Thank you for this video! I ultimately settled on the Hexmill for myself because I frankly thought it looked cooler. I was a bit worried about the bottom cap being difficult to use but mine thankfully is just about perfect in terms of grip.
I think the 30+ adjustability of the Mannkitchen is WAY overkill. It's a pepper grinder for crying out loud. The HexCore IMO is more practical. My vote is for the Hex. Thanks for the post!
I’d be interested in electric or one handed pepper mil options. As an avid cook, I often have one dirty and 1 clean hand, particularly seasoning raw meats, than flipping and rubbing seasoning in. One handed pepper mills are ideal. Good video. Thanks.
Thanks for the vid. I feel like the relative value of the Hex is much higher given that it does everything the other one does but for much cheaper. I'd also lean towards Hex for the bigger storage (meaning less filling). So practicality and value I'd have to go Hex all day.
Sir…thanks for the review, but I’m going to add to what the other commenter said… You’re turning the top back and forth instead of in one direction… you’d be shocked by how much more would come out if you went in one direction…. Respectfully saying…
Absolutely no point for 30+ settings especially if they aren't marked. My observation of your test was the Mannkitchen was marginally, and when I say marginally I mean by a hair, better - but nowhere near to justify the price difference.
This is exactly the comparison I was looking for. The hex clad pepper mill is on sale for 70 bucks cheaper,on sale, than the pepper cannon. Thanks for the review!
I can name about 2,000 companies that do the same thing all the time... But compared to other brands like Mannkitchen, they are cheaper so whats the harm?
Great side by side. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the Hexclad index marks "line up" to anything, they just show you how many adjustments are available and which way to turn it to get finer or coarser
I can tell you since I had both in my hands they are very similarly made and quality... most people making comments bought the Mannkitchen and are trying to justify their purchase and nit picking the Hexclad one.. about the only difference is the Mannkitchen has a few more size options for the grinds..
@jeffovington6375 what I'm getting at is the fact that people don't even realize what they're buying. This is nothing more than a good quality coffee burr grinder for more money IMHO. Grab a 1zpresso and watch it smoke them all for less $$$. Or if you just want a lot of output and ok without bearings what's wrong with an old school brass style coffee grinder like a Sozen or for nicer style an Athena? There's nothing special for the money for any of these "pepper" grinders IMHO. A salt grinder is special though as it's made to resist the corrosion caused by the salt. But I only eat like a tablespoon of ground pepper on my eggs and eat them daily so what do I know
@jeffovington6375 My 1zpresso jx been grinding coffee for 3 years daily so far. Pretty sure it'll hold up to some softer peppercorns 5 plus without a problem. I even ground some green dry non-roasted coffee through it. Give that a try in one and you'll see if it's tough or not guaranteed. I'll stick with my 1zpresso for coffee & my Sozen been grinding great for a year for peppercorns. It's fast too but a 1zpresso be faster. Matter of fact I bet either grind faster than those pepper grinders. Bet I can grind a tablespoon of pepper in about 2 seconds with the slower Sozen. I mean I'm sure they're great but not anywhere, and I mean anywhere near, $300 great. I'm guessing they're worth $100 and selling for 3
@Fire & Water Cooking yes really. It would not be nitpicking details. How can you compare the two accurately without turning them the same number of revolutions???
I wasn't nitpicking. It is not a big deal. I was torn on which one to buy so I watched your video. I did count your turns on each one and they are not the same. I did buy the Hexclad pepper grinder based on your word that they ate the same. My comment was simply to accurately compare the two, the same amount of turns should have been the focus.
both are made in China but you are dealing with a US based company for warranties and other service. Unfortunately most things are made in China today..
Way too much pepper comes out per turn on coarse on both of them. If you do a brisket, you will end up dumping way too much on each area under the grinder. Looks like you really end to grind into the reservoir then pour it out in the amount you want. And without telling us if the grind mechanism is metal or plastic, you missed the most important aspect.
Thank you! All of these type pepper mills have the phrase "spice grinder" in the description, but I'm not seeing anyone actually use it that way. I prefer a 50/50 blend of pepper and cumin. Sometimes add coriander to that for a lemony flavor. Have you tried adding other spices? I know some seeds might be smaller, thus a finer setting when mixed with pepper. Or just spice without pepper? 2ndly, I saw your review of the Hexmill salt grinder, so the PAIR from HexClad at $199 is even more savings over the Pepper Cannon. LOL. and over on the right I see a vid for the Salt Cannon... didn't even know that was a thing. Thanks again!
