setting the grind size.PS - It always makes my day to know that people find these reviews helpful. If you'd also like to ask a question or leave a comment I usually respond the same day, so if you have a question or comment (even if it's just to say, Hi!") feel free to post it below.Thanks,Claire

Four Star Reviews:

17%
Best inexpensive burr grinder...now with a metal copper body!
June 8, 2017
I bought this as a replacement for a previous Bodum Burr Grinder that I got in 2011. I used that grinder upwards 4 -5 times a day, it still worked but the burrs are getting dull and the front plastic piece that holds the grinds catcher snapped off.

Obviously with such good results I went with another Bodum grinder, this time I opted for the Copper (aluminum body copper colored) over the Rubberized Black one that I have previously. The rubberized body is quit impossible to keep clean everything stuck to it and I had to end up covering with a huge zip-loc bag to keep it from looking like a lint brush :/
I'm not sure if it's becuase it's newer, the metal body, or some kinda of revision...this new copper model is a lot quieter and seems they have sped it up a bit over the first model I had. I always worry if the grinder is too fast it could scorch the beans but so far, so good. I do also notice more static over my old model, so after grinding I don't pull the catcher out immediately. Being glass I wasn't expecting so much static, my old one didn't do this.

The Bad: Even though this has a metal body, the bottom and most import part is still cheapy plastic..I'm not sure what they where thinking with this design. Obviously if someone is paying more for a metal body they want durability.
I just worry about it breaking in the future like my previous Bodum, I still used it for last year and a half 2 years just had to keep taping the bottom back together.
Great coffee grinder
May 28, 2017
Excellent grind very very uniform on whichever level u select, hopper fits alot of beans an the lid provides a nice seal to act as a storage unit for the beans also if u wana leave some inside so u dont have to keep pouring beans in everytime just leave them in the hopper if u prefer (i do not) and just set ur timer once uve figured out how many cups ea time provides ( aprox 13sec for 3 cups) and ur allset. The glass receiver is a nice touch and much prefered over plastic that comes with allmost every other grinder, it dosnt totaly eliminate static but its very minimal just a lil bit of powder along the sides of the glass which is easily tapped down but deff no powder flying around or flying out of the jar making a mess so u dont have to worry about that like with some other grinders u have powder flying out of the receiver theres so much static not with this one the jar is desighned pretty good i must say and has a rubber top that helps just handle the jar with care and dont drop because it will break its not super thick glass. Nice length cord and underneath the machine has a system to keep it wrapped nicely so ur able to just let out the exact amount of cord you need. Now my biggest complaint is the base of the grinder could of been designed better it is not very sturdy or solid and tends to wiggle if you move the unit with your hands which isnt a huge deal because it just sits on the counter and its not like it moves while its grinding or anything just when ur physically handling it which makes it feel kind of umm cheap maby is the word or just not very solid especially if the cord isnt placed in the slot thats carved out for it to run threw and the machind ends up sitting on the cord then its very wobbly so with that said the base could of been designed better maby with wider pegs for it to stand on. All in all im very happy for the price with this unit an would highly recommend i give it 4.5 stars!
Good small grinder.
March 31, 2017
This puppy grinds well, per your setting, and grinds cleanly with no mess. There is I feel a defect that keeps it from being perfect. The maximum time setting is 20 seconds. This is only enough for 3 scoops of coffee beans, enough for one big mug of 12-16 ounces or 2 smaller cups of 6 - 8 ounces each. Grinding a lot of coffee beans would take a long time given the warning to let it cool. The guide embedded in the cover for quantities would only hold true for a very weak brew. It is not realistic. Also, the resevoir for holding the beans is small.
This is less a problem for me as I rarely grind for more than 2 cups anyway. If you bear these limitations in mind this is a good grinder.
Excellent grinder for French press coffee
January 24, 2017
I recommend this conical burr grinder if you like French press coffee. The coarse settings are excellent, and you will get very little sediment with the French press. Here is a hint: darker roasts tend to fragment more than lighter ones. To compensate for this, I use the coarsest setting (with the French press symbol) for French roast beans, and the fourth most coarse setting for lightly roasted beans, Medium and full city roasts will do best with settings in between. Also, follow the brewing instructions on Bodum's website: 7 grams of coffee to every 4 oz. water. Steep for 4 minutes before pressing. Stirring is unnecessary. I recommend an electric kettle that brings the water to 200 degrees F. The right grind is critical for brewing outstanding French press coffee, and this machine delivers it. There are several conical grinders on the market that do not grind coarse enough for French press (and a few are quite expensive).

I've had less success in grinding for certain drip methods with this machine, and would not recommend this mill at all for espresso brewing (it does work well for moka pot/stovetop espresso, though).

One other thing I really appreciate about the Bistro is the relative lack of static and flying grounds.

