KinGrinder K6 Review - Detailed Walkthrough, Comparison with K-Ultra, Disassembly and More

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@brewcoffeehome 2 ай бұрын

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@Ally-p5b9u 17 күн бұрын

I got a K2 about five weeks ago. And yes, it does not get to zero point, only at 2. I also have a problem turning the clicks. After the fourth (4) click, the entire number-ring becomes very loose, so it is impossible to grind. I ended up turning it to either number 3 or 4 for my Moka Pot. I know this is absolutely incorrect, but I managed to grind, usually fine, too fine. Sometimes my coffee turns up bitter, sometimes acidic (mostly bitter because I have medium-dark roast beans). I would prefer it to be a little coarser. I would have a problem grinding for pour over or French Press. Any idea how this can be rectified, or is my grinder faulty?? I ended up buying a K6 and have yet to use it. But I would still like to use the K2, after all, I have already spent the money. Pretty annoying, actually 😑

@ESSANCHO 2 ай бұрын

Hey, K6 owner here. Great review, would find it very helpful when I was looking for a grinder myself. Everything was on topic, great commentary, paired with proper visuals. To add to the topic, zero point is off for many people, and it changes in the first couple of months. Mine shifted from -5 to -10 without any dissembly in a matter of month. Glad that it's an even number and easy to count. And I think there is no way to calibrate it, so you gotta get used to it. And based on the other reviews I wouldn't RDT it at all. Since there are alot of complaints about rust.

@Kanamon22 9 күн бұрын

Hi! Can I ask you something? What do you mean with RDT? I just bought the K6 so i think it's something worth keeping in mind. According to the internet RDT means when you spray water to the beans right? Is that what it's not recommended?

@dcaudwell 9 күн бұрын

@@Kanamon22 Exactly!

@Kanamon22 9 күн бұрын

@@dcaudwell Got it. Thank you!!!

@Evan_Rodgers 8 күн бұрын

This is great to know. Mine shipped at -5 out of the box on Friday and it’s already at -8 a couple days and 500g later. I also thought i broke it out of the box bc I tightened too far on the 4th rotation haha.

@xwenhan 2 ай бұрын

Hello! Really informative and detailed videos! You’ve earned a subscriber! I wonder what your experience has been comparing the flavour profile of the S3 to the kingrinder k6 for pour over only? I only do pour overs so espresso isn’t on the books for me :)

@brewcoffeehome 2 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for the comment. For my personal taste preference, I like the S3. I especially enjoy using it for medium and darker roasted beans, sweeter cup. K6 produces better brew for lighter roast, brighter, more complex in flavor.

@xwenhan 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the reply and the suggestion - that is really helpful. Will get the S3 as I do prefer med dark roasts too - currently monsoon Malabar coffee is my go to med-dark roast, even though it typically gets a lot of hate from coffee aficionados for being earthy/muddy 😂

@utiuandy99 2 ай бұрын

Hey man nice video ! It’s really nice that you made a comparison between the grinders. I also prefer the K6 for pour over compared to the R3. I have not made espresso with both (while testing the K6) but the R3 is very nice although it takes a lot of time to grind 😅. The K4 is not good at pour over, and with espresso it delivers a nice full body with a syrupy texture and blended notes. I would say it accentuates the nutty and chocolate notes and mutes the acidity. For someone who drinks more medium and darker roaster I believe the K4 will do a better job, for anything that is lighter the K6 would be better. If this will be your only grinder I think the K6 is a better option as it’s more flexible. I would say the R3 gives a nicer grinding experience for anything else than espresso. I think the feeding rate is very low compared to the other grinders and that’s why it’s more smooth, also the handle is longer. I don’t personally own a K-6, but after my testing, I think I might buy one (there is one at around 40$ available in my country). I was also looking at the S3 but I might not get that one unless I find it very cheap as I don’t think it suits my palate but it’s very pretty in green.

@brewcoffeehome 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I took your advice and got the K6 instead of K4-it's really great! It's versatile and works well for both pour-over and espresso. And it's super easy and quick to grind. ☕

@winexprt 2 ай бұрын

Love these videos! You're reviewing a lot of the things I'm considering buying. Also, I'm curious what the AI Voice program is you are using?

