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If you smoke or vape flower, a weed grinder is one of your most trusted tools. Weed grinders are cherished by all who use them for their ability to quickly transform large, sticky cannabis flowers into a fine grind suitable for packing into bowls and rolling into joints.
With the rise of recreational cannabis, grinders have evolved into all manner of shapes, sizes, designs, and price ranges. There is even a growing number of sleek, modern, electric weed grinders, which automate the entire process. You can’t avoid getting your fingers dirty while still having consistently ground bud ready to consume using a quality grinder.
Grinders have come a long way since the early days of cannabis culture. The best weed grinders of 2021 borrow from the designs of the past but offer much more to the consumer.
What is a weed grinder?
A cannabis grinder is a tool designed to break down dried cannabis flower into smaller pieces, making it easier and smoother to smoke or vape.
Most weed grinders work by tearing apart cannabis between two sets of offset teeth in a small chamber. As you twist the grinder back and forth, the teeth crush and crumble the larger flower into finely ground pieces that fall into a collection chamber.
How much is a grinder for weed? Typically prices for weed grinders start around $5 for the most basic plastic designs. A metal grinder with specialized features costs between $40 to $100. Automatic grinders are the most expensive, usually well over $100.
What makes a good weed grinder? No matter the design or additional components, a good weed grinder should tick the following boxes:
- Turn sticky flower into a fluffy, consistent, and crumbly final product with minimal effort
- Designed with durable, long-lasting materials
- Easy to clean with basic cleaning tools
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Price: $61.99
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Size: 7.5 x 7.5 x 12 cm
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Weight: Varies based on components
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Price: $149.99
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Size: 29.2 x 17.8 x 6.4 cm
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Weight: 180 g
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Price: $59.99
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Size: 6.35 x 6.35 cm
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Weight: 255 g
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Price: $13.99
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Size: 5 x 16.5 cm
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Weight: 106 g
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Price: $3.49
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Size: 57 x 57 mm
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Weight: Varies based on components
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Price: $11.99
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Size: 3.8 x 6.3 cm
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Weight: Varies based on components
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Price: $6.95
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Size: 5 x 8.9 cm
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Weight: Varies based on components
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Price: $90.00 ($160 for large)
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Size: n/a
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Weight: Varies based on components
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Price: $35.00
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Size: 4.8 x 3.8 cm
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Weight: Varies based on components
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Price: $29.25 to $33.75
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Size: 3 x 5 cm
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Price: $55
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Size: 3.2 cm
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Weight: Varies based on components
Wakit Ball and Chain Electric Herb Grinder
- Price: $61.99
- Size: 7.5 x 7.5 x 12 cm
- Weight: n/a
Special Features: Innovative ball and chain whip cutting system to preserve trichome integrity; micro USB charging port that eliminates the need to replace batteries; artistic designs available.
The Wakit Ball and Chain Herb Grinder is powerful, fast, and convenient. With a patented and truly one-of-a-kind whipping technology, it takes only seconds for the stickiest bud to break down into the perfect grind.
It’s designed for ease of use, which means it’s incredibly simple— even for an electronic grinder. Simply fill the chamber with a nickel-sized bud, press down for a few pulses, and the whole flower transforms into fluffy particles ideal for bongs, bubblers, and blunts.
The Wakit Ball and Chain Herb Grinder is available in several creative designs including Tree Goddess, Lucid, and Solid Black black. Between sessions, the device charges with a USB cable.
Banana Bro’s OG OTTO
- Price: $149.99
- Size: 29.2 x 17.8 x 6.4 cm
- Weight: 180 g
Special Features: AI technology that adapts to the consistency of the flower; automatically fills cones for perfect blunts every time; promises maximum potency and flavor in every grind.
A device that takes grinding into the 21st century, the OG Otto automatic grinder incorporates AI technology that adjusts depending on the consistency of the whole flower inside. That means the blades adapt to speed, pressure, and direction to produce the best final product.