Worth the money if you like French press coffee.
Good value for the money, IMO
December 23, 2016
Happy so far with performance given the price of the grinder. I know I spent less than $70 for the unit, so I don't expect it to live up to the standards of a $200-$300 grinder. Grind is more uniform that I had anticipated. Given the plastic gears, I can't expect it to last more than a year of daily use. At it's price point, I'm completely okay with getting ~365 uses from it before it wears out. Others may not have the same perspective on a grinder and longevity. The container glass isn't completely static-free, but holds static of grounds far less than other containers I've used. Overall, very happy with my purchase (after three weeks' use with this grinder).
24%
Great results - once you have your settings dialed in, which takes trial and error.
June 10, 2017
Overall, I'm happy with the Skerton, and if it broke, I'd buy another. Pros: conical burr grinder, with cover to keep ground coffee fresh. Good consistent results. The grinder fits on standard Mason jars, so you can use a Mason jar as a receptacle for coffee grounds. Cons: takes a long time to grind coffee (as you'd expect of a hand grinder.) No calibration or measurements, so getting the fine/coarse grind is trial and error. No way to quickly switch between different grinds without taking it apart and adjusting the (unlabeled) adjustment nut.. Glass grounds receptacle is a bit awkward to grip, even with my big ol' bear paws.
Great hand cranked burr grinder, but has an easy to fix design flaw
April 27, 2017
This is a great hand cranked burr grinder, but as others have mentioned it has a design flaw in that it needs another support at the burr end to help it do a more even coarse grind. This shortcoming is easy to fix with one of the various upgrade kits you can find on Amazon. The one I purchased is https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHGBXIK/.If you really care about a good cup of coffee, or like me and just don't drink it enough for preground coffee to stay fresh, this is a must have device. I wouldn't recommend it if you are trying to brew a full pot of coffee at a time, but if you are just making a few cups in your French press, this is the way to go.
Great entry-level grinder.
April 9, 2017
If you want a basic, good quality manual burr grinder at a good price, this is it. It's perfect for a small coffee-loving household. Grinding by hand is labor-intensive, but reasonable if you're only making a few cups. It can provide enough coffee for a crowd, but you won't want to do that every day. The Hario Skerton generally provides a good, even grind and it's excellent at providing finer grinds for Aeropress coffee.The primary minuses are: coarse grinds aren't as consistent as you'd like, the glass construction makes it less-than-ideal for camping (where it would be very useful), the rubber base slips off pretty easily when grinding, and the rubber topper for the bin tends to collect fine particles and can be slightly annoying to clean.To get the most out of this grinder, you do need to keep some notes on how many times you turn the screw that adjusts the grind size. There are no markings to tell you how fine or coarse the coffee will be. Once you find a sweet spot, note it down for future reference. It's especially important if you alternate between French Press, Aeropress, pour-over, etc.In short, this is a perfect inexpensive kitchen tool for coffee enthusiasts. It'll let you make a good cup of coffee in a variety of styles. There are better grinders out there- a JavaPresse would be better for campers, and high-end automatic grinders are more consistent- but the Skerton is great if you want good morning coffee without a big investment.
Great little coffee grinder
April 4, 2016
Great little coffee grinder. I didn't want a motorized one so I don't wake my girlfriend in the morning. Sure, it's a little annoying sometimes when you want coffee and have to grind, but it's not a big deal. Everything disassembles, cleans easily, and the quality is good.Update 8/31/16: The gear-shaped nut that locks in or adjusts the grind level has disappeared after washing dishes. That's an error on my part, but this major issue is nobody seems to carry this piece other than Hario's Japanese site, which only ships in Japan. It's basically rendered this thing useless. I originally rated it 5 stars, but taking off one because of the total lack of replacement parts forcing me to buy a new one for one little nut.Update 10/2016: I contacted Hario's Japanese site who got back to me a month later. The replacement nut would be $3 + $2 shipping. A couple weeks prior, I went to Home Depot, found regular metric nuts, and they work fine as a replacement. No need for a $5 part. That said, if this ever has a major failure, I'm admitting defeat and going to upgrade to an electric burr grinder because I'm starting to get tired of cranking.Update 7/2017: As much as I like this grinder, I got tired of manually grinding every couple days and upgraded to a Cuisinart DBM-8. It's grinds pretty well (I think this hand grinder may slightly top it for grind quality) but now I'm done grinding in 30 seconds instead of 5-10 minutes, and the DBM-8 only takes about a minute to clean after each use.
It works well
April 13, 2015
Works very well for grinding coffee for my French press with much more consistent grinds than I could get from a blade-grinder. It is much slower than my Cuisinart burr-grinder, but does not make the mess the Cuisinart made. Grinding enough beans for 24 oz of French press coffee takes maybe a minute.I'm not crazy about using this grinder for espresso. It is (or I am) too slow to use this for grinding much espresso. On the other hand, it is easy to take the handle off, and connect the grinder to my electric drill. (The hard part is keeping my wife and kids from seeing me do it. She has no sense of humor when my son says "Dad, can I try that?!?)As others have pointed out, adding a 1/4" split-ring stainless steel lock washer between the handle and the knurled nut helps significantly. The lower burr does wobble when doing coarse grinds, so I just ordered the lower bearing for Orphan Espresso (Google it). Once I add that, I can see this Hario Skerton grinder lasting the rest of my lifetime.
Works well -- be prepared to teach yourself to assemble and use
January 4, 2015
I like to make my Americano/Long Black with the freshest possible coffee. Pre-ground works well but goes stale within a week in a container. I use an AeroPress coffeemaker to brew individual cups so grinding fresh from whole beans just before brewing gives the best possible flavor.It's a good thing the instructions for this grinder have picture-diagrams because that's what it took to assemble this thing. Once together, however, it grinds very well with its ceramic blades. Be aware that the grind adjust is very delicate. A full turn can give you a much finer or coarser grind than desired. This grinder is capable of producing both 'chunks' and 'dust.' The receptacle glass jar has a separate lid to keep leftover grounds fresh. The unit also comes with two rubber-like attachments for which there are no instructions. I finally figured the first one serves as a cap-guard for the bean grind cup. The second one is for attaching to the bottom of the jar which gives it more stability while grinding. As others have noted, the handle nut could use a washer to keep it from loosening.I give the grinder 5 stars. Subtract 1 star for poor instructions.

