GORILLA GRIP Granite Mortar and Pestle 1.5 Cup
- Capacity: 1.5 cups
- Material Type: Granite
- Item Diameter: 5.2 inches
- Item Weight: 4.43 pounds
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A straightforward stone mortar and pestle sized for real batches of guacamole or spice grinding, with a base built to resist counter slide.
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ASIN: B07MLTDNVDModel: 840029609965Category: Mortar & Pestles
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Overview
A 1.5 cup granite mortar and pestle from Gorilla Grip, built for crushing spices, garlic, and guacamole ingredients by hand. The gray stone set weighs close to 4 pounds and rests on a foam-padded base meant to resist sliding and scratching countertops.
Granite mortar and pestle sets trade convenience for weight and grip: the heavier the bowl, the less it skates across the counter mid-grind. This one leans into that tradeoff with a nearly 4 pound stone body and an unpolished interior meant to hold ingredients rather than let them slip past the pestle. It ships as raw stone, so a quick rinse to clear grit before first use is standard practice with any natural granite mortar.
- 1.5 cup capacity, 5.2 by 3.2 inches
- Natural unpolished granite construction
- Foam-padded non-scratch base
- Weighs about 3.9 pounds
Who it's for
Fits cooks who make guacamole, pesto, or fresh spice blends by hand and want a bowl heavy enough to stay put while they work. Less suited to anyone who wants a lightweight tool or one safe for the dishwasher, since stone sets like this are meant to be washed by hand.
Pros and cons
- Nearly 4 pound base resists sliding while grinding
- 1.5 cup capacity handles full batches
- Unpolished stone interior grips ingredients
- Doubles for spices, garlic, pills, and herbs
- Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe
- Raw granite needs rinsing before first use
Performance notes
The pestle's rough, unpolished surface is what does the grinding work, catching and crushing ingredients against the mortar's interior rather than sliding over a smooth glaze. Natural granite carries some heft on its own, and the foam pad on the base adds friction against the counter so the bowl doesn't travel while pressure is applied. At 1.5 cups it holds enough for a full batch of guacamole or a spice blend without needing to work in small rounds.
Specifications
| Brand | Gorilla Grip |
|---|---|
| Model | 840029609965 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Diameter | 5.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.43 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.5 cups |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Granite |
| Finish Type | Unfinished |
| Color | Unpolished Gray |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Mortar And Pestle Set |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Part Number | 840029609965 |
| Set Name | GORILLA GRIP |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gorilla Grip mortar and pestle dishwasher safe?
No, natural granite sets like this are meant to be hand washed; the listing does not indicate dishwasher use.
How much does the Gorilla Grip 1.5 cup mortar and pestle weigh?
The large size weighs about 3.9 pounds and measures 5.2 by 3.2 inches.
Will the Gorilla Grip mortar scratch my counter?
It has a foam-padded base on the underside meant to protect surfaces and reduce slipping while grinding.