I bought the grinder in 2013. It's stylish and worked great until about a month ago. Then the mechanism wore out a bit and it stopped grinding - after 7 years. However, Cole & Mason honored the lifetime warranty and shipped me a new one once I produced a copy of the receipt.
As long as you get the right kosher or rock salt, this grinder is perfect , adjustable grind levels help add the right amount and the ceramic grinder keeps it from rusting - I live near the ocean!