Three Star Reviews:

8%
Good for a few months....
May 22, 2017
I like the look, size, and glass catch. Unfortunately I cannot say the same about its longevity. Bought this December 2016, and have used it relatively lightly since purchase.... 20 second cycles one or two times a day with regular thorough cleaning. Last week it started making this horrible sound. I emptied the beans and took the hopper off only to find coffee beans jammed between the burrs. Got them out, cleaned the unit, put the hopper back on with some beans, ran it for 5 seconds and it happened again. Cleared it, set it to a more coarse grind, happened again. It was great for the few months that it worked, unfortunately it didn't work long enough and now I'm in the market for another grinder.
It's still going strong and we like it relatively well aside from a few issues noted ...
April 23, 2017
We purchased this coffee grinder 3 1/2 years ago. It's still going strong and we like it relatively well aside from a few issues noted below. I did a lot of research on grinders and review-reading before choosing this one, but it was our first higher-end burr grinder so in all fairness I can't compare it to others. Part of why I chose this one is because our french press is also Bodum.

Static is a significant issue in the cup after grinding, which makes removal of the cup and removal of the ground coffee a bit messy. We bought a small cosmetic (blush) brush that we use only for the purpose of brushing our grounds out of the cup. Just a drop of water on the brush makes coffee ground removal fairly clean and easy.

The only performance issue after daily use is that while using it on largest grind/french press setting (for us that is always), the bean vessel begins to vibrate and rotate clockwise which stops the grinding (it's also how you remove the vessel). That is, the motor/timer is still running, but the beans are no longer grinding and you lose track of how much you have/need. So, we have to place our hand on top of it now to hold it steady to keep it from turning past french press on the furthest end of the grind range.

My only other complaint would stand for any other grinders that I am aware of, at that is regarding the clear bean vessel; I wonder why they don't make the vessel at least a smoke brown or grey color so the beans are not subjected to quite as much light.

I have recommended this grinder before because I suppose it has done alright with daily use. If I were to buy another, I would research more and might be inclined to purchase something else.
the quality of the grind is good. PROs
January 20, 2017
After doing some research on burr grinders I went with middle of the road. I know that having fresh ground coffee makes a huge difference is the taste of your coffee. I wouldn't buy this one again for a few of the simple cons stated below. Yet, the quality of the grind is good.
PROs: Grinds great. Took a little time to figure out the right grind but does a good job.
CONs: Timer stopped working correctly after a couple months. Glass jar is NOT static free. Messy around the grinder because of static. A bit loud.

***UPDATE 4/8/2017***
I use this everyday. It is slowly going downhill. It is not grinding as long as the timer says. I have to keep pressing the grind button 4-5 times to get 7 tablespoons of grounds. I have cleaned it twice and each time it has seemed to get worse.

