These stunning tried and true salt & pepper grinders have been in the market since 1977. Handcrafted in Greece with the highest standards of high quality and functionality. With a 3DCut system designed to really grind the peppercorns and not just smash them, maximizing their flavor and aroma. Common pepper mills only smash the peppercorns which severely limits the flavor release. Adjustable mechanism between fine and coarse grinding to suit your recipe.  pepper mill approximate size: 8" tall, 1.6" diameter 8" salt mill approximate size: 8" tall, 1.6" diameter 9" salt mill approximate size: 9" tall, 1.6" diameter the brass will beautifully patina over time all sold individually handcrafted in Greece PLEASE NOTE: the handle is often stored inside the body for shipping Salt 3DCut grinding system - food-safe plastic mechanism (40% glass), stainless-steel shaft to prevent corrosionPepper 3DCut grinding system - metal grinding mechanism adjusts from fine to coarse The grinding is done in three steps (3DCut): grabs and cracks each peppercorn and breaks it in half cuts them into smaller pieces sends them to the small teeth and grinds them to the selected thickness.