Grinders turn whole buds, herbs, and truffles into an even, fluffy consistency that rolls cleaner, packs tighter, and hits smoother. Azarius stocks over 40 grinders — from pocket-sized 2-part aluminium workhorses to 88mm non-stick ceramic beasts, electric mills, card grinders, and dedicated hash and truffle tools. Shop the full range below, or read on for our buying guide. Selling smartshop gear since 1999.
Grinders turn whole buds, herbs, and truffles into an even, fluffy consistency that rolls cleaner, packs tighter, and hits smoother. Azarius stocks over 40 grinders — from pocket-sized 2-part aluminium workhorses to 88mm non-stick ceramic beasts, electric mills, card grinders, and dedicated hash and truffle tools. Shop the full range below, or read on for our buying guide. Selling smartshop gear since 1999.
A grinder is a handheld tool that shreds dried herbs into an even texture — and if you've ever tried rolling a joint with chunky, hand-torn bud, you already know why this matters. Even grind means even burn, better airflow, cleaner vaporiser sessions, and no wasted material stuck to your fingers. We carry grinders in every format worth having, and a few you didn't know existed.
| Type | Parts | Good for | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-part metal | 2 | First-time buyers, pocket carry, no kief collection needed | Metal Grinder RQS, Wooden Grinder |
| 4-part metal with kief catcher | 4 | Daily drivers who want to collect pollen over time | Thorinder, Solinder, Black Leaf THC |
| Non-stick ceramic | 4 | Sticky strains, people who hate cleaning | SLX 2.5, SLX BFG, EHLE Ceramic |
| Large / XXL (75–100mm) | 4 | Batch grinding, group sessions, heavy users | Black Leaf XXL, Tsunami 100mm |
| Electric | — | Wrist strain, speed, zero effort | Easyleaf, OCB x Wakit |
| Card grinder | 1 | Wallet carry, travel, festivals | V Syndicate Non-Stick Card |
| Novelty / hidden | 3–4 | Discreet storage, gift, shelf piece | Grenade Grinder, King Skull, Death Star |
| Dedicated hash / truffle | varies | Crumbling solid hash or prepping truffles | Hash Grinder, ZenPen, Magic Truffle Grinder |
The table is the short version. Most people are choosing between a 4-part metal grinder with a kief catcher and a non-stick ceramic one — and the honest answer is that both do the job well. The non-stick wins if you grind sticky, resinous strains and hate the scraping-with-a-toothpick ritual. A classic CNC aluminium 4-part wins on price and lasts forever if you clean it once in a blue moon.
New to this? Buy a 4-part aluminium grinder around 50–55mm. The Metal Grinder RQS Pollinator, Thorinder, or Black Leaf THC all sit in this sweet spot — pocketable, kief catcher underneath, magnetic lid, diamond-cut teeth. You'll grow into the kief chamber over a few months and thank yourself later.
Grinding every day? Order a non-stick. The SLX 2.5 costs more upfront but genuinely doesn't need cleaning — the ceramic coating stops resin dead. If you're burning through bud in bigger sessions, get the 62mm version over the 50mm. For real bulk work, the SLX BFG at 88mm or the Tsunami 100mm swallows whole buds without pre-breaking.
Wrist problems, arthritis, or just done with twisting? The Easyleaf and OCB x Wakit electric grinders handle the work. Tap the button, done. Worth knowing: electric grinders are louder and need charging, and you lose a bit of control over grind fineness. For vaporiser users who want a specific grind consistency, the Storz & Bickel Authentic Herb Mill was designed by the Volcano engineers and is still the benchmark.
Specialist needs? If you're preparing psilocybin truffles for lemon tek or a tea, the Magic Truffle Grinder is purpose-built — standard herb grinders gum up on wet truffle. For solid hash, skip the metal grinder (you'll wreck it) and get the Black Marble Hash Grinder or the ZenPen stainless steel hash tool. When in doubt, start with a Thorinder in your favourite colour. It's the grinder we'd put in a beginner's hand and not worry about them outgrowing for years.
A 4-part aluminium grinder between 50 and 55mm with a kief catcher. The Thorinder, Metal Grinder RQS Pollinator, and Black Leaf THC all fit the brief — diamond-cut teeth, magnetic lid, mesh screen, pocket-sized. Under most budgets and you won't outgrow it.
Yes, if you grind sticky strains or grind daily. The SLX 2.5's ceramic coating stops resin buildup on the teeth and threads, so the grinder keeps turning smoothly for years. If you grind occasionally with dry herb, a standard aluminium 4-part is fine.
4-part if you want to collect kief (the fine trichomes that fall through the mesh screen and accumulate in the bottom chamber). 2-part is lighter, cheaper, and pocket-friendlier but has no kief collection. Most people end up wanting the 4-part eventually.
Freeze it for an hour, then brush the teeth with a stiff toothbrush — resin goes brittle and flakes off. For deeper cleans on metal grinders, soak the parts in isopropyl alcohol for 20 minutes, then rinse and dry fully. Skip the alcohol soak on non-stick ceramic grinders — a brush is enough.
50mm for pocket carry and solo sessions, 62–63mm as a daily driver for most people, 75mm+ for batch grinding or group use. The Tsunami Glass range covers all four sizes if you want to compare. The SLX BFG at 88mm is built for full buds without pre-breaking.
No — and you'll regret trying. Solid hash gums up the teeth and wrecks the threads; get the Black Marble Hash Grinder or the ZenPen instead. Fresh psilocybin truffles turn to paste in a metal grinder; the Magic Truffle Grinder is the purpose-built tool.
Last updated: April 2026