I have sent 2 emails to Bodum and have not heard back yet.
The new one is not as sturdy and you have to wait 5 minutes between grinds
September 23, 2016
We bought this one to replace an older model which we used for probably l5 years. The new one is not as sturdy and you have to wait 5 minutes between grinds. The cup causes the grinds to adhere to the rubber top and the sides and is messy when you remove them from the grinder portion the grounds go all over the place.
Seemingly easy to use and clean, but durability is an issue
March 1, 2016
Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder, BlackJust arrived and I've used it to make several cups of coffee. First impressions: Ridiculously easy to use and clean, grinds perfectly, looks nice, no static electricity issue, no mess. Even better I got it as an Amazon Warehouse Deal for $20 less than if I bought it "new" from Amazon.Update: I originally gave this 5 stars, but am now downgrading my rating. After a month, the glass container fractured at the bottom. I did not drop it. Just happened from normal use. I read some other complaints about this happening and so it seemed the glass was either too thin at the base or too brittle. Unfortunately, the warranty does not cover glass breakage. Bodum, however, does sell replacements which, with tax and shipping, runs over $16. This did not seem right to me where I did nothing and the glass broke on it's own. I contacted Bodum, but they ignored my claim that there was a product defect and dismissed my request for a free replacement as not covered by the warranty. So much for valuing happy customers! I decided against buying a new container as there was no reason to believe another would not also fail.Luckily, however, one of the Amazon purchasers who had this problem had another better solution - a Tablecraft (H159) 10 oz Stainless Steel Dredge - sold here on Amazon for $5. Just remove the cover of the Dredge and substitute the cover from the Bodum container. Everything fits perfectly and there is no static electricity. The stainless steel must discharge the static electricity. It's such an easy durable fix that I wonder why all grinders aren't made like this to begin with.
9%
works, uneven grinder, order the upgrade, takes muscles
April 20, 2017
First one I received was misaligned from the manufacturer. I could not adjust it, but replacing it was painless. The second one I received was also slightly misaligned, but not as bad. I definitely recommend getting the steel upgrade part that keeps the axle from wobbling during grinding. The grind is more consistent than when I used the Mr. Coffee electric blade grinder, but the result is still a pretty wide range of grind pieces. It seems okay for the price. Do not kid yourself if you think it won't be hard work to use this every time you want to grind beans for a cup of coffee.
It does it's job well but nothing special about this product.
April 19, 2017
I am not much of coffee drinker but I've been drinking bullet proof coffee using this and it's working fine. The manual grinding action can be annoying if you're making coffee for more than 2 people. It takes me roughly 1-2 minutes to grind about 1.5 TBLS of coffee beans. Grinding coffee beans are suppose to bring out more flavor compared to chopping (most electric grinders chop, not grind) but I can't seem to tell the difference. Perhaps because I'm no coffee aficionado.
GREAT for a cup or two, not a good choice for larger quantities
August 17, 2015
This is a great product for grinding a small quantity of beans -- enough for a few cups of coffee. From course to fine, the grind quality is consistent and the beans are only mildly warmed. But if you have joint or tendon problems, or need to grind a significant quantity of beans, this probably isn't the best choice.As others have noted, the jar is awkward to hold if you have small to medium hands, and it must be held firmly throughout the grinding process. This quickly becomes more fatiguing than turning the crank itself. Plus, the finer the grind, the more time and effort required.With rest periods, it takes me about 8 minutes to coarse grind enough beans for a liter of cold brew. Grinding a 12-ounce bag requires 15 minutes, by which time my holding hand will be numb and tingling.Again, the resulting grind is very high quality, but the time and effort required was just too much for me. I still use the Hario occasionally if I'm only brewing a cup or two, but for larger quantities I now use an electric grinder.
For Zen Masters of Patience
December 29, 2014
Note that I usually use this for making espresso-grind (fine or very fine) coffee. I removed the crank, installed a hex nut, and I use an electric drill to drive the grinder. It still takes several minutes to grind coffee for ~ two rounds of espresso this way. (No, I do not heat the coffee beans this way or "damage" its delicate oils). The result is good, but I can't swear that it is much better aesthetically than the product of a $10 blade grinder for a simple "fine" grind for drip or stove-top models, and I have long been accused by relatives and friends of having a "sensitive palate;" I can get all Goldilocks on a product based on taste matters. The Hario *is* better at producing an expert grade "powder-like" grind for mechanical espresso machines than is a typical blade grinder. So, this is still a cool thing, but if you are grinding for espresso, you better be able to surrender to the One, or have 5-6 minute Led Zeppelin track going in the background to occupy you. That's with the drill retrofit. If you are hand-cranking, I recommend a Joseph Conrad book-on-tape as accompaniment.
Ok, but I much prefer the Mini Mill
November 25, 2014
Awesome if your home or office uses exclusively a single type of coffee maker. Less than awesome if there's a mix. And altogether, I worry about this thing's durability, as the burrs actually contact each other on fine settings. No bueno, overall.First, the good: I currently have and use the Hario Mini Mill at work, which does a fine job but is too small for more than two servings' worth of grinding. The Skerton, on the other hand, is quite large, relatively speaking, which is nice if you need to make lots of coffee or want to pregrind. The large size also makes it much more comfortable to hold while grinding, and the inclusion of a rubber piece for the bottom of the grind chamber means it doesn't slip around during grinding like the Mini Mill does. In terms of build quality, the materials seem exceptionally durable, too. The plastic is tough, the glass is thick, and the whole thing is heavy, feeling more like a tool than a toy. It's a nice looking unit.Then, the bad: Unfortunately, the build quality fails on a few quality assurance points. For one, this grinder is very loud for office use if you choose not to use the lid (which, if you want to remove it while the handle is on, requires a silly little bit of puzzle solving as you navigate the lid across and free from the handle), so be careful of that if for whatever reason you think you'd want to use this without the lid. Two, the burrs on my model come dangerously close together for the fineness of grind I would need for espresso; if I tighten it enough to produce a good grind, I can hear the burrs actually rubbing together, which is super bad as it'll wear the burrs out much, much faster than they should when only grinding against coffee. Lastly (and annoyingly), there is no way to accurately "measure" the fineness of my grind. The gear "dial" mechanism used to adjust grind setting turns smoothly. I would contrast this against the Mini Mill's "click" system, where turning the adjustment piece produces clicks as feedback and counting the ticks can give you a good idea how fine your grind is. With the Skerton, it would be very difficult to reproduce a grind setting if I ever have a reason to change it, and, worse, I can't share my successful settings with anyone because there's no way to describe the grind setting.Overall, this grinder produces a great, consistent grind at moderately fine settings which should suit drip or Aeropress users. French press users, you might not like the consistency of this grinder's results right out of the box because the grind adjustment process literally lowers the lower bearing to make the grind coarser. As a result of this, dust and other small particles will fall through the cracks when doing coarse grinds, and that, you French press lovers might well know, means sludgy coffee. The popular "lower bearing mod" for the Skerton (search Google for it) can pull the old switcheroo with this problem, making a modified Skerton much better fit for coarse grinding while simultaneously making it impossible to grind fine enough even for an Aeropress.Unfortunately too, the Aeropress works best with a finer grind than drip, while French presses work best with coarser grinds than drip. This means that the Skerton doesn't even live up to its potential in the office. I personally use an Aeropress, so I can grind plenty of fresh coffee for my coworkers who also use the Aeropress. Sadly, those with French presses can't participate because modifying the Skerton would make it completely useless to me.
Nice unit but could be better
April 5, 2014
The Unit arrived from Taiwan 10 days after ordering from Amazon in the original Hario box in good condition. It was easy to assemble by setting the wing nut to ½ turn from the tightest position, putting the locking washer over it and screwing down the handle. The rubber lid fit well and prevents the beans from popping out as you get to the end of the grind. The glass is nice and the plastic hopper is high quality. The jar is a good size and easy to hold. The rubber base makes it easier to hold on the counter and prevents slippage while grinding. I was able to grind 65 grams of beans (3/4 cup) in 3 minutes with no fatigue. Upon sifting the ground beans, I found that 15 grams fell through leaving 50 grams remaining to be used in the French Press. Turning the handle clockwise prevents the handle from coming loose as other reviews mentioned having issues.As another reviewing mentioned, I attached a 6mm X 1mm coupling bolt in place of the handle and ground beans with my cordless drill. In this case is easily ground the 65 grams of beans in 45 seconds. I used the low speed on the drill.Overall this will be useful on camping trips and around the house when I don’t feel like the noise of the fancy coffee machine we have. As others mentioned, this would have been a 5 star review if they had engineered a way to keep the grinding head from waddling slightly as you turn.

