About Vic Firth Gourmet’s
“Lock & Grind” Patented Grinding System

Exacting chefs want and need complete control over the seasoning of their dishes—and Vic Firth Gourmet mills give them precise control through a patented “Lock and Grind” grinding system. This unique mechanism ensures perfect consistency – whether fine grinds for fish, medium grinds for gravies or coarse grinds for meats.

Grinding is performed in a two-step process:
First, the peppercorns are crushed to release their natural oils and flavors;
Next, they are ground to the chosen consistency for perfect results every time.

Vic Firth Gourmet salt mills use a nylon crushing system to deliver variable granularity for salt. And all mills feature pop-out mechanisms for easy cleaning.

Click here for mill cleaning instructions.