Does anybody have ever made a comparison between the Zassenhaus "knee" model (156) and the regular ones (151, 161, 153, 154...)? The "knee" model seems to be more convenient (because you can hold it firmly, and this seems to be a necessity when you grind fine for espresso), but the fineness adjustment has to be held firmly in place while grinding (according to Donn). Apparently, the other models don't have this problem, but they are more difficult to hold... So... "knee" or not? And if not "knee", then which one: Closed Hopper (154), Open Hopper (161), regular box mill (151)? (I guess the difference is just in the way you load the beans). Maybe I should just go with my gut, as everybody seems to be happy with his Zass (knee or not). Anyway, I can still hold the regular model between my knees, I guess (it will hurt a little bit, probably...). Any opinion appreciated. Thanks! -Xavier
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