Metal Grinder Thorinder
Grinders
by After Grow
Metal Grinder Thorinder — Built Like a Weapon, Grinds Like a Dream
The Metal Grinder Thorinder is a four-piece herb grinder made from anodised aluminium and stainless steel, designed to turn your herb into a consistently fine grind with minimal effort. It ships in a presentation casket with a cleaning tool included — the kind of packaging that makes you wonder if you've accidentally bought jewellery. The transparent top lets you watch the grinding happen in real time, so you know exactly when your herb hits the consistency you want. Available in blue, green, orange, and silver, with a compact 50mm diameter that fits comfortably in your palm or pocket.
Choose Your Colour
| Variant | SKU |
|---|---|
| Green | HS0189 |
| Orange | HS0186 |
| Silver | HS0187 |
| Blue | HS0188 |
All four colours use the same anodised aluminium finish. The colour is baked into the metal, not painted on, so it won't chip or flake after a few months of use. Silver is the most understated; orange is the one that gets comments.
Specifications — Metal Grinder Thorinder 50mm
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 50mm |
| Pieces | 4 (lid, grinder, screen, kief catcher) |
| Material — Body | Anodised aluminium |
| Material — Teeth | Stainless steel |
| Lid | Transparent top window |
| Tooth Design | Teeth-Tec combination shape |
| Included Accessories | Cleaning tool, presentation casket |
| Available Colours | Blue, Green, Orange, Silver |
| Approximate Herb Capacity | A few grams — enough for daily use without constant reloading |
Complete your setup: A grinder this good deserves paper to match. Pair the Thorinder with RAW Classic King Size Slim papers or a decent glass pipe for the full ritual. If you're after storage, a UV-blocking stash jar keeps your freshly ground herb from drying out between sessions.
Why the Thorinder Grinder Stands Out
We've handled a lot of grinders since 1999 — acrylic ones that crack after a month, wooden ones that jam, cheap metal ones where the threading cross-locks and you're left wrestling with a stuck cylinder like you're trying to open a jar of pickles. The Thorinder doesn't do any of that. The threading is smooth and precise. You can feel the weight of it the moment you pick it up — it's dense, solid, and the anodised finish has a slight texture that stops it slipping in your hands. That tactile quality is the first thing you notice.
The teeth are where the real engineering sits. The Thorinder uses a proprietary Teeth-Tec tooth shape combination — a mix of diamond-shaped and shark-fin teeth positioned to shred herb rather than compress it. Most budget grinders mash your herb into a clump. This one produces an even, fluffy grind that burns or vaporises consistently. The stainless steel teeth hold their edge, too. After months of daily use, they still bite through dried herb without the dull resistance you get from softer aluminium teeth.
The transparent lid is genuinely useful, not just a gimmick. You can see when your herb has reached the consistency you want without unscrewing the top every few seconds. It saves time and stops you over-grinding, which matters if you prefer a slightly coarser texture for rolling or a finer one for vaporising.
Honest Limitations — What to Watch For
At 50mm, this is a compact grinder. If you're grinding for a group or prepping large amounts, you'll be reloading a few times. It holds a few grams comfortably, which is fine for personal daily use, but if you regularly grind 5g+ in one sitting, you'd want to look at a larger grinder — the Thorinder also comes in a 62mm version for exactly that reason.
The kief screen is fine-mesh, which means it collects slowly. That's actually a good sign — coarse screens let plant material through and you end up with green powder instead of proper kief. But if you're expecting a full kief chamber after a week, adjust your expectations. Give it a month of regular use. The cleaning tool helps keep the screen clear, which speeds collection up noticeably.
One more thing: the casket is a nice touch for gifting, but it's not exactly pocket-sized storage. You'll likely ditch it after the first week and just carry the grinder loose. Not a flaw — just managing expectations.
How to Use the Thorinder Metal Grinder
- Remove the transparent lid by twisting it anticlockwise. Break your dried herb into rough pieces — about the size of a pea — and place them between the teeth. Don't pack it tight; leave space for the teeth to do their work.
- Replace the lid and twist it back and forth 10–15 times. You'll feel the resistance drop as the herb breaks down. Check through the transparent window — once no large pieces are visible, you're done.
- Unscrew the grinding chamber from the collection chamber below. Your ground herb sits on the stainless steel mesh screen, ready to use. Tap the grinder gently against your palm to knock any stuck material through.
- Over time, kief (the fine trichome powder) passes through the mesh and collects in the bottom chamber. Unscrew the base to access it. A small amount of kief goes a long way — sprinkle it on top of a bowl or into a joint for added potency.
- After every few sessions, use the included cleaning tool to brush the screen clear. A clogged screen means less kief collection and can make the grinder harder to twist. For a deeper clean, disassemble all four pieces and soak them in isopropyl alcohol for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water and dry thoroughly.
