The Benefits and Drawbacks of a Threadless Herb Grinder

With the arrival of high society—pun intended—threadless weed grinders are a rather new phenomenon that are growing in popularity.

Grinder brands look to distinguish themselves and consumers look for the newest and best designs that solve problems other brands have ignored/failed to solve. Speaking of which, we just released our new threadless weed grinder! 

Check out the ZAM FullMag! It's completely magnetic, no threads, and no center posts!

Why You Should Consider a Threadless Herb Grinder

If you’ve ever broken up a bud with your hands, then you know that weed can be very sticky. It creeps into the corners of your grinder in ways you never thought possible.

Your glistening beacon of silver metal slowly becomes a green, barely functioning mass you have to fight your way through just to get a pile of nicely ground bud.

After a while your grinder becomes caked in pressed trichomes commonly referred to as “grinder hash”.

Like opening your fridge hoping to find it magically restocked in the five minutes since you last checked, opening your grinder when you’re out of bud can feel the same way. If you’re out of weed this might be a welcome treat, but grinder hash is a double edged sword.

No More Sticky Threads

Most grinders are connected or held together with threads that require you to spin the different pieces together into a locking position. But when your grinder has that green layer of grinder hash, the threads can start to jam.

This grinder hash will build-up in the threads, and eventually closing your grinder will feel like dragging your nails on a chalkboard.

A threadless grinder solves that problem by simply removing the threads and replacing them with magnets. 

Cross-Thread Prevention & Ease of Use

A dirty grinder is nothing compared to a cross-threaded grinder. 

Have you ever dropped your grinder only to find it cemented in place like the famous sword Excalibur?

All you want is a bong rip, or to light up a joint, but suddenly you’re Googling how to unjam your grinder. You try sticking it in the freezer, running hot water over it, screaming at it in anger, yet nothing works.

This is known as cross-threading and it can be incredibly difficult to fix, and frustrating to say the least.

 And that’s why threadless grinders were created. By using magnets to keep your grinder together you can avoid this problem from happening to you. And there are other benefits as well.

Check out the threadless herb grinders we sell. 

No More Endless Spinning - Save Time and Preserve Your Sanity

How often do you open up your grinder? How often do you grab your grinder off the table only to spend the next couple seconds spinning your grinder like an endless top hoping to reach the light at the end of the tunnel?

A threadless grinder that’s designed well will be easy to open and close, making the whole process a lot less painful.

For most of us, “less painful” simply means less annoying. But for others less painful can be taken literally. It shouldn’t be forgotten that while cannabis is a recreational drug that can be enjoyed in leisure, others use it medicinally for common ailments like arthritis.

Suddenly the struggle to open your grinder becomes a roadblock to salvation. But a threadless grinder removes that wall by making the process seamless and easy.

Disadvantages and Drawbacks

Lack of Design Variety - Few 4 Piece Designs

Many threadless herb grinders aren't sold as a 4-piece model. That means if you're looking for a grinder that produces a bunch of kief, you might be out of luck. Well, except for the ZAM 4 Piece FullMag. We are one of the only grinder brands that sells a threadless 4 piece weed grinder. 

That's because all other threadless herb grinder brands use an inferior design compared to the ZAM FullMag. The ZAM FullMag uses magnetic rings instead of center posts, so there's nothing preventing a kief screen from working. 

Threadless Grinders Are Expensive

Everything comes at a cost, and that's true with herb grinders, too. The threadless aspect where a grinder is held together by magnets is rather new, and therefore grinders with this characteristic are generally sold at a premium price.

Finnicky Designs

Some brands have tried to create completely magnetic grinders only to create a finicky design. It’s often overlooked, but without threads, what’s to stop the bottom section of your grinder from spinning freely when you try and grind up a nug?

There has to be some aspect of the design that prevents unwanted rotation. 

Some grinder brands have a center post that prevents the other sections from accidentally spinning, while others have used small “guide posts” designed to catch and lock. Which design is better? I’ll leave that for you to decide.

Consider a stainless steel weed grinder if you want a grinder that will last you forever. 

Conclusion:

Simply put: Grinders designed without traditional threading improves the overall grinding experience. By removing the threads, and using magnets instead, you will have an easier time maintaining your grinder while also avoiding the notorious cross-threading problem. 

A threadless herb grinder is easier to open and close compared to the monotonous, endless spinning you’ll find in many traditionally threaded herb grinders.

These benefits are worthwhile to some, especially those with medical ailments or those who consume cannabis regularly, but for others it might not be worth the extra cost.