A mechanical tank with commercial-grade 50mm flat burrs and a track record of owners grinding daily for 15, 20, even 28 years without a hiccup. The stepped adjustment makes dialing in a slow, fussy process, it clumps enough to need a WDT tool, and switching beans or brew methods turns into a cleanup project. If you want one grinder for one setup and prize longevity over convenience, the Rocky earns its reputation. If you rotate beans, chase workflow speed, or need stepless precision, you'll outgrow it fast.
This Norwegian grinder nails the sweet spot between price and pour-over performance, delivering consistent grinds in a compact frame that actually looks good on the counter. The belt-driven motor will eventually slip or wear out after three to five years of daily use, leaving the burrs motionless while the motor hums, but the fix is cheap and simple if you're comfortable with a screwdriver. If you want clean filter coffee without spending Fellow money and can live with a stepped adjuster and an eventual belt swap, this is the entry grinder that earns its keep.