
Many people (myself included) started with an inexpensive grinder that may use pyramid shaped teeth, or a copied diamond pattern found on other higher end grinders. I keep my pick in the center chamber of my grinder for storage, that way I don’t run the risk of losing it.Ī good grinder should be a standard part of every vaporizer enthusiasts kit.

The Santa Cruz Shredder comes with a small triangular plastic pick to help loosen any stuck herbs in the top chamber, or to help scoop herbs up from the center chamber. Santa Cruz Shredder Grinder Sizing Chart:

The Mini I would recommend for a travel 4-piece grinder, but the small seems to be the perfect fit as a personal use at-home grinder. The next size up (Large) is an increase of 5/8″ to the diameter, while the next size down (Mini) is a decrease of 1/2″ to the diameter. I would equate personal use to include grinding for sessions of up to a few people. The small Santa Cruz Shredder sized grinders (at least the 4-piece that I’ve tested) is the perfect size for personal use. Worth noting is that size naming conventions are not standardized across manufacturers, so a small grinder from one manufacturer could be the same size as a medium grinder from another. The grinder pictures is the Small 4-Piece Black Glossy Finish and measures 2-1/8″ in diameter. Santa Cruz Shredder makes grinders in a variety of sizes, colors, and compositions (2-piece and 4-piece).
