Peugeot25434 Daman U'Select Shaftless 6.5 Inch Salt Mill, Stainless Steel

We have several of these Peugeot mills for our home and love the ease of refill and use, grind levels and the smaller size of th emill (vs 8 inch). However they were shipped full of salt with the magnet lids (Great for easy refill) were not taped so they dumped every salt crystal in the shipping box which meant we paid for product we could not use and will now need to add our own salt and pepper.

Peugeot Daman u'Select shaftless salt and pepper mills are simply the best-designed, most functional and highest quality *engineered* items I have ever seen of their type. They make all of the several pepper and salt mills we previously owned seem like toys or junk. The Peugeots approach instrument quality for the purpose of grinding salt and pepper, and they are also attractive and easy to use.Several features make this an outstanding salt mill:* The adjustable stainless steel grinding mechanism -- different from the pepper mill mechanism, specially designed for grinding salt crystals -- really works. Firstly, it delivers very consistent size grounds at any setting. Secondly, it is easy to produce salt from a very fine powder to very coarse by turning the adjustment ring on the brushed stainless steel-encased plastic base to any setting through its 270 degrees of movement. The official product photos here on Amazon show accurately how well these mechanisms are made, and how well they work to produce a range of grain size.* The shaftless design is a superior concept. Traditional salt mills have a full-length shaft, to which the barrel cap and turning knob are attached by a top nut, through the middle of the unground salt crystals. As they are turned, the square-section shafts often used tend to create powder residue by abrading the salt crystals before they reach the grinding mechanism. That cannot happen in this shaftless Peugeot design.* The thick-walled barrels of almost crystalline acrylic are both attractive and functional. The salt crystals are displayed in a column which is both an attractive feature and a constant indication of remaining contents, unlike traditional turned wood units. Although smoother than turned wood models, the barrels of the units are easy to hold because they taper in at the middle, and flare out top and bottom. The entire clear acrylic barrel acts as a knob for turning the mechanism with one hand, while the other hand holds still the stainless steel base.* Refilling the mills is far easier than traditional shaft-drive models in which a top nut must be unscrewed, the cap/turning knob removed, and fresh salt crystals poured into an often small space around the top of the shaft. These shaftless Peugeots have a stainless steel-encased plastic refill cap held in place in a recessed fill hole by four small button magnets. It is easy to lift off the cap, and to refill the mills without spillage.Very highly recommended. The pepper mill counterpart of this salt mill, the  Peugeot PM25441 Daman U'Select Shaftless 8.25 Inch Pepper Mill, Stainless Steel  is its perfect companion, sold separately on Amazon. Although packaged in sets by some Amazon Marketplace resellers and other retailers, Amazon's lower shipping costs of the individually purchased mills are far cheaper for international orders. The shorter 6½-inch version of this model,  Peugeot Daman 6.5 inch Acrylic Salt/Pepper Mill Set - U Select  would be equally attractive despite needing to be refilled more often.

I purchased the Peugeot "Daman" 21 cm salt mill to match our Daman model pepper mill. The mill arrived naked inside an open-topped plastic bag, with its red booklet attached. About a quarter cup or so of rock salt was in the same bag, and fine salt coated the mill exterior. The plastic bag with mill and loose salt was cushion somewhat inside the Amazon box with air pillows. The mill's magnetic top was in place. Some of the salt had escaped the bag and was loose inside the Amazon box. Because the salt clearly could have been contaminated, I threw it all out, including a small amount in the mill. I'm unsure of what I was supposed to receive, but it certainly wasn't the mess I got. I dusted the mill and filled it with my own salt and it seems to be working fine. Can't help but wonder if this was a returned item.

Bought this salt grinder in 2013 because I liked the Peugeot pepper grinder so much. Both have great design and are easy to fill being shaft free. The salt mill worked fine until recently when each twist produced less output and created inconsistent grain sizes at different settings. Emptied the salt and cleaned out the interior with canned air. Better, but not like new. Consulted Amazon reviews to see if others had similar problems; even visited the Peugeot site but it was in French. Got pretty frustrated and felt tempted to junk it and even started looking at other grinders.In a last ditch effort, I cleaned it again and proceeded as before but this time with one difference: I folded up a paper towel, removed the cap from the unit and turned the mill upside down and gently tapped the top on the towels to dislodge any salt. To my surprise, about a half tablespoon of powdered salt mixed with whole crystals fell out from their hiding place in the grinding chamber in the silver base! More canned air and when the base turned easily, with no abrasion, it was clean. Refilled with super coarse Himalayan salt and it worked good as new.

Either a pretty good knock-off or a multipack that’s been broken up to sell individually.Arrived in a cheap plastic bag with rock salt spilling everywhere. This is the 2nd delivery I’ve received (returned the first one, thinking it was a returned item sold at full-price) and both were exactly the same.So far seems to work ok, but I’ll be scrutinizing its performance thoroughly.Unacceptable that a $65 salt mill should be sold in such condition.

I have purchased 4 or 5 of these salt grinders since 2008. The pepper grinders hold up great (I have 4 of them -- for 5-pepper ix, black, green & white pepper and one in reserve in case one breaks!). The salt grinders are not good. I've used sea salt in them & they always clump up, and get to the point that they only produce 'salt dust'. The turn mechanism to select the grind (fine -> coarse) eventually wears out, and it doesn't make any difference how you have it set. I thought Peugeot was a premiere manufacturer...... guess for cars, not kitchens! I do have another salt grinder by Peugeot that is wood, and it still works fine. But I had wanted a more modern look, with easier access to refilling. Now, the access is for emptying and un-jamming the darn mechanism. Warranty? Yeah, sure ... who keeps the receipts or wants the hassle of returns? These are WAY too expensive for the disappointing way they have worn out.

I like the ability to choose how fine or granual I can make the grind. Also, no more guessing which is salt or pepper as the shakers are clear. When refilling, no more unscrewing the top as it uses three earth magnets that keeps the tops fixed. An unanticipated surprise was when we decided to try another type of salt - pink sea sat crystals vs white salt. It's become quite the conversational piece when hosting dinners with friends.

I discovered these mills while on a cruise and was impressed. As soon as we got back I tracked them down and bought a salt and pepper mill. Because they are adjustable you apply the salt/pepper to just the right granularity. Personally I prefer pepper ground coarse and this is the only mill which I have found does this consistently.

Good product good value

Bon produit. Tel que décrit. Délai de livraison fort bien. Aucun commentaire négatif.

I expected the item to come in a box. It did not. This rather expensive salt mill came in a small broken plastic bag and the salt that was supposed to be in the mill spread in the bag. Can't tell yet how good this salt mill is but the packaging can be better.