Two Star Reviews:

7%
A great value on an espresso-quality grinder - - maybe not.....
July 3, 2017
I needed a second grinder for decaf beans for my espresso maker. My main grinder is a commercial-grade La Pavoni. I make espresso every day and appreciate the importance of properly ground coffee. However, changing beans from caf to decaf and then the reverse in my La Pavoni is a hassle and wastes coffee in the process. I shopped for a grinder that could do a good job without spending big bucks. I didn't think that would be possible until I tried this grinder. I can produce a beautiful shot of espresso, rich with crema. I'm very happy with this machine.

ONE MONTH LATER
After about 20 espresso grinds, the grinder was almost completely plugged. I was using Starbucks Decaf Espresso. I emailed the maker and they advised me to clean the machine after every use. Really?? I clean my La Pavoni about once a year and that's just because I think I should. It never plugs and works flawlessly even though it's probably 15 years old.

MY ADVICE:
If you want to grind for your espresso maker, spend a few more dollars for a better machine.
This is Our third Bodum Grinder of this type. ...
February 21, 2017
This is Our third Bodum Grinder of this type. However, We noticed it wasn't working immediately after starting to use it last month. No matter what the setting it ground the beans very coarse. It also ground too many beans within the timer setting waisting much coffee. The rating is as much for the fact that We can not return it or replace it than the malfunction of the product.
Bodum sells a flawed product and does not sell replacement parts, pass on this grinder.
February 11, 2017
Alright, so on the surface this is a nice little grinder with the features you've all been told to look for but the plastic internals and lack of replacement parts make this thing a dud. The death of mine ended up being the *plastic* retaining ring for the metal burrs, Bodum *does not* offer a replacment for this part, making my $75 grinder a paperweight. I hate having to throw things like this out and luckily someone on thingiverse has listed a file to print a replacement part, hopefully I can squeeze a few more months out of this thing before the plastic internals give up.
Amazing design and functionality, but horrible choice of materials.
October 3, 2015
Amazing design and functionality, but horrible and bizarre choice of materials. I absolutely love the way this grinder works; it gives you the ability to adjust coarseness as well as the quantity that it grinds. And all the while, it even looks cool on your countertop. BUT!!! After about two years, the black casing and round lid turned soft and sticky; So much so that I can almost dig into it with my fingernail. While that's just sort of weird and slightly annoying, the bigger net result is that coffee grounds and general grime stick to it and it's virtually impossible to clean (which is definitely not a good arrangement for a device that tends constantly be around something as insidious as finely ground espresso!). As I say, it's really just sort of bizarre. I love industrial design and pay attention to details, yet I've never seen this kind of plastic used in any application. If I had known this before my purchase, I would have chosen another brand and model.
Bodum worked great, but Not Durable
January 23, 2012
Purchased this nice unit in November 2011, and am returning it today for a refund. It stopped grinding suddenly and I noticed as burning plastic smell from the unit.

It is unfortunate, as I was touting the benefits of this grinder which produced a very fine espresso grind, which was contrary to some reviews that almost prevented me from purchasing the machine initially. While it worked, it served as seemingly cost efficient way to produce an excellent grind for a higher-end Italian Espresso machine.

All a long I knew that I probably needed a durable grinder that was at least in the $200 range, or more. And this was proven to be the case. So the day this one stopped working, I decided to buy another grinder. I bit the bullet (willingly) purchased a Breville Smart Grinder. I did not order it from Amazon, but purchased it from Sur La Table and paid the sales tax. Seems stupid, but actually the store provides a lifetime warranty; so for about $220 for the grinder I have a lifetime warranty to return the grinder for any reason. I found this to be important as this is the 3rd lower cost burr grinder that stopped working shortly after purchase (including Capresso and Cuisinart brands).