@matthijn12 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video! When I got my K6, the finest setting already wasn't at 0. The manual says something about not twisting it below 0 since it can damage the burs. Also, I had to push the U-shaped clip a bit in order to get it out.

@tinkeringpoko 2 ай бұрын

K6 owner here. I really liked the MAVO Phantox Pro more but ended up paying 77 bucks including tax from AliExpress for my K6. Can't complain. The zero calibration is a common complaint and you can try reassemble with slightly different offset, or just remember the zero offset (which is what I do).

@tinkeringpoko 2 ай бұрын

As for similarities, King Grinder's marketing goes like "we are constantly being harassed by Commandante's legal department " as a joke. Disclaimer: no it's not identical to the C40's burr.😅

@brewcoffeehome 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. MAVO Phantox Pro is on my shopping list now. ☕

@tinkeringpoko 2 ай бұрын

@@brewcoffeehome It is a bit nicer and has a larger burr. In terms of capability these grinders are in the same ball park. Only differentiator to me is granularity for dialing-in espresso. Like C40's 30um per click is less desirable.

@bwhighlanders19 Ай бұрын

@@tinkeringpokohow long did your order take to get to your door from ali?

@tinkeringpoko Ай бұрын

@@bwhighlanders19 Like a week or so. I live in California.

@h00manoid 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. i've been searching for this rival. K6 is good deal but the look of 1zpresso is tempting. do you have any experience with 1zpresso X-Ultra?

@brewcoffeehome 2 ай бұрын

I have the X Pro S, but I don't have the X Ultra. I'm not sure if they share the same burr but only differ in design. The X Pro S adjusts at 12.5 microns, great for espresso and pour-over, but it takes longer to grind because of the smaller burr. That's why I don't use it as often as the K Ultra.

@igorristic2562 Ай бұрын

MHW-3BOMBER R3 or Kingrinder K6 for same price about 100e? 90% will use moka pot, thanks

@الأزدالسعيدي Ай бұрын

What the bast K6 or timemore s3 to v60 and aeropress?

@drevil2675 Ай бұрын

I had K6 for two years , but honestly it’s not as good as 1zepresso nor C40. It’s worth the price. However, if you are looking for a high quality grinder, you should choose others .

@fencheltee7237 28 күн бұрын

I guess it depends on what you mean by "high quality". The built quality of the Commandante is not better, you have to buy the red clix upgrade to make it suitable for espresso and the dial is a pain compared to the K6. On top of that, it costs 3x (!) as much. Maybe the coffee you grind with the Commandante tastes a little bit better, but from what I've read, many who tested both found it quite comparable. At the price point, the K6 was a no-brainer. I liked the K-Ultra too, but it didn't offer enough to justify the significantly higher price

@FinnAndHisPC 22 күн бұрын

Is the grinder good enough for the gemilai g3005e? I am planning to get this combo for entry level.

@brewcoffeehome 20 күн бұрын

K6 works for both filter and espresso, and it grinds fast. It pairs well with entry-level machines.

@DoreK 2 ай бұрын

Hi, HiBrew has a new model of a manual grinder - G4B. What do you think about it?

@brewcoffeehome 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it's a nice small grinder, I made a full review, please check it out on my channel. :)

@andrewlambert5095 2 ай бұрын

I am waiting for mine to arrive but read the manual online. One thing they say is that yes even from new it will turn back past zero but to avoid doing so. Zero is zero and I would guess that turning past that only puts undue pressure on the grind burs. I would have it at highest setting before disassemble then make sure it's at same spot when putting back together then returning to zero then see if burs touch🤔🤷‍♂️. I have purchased an air blower and hopefully it will be sufficient enough that I can avoid pulling my grinder apart too much. Will see when it arrives

@andrewlambert5095 2 ай бұрын

Got mine today, use twice and already in love with it. Took about 50 seconds to grind 25g of beans at 60 clicks (medium fine). I had little to no static issues after I tapped the grinder on my hand a few times. It amuses me that some of you seem to think grinding real fast like you're trying to crank up a motor is best. I just tried to keep a steady pace and grinds are beautiful and so even. Clean up is a breeze too. This is quicker than my electric blade grinder as it's quick and easy to set up.

