Alexander Brass Salt Mill, 8" (20.5 cm)

The Alexander 8" brass salt mill is a solid brass mill handmade in Thessaloniki, Greece, featuring a grinder engineered specifically for salt: a 38 mm 3DCut mechanism made from food-safe plastic running on an 8 mm stainless steel shaft. Because salt rapidly corrodes ordinary steel, this mill utilizes corrosion-proof materials designed to last a lifetime.

It shares the same 40 mm body diameter, 1 mm brass wall, and plain polished finish as the 9" Alexander pepper mill, making them a perfectly matched pair for your table or countertop. A protective inner plastic lining inside the brass body prevents salt from coming into direct contact with the brass.

Why Choose This Mill:

• Corrosion-Proof Salt Mechanism: Built with a food-safe plastic grinder on a stainless steel shaft so salt can never attack or rust the internal mechanism.
• Matching 38 mm 3DCut Design: Uses the exact same efficient 38 mm 3DCut grinding geometry as the Alexander pepper mill for fast, effortless grinding.
• Ideal Table & Cooking Height: At 8 inches (20.5 cm), it provides comfortable handling for both dining table use and stovetop seasoning.

Dimensions & Weight:

• Height: 8" (205 mm)
• Body Diameter: 1.6" (40 mm)
• Weight: 390 g (0.9 lb)

Materials & Specifications:

• Body: Solid brass (1 mm wall thickness) with a protective plastic inner lining
• Finish: Plain polished, unlacquered brass
• Grinding Mechanism: 38 mm (1.5") 3DCut, food-safe plastic
• Shaft: 8 mm stainless steel
• Suitable For: Dry sea salt or rock salt
• Model Code: Alexander Modern (40108)
• EAN-13 Barcode: 5213011380701
• Origin: Handmade in Thessaloniki, Greece

Usage Guidelines:

• Recommended Salt: Use only dry sea salt or rock salt.
• Do Not Use: Do not use wet salt, grey salt, or salt flakes, as these will clog the grinding mechanism.

Care & Maintenance:

• Keep Dry: Wipe any stray salt off the outer brass body promptly to protect the finish.
• Refill Care: When refilling, brush away any salt crystals trapped between the lid and the body. Salt left on these contact areas causes accelerated oxidation.
• Washing: Do not submerge the brass body in water or place in the dishwasher. Only the removable plastic grinder components can be rinsed in water, and they must be completely dry before reassembly.
• Brass Patina: The unlacquered brass will naturally darken into a rich patina over time, or can be polished back to a high shine using standard brass cleaner.

Q: Why does the salt mill use a plastic grinding mechanism instead of steel?

A: Salt causes steel to corrode and rust. To prevent corrosion, this mill uses a durable, food-safe plastic grinder on a stainless steel shaft that salt cannot degrade.

Q: What types of salt can I use in this mill?

A: Use dry sea salt or coarse rock salt. Avoid wet salt, grey salt, or salt flakes, as their moisture and shape will clog the grinder.

Q: Can I wash this salt mill with water?

A: Do not submerge the brass body in water. Only the plastic grinder parts may be rinsed with water, and they must be 100% dry before putting the mill back together.

Q: Why should I brush off salt when refilling?

A: Salt trapped between the lid and brass body causes oxidation. Brushing away excess salt during refills keeps the brass clean and prevents unwanted tarnish around the seams.

Q: Does this salt mill match the 9" Alexander pepper mill?

A: Yes. It features the exact same 40 mm body diameter, 1 mm brass wall construction, and polished brass finish, making them ideal to pair as a matching set.