What are the best cannabis grinders? If you roll your own joints, you have undoubtedly purchased a cannabis grinder. A grinder is a small tool used to grind cannabis. It consists of two or more parts with sharp teeth that grind the buds of the cannabis plant into small pieces.

Using a grinder is essential in order to roll a good joint because it improves the consistency of the cannabis. This allows you to easily distribute the cannabis allowing it to burn more evenly. It also allows for more efficient use of cannabis because it reduces the amount needed to achieve the same effect.

Grinders come in different shapes and sizes. Examples include grinders made of metal, plastic and wood. Read what The Border believes are the best cannabis grinders around.

3 Important features of the best cannabis grinders

There are a number of important features to consider when selecting the best cannabis grinder. The most important characteristics of a good weed grinder are precision, durability, and ease of use.

By precision, we mean whether the grinder grinds the weed into even-sized pieces. This is important because it allows the weed to be used more efficiently, for example, for making cannabis edibles. An excellent example is making cannabis butter.

Durability is also important because a good grinder should last a long time and withstand wear and tear. After all, you don’t want to have to buy new grinder parts every month!

Usability means that it should be easy to use and clean. A manual grinder is often easy to take apart and can be rinsed well to avoid mixing old weed with new cannabis.

Manual, electric, or four-piece?

When looking for a brand new cannabis grinder for optimally ground weed, there are several types of grinders to choose from. What works best for you has mostly to do with preference. There are several variations available, including manual grinders, electric grinders and five- and four-piece grinders.

Manual grinders are available in almost every coffee shop. They are the most common grinders and work by manual rotation of two grinding stones or teeth. These are often small, inexpensive, and available in numerous colors and sizes.

Electric cannabis grinders run on batteries or electricity and grind cannabis automatically. These are somewhat larger and heavier. Often cannabis users choose to leave an electric grinder at home and grind cannabis before heading out the door.

Five- and four-piece grinders have a different advantage. These grinders have extra compartments that fit together to collect kief. This is a resinous substance released when grinding cannabis. Five-piece grinders also feature an extra section for sifting the kief, while four-piece grinders simply collect it in a separate compartment.

The best weed grinder: wood, metal or plastic?

Weed grinders can be made of different materials. The material the grinder is made of affects your weed. Here we discuss the most popular materials including metal, wood and plastic.

Metal grinders are durable and last a long time. You can easily put these in your pocket without them breaking if you accidentally sit on them. The downside, however, is that an aluminum grinder can rust. In addition, this material is often more expensive than the alternatives.

Wooden cannabis grinders are also durable and are naturally very sturdy. Although this particular grinder looks nice, it can be difficult to clean. This is because the weed often leaves dark spots on the wood. After all, you don’t want the old weed to mix with new weed in the wooden grinder. This can tarnish the hash effects.

Plastic grinders are cheap and lightweight. A good buy, you might think. Yet a plastic cannabis grinder also has some downsides.

Namely, the plastic version is less durable and can crack when dropped. In addition, some plastic grinders can give off toxic substances when heated.

The best cannabis grinders on the market

Of course, the best choice for you depends on your budget and your preferences. At The Border, we believe that generally metal grinders offer the best balance of durability, functionality and price.

A favorite at The Border is the Silver Weed Grinder. This metal grinder is small, lighter than other metal grinders, and stainless. In addition, it is available at a very competitive price!

Are plastic grinders more within your budget, then the Small Dark Blue Weed Grinder is a good option. This plastic grinder is lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to keep clean.

Choose your grinder at The Border!

Grinding cannabis is important for efficient use of the weed and its even distribution in your joint. This way you can enjoy it without having to deal with an effect that is too strong or too weak.

Everyone grinds his or her cannabis differently: electrically, manually, or even with a four- or five-part grinder. For this, of course, you need a suitable grinder that is smooth to handle. Whether you choose durability, price, precision or user-friendliness, at The Border you will find the most popular grinders.

Do you have any questions or would you like to see one in our shop? Visit our coffeeshop in Amsterdam, The Border, located at the edge of the Amsterdam forest, or check out our assortment online.