@brewcoffeehome 2 ай бұрын

Hi, glad you like it. Yes, grinding is super smooth. ☕

@PBlanco313 2 ай бұрын

Love then video! Do you think you could compare the K6 with Kingrinder's P2?

@brewcoffeehome 2 ай бұрын

I haven't compared their coffee and grinds side by side yet. It would be an interesting comparison! The P2 is plastic and costs half the price of the K6. :)

@PBlanco313 2 ай бұрын

@@brewcoffeehome from memory, they should have similar burrs, too. That could mean comparable flavor profiles, but I don't think a direct comparison has been done yet.

@demonvip2070 Ай бұрын

what the best s3 or k6 or R3 for v60 ?

@georgielol 2 ай бұрын

How did you get the collar burr so clean? I got a K2 and I can't seem to clean it well with a brush.

@brewcoffeehome 2 ай бұрын

This grinder is still pretty new, and I haven't used it for dark roasted beans. I used 1Zpresso's brush in the video, it's easier to remove residue with the harder brush.

@georgielol 2 ай бұрын

@@brewcoffeehome Thanks a lot!

@ohata0 2 ай бұрын

i use one of those pipe brushes for straws. technically it came with a funnel system that i bought, but it works great for that. also have a k2 btw. i don't recommend the silicone ones because the "nubs" aren't as fine as the little bristles on the regular straw brush--it doesn't clean in the grooves as well.

@georgielol 2 ай бұрын

@@ohata0 I'll see if I can find a small one, thank you!

@dementia4 2 ай бұрын

For a street coffee cart, what hand grinder is better for vietnam drip coarse to moka pot fine?

@brewcoffeehome 2 ай бұрын

I think the K6 just works. it's fast, and you can use a drill for higher efficiency. It takes about 25-30s to grind for drip coffee and 30-40s for finer grinds, but manual grinding for a coffee cart sounds tough.

@omaribrahim9737 2 ай бұрын

I dont think anyone would recommend manual grinders if you are making for customers. It will be very difficult for you and will cause waiting times. Invest in an electric grinder (baratza encore ESP for 200usd) or deal with a roaster near you and buy bulk for a discounted price, try talking to the roaster’s manager/owner for this

@MsBrugos Ай бұрын

Is suitable for turkish coffee?

@brewcoffeehome Ай бұрын

Hi, I don't brew Turkish coffee, but it can grind fine enough, like powder, when setting at very fine grind setting.

@kitcraft9516 2 ай бұрын

I used my K6 daily for 6 months and the rubber sleeve thing is pretty beat up, the o ring broke and it is 23 clicks off of its original zero point, which wasn't zero to begin with. Quality in the cup hasn't changed nor the actual functionality. That is after pulling on average, four shots of espresso a day. I can imagine the longevity of the grinder wouldn't be the greatest if I had kept that up. But then again, I could never have kept that up which is why I got an electric grinder. For occasional use, or a single coffee a day I guess it would last quite a long time. I still use mine for when the power goes out paired with the piccopresso. I have had the grinder for over a year now, but it only saw continuous use for that 6 month. I just drink too much coffee to hand grind espresso. That said, if I were to do it again, I would pay more for a quality jump. That said, the value is there with the K6. I think you get what you pay for, or a little more. Thanks for the review.

@brewcoffeehome 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Indeed, it has many small parts like o-rings and U-clip that are easy to lose and might be hard to replace. I’ve also heard that the bearing might rust if you frequently use RDT. The durability of the K6 is something to consider; mine is still new, but maybe I’ll do a one-year review in the future. Which electric grinder did you buy?

@kitcraft9516 2 ай бұрын

@@brewcoffeehome I went pretty basic with an Encore Esp and it is decent but I think I might get a DF54 in the future.