I was also long been searching for a suitable mortar. Had already tried a few, but really pleased I was never. Since I now for quite some time mix my salt spice mixes himself and mince and annoyed me every time I, now an ordinary mortar was needed. Bin finally arrived at this mortar and am completely thrilled, of course he is not a "lightweight", but it was clear prima to use and saves through this wide plunger and time during crushing. The mortar is made of granite, smooth on the outside, inside rough, the plunger is at the wide point is also rough, for the best result mortar. Have neatly pounded salt, no abrasion and ruckzuck minced, as I wanted to have. Anyway, I'm glad that I became finally found it. The quality is great, price-performance ratio! Usual good flow at Amazon, what more could you want! From me anyway is an absolute buy recommendation!