@@FireWaterCooking As you showed with the Pepper cannon opening too far that peppercorns can fall out, I realized that CUMIN is very small compared to a peppercorn. So I found a setting that grinds both, maybe a little too fine, but I can play with it. Was also shocked that there's a big divider of the Hexmill units, like having 2 sides to fill up. Thanks again!
It's very easy to be cheaper when you rip off someone else's years of R&D. The Hexclad is nothing more than a high quality Chinese knockoff. Shame on them.
Thank you for this video! I ultimately settled on the Hexmill for myself because I frankly thought it looked cooler. I was a bit worried about the bottom cap being difficult to use but mine thankfully is just about perfect in terms of grip.
glad it helped! I just found out that Hexclad is making a matching Salt Mill as well
How do you like it?
@chrisPbacon420 just got my Salt and Peppermill from Hexclad and they are fantastic and look great!
I think the 30+ adjustability of the Mannkitchen is WAY overkill. It's a pepper grinder for crying out loud. The HexCore IMO is more practical.
My vote is for the Hex.
Thanks for the post!
Thanks for the comment @hamiltonburger4574! your thoughts are appreciated...
I’d be interested in electric or one handed pepper mil options. As an avid cook, I often have one dirty and 1 clean hand, particularly seasoning raw meats, than flipping and rubbing seasoning in. One handed pepper mills are ideal. Good video. Thanks.
Sounds great!
Thanks for the review. I have both mills. I find the Mannkitchen easier to use than the HexClad. Both are well made and nice to look at.
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I just picked up a Hex Clad Salt & Pepper set for 199.99 on sale 🎉 50% off
they normally sell for $129 each, so really only 36% off.. still a good deal!
Thanks for the vid. I feel like the relative value of the Hex is much higher given that it does everything the other one does but for much cheaper. I'd also lean towards Hex for the bigger storage (meaning less filling). So practicality and value I'd have to go Hex all day.
Great point!
Great video. Im going to order the hexclad. If the only difference is number of settings why would you need 30 something set points for it.
I think that is too many for me any way.. I kept the Hex Clad it is awesome.
The exact video I was looking for. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
I have the unicorn maximum but it got to close to the stove and melted it being plastic. Need another one but don't want anything cheaply made..
ok
Beware of the ebay knockoff made of plastic!
plastic would not be good
Sir…thanks for the review, but I’m going to add to what the other commenter said… You’re turning the top back and forth instead of in one direction… you’d be shocked by how much more would come out if you went in one direction…. Respectfully saying…
Thanks for the comment @Madmaxx0829! your thoughts are appreciated...
Absolutely no point for 30+ settings especially if they aren't marked. My observation of your test was the Mannkitchen was marginally, and when I say marginally I mean by a hair, better - but nowhere near to justify the price difference.
Thanks for the comment @RJWPG! your thoughts are appreciated...
@@FireWaterCooking I forgot to thank you for doing this in the first place! I know it's a lot of work and it's appreciated!
Would have loved to see a tear down of both so we could see the build/quality differences in the actual mill part
I don't do requests.. LOL
This is exactly the comparison I was looking for. The hex clad pepper mill is on sale for 70 bucks cheaper,on sale, than the pepper cannon. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the comment @bigchimpin4215! your thoughts are appreciated...
I don't see any reason to spend 70 dollars more on the mannkitchen unless the hexclad doesnt last as long.
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Nice video, I do like my electric pepper mill though, I guess I'm lazy...lol
I understand
Hexclad cheaper by 100 too. Hex all the way
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Hexclad is being a little misleading with their pricing. They list it as $200 discounted to $130 but apparently that discount never goes away.
I can name about 2,000 companies that do the same thing all the time... But compared to other brands like Mannkitchen, they are cheaper so whats the harm?
I like the Cole Mason. I also use expensive gourmet peppercorns. One model CM has interchangeable jars for changing varieties.
Thanks for the comment @LindenRanch! your thoughts are appreciated...
Great side by side. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the Hexclad index marks "line up" to anything, they just show you how many adjustments are available and which way to turn it to get finer or coarser
neither do, they are just marks going from coarsest to finest
Thanks. I just wanted to confirm as we just picked up the Hex. It is a tank and should last a lifetime.
The man kitchen unit is machined from a solid billet of aircraft grade aluminum. Definitely high quality material. Don’t know about the other one.
I can tell you since I had both in my hands they are very similarly made and quality... most people making comments bought the Mannkitchen and are trying to justify their purchase and nit picking the Hexclad one.. about the only difference is the Mannkitchen has a few more size options for the grinds..
Nice review, thank you for the vdo!
Have you find any problem after using HexClad for a year? 🤔
Not at all
Thanks so much sir
your'e welcome
This is awesome!