The Bodum Bistro was a great unit while it worked, but was just not durable enough.
5%
This was a Big Disappointment. Does not live up to the glowing reviews ...
September 11, 2017
This was a Big Disappointment. Does not live up to the glowing reviews that some have posted. I have used it twice and it's going back. The grind is uneven and inconsistent. No, I don't want to spend another $10 bucks on the Blue Horse Upgrade Kit. Re-tightning the contraption every few grinds does not work for me. I miss my old electric pulse grinder and will be looking for a replacement. Not worth the price I paid for this thing or the time I spent trying to get it to work properly.
Inconsistent result...
May 30, 2017
Inconsistency and way to difficult to hold when you are trying to grind the beans and it's no way to use this grinder on the counter. I used to have the mini version from Hario and it died a year after daily (sometimes twice a day) use. I adjusted the settings carefully but a small part of the coffee grounds always come out wrong.I purchased this that was sold by Amazon, so I don't think it's the fake one that a lot of people experienced, too bad it couldn't work, I am going back to the mini version again..
Returned this immediately
April 8, 2017
This thing was horrible. Setting it up was a total pain. The fine grind setting worked great, however that is not what I need it for. The coarse grind was absolutely horrible. There were pieces of coffee bean that were practically whole mixed with a fine powder. Also, the directions were bad - the English translation was just horrible and provided no useful information on how to assemble the product or change the grind size. Just not worth the effort for such a poor result. I really don't know how this thing received such high ratings. I did read some people needing to make some "upgrades" but I really have no desire to invest more time and money into this piece of crap.
Shaft is bent and wobbly allowing burrs to go wherever they please
April 12, 2015
I have had this guy since November 5th, 2014. I was very excited as I had done much research and landed on this as the best option for hand grinding. Begin my first burr grinder, I immediately noticed an improvement in my AeroPress, FrenchPress, and pour-over coffee brews. I worked to adjust the grind for each method. One time while I was adjusting the grind size, I noticed a considerable amount of play in the shaft that has the center cone burr mounted to it. I noticed that it can easily move off-center and contact the outer ceramic burrs. I began to look closely at it and noticed that when I spin the handle, the shaft is completely bent! it does not remain centered at any point in time. It looks like it is simply poor build quality. I am trying to see if I can get a new steel shaft from the manufacturer, as that seems to be all that is needed, but this may have also damaged my burrs. Does anyone know how I might be able to tell if the ceramic is damaged?At this point, I am hopeful, buy saddened that this is the 5th recent order of something that was clearly resold, refurbished, or poor quality from Amazon. It has gotten me wondering if Amazon is not buying lots of rejected products and selling them at discounts.[update: The company was very responsive and sent replacement parts- see my response in the comments. ]
Inner burr not centered on shaft - twice :-(
January 8, 2015
I REALLY wanted to like this! I enjoy a cup of coffee maybe only 5 times per week, but I want it really good, and I simply can't justify spending a lot of $ for a professional burr grinder. OH! And, the other problem is that we like French Press coffee, so we need a course grind. But, it must be fairly even, so lots of "fines" don't end up in the cup.I did a LOT of on-line research, and this Hario seemed like a great solution. I realized up-front that there are stability issues, but they seem quite solvable! I got this nifty bottom bracket stabilizer (google Shapeways Hario - about $7 + $5 shipping) and found plenty of "mods" for the top of the shaft. I will say, upfront, that this nifty and affordable grinder has a lot of potential, and these mods worked wonderfully to stabilize the center shaft!My grinder finally arrived - I was pretty excited - already had the other parts. But, the grinder was packaged with the shaft loose in the jar, and the glass jar arrived broken. Amazon replaced it, but I did examine it before I sent it back, and noticed the bottom (inner) burr was not screwed onto the shaft in a centered manner. I sincerely hoped it was a fluke!However, when I got the replacement, I immediately noticed the same thing. Unfortunately, there is no way to get consistent grinds when the 2 burrs necessarily(!) have an uneven amount of space between them - I tried it out anyway, with and without my modifications - but sadly returned it. I did attempt to remove the nut securing the burr to the shaft, but I couldn't figure out a way to do that, using either sockets or pliers or with any other ideas (although I believe others might have done this.)So - like I said - a lot of potential, but a no-go - due to significant "production" problems. I will probably try another one or 2 to try to get a better one - it seems others might have had better luck, it they are getting decent grinds.ALSO - please DO CHIME IN and tell me if your lower burr is centered on the shaft, and/or if you know how to remove it and reassemble it. Thanks a bunch!!!
It does well at making very fine grounds in extremely small amounts
January 5, 2015
It does well at making very fine grounds in extremely small amounts. IMHO it is completely inappropriate for making anything bigger than a single espresso shot. There should be a warning on the listing that it takes a full 30 minutes to grind 8 cups' worth of grounds. I actually clung to the dream of hand-grinding my coffee for a couple weeks before I returned mine. I was forced to admit that I don't have 3.5 hours per week to spend grinding my coffee.I have a single-cup, double-insultaed, travel french press so I tried coarse grounds, but the wider you open the throat of this grinder, the more inconsistent is the size of the grounds.I think this device is probably good for some people for some applications, but it was useless to me for grinding coffee.BTW I don't rule out the possibility that I simply don't know enough coffee theory and grinding technique to make this work. Learning more about making coffee has been creeping up my list of priorities, but I haven't really started to study in earnest.

One Star Reviews:

13%
An expensive piece of garbage
June 28, 2017
If you review the questions on this product, you will see that there is a question about the Bodum Bistro Grinder quitting grinding after just a few seconds of use. The company handles this little inconvenience by referring to stones "accidentally" occurring in the grinding process. Well, all the coffee beans I buy must be composed of 50% stones because I have yet to get through a twenty-second (or even a ten-second) cycle without those pesky stones–which I have yet to identify, by the way–stalling the grinder. With tax I spent around $70 on this machine. I notice that today it is on sale for $93 and change. Save yourself money and much frustration; don't get ripped off.
CHEAPLY MADE
November 15, 2016
broke within three weeks of having it, not worth the hassle to return it..live and learn, I should have just spent the money and got a good one.
DEAD AFTER ABOUT 10 USES
June 5, 2016
Received in December 2015 and have MAYBE used it 8-10 times and the inner grinding ring became lodged inside after a 15 second grinding session and was difficult to remove, but after eventually being carefully removed, it now will not fit back inside the grooves and the entire unit is useless???? I decided to try to turn it on and try a 5 second spin to perhaps get things aligned or something, but it will not even work? The red power button lights up, however pressing the smaller top grind button does nothing and will not grind now? This is ridiculous for the amount of money it cost and such hassle involved. Just contacted Bodum, we shall see if they even do anything about it, I read the last page in their manual in fine print and it is saying something about a "guarantee certificate" needing to be completed at time of purchase and how it is required for any guarantee service......you know, duh, who doesn't sit down with the fake little diplomas that come with products and fill out and drive to the post office to buy a stamp and mail out the day you open it. That is something every responsible consumer does and shame on you if you don't. I'm sure they don't say this because they assume "normal" people with lives disregard this all together and would carelessly toss out all the erroneous junk mail which ships with products these days. Will report back on their customer service and whether or not they lost me and countless others as customers for life.

