The Core Feature: Ultimate Modularity

The reputation of the GR8TR is well-earned, designed with an emphasis on maximizing function and flexibility. Kannastör engineered this accessory to be the most versatile grinder on the market. An update on the classic model, the V2 features food-grade anodized aluminum, interchangeable grinder plates, and advanced anti-residue and friction rings. More than just a grinder, it allows you to configure and assemble the GR8TR exactly how you want.

If the GR8TR V2 has one defining characteristic, it is its ultimate adaptability. This versatility is its biggest selling point. While it can operate as a full, feature-packed 8-piece tower, its engineering allows it to be reconfigured in numerous ways to add or remove features. This inherent flexibility provides immense value for both at-home stationary use and travel scenarios.

The 8-piece GR8TR can be used in several configurations. For instance, it can be slimmed down significantly, utilized as a 3-piece grinder simply by removing the extra plate and the glass ring. This modular design makes it a multi-tasker, allowing it to carry fresh nugs and plenty of ground-up herb simultaneously.

For the traveler, the GR8TR V2 helps keep your packing light. One of the many helpful configurations involves breaking the unit down into a more portable “Storage Puck”. The top and bottom components are designed to thread directly together as a storage container. This feature allows the user to pre-grind their herb and travel with just the storage jar, leaving the heavier, central components of the grinder at home. Essentially, the device functions as a stash jar and weed grinder all in one convenient package. The top piece even has a domed cap that unscrews, opening to a built-in storage compartment large enough to hold a gram or two of nugs, making it perfect for stashing material during a trip.

The Grind Quality: Interchangeable Plates

It is clear that the Kannastör grinder has plenty of customizability, but what about performance? In particular the quality and consistency of the ground flower – a factor that is absolutely essential, especially for dry herb vaporizers (DHVs). The GR8TR excels here, offering both a medium and a fine grind consistency. A killer feature that enhances its versatility is the inclusion of two swappable grinder plates: one for a Medium grind and one for a Fine grind. The unused plate is conveniently stored right in the lid.

These swappable plates only add to the customizability of this grinder. With the medium plate producing a perfect size for pipes and joints, while the Fine plate gets the nugs down to a fluffy consistency for vapes.

The GR8TR utilizes a unique tooth structure. Unlike typical grinders that might obliterate nugs with big, sharp teeth, the GR8TR employs short, stubby teeth on both the top and bottom pieces. These shorter teeth are sharp and allow the grinder to process weed quickly. Crucially, they make turning the grinder easier when dealing with dense, sticky nugs compared to most other grinders. The experience feels akin to using toothless grinders, but the stubby teeth actually grip the nugs, preventing the herb from merely smearing around.

Build Quality

With how useful the Kannastör is, you will want it around as long as possible, thankfully it is crafted from premium materials. The construction uses high-grade aluminum, specifically food-grade anodized aluminum for the V2, ensuring durability and safety. The engineering details embedded in the V2 enhance the user experience significantly. It incorporates anti-residue and friction rings, which contribute to the exceptionally smooth operation of the threading. These rings, combined with the micro teeth design and deep dish chamber, contribute to the already impressive list of things this grinder excels at.

One of the most praised internal features is the removable stainless steel kief screen. For the full 4-piece kief-collecting function, the center mid-section must be used. However, the design allows the user to catch kief, or not. The removability is key, as kief screens are notoriously difficult to clean without deep-cleaning the entire grinder. The GR8TR screen can be easily removed for cleaning or simply left out altogether, depending on the user’s preference for potency

Real-World Performance

A lot has been said about the pros of the Kannastör. The consistent and fluffy results it produces, the modular components – built in storage, kief collector, interchangeable grind size plates – and the ability to take everything apart and clean it. No product is perfect though, so time to talk about the cons. 

As with any complex, high-feature product, versatility comes with a cost – and with the Kannastor GR8TR, that cost is its complex. The grinder relies on numerous threaded connectors. Even when configured in its simplest form, the GR8TR consists of five separate metal pieces that all turn or unthread. This high part count means more places for flower dust to get into. Cleaning and maintaining the Kannastör can be a bit of a hassle. It is also a taller grinder, great for travel, but not the most pocketable. In terms of capacity it could handle multiple large nugs at once, but the action becomes clunkier, and the grind consistency begins to suffer slightly. Its best and most consistent results are achieved through single-nug grinding.

How it Compares

Now, this obviously is not the only grinder on the market, it competes directly with other premium grinders. By examining its characteristics against its main competitors, we can clearly see where the GR8TR V2 fits in the market.

The Santa Cruz Shredder – widely known as a simpler, ultra-reliable workhorse celebrated for its patented tooth design. In comparison, the GR8TR offers dramatically more versatility due to its swappable plates and its modular, adaptable build. The V2 is notably quieter and has a smoother turning feel. The Santa Cruz has also been known for not always being able to handle stickier nugs without getting stuck. While the Kannastor’s short-toothed mechanism is more suited for handling challenging material.

The Brilliant Cut Grinder (BCG) represents the pinnacle of minimalist, frictionless design, prized by those who value the effortless, threadless magnetic connection above all else. The GR8TR V2 takes the opposite approach: it is designed specifically for the user who wants features, options, and customizable components. While the BCG seeks to eliminate complexity, the GR8TR embraces complexity to deliver maximum configuration flexibility. The Kannastör’s multiple threaded components are integral to its ability to function as a compact travel jar or a kief-catching tower.

Given its unique combination of features and complexities, the Kannastör GR8TR V2 has a defined target audience. This grinder is undeniably for the tinkerer and the traveler. It is a sleek accessory that provides great convenience, especially in a small package. It is essential for those who utilize multiple flower consumption methods, joints, pipes, and vapes. For anyone who smokes or vapes frequently on the go and needs to keep both their flower and their preparation tool in one consolidated place, the storage compartments and stacked rings make it exceptional.

Who Is This For

Ultimately, this grinder is for the person who wants a high-quality grinder that can adapt to any situation, whether that means a full setup on the desk or a quick storage puck stowed discreetly for a weekend adventure.

However, the cost of this customizability is complexity. The many moving, threaded parts require slightly more careful maintenance to ensure the threads remain smooth and dust-free. For those who seek a simple, mindless operation four or five times a day, there are easier, threadless options. For the user prioritizing features, flexibility, and engineering – the individual who wants one grinder that can do everything exceptionally well – the GR8TR V2 is a nearly flawless execution of an excellent idea.

Final Verdict

The Kannastör GR8TR V2 is a winning grinder for numerous reasons, primarily its unmatched versatility. It is an innovative piece of hardware that truly lives up to its promise of being agile, adaptable, and convertible. The quality of the grind is top-tier and the inclusion of both Fine and Medium plates means it can handle any consumption method thrown at it. The built-in storage and kief screen flexibility further enhance its customizability.