Perfex Adjustable Pepper Grinder Mill, Made in France, High-Carbon Steel Mechanism, 4.5-Inches, Silver

I took ages to research before I bought this pepper mill and I have to say it is the most perfect mill it is robustly made and works very smoothly . When filling it with pepper it is so easy. I love it also it is very vintage looking . The handle works really well and causes no stiffness or problems and I have no problems when grinding pepper onto food on stove the steam does not stop it working smoothly. Very very good product expensive but it works and it feels so robust i think it will last for a very long time to come. I am so pleased with purchase. If you are looking for a good quality pepper mill that works this is the one to buy. Fabulous.

The first new grinder I tried got clogged up with the moisture that sea salt makes, so I purchased this brand instead. As long as you want find ground, this is excellent. I find the consistency of the larger grinds less good, but works fine for my household. So easy to load, since you don't have to take anything apart. Solid, so doesn't get knocked over on the counter as much.

I bought this as a gift for a family member who is a very accomplished chef. I was initially disappointed with the grinding mechanism-it feels like it doesn't grab the pepper, sort of skips and squeaks. Every time I visit and use this grinder hate it more. They have stopped using it all together. VERY disappointing. Another friend has a vintage one that works beautifully, which was my inspiration for the purchase. Something has clearly changed in the manufacturing quality. Don't buy it. I wish I could return it but it has been too long.

This is exactly what I needed - I go through the cheap versions quickly because they just flat wear out. I can tell, just from the action, that this one is much sturdier (plus, it grinds the larger pepper corns that my last one just could not handle). It's expensive as an initial purchase, but I expect that it will be good value in the long run since I won't have to keep replacing it.

I received the Perfex 4-1/2 Inch Pepper Mill with no paperwork or written material regarding the product and, at the price paid for the item, found it less than satisfactory as a grinder compared to others at a lower price. The fact that is made of solid aluminum may justify the price since it may last longer than other grinders but that said, you can buy 2 or 3 other brand grinders that would perform as well or better than this product.Also, the size is too small for handling (I have large hands) and find that turning the handle for grinding awkward and at times, just plain difficult. Also, the grinding mechanism is not as smooth as I would have imagined and catches and more force than necessary (I feel) must be used to turn the handle.Overall, this product was not what I had imagined to be and would not recommend buying it at such a high price. There are other satisfactory pepper grinders available that would suffice in everyday kitchen and cooking use.

I've gone thru several pepper mills over the years. Usually, they clog a lot. Or they can't put out a fine grind. Or the nylon teeth wear down. Or they take up too much space. Or they are ugly. This one is all metal, has a handsome, provincial French design, and gives a nice, even output. It is quite small and heavy. I hope this will keep going for a few years. Only flaw was the little knob at the tip of the arm would not spin when you turned the arm. It is riveted onto the arm. A small drop of household oil solved that.

Considering the price & rave reviews, I was so excited to use this product. But, four years in, I'm finally admitting that I hate it & am going to buy a different pepper mill. How disappointing, considering the price tag and "built to last a lifetime" promise. But the crank mechanism is uncomfortable and difficult to use; it's constantly sticking, so I have to give it an extra shove to make it through a peppercorn. The grind is uneven. When I'm cooking, sometimes I've been using pre-ground pepper (horror!) because I just don't feel like dealing with this thing. DO NOT BUY.

This is our second Perfex pepper grinder. The first, now over 50 years old, is of an identical design and still works perfectly. We have every expectation that both the first and second will be serving our grandchildren in another 50 years. The simple design makes the grinder easy to fill and adjust. The crank handle facilitates rapid grinding. This is an example of great functional engineering resulting in a beautiful product