This premium electric grinder doesn’t just grind; it also fills cones. That means no more fumbling around with papers, leaving a trail of crumbs behind you. With the press of a single button, the Otto grinds, then flawlessly fills an empty cone inserted into the chamber.
Cloudious Tectonic9 Auto Dispensing Grinder
- Price: $59.99
- Size: 6.35 x 6.35 cm
- Weight: 255 g
Special Features: One of the smallest electronic grinders, so extremely portable; vibration-assisted dispensing for a mess-free experience; clear viewing window, illuminated with an LED light.
The Cloudious Techtonic9 Grinder rolls several innovative features into one automatic grinding device. First, it uses 28 CNC manufactured diamond-shaped grinding teeth to produce fluffy ground flower every single time.
Second, the integrated storage space has a handy clear viewing window with an LED light so you can quickly check on what’s left.
Third, the grinder has an advanced dispensing spout that allows for precise distribution of the final product. A locking sliding door keeps the product safely stowed away between uses, and a unique vibration feature evenly dispenses whatever product you need.
The Techtonic9 is also one of the smallest automatic grinders on the market. Unlike other popular electric grinders, it’s small and travel-friendly.
Plastic weed grinders
All-in-One Wen Qiao Herb Grinder and Cone Loader
- Price: $13.99 to $14.49
- Size: 5 x 16.5 cm
- Weight: 106 g
Special Features: Quickly disassembles for ease of cleaning; grinds and loads cones at the same time; storage compartment can hold additional prerolls or excess flower.
Usually, grinders on the cheaper end of the spectrum stick with the basics. Unlike other plastic grinders for weed, the Wen Qiao has incorporated several useful features beyond strictly grinding.
This weed grinder also fills preloaded paper cones in as little as 30 seconds. In addition, it comes with a cone-packing tool to ensure every joint smokes smoothly and consistently.
Inside the cone tube, there is extra storage capacity, in case you want to keep excess flower or prerolls for future use. Plus, the caps click on and off quickly, thanks to the magnetic components. That means you’ll have no issues trying to unscrew a gunky twist-off lid.
Speaking of which, this plastic weed grinder is easy to disassemble, which means regular cleaning is a breeze.
Grasscity Plastic Magnetic Grinder
- Price: $3.49
- Size: 57 x 57 mm
- Weight: n/a
Special Features: Incredibly lightweight for travel; snap magnetic closure; one of the most affordable weed grinders on the market
This plastic acrylic grinder is bringing grinding back to basics with a simple design that has been tried and tested by generations of cannabis consumers. This Grasscity design is extremely affordable, lightweight, and compact.
This extremely light grinder travels well. Most importantly, should you misplace it during your adventures, it’s cheap enough to replace. In fact, it’s so affordable it makes sense to toss one into every bag and stash box you own.
With three components including top and bottom pieces, plus pollen catcher, it doesn’t waste excess space. As an added bonus, it has incorporated a magnetic lid feature for quick access.
Mini weed grinders
Mini HerbSaver Grinder and Storage Container
- Price: $11.99
- Size: 3.8 x 6.3 cm
- Weight: n/a
Special Features: Incredibly portable, coming in just under 6.5 cm tall; medical-grade plastics mean this is water and odour-resistant; pollen screen is friction fitted for ease of cleaning and replacement.
If you are on the hunt for cute weed grinders, the HerbSaver Mini is the one. This Mini HerbSaver is perfectly pocket-sized for sliding it into a pocket or purse. This mini weed grinder is ideal for taking on the road.
The hard plastic teeth can break down tough, resinous flower into a fluffy, consistent grind, and the grinder has a special storage compartment for excess.
G Grinder Card
- Price: $6.95
- Size: 5 x 8.9 cm
- Weight: n/a
Special Features: Slim credit-card-like design slides into any wallet or purse; non-stick surface prevents resin build-up; no moving parts, extremely durable
Although not the first design to come to mind in the small weed grinder category, metal grinder cards absolutely fit the ‘tiny’ requirement.