UPDATE: Bodum did offer to replace this unit about a day later after it broke, very nice company ;)
Purchased July of 2013, didn't even last for 2 ...
April 18, 2015
Purchased July of 2013, didn't even last for 2 yrs. Main drive gear shattered, see image. All drive gears are plastic when they should be metal,(preferably high quality metal !), especially for an appliance that costs over $100. Operated for 10 seconds per day x 610 days equates to ONLY 1.69 total hours of use. Corporate greed strikes again.
BEWARE! Plastic gears between motor & burr
March 2, 2013
I will say that I loved the grinder while it worked. Consistent grinds, and the glass container was less static-y than some others I've used with plastic containers.

After about 14 months (not even being used every day, maybe 5-6 grinds a week), one of the plastic drive gears broke. See my picture above. It started making a horrible noise, then bits of the gear fell out on to my counter.

Bodum does not sell replacement parts, so in the trash it goes. I tried emailing their US support & they never responded.
5%
I wanted to like this item when I first got it
January 17, 2017
I never write reviews but this was frustrating. I wanted to like this item when I first got it. The ceramic pieces themselves are nicely machined and the device, despite its plastic, is well built and attractive.BUT, the rest of this device was poorly machined. There are two major issues with its construction: 1) the male part of the grinder hangs fairly loosely. Luckily there is an upgrade kit out there to fix that problem but compounded with #2 it is simply not enough. 2) The o-ring which screws down and holds the female part of the grinder in place does not do so snugly and so the piece sits loosely making it impossible to align the grinders and get an even grind. May as well stick with that $20 blade grinder.
READ First - Inconsistent grind every time. This is a failed design - BUT WAIT - UPDATE: aftermarket fix avail!
September 7, 2015
I really wanted to love this, grinder and I gave it every chance in the world... everything is well manufactured as long as you don't get the knockoff with the white ceramic burr section... the issue at hand is engineering, and caring about the French press-level (course) grind .The problem is there is no shaft guide as you move down towards the burr end to keep the burr centered! So naturally the coffee beans will move around and take up different space and move the burr side to side relative to the stationary part. This causes an uneven grind no matter what speed, what consistency you crank, or what bean you use. So for everyone who is raving about this they must not care about grind consistency or be using this to 1) get their morning upper body exercise in, while trying to 2) get a fine grind...WHY?: because to create fine grinds takes ~10 minutes of grinding!The bottom line: If you're using a stainless filter or a French press or anything with a standard small set of holes for which the coffee water is supposed to go through you are going to be disappointed. this is a 90% perfect design, but that 10% leaves you with a grossly inconsistent grind that you would get from a quick acting motorized blade grinder or thereabouts.I am an engineer with many years of design and plastics molding experience and there are no missing parts in my unit. however I can tell you that it is a mold feature built into the upper part of the plastic that does not allow it to have any bearing surface toward the bottom of the grinder. Now if they have changed the design to hold the lower section of the shaft in the center then this would be an ideal grinder for anyone. Too bad, because otherwise this thing is a home run in the making, instead we have a swing and a miss...UPDATE-9/10/15: my fellow Amazon-er Brad was nice enough to share the fix for this however at a cost of about $18, it makes this a $52 hand-grinding coffee mill... plus labor LOL. So if you want a really decent grinder, and want to put your screwdriver to use, here is the link to the fix Hario Skerton Upgrade Kit. if I hadn't already returned this mail I would have potentially spent the extra money with kegger(the seller) and reworked this unit to my satisfaction. please note that when you put this crossmember system into your mill it will cause a partial block of coffee beans easily going down the chute. but it is well enough designed so as to not cause a clog.
Hario has always made amazing products...BUT
February 23, 2015
sadly, this one falls short in quality: perhaps its a defective unit, but I don't have a second one to confirm.Dont get me wrong, this thing was amazing! Key word.. WAS. I bought this a month ago and was grinding up beans daily with it. Took me about 5 minutes or so to grind because I didn't speed through it: I figure one will wear out the burrs if you grind too fast, and you may even make those ceramic burrs heat up and affect the grounds due to friction. Anyway, I didn't use it for any espresso application..mostly pour-over / drip.For about 2-3 weeks, this thing was great. Then a week or so ago, I started to notice that I was grinding past the 10 minute mark and there were still a ton beans on the upper chamber. Keep in mind that I only would grind a maximum of 25grams which doesn't even go above halfway in the hopper. I noticed the burrs just spinning with grounds in between, but basically mushed and it was stopping the rest of the whole beans to come down. Only fix is for me to empty the upper chamber, unhinge the screws and manually empty and finger-clean the "stuck mush" in between the burrs. Put everything back together, ensuring I had the same grind-wheel setting, then regrind. Very frustrating!I surely doubt I wore out these burrs already. They're ceramic and I've heard people have them for months (some years). I have no idea why it started doing this and I really didn't do anything different from when I started using it (when it worked).Anyway, this is sad because I JUST passed my 30 day return threshold and its no longer eligible even for an exchange. If anyone has any fix for this, that would be great.I own other Hario products and they're all awesome. This is by far the biggest disappointment. I wish I can recommend this to others, but with my experience and frustration as of late, I'd say save your money and invest in an electric conical burr grinder like the Baratza Encore.UPDATE 3/10/2015 - This thing is garbage!! Its worthless at this point! I'm so frustrated with grinds getting stuck between the burrs. I know some beans are oilier than others but I've tried just about everything (fresh roast and old). IT ALWAYS GETS STUCK! and I'm there grinding nothing. Its so frustrating! I almost chucked this to the wall this morning. Took a photo of how those grinds get stuck. I dont think I can pay someone to even take this thing. Its crap. Sorry Hario.
