Kotobuki Goma Slicky Sesame Seed Grinder
- Herb & Spice Mill
- 2.4 ounces
- Better rated than 90%
A small, well-reviewed manual grinder that earns its spot on the table for anyone who uses ground sesame often.
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How it ranks among the 20 herb & spice mills we track
4.7★ across 304 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
304 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
No motor, no plug: this Kotobuki grinder from Japan cracks whole sesame seeds into a fine, aromatic powder with a simple hand crank. It suits anyone who sprinkles ground sesame on food often enough to want it within reach at the table.
There's no motor and nothing to plug in here, just a crank mechanism sized for a condiment jar. Reviewers who cook Japanese or Korean food keep this next to their salt and pepper grinders rather than pulling out a mortar and pestle each time.
- Made in Japan
- Manual crank mechanism, no batteries or power needed
- Unscrews at the base for easy refilling
- Also grinds other small seeds beyond sesame
Who it's for
Anyone who regularly sprinkles ground sesame on noodles, rice, salads or vegetables will use this often enough to justify the counter space. It isn't built for grinding large batches at once, since a mortar and pestle remains faster for bigger quantities.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners consistently praise how much more aroma and flavor ground sesame releases compared to whole seeds, and several say it avoids the sticky, gummy texture they got from other small grinders. It has become a regular table fixture for reviewers who use it multiple times a week alongside salt and pepper.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Releases sesame aroma and flavor better than sprinkling whole seeds
- Compact enough to keep on the table with salt and pepper
- Doesn't turn seeds gummy or sticky the way some grinders do
- Simple to refill by unscrewing the base
- Manual crank, not suited to grinding large quantities at once
- No adjustable coarseness setting
Specifications
| Brand | M.V. Trading |
|---|---|
| Model | 450-014 |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in herb & spice mills.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotobuki Goma Slicky Sesame Seed GrinderThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 304 | 4.2 / 5 |
| WMF Spice Mill EmptyWMF | 4.4 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.3 / 5 |
| SHARDOR Adjustable Coffee Grinder ElectricShardor | 4.3 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Peugeot 19501 Tidore Nutmeg MillPeugeot | 4.1 / 5 | 1,400 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Westmark Nut Meg GrinderWestmark | 4.2 / 5 | 685 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the M.V. Trading 450-014
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Kotobuki Goma Slicky electric or manual?
It is fully manual, ground by turning a hand crank on top of the unit.
Can the Goma Slicky grind seeds other than sesame?
Yes, the manufacturer notes it can handle other small seeds in addition to sesame.
Where is the Kotobuki Goma Slicky sesame grinder made?
It is made in Japan.