The G Grinder Card is one of the most discreet and portable cannabis grinders. It slides into your wallet next to all your other cards.
Card grinders require a bit more elbow grease than traditional twist-style but are just as effective. To use, gently rub a nug over the metal screen to break apart the flower. Collect the flower and enjoy.
Natural and wood weed grinders
Marley Natural Black Walnut Wood Grinder
- Price: $90.00 ($160 for large)
- Size: n/a
- Weight: n/a
Special Features: Glass storage compartment for multi-session storage; made from environmentally friendly materials, glass and solid walnut; snap magnetic closure for an airtight silicone seal.
In the vast world of weed grinders, sometimes sticking with elegant simplicity is best. The Marley Wooden Grinder is made from two simple components: wood and glass. It’s a modern take on a natural look.
Available in sustainably sourced black walnut, the four-part design quickly and smoothly breaks down even the stickiest of buds. In addition, the wooden grinder snaps shut with a magnetic top, which means you won’t struggle to twist open.
Other notable features include a removable kief screen, for cleaning and replacement. For an added cost, you can also upgrade to the much larger size, for even more grinding capacity.
Canada Puffin Parklands Maple Wood Grinder
- Price: $35.00
- Size: 4.8 x 3.8 cm
- Weight: n/a
Special Features: Hand crafted for a one-of-a-kind finish; top of the grinder flips into a useful bowl, for a mess-free roll; made from durable and all-natural Canadian maple wood
Every Canada Puffin parklands wooden grinder is expertly handcrafted with extremely durable Canadian maple wood. With smooth, rounded corners, you’ll find this design is remarkably ergonomic and sits comfortably in your hand.
The metal alloy teeth stay sharp for the life of the grinder, and deliver a consistently fluffy flower for every session. Once you’ve finished grinding, flip the top over to expose a useful bowl feature. Use the bowl to hold your flower, while you roll your next joint or to store a bit of excess for a multi-bowl session.
With a design meant to last a lifetime, you can see that this piece was created with a lot of love from the team at Canada Puffin.
BoardThing Recycled Skateboard Herb Grinder
- Price: $29.25 to $33.75
- Size: 3 x 5 cm
- Weight: n/a
Special Features: Created from recycled skateboards, made with Canadian maple; fully customizable with a wood-engraved design; made by skateboarders, tested by skateboarders.
Is this the world’s coolest weed grinder? At the very least, the BoardThing Herb Grinder is one of the most innovative wood grinders for weed.
BoardThing Grinders come from recycled skateboards collected from European skateboarders. The design team collects old skateboards, peeling back the surface to reveal the beautiful and highly durable Canadian maple interior. Layered and laminated, every grinder comes out unique in a rainbow of colors.
For those looking for custom weed grinders, Board Thing also offers the option to embed a name, symbol, or other design as a wood engraving on the top of the grinder. A perfect gift for any cannabis lover in your life.
Metal
HOJ Klip
- Price: $150
- Size: 57 x 66 mm
- Weight: Varies based on components
Special Features: Individual components are customizable; innovative blade technology slices instead of grinding flower; named Best Grinder by Herb Magazine.
The Klip is one of the world’s most innovative manual metal grinders. It’s as unique as the person using it, allowing for total customization of the components.
Choose between three different grates and three different kief collectors, depending on the results you want to achieve. You can also magnetically attach a spout for seamless dispensing.
HOJ incorporated two spinning blades instead of stagnant teeth to slice rather than crush flower. This promises better flavor and a smooth smoking experience from the final ground product.
What’s more, the magnetic top actually levitates the cover, meaning an entirely frictionless twist for grinding. It’s safe to say, the Klip has taken the standard grinder components to an entirely new level.