Wow, the grind inconsistency!
February 20, 2015
I really wish that I had read more of the reviews here before buying this.I had a Hario slim grinder for over a year and it recently broke because my idiot hands dropped it and the plastic bearing inside snapped off making it pretty much useless.Enter the Hario Skerton. Bigger capacity, a nice glass storage vessel, will screw on to regular mason jars. An upgrade! Cool, right? Oh wait, there's this one little problem. This thing produces the most inconsistent grind I have ever seen. Even worse than an electric blade grinder. Now I know what some of you are thinking: I must have gotten a defective unit, or it wasn't an authentic Hario. I checked everything many times and compared what I had to pictures and the like -- and I've had this brand before. I can assure you it was authentic.The problem is, I use a french press. This unit is not designed for a coarse grind, plain and simple. But even that aside, I tried a fine grind and still found the grind consistency to be very poor. I just don't understand how anyone can like this thing especially a coffee connoisseur. I shouldn't have to "modify" anything to get a coarse grind. That just doesn't make sense. The ceramic grinder wobbles so much and makes so much racket it's a wonder this could even grind the softest beans.Oh well, back to the slim grinder. At least it worked.
A far cry from the Hario mini
January 29, 2015
I bought this to replace my mini Hario coffee mill that broke after about two years of near daily use. I went for this one over another mini because I liked the glass container and the seemingly better constructed hand crank. The Skerton is somewhat easier to dismantle and clean than the mini, but I strongly dislike everything else about it. It's too large, making it very awkward to hold in your hands (unless you happen to be a gorilla). The rubber base is supposed to make it easier to use on a tabletop, but I still found it difficult to hold steady. I read in another review to wedge it between your legs, but I'm all bones down there, so this just hurt. The grinding mechanism whines regardless of what tension I set it at, and my coffee grounds always came out coarse and uneven. The hand crank has a tendency to loosen as you grind, so I was constantly tightening the top nut. As other reviewers have mentioned, a locking washer could fix that. I was most surprised by how long it took to grind coffee for one cup. My old mini Hario could tear through beans in only a few minutes, but the Skerton takes more than twice as long. I loved the mini, aside from some design flaws that make it wear out easily, and will likely be returning the Skerton in favor of another mini.
Not a genuine Hario
April 14, 2014
My order was filled by Update Products International. While it looks like a decent copy, it IS a copy. There is not one single marking on the entire product to indicate that it's a Hario. Every picture I've seen of these show Hario stamped all over the product. There are many key differences from what is pictured and what was sent to me. The top nut is shaped differently, the key that locks the adjustment gear in place only has one leg instead of 2, there is no hopper cover, the glass grind catcher doesn't have ribs on it, the burrs are white and have chips taken out of them. This was supposed to be a new item... To see what this item should look like, go check it out at Sweet Marias. It's $12 more there, but most likely you would get what you paid for. I'm uploading some pictures of what I got as a warning to future buyers.EDIT: ON 1/15/16 I ORDERED ANOTHER ONE FROM AMAZON. I MADE SURE TO CHOOSE A SELLER WHO WAS AMAZON AND FULFILLED BY AMAZON. I GOT EXACTLY WHAT I EXPECTED. A GENUINE HARIO SKERTON WITH ALL ACCESSORIES. I'M VERY PLEASED NOW. FOR EVERYONE READING THIS REVIEW - MAKE SURE TO ORDER FROM THE AMAZON SELLER/FULFILLED BY AMAZON. As for the grinder itself. I will definitely be modding the lower bearing, as there is a ton of wobble/play in the shaft as you grind, causing inconsistencies. I'll order from Orphan Espresso since there is only one other bearing kit sold on amazon and it doesn't include the washer replacement and OE went through the trouble of creating a very good tutorial video on the mod.
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Old Price
Old Price
Price
Price
$99.99updated: Mar 14, 2020
$41.24updated: Mar 17, 2020
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Answered Questions
Article Number
Article Number
0699965049287
0885194972421
Binding
Binding
Kitchen
Kitchen
Brand
Brand
Bodum
Hario
Color
Color
Black
N/A
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Department
Department
Cookware
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Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$143.00
$50.00
Height
Height
492.1 in
511.8 in
Length
Length
299.2 in
629.9 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Bodum
Hario
Model
Model
10903-01US
MSCS-2TB
MPN
MPN
10903-01us
MSCS-2
Name
Name
English
English
Number of Items
Number of Items
1
-
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
10903-01us
MSCS-2
Product Group
Product Group
Kitchen
Kitchen
Product Type
Product Type
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
Publisher
Publisher
Bodum
Hario
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
8.2
8.6
Size
Size
12-Inch
-
Studio
Studio
Bodum
Hario
Warranty
Warranty
1 Year
-
Weight
Weight
-
4.4 oz
Width
Width
279.5 in
433.1 in
Feature
Feature

Continuously adjustable with over 14 grind settings from coarse to fine

Borosilicate glass catcher reduces static that causes jumping coffee grounds

Proven as the best way to grind coffee, the burr grinder is adjustable to deliver the proper grind for your favorite brewing method

Timed grinding feature and quick grind button let you set the exactly the amount of time you need to grind the proper amount of coffee

Available in black, orange, red, green, and white. Two year warranty on any defective electric unit with proof of purchase

Small, lightweight, and portable

The Skerton is the ideal hand grinder for the traveling coffee enthusiast, or the home enthusiast on a limited budget

Easy to use!

Easy to clean

Professional experience

Small, lighweight and portable

The ideal grinder for the coffee enthusiast

Perfect for both the traveler and the home coffee connoisseur

Easy to use, easy to clean

Consistent grind for perfect, fresh coffee

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