Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

My qualifications: Barista and coffee house manger of 16 years, coffee roaster. I believe that anyone who loves coffee will benifit from having the Hario mini in their collection of brewing equipment. The mini shines over the Hario Coffee Hand Grinder Skerton for three reasons. 1. The grind adjustment nut clicks as it is let out. Simply tighten the burrs all the way and then count clicks as you turn the nut to find the correct grind for your brewing method. 2. The lid. The Skerton does not have one and the beans fly out during grinding. The lid also fascilitates grinding in that if after a few cranks you realize the grind needs adjusted you can unscrew the body, turn it over, and turn the adjustment nut. Gravity pulls the beans away from the burrs so there are no worries about a jam. 3. Portability. Compact and light enough to easily go in a backpack. Overall - Pros: *Ceramic, conical burrs sharp enough to cut the beans, not mash them. Also, ceramic stays sharp and can be washed with water. *Spring loaded shaft pushes the small burr into position. *Can be fully disassembled for deep cleaning. All pieces are notched in a way that it is easy to reassemble. *Low RPMs will not heat coffee particles *Accurate grind adjustment *Great for travel Cons: *Shaft wobble allows for inconsistency in particle size. This can be fixed somewhat with masking tape around the shaft where it meets the bushings and around the outside of the large burr. *Plastic body and receiver. Although durable it is still plastic.