GRAV Accessories 3-Piece Blue Grinder
- Price: $55
- Size: 3.2 cm
- Weight: n/a
Special Features: Built-in pollen catcher to collect the kief; classic and timeless grinder design; kief collector tool makes scraping and using kief simple
Why mess with a classic? The GRAV 3-Piece Grinder sticks with the tried and true grinder design in a three-component format that includes the always valuable kief collector.
The 15 teeth, cut from CNC aluminum, are sharpened and fitted to achieve a superb grind, no matter the original flower quality. The added kief collector allows you to keep a potent supply at the ready when your next joint or bowl needs a dash more potency.
This simple and elegant grinder sticks with the basics but perfects them. Plus, with no unnecessary bells and whistles, this is one of the easiest grinders to clean.
Sharp Stone 4-Piece Grinder
- Price: $14.75
- Size: 6.35 cm
- Weight: 28. 5 g
Special Features: Extremely durable, produced from CNC-machined aircraft-grade aluminum; poly ring around the grinder helps reduce friction for smooth grinding; kit includes a protective pouch and a kief collecting tool
Sharp Stone is a well-trusted cannabis brand, with tools that always make the year’s best weed grinder list. The timeless Sharp Stone design promises durability, smooth grinding, and magnetic closure.
How much is a Sharp Stone grinder? Priced at just under $15, it’s one of the most affordable feature-packed metal options available. That includes a cover, two-piece grinder, an additional kief chamber, a protective pouch, and a kief tool for scraping.
What do you use a weed grinder for?
If you intend to smoke or vaporize cannabis, you need to break it down into a fine and fluffy consistency before packing it into a pipe or rolling it into a joint. This is when a weed grinder comes into play.
Although it’s possible to break apart cannabis with your fingers or a pair of scissors, grinders create a more consistent grind, which means a better smoke.
Weed grinders are a critical component for breaking cannabis into smaller pieces before smoking or vaping. Larger chunks of flower burn inconsistently, leaving leftovers in your bowl or ending up with a joint that burns down one side.
The perfect grind that you’ll achieve with a grinder helps encourage airflow in and around each small piece of flower. More oxygen means a better burn.
How to grind weed without a grinder
If you’ve misplaced your grinder or are waiting for your order to arrive, you can still achieve the perfect grind.
There are dozens of gimmicky ways to grind weed without a grinder, but the most straightforward approach is to use a pair of scissors. Tightly hold the flower between your thumb and forefinger, and use the scissors to cut through the bud.
You can also place the flower in a small shot glass while snipping to keep the small pieces contained.
Repeat until you reach the desired consistency. After you’re done cutting, remember to wipe the blades with isopropyl alcohol to remove the sticky resin.
For those looking to grind larger amounts of flower, a coffee (or spice) grinder can power through a substantial amount of bud within a few seconds. Fill the grinder with bud, and pulse the grinder until the flower is light and fluffy. Short pulses are key because continuous mechanical grinding will risk melting the trichomes.
Once again, clean the grinder well before and after use to avoid the flavours melding from one ingredient to the next.
How to clean a weed grinder
Eventually, every grinder needs cleaning to remove the sticky resin, which can gum up the works.
How often should you clean it out? The cleaning schedule will depend on the frequency of use. One way to tell it’s time to clean a manual grinder is when it starts to catch while twisting.
The best cleaning solution for most grinders made from metal, glass, and acrylic components is isopropyl alcohol.
- Unscrew each grinder component, including the top, flower catcher, and pollen trap, placing them together in a small bowl.
- Pour just enough isopropyl alcohol into the bowl to cover the components,
- Soak for 30 minutes.
- Remove each part from the solution, and use a piece of paper towel to wipe away any residue. Use an old toothbrush to get into the hard-to-reach areas.
- For any exceptionally grimy grinders, repeat the process.
- When you’ve removed as much of the buildup as possible, rinse clean with water and allow to dry completely.
If you have an automatic, electric, or wooden grinder, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning. It may not be suitable to clean these specialized devices by soaking in isopropyl alcohol.
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