*Checks price (200bucks)
Never happening
they are not for everybody...
Have you seen the Weber Workshop mills?
no
What size of burr setup do these have? I can't seem to find any information on it. Is it stainless steel?
they are both high carbon stainless steel but as far as the burr size that would be a question for the manufacturer
@@FireWaterCooking oh ok, I was curious cause the burr size is normally the largest variable of the speed of grind.
So, quick summary is that they're nothing special for the 💰?
I really like the Hexclad one and use it all the time.
@@FireWaterCooking that hexclas one definitely seems, although expensive as heck still, far more reasonable.
@jeffovington6375 what I'm getting at is the fact that people don't even realize what they're buying. This is nothing more than a good quality coffee burr grinder for more money IMHO. Grab a 1zpresso and watch it smoke them all for less $$$. Or if you just want a lot of output and ok without bearings what's wrong with an old school brass style coffee grinder like a Sozen or for nicer style an Athena? There's nothing special for the money for any of these "pepper" grinders IMHO. A salt grinder is special though as it's made to resist the corrosion caused by the salt. But I only eat like a tablespoon of ground pepper on my eggs and eat them daily so what do I know
@jeffovington6375 My 1zpresso jx been grinding coffee for 3 years daily so far. Pretty sure it'll hold up to some softer peppercorns 5 plus without a problem. I even ground some green dry non-roasted coffee through it. Give that a try in one and you'll see if it's tough or not guaranteed. I'll stick with my 1zpresso for coffee & my Sozen been grinding great for a year for peppercorns. It's fast too but a 1zpresso be faster. Matter of fact I bet either grind faster than those pepper grinders. Bet I can grind a tablespoon of pepper in about 2 seconds with the slower Sozen. I mean I'm sure they're great but not anywhere, and I mean anywhere near, $300 great. I'm guessing they're worth $100 and selling for 3
I wish you would have turned both the mills the same amount of time. That would have been a fair way to compare.
really? they both produce an ample amount of pepper per turn, no doubt about it.. we can nit pick details all day long....
@Fire & Water Cooking yes really. It would not be nitpicking details. How can you compare the two accurately without turning them the same number of revolutions???
OK guys, you both really need to go back and watch this again.. I turned them both right at 10 times in all of the grind sizes..
@@FireWaterCooking my apologies
I wasn't nitpicking. It is not a big deal. I was torn on which one to buy so I watched your video. I did count your turns on each one and they are not the same. I did buy the Hexclad pepper grinder based on your word that they ate the same. My comment was simply to accurately compare the two, the same amount of turns should have been the focus.
thank you for this video
My pleasure
Where are those made in?
both are made in China but you are dealing with a US based company for warranties and other service. Unfortunately most things are made in China today..
Way too much pepper comes out per turn on coarse on both of them. If you do a brisket, you will end up dumping way too much on each area under the grinder. Looks like you really end to grind into the reservoir then pour it out in the amount you want. And without telling us if the grind mechanism is metal or plastic, you missed the most important aspect.
why in the world would you think the grind mechanism is plastic? I did leave out the obvious things for sure... use it the way you want....
@@FireWaterCooking saying what the mechanism is not doesn’t really answer what it is
Thank you! All of these type pepper mills have the phrase "spice grinder" in the description, but I'm not seeing anyone actually use it that way. I prefer a 50/50 blend of pepper and cumin. Sometimes add coriander to that for a lemony flavor. Have you tried adding other spices? I know some seeds might be smaller, thus a finer setting when mixed with pepper. Or just spice without pepper?
2ndly, I saw your review of the Hexmill salt grinder, so the PAIR from HexClad at $199 is even more savings over the Pepper Cannon.
LOL. and over on the right I see a vid for the Salt Cannon... didn't even know that was a thing. Thanks again!
I have not mixed in any other spices, but as long as they are dry enough I don't see why you couldn't use coriander or whole cumin seeds...
@@FireWaterCooking As you showed with the Pepper cannon opening too far that peppercorns can fall out, I realized that CUMIN is very small compared to a peppercorn. So I found a setting that grinds both, maybe a little too fine, but I can play with it. Was also shocked that there's a big divider of the Hexmill units, like having 2 sides to fill up. Thanks again!
The tall pepper mills are terrible. They’re top heavy and you’ll be constantly knocking them over. Pepper grinds everywhere
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It's very easy to be cheaper when you rip off someone else's years of R&D. The Hexclad is nothing more than a high quality Chinese knockoff. Shame on them.
It must not fit into the patents that MannKitchen has
They're both made in China. At lease Hexclad doesn't claim to be Ferrai made by China lol