If you're a flower smoker, herb grinders are an absolute must for you. In order to enjoy a smooth smoke you need a consistent grind that is applicable for loading up a pocket spoon, packing a bowl in your bong, or simply rolling up.

Grinders ensure that smokers maximize their product. The potency of the product reduces when you pull the herb apart by hand causing plant matter and pollen to stick to your fingers. The plant matter will be contained inside the chamber with the help of a grinder. Many models of herb grinders come with a screen that can trap every last molecule. This will enable smokers to enjoy the full potency of the stash.

Grinders: Why Do You Need It?

Several smokers choose to invest in a grinder for the multitude of benefits that it provides. Grinders are designed for dry herbs because dry herbs need to be separated for better consumption.

Many smokers make the mistake of picking the herb apart; this causes plant matter and pollen to stick to your fingers. It reduces the potency of the herb.

All you need is a grinder and you will end up enjoying the full potency of the herb. Sprinkle your dry herbs directly into the bowl and pack them tighter to increase airflow and have better control over how fast the bowl will burn.

Styles of Grinders:

The multi-piece grinder is the most common kind of grinder. Multi-piece grinders are connected by several pieces that create an area for storing and grinding. Smokers find this particular style of grinder to be extremely beneficial for they offer extra storing space. It can vary based on diameter and size. These grinders come with a top grinding space. The teeth attached to the top grind the herbs by twisting them and the small holes allow the herbs to sift through into the storing space. Some grinders will do the grinding for you with a simple press of a button. The shredder cards on the other hand resemble a cheese grater. It is beneficial for on-the-go quick use.

Grinder Pieces and Pollen Catchers -

Grinders that feature multiple pieces come with a separate chamber. The thin metal net catches the tiniest of pollen. The pollen is mostly highly potent and smokers collect the build up to sprinkle it over the usual bowl of dry herbs.

Piece grinders usually have 2-5 pieces. The number of pieces determine how much of the most potent flecks you can collect. It all comes down to how you like to grind your dry herbs and how much are you willing to invest on it. You can browse through the extensive collection of grinders from Smoke Cartel and Kraken Grinders to ensure you have the best grinder based on your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions -

 How does a grinder work?

Grinders have several parts in them that are designed to splice and crush dry herbs into smaller components. This makes it better and easier for consumption in rolling papers, bowls, and more. The two interlocking teeth with the twisting mechanism will cut the dry herb. It is then collected into the next chamber through the holes of the grinder. All you have to do now is open the grinder by twisting it open and the ground cannabis can be found in the second storage compartment.

What are the top grinder brands?

The most popular grinder brands are -

• Kraken Grinders
• Aerospaced
• Santa Cruz
• Space Case

What is the difference between a two piece and a four piece grinder?

The two piece grinder won't come with a pollen catch and a storage container. Once the dry herbs are ground up, they remain in the grinding chamber in the two piece grinder. The four piece grinder allows the ground up dry herbs to pass through a fine mesh and collect in a separate chamber called a kief catch.