Wahl James Martin Grind and Chop, Electric Grinders Ideal for Coffee, Nuts and Spices, Safety Lock-In Lid, Brushed Stainless Steel, 200W, Capacity 70g

Had this for 12 months now and it works very well. Used daily and no issues. Happy

Bought this after my previous James Martin/Wahl mini grinder gave up on me after many years of service. Had been very happy with that one, but was intrigued by this one’s chopper and grinder attachments, so was willing to spend a bit more and branch out! It is VERY powerful, you can do dry spices in what feels like a nanosecond (even small quantities) and things like curry pastes barely take a press of the lid.. this is a much better design than my previous one where the button would jam. It’s so powerful that whatever you grind/chop gets propelled up into the lid, so I suggest having a little silicone spatula or something to scrape the contents out so you don’t lose any! It’s much easier to clean due to these separate parts, which is great when you’re working with pungent ingredients and you don’t want smells lingering in the grinder! Having said that, I bought a “Save with used” one as I wasn’t sure how I’d get on with it and thought I’d save money where I could (plus it’s more sustainable, if you’re into that!) It turned up smelling of cinnamon which was a bit off-putting as I believe the description said something like “new - damaged box” when it had obviously been used, but I gave the attachments a good clean and persevered! This did make me wonder if someone tried to grind whole cinnamon sticks and didn’t have any luck so they returned it? I’ve yet to try this, but I imagine breaking these into smaller pieces first would help! My only other gripe is the cord is a bit askew and I struggle to wind this fully into the base of the machine to put away for storage, but this is hardly a deal-breaker! Very happy so far - we’ll see if it lasts as long as my previous one!

Sadly stopped working after 4 years of daily use - I checked my order, i Bought mine for just over 20£ in 2017 here on amazon - 4 years of frequent use is not bad i guess nowadays!! We certainly use one or the other (chopper or grinder) at least once a day. We love this because the interior of the tub is almost entirely made from stainless steel so there is no risk of minute plastic chards coming off during use. The grinder's connection with the spinning element has given out, I believe its moisture that ruined it as it looks a little like aluminium corroded by water. Well, I hate waste so I Will try and buy replacement parts if I can. I recommend this device and I especially recommend that you never leave moisture underneath or in the spinning element, if you can avoid it. This now looks like it sells at 56£?? So I'm giving it a 3* only for the cost : value ratio. At 20£ it was a good investment though:)

This is the best kitchen gadget ever

I find this grinder/chopper to be excellent - beyond my expectations: - Robust design with a powerful motor - Simple and very quick to assemble and use (i.e. seconds) - Incredibly quick grinding and chopping (again, 1 or 2 seconds) - Simple and quick to clean - no more hassle than cleaning a chef's knife. To assemble, use and clean can be accomplished in under thirty seconds. I always learn manual techniques before considering any appliance, and therefore I have very few appliances. When learning a new technique, I limit myself to no more than a chef's knife, my hands, and typical items found in the average kitchen. I usually find that manual methods are quicker than using appliances. I also like to be able to cook in any environment, i.e. any kitchen, on board yachts, camping, etc. I only explain myself to emphasize that for an appliance to impress me, it really has to be great. I also bought this grinder/chopper as "used" from the amazon warehouse, and it is in perfect condition minus the original box, which I really don't care about. In fact I would prefer it if everything was supplied this way so I don't have to dispose of packing materials. UPDATE: Motor stopped, perhaps since I use it every day? Anyway, after sales service was excellent. Fast and friendly, and I'm busily chopping and grinding again!

Received this as a gift—sleek, shiny, and ready to pulverize anything from coffee beans to unsuspecting almonds. I was excited. It had that “I’m about to become a gourmet chef” energy. But my wife took one look and declared, “We already have three gadgets that do this. Send it back before it multiplies.” I tried to argue. I pointed out the dual bowls. The stainless steel blades. The James Martin endorsement. She countered with: “We don’t need a blender that thinks it’s famous.” So, back it went. No grinding. No chopping. No culinary transformation montage. I never even got to hear it whirr. Still, if you’re allowed to keep it, I imagine it’s brilliant. Just make sure your household gadget quota hasn’t already been exceeded.

I’m very disappointed with this product. After only around two years of normal household use, the rubber washer inside the lid broke, causing the unit to leak during use. The motor itself still works fine, but because of one small part failing, the whole product has become unusable. I contacted the seller hoping to buy a replacement lid or washer, as I liked the grinder and wanted to repair it instead of throwing it away. Unfortunately, no replacement parts were available. It’s frustrating that a product in otherwise working condition has to be discarded because of a simple rubber seal. Poor long-term support and not environmentally friendly. I expected better durability and availability of spare parts from a known brand.

My last spice grinder (Krupps) has gone to landfill as the plastic lid started developed large stress fractures making it dangerous to use. This was the replacement unit. Power wise, it makes reasonably short work of grinding cumin and coriander seeds. I wouldn't risk putting really hard spices in it (e.g. nutmeg or cinnamon) as the grind even for these lighter spices is much coarser than the Krupp. It takes a few pulses to get there, but the result is passable. Grinding ginger and garlic into a paste even with oil added and the Wahl struggles to get a smooth blend. Even after a number of pulses, large lumps of ginger and garlic were present. My Kenwood mini chopper makes a much smoother paste, probably due to the sharper blades. Part of the appeal of the Wahl was the dual attachments, I was hoping to save some precious worktop space by having a single unit for blending and grinding, but this disappointing result means I'll probably revert to the Kenwood for garlic ginger paste at least. If you are going to use this device for curries, grind the dry spices first. Even when grinding small amounts of garlic and oil etc. the mixture coats the single use lid. You can the easily clean the lid out with some kitchen roll rather than wash it to prevent any cross contamination between ingredients. The grinding attachments wash up fine under the tap, but drying them is impossible with a tea towel as you can't easily access beneath the blades. Probably best to leave them to air dry. I've been using this for over a month now, and I'm sure the internal gears in the base are getting noisier than when I first used it. I cook maybe two curries a week maximum, but I'm not convinced this product will last very long. If you are a regular curry chef, I'd definitely go for something more robust and powerful, even if you have to pay a bit more. The Wahl may be reasonably low cost, but it is definitely an entry level spice grinder.

It needs a UK-AU adaptor

Good product

Plastic quality not good as grinder broker