This and the Pepper Cannon are remarkable bits of equipment. I'll admit that I had issues in the beginning and even now but it's not the fault of the tool.

The following only matters to some people—I'm one of them. The quality of the grind is exceptional. The salt comes out with points and edges so it sticks to where it's put. Sort of micro-flakes. Not little cubes that roll off. The sound and the sense of texture are pleasing—there is a higher note, lower than a hiss but not as hollow as other salt grinders I've used. The feeling in my hand is pleasing—that tactile sense that comes with using a fine tool such as a well sharpened plane—barely there but relaxing and confidence-inspiring when noticed. I love well-made tools that I can use without kowtowing to the idiosyncrasies brought on by design compromises (yes, there are exceptions...aren't there always?!)

While mucking about in the beginning, I discovered that the grinding burrs are ceramic, not metal as in others I've used. This surprised me as the pepper grinder's are metal but it also showed the attention to detail in the design. Ceramic is absolutely the way to go with something like salt.

It took a while to find the setting for the salt I was using. Similarly, I haven't fully discovered the amount of ground salt and the amount of "twist". But I'm getting there.

For me, this and its dark sibling spark joy in their use—isn't that the point?

P.S. Yes, they're expensive...even a bit nuts, especially in Canada. I've…