Alexander Copper Salt Mill, 8" (20.5 cm)

The Alexander 8" copper salt mill is a solid copper mill handmade in Thessaloniki, Greece, featuring a grinder engineered specifically for salt. Its 38 mm 3DCut mechanism is made from food-safe plastic running on an 8 mm stainless steel shaft to completely prevent the corrosion caused by salt on ordinary steel.

Designed to sit just below the 9" copper pepper mill, it makes the pair easy to tell apart at a glance on your table or countertop. Crafted in plain polished copper with no lacquer, the exterior deepens in color over time, developing a rich, natural patina.

Why Choose This Mill:

• Corrosion-Proof Salt Grinder: Built with a food-safe plastic mechanism on a stainless steel shaft that will never rust or corrode from salt exposure.
• 38 mm 3DCut Design: Uses Alexander's signature 38 mm 3DCut geometry for smooth, efficient salt grinding.
• Perfect Table Pairing: Matches seamlessly with the 9" Alexander copper pepper mill while standing slightly shorter for instant visual identification.

Dimensions:

• Height: 8" (205 mm)

Materials & Specifications:

• Body: Solid copper
• Finish: Plain polished, unlacquered copper
• 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 (40408)
• 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: Keep the mill dry and promptly wipe any stray salt off the outer copper body.
• Refill Maintenance: At each refill, brush out any salt trapped between the lid and the body. Leftover salt trapped in these seams causes accelerated oxidation.
• Washing: Do not submerge the copper body in water. Only the plastic grinder parts can be rinsed, and they must be completely dry before you reassemble the mill.
• Copper Finish Care: The unlacquered copper naturally darkens with age. Allow it to develop its natural patina, or use a copper cleaner on a soft cloth to restore its bright shine.

Q: Why is the grinding mechanism made of plastic instead of metal?

A: Salt rapidly corrodes ordinary steel. A food-safe plastic grinder running on a stainless steel shaft ensures the mechanism will never rust or deteriorate.

Q: Which types of salt work best in this mill?

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

Q: How do I tell the copper salt mill and copper pepper mill apart?

A: The salt mill stands at 8" (205 mm), making it slightly shorter than the 9" (230 mm) copper pepper mill for quick visual differentiation at the table.

Q: Can I wash this salt mill?

A: Do not submerge the copper body in water. You may rinse only the plastic grinder components with water, but they must be 100% dry before reassembling the mill.

Q: Why should I brush off leftover salt when refilling?

A: Salt residue left between the lid and body causes unwanted oxidation on the copper exterior. Brushing it clean during refills keeps the metal in prime condition.