Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade – Red Sonja

If you’re a coffee aficionado, you’re likely to be aware of the Comandante coffee grinder. The premium grinder is hand-crafted in Germany, but it’s not just the build quality that lends it such a solid reputation in coffee circles. The grinder has also been on the market for some time and has become a firm favorite of specialty coffee lovers and professional baristas. The Comandante grinder has an excellent reputation, thanks to its reliability and grind quality. Indeed, many coffee experts consider the grinder the best around for brewing filter coffee. In addition, the grind quality is so consistent that it produces an optimal balance of flavor notes while still offering plenty of sweetness and clarity.

The Comandante C40 has a nicely sized oakwood pommel and veneer wrap boasting the Comandante logo. This gives the grinder beautiful textural details and an iconic appearance that will look impressive.

The nicely designed handle and lid combo with the pommel means the grinder optimizes the energy you expend on it. Not only that but gripping the device is an extremely comfortable experience.

There’s a clear lid that prevents any bouncing out. Meanwhile, the lid and handle unit securely attaches to the axle, so while you’re grinding, your hand won’t easily slip. The Comandante grinder has two screw-on grind catchers offering a 45g capacity. One is a transparent polymer jar, while the other jar is glass in amber. Meanwhile, there is one lid to use between the two jars. The earlier Mk3 model, on the other hand, has two glass ground coffee containers.

Burr Quality

The grinder has a steel drive axle and two steel ball bearings for driving the burrs, ensuring smooth and steady grinding.

The Comandante C40 uses 39mm conical high nitrogen martensitic steel burrs. This is an incredibly strong material that wears away extremely slowly. Meanwhile, the burrs have a high degree of edge retention, ensuring they’ll retain their sharpness far longer than standard steel or ceramic burrs. Because of the solidly built internal shaft, sharp blades, and double ball bearings, the grinder spins smoothly, making the process of grinding almost effortless.

The Comandante C40 Mk3 vs Mk4

Grind Setting Reference

Comandante C40 MK4 is a stepped grinder, you need to move it back to the zero point and count the clicks

• Turkish coffee: 5 clicks or under
• Espresso: 7 to 12 clicks
• Moka Pot: 12 to 15 clicks
• AeroPress: 16 to 20 clicks
• Pour-over: 18 to 28 clicks
• French press: 28 to 34 clicks
• Cold brew: 30 clicks and over

Attention

• Do not clean the grinder with water. The grinder should only ever be cleaned with a dry brush and blower.
• Please read the instruction manual and grind setting reference guide before use.

What’s in the box

• Grinder Body
• Handle/Lid Assembly
• Clear Polymer Grounds Jar
• Amber Glass Grounds Jar
• Grounds Jar Lid
• Instruction Manual