Fletchers' Mill Tronco Salt Mill, Walnut Stain - 10 Inch, Adjustable Coarseness Fine to Coarse, MADE IN U.S.A.

Grew up with a Peugot pepper grinder that my dad bought. I really liked it but eventually it broke. We replaced it with another Peugot (which I never liked) that quickly broke. Then they replaced that with the OXO one, which is okay but I don't think will last very long.This is absolutely stunning to look at, particularly paired with my Emile Henry salt pig. Feels phenomenal in my hands, is just the right size, everything feels smooth on the outside, it turns smooth, love that I have complete control over the grind instead of predefined settings, it produces consistent grinds, AND it's handmade in the US. Truly could not be more happy with it. Hope it lasts me my whole life!

Fletchers' Mill Tronco 10 inch peppermillMy measurements:Top of top adjustment nut to bottom of mill11 1/4 in. / ~286 mmTop of mill (without adjustment nut) to bottom of mill10 5/8 in. / ~270 mmWidest width (top and bottom are widest)2 1/2 in. / 63.5 mmWeight (empty)18.2 oz / 517 gWeight (full of peppercorns)19.4 oz / 550 gCapacity~3 1/2 Tablespoons / ~33 g whole black peppercorns (SWAD brand)The first thing I noticed was the finish and sturdiness on Fletchers' Mill peppermill. I ordered the walnut finish, but the one I received is a lighter finish than I expected. I'd say it's more like a mahogany or dark cherry. It's still very pretty, and finished nicely, but not exactly what I had expected. This mill feels solid and robust in the hand, unlike some of the cheaper ones I've had in the past. The grinder mechanism itself appears to be solid stainless steel, and the bottom of the grinder is stamped "MADE IN USA FLETCHERS' MILL". It appears to be well-made, and carries a lifetime warranty according to the manufacturer. My initial observation is that this mill is very efficient and has a greater output per turn than many mills I've used. I measure approximately 3/4 tsp / 1.75 g of ground pepper per 10 turns. My sole complaint at this point is the size of the grind when fully opened. The ground pepper pieces aren't quite as large as I'd like when I have the adjustment screw all the way open.Overall, this feels like a very well-made peppermill that should last a long time, and it looks great in the kitchen.

After going through several cheap pepper mills, we finally bit the bullet and decided to invest a bit more into a set and are very pleased that we did! It seems that you definitely get what you pay for with pepper mills! The reason it seems to be different and we have hope that it will last is the metal grinding components rather than ceramic or plastic as our previous grinders had. We also ordered the matching salt grinder which has a nylon crushing system which the salt will not corrode. Both are easily adjustable in how course of a grind you want and do not seem to struggle with the finer grind at all.The mill is truly 10" tall...so taller than most of the items on a set table. But I like that! The shape is very sleek and the wood smooth. We ordered ours in Walnut color and if I had a complaint, it is that the wood grain cannot be seen very well. However, that is not the manufacturer's fault as we could have ordered in a lighter color or a different set that clearly shows the grain. But for us, the mechanics was all important and therefore, we adjusted our expectations a bit in the visual area to get a set that works really well in our price range. We also like that there is a "P" and "S" on the top of the grinder. They are sharp and sophisticated looking!We have only had it a few weeks but due to the smooth mechanics of the grinding, it seems like it will last for hopefully a lifetime. (I know they can last that long because my parents have had their set for over 50 years.)

I bought this pepper mill for my mom, who requested a "good" pepper mill, for Christmas. She complained about other pepper mills that had quickly broken or worn out, or mills that didn't offer adjustable grinds. After exhaustive research of the various pepper mills offered through Amazon, I finally decided on the Fletcher's Mill. I was worried, because there were no reviews yet and I wished that the grind setting was different, but I loved the aesthetics of the Fletcher's Mill line, the grind mechanism appeared to be a high quality (crushes the peppercorn first, then grinds, releasing more pepper flavor), and I eventually decided that this traditional style of grinder (versus the ones with a hand crank) would be easier on Mom's arthritic hands.Important to note here: Mom loves freshly ground pepper and uses only freshly ground pepper, not just on a salad, but in any recipe or dish that calls for pepper, so she uses her mill several times a day, every day.And she LOVES it. We both laughed about how big it is -- I somehow missed the 10-inch size in the description -- but the size actually helps with her weak grip, so, though it won't fit in her spice cabinet, it's pretty enough and giving her a good enough grind that she doesn't mind having to display it on her counter.

I hadn’t invested in a top notch pepper mill since I bought an 8” wood grinder in London about thirty years ago. And, honestly I was rather leery of purchasing a pepper grinder/mill from those listed on Amazon so I decided to do some research.Based on real chef reviews and usage I chose to purchase the Fletchers Mill in cherry.I’m completely in love. Mechanism is excellent; smooth and strong . The wood quality and finish are gorgeous.I’ve purchased other less expensive mills but you get what you pay for. This will last a lifetime and look fabulously chic in my kitchen.

Finest grind of pepper I've ever gotten from one of these. Looks nice, feels nice, works great. Bummed that the nuts on the top aren't nicely marked with an "S" and "P". They should be based on the manufacturer website. But the pepper is blank and the salt just has a sticker with an "S". I asked before buying and the answer was that the markings were permanent and not a sticker. Not true, I expected more elegance for this price. Docked a star for this reason.

Way better than my Peugeot I’ve had for years and doesn’t make so much mess on the counter, excellent quality and maintains the grind you leave it at, something my old Peugeot s/p never did. Wish there were more colors but black is still fine, very comfortable to use.