Manual wooden nutmeg mill in a matt black finish
- Herb & Spice Mill
- Wood
- 1
- Natural
Backed by a lifetime mechanism warranty and praised for its fine grind, it's a solid buy for regular nutmeg use, though check the initial stiffness and spring-tension complaints first.
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How it ranks among the 20 herb & spice mills we track
4.0★ across 120 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
120 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Manual wooden nutmeg mill from Peugeot, made of beech wood with a matte black finish, standing 6.25 inches tall. Uses a claw and double blade mechanism to grip and finely grate whole nutmeg seeds for soups, purees and baking.
This is the classic French-made mill sold on craftsmanship rather than convenience, positioned against cheap plastic graters whose blades wear out and can't be replaced. Several owners describe it as stiff to twist open when new, and two separately reported the internal spring losing tension over time, which stops the mill from pressing the nutmeg firmly enough against the blades.
- 16 cm / 6.25 inch matte black finish
- PEFC-certified French beech wood
- Claw and double blade grinding mechanism
- Made in France
Who it's for
Suits cooks who grate whole nutmeg often and want a durable, French-made tool worth passing down. Less suited to anyone who wants an effortless twist straight out of the box or is wary of spring parts weakening with use.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners consistently liked the fine, even grind and called the build noticeably sturdier than plastic mills they'd owned before, several specifically noting it's made in France rather than imported. The recurring complaint was a stiff first twist to open it, and two reviewers reported the spring losing tension within days to weeks, leaving the mill unable to grip the nutmeg firmly enough to grind it (one fixed it by installing a heavier spring).
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fine, consistent nutmeg grind
- Solid beech wood and metal construction
- Lifetime warranty on the mechanism
- Can be stiff to open when new
- Spring tension may weaken with use
- Costs more than plastic mills
Performance notes
The claw and double blade/grater mechanism grips the nutmeg seed and shaves it into a fine grate as the handle turns. A spring holds the nutmeg pressed against the blades; when that spring is too light, as two reviewers found, the mill stops applying enough pressure and grinding output drops off. The beech body comes from PEFC-certified French forests.
Specifications
| Brand | Peugeot |
|---|---|
| Model | 39639 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Color | Natural |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Isen Nutmeg Mill |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Grinding |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in herb & spice mills.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Manual wooden nutmeg mill in a matt black finishThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 120 | 3.8 / 5 |
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| Kotobuki Goma Slicky Sesame Seed GrinderM.V. Trading | 4.7 / 5 | 304 | 4.3 / 5 |
| SHARDOR Adjustable Coffee Grinder ElectricShardor | 4.3 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Westmark Nut Meg GrinderWestmark | 4.2 / 5 | 685 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Peugeot 39639
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size is the Peugeot Isen nutmeg mill (model 39639)?
It stands about 16 cm / 6.25 inches tall and comes in a matte black finish.
Does the Peugeot 39639 come with a warranty?
Yes, Peugeot backs the grinding mechanism with a lifetime warranty and the mill body with a 5-year warranty.
Is the Peugeot nutmeg mill hard to use?
Several buyers found it stiff to twist open when new, but most described the grind itself as smooth and fine once broken in.