Profitec knock box – round stainless steel knock box in matte black
A short, muffled tap, the puck comes out in one piece, and nothing is left on the counter except the aroma.
The sound that belongs to the ritual
Knocking out is the moment between two shots when you're still holding on to the last one and already thinking of the next. That's exactly why it makes a difference how this moment feels. The knock bar of this box is designed to dampen noise, so the tap sounds full rather than clattering, and it can be removed for cleaning. The construction is non-slip and tip-proof, so the container stays put even when you're working with one hand.
The body is made of stainless steel with a matte black finish, round in cross-section, 125 millimetres in diameter and 125 millimetres high. That's compact enough to sit next to the machine without taking over the worktop. Matte black also has the pleasant side effect that coffee splashes barely show until you wipe them away.
Whether a round box or a drawer under the grinder suits your counter better depends entirely on how you work. Our opinion is one of many, and nobody needs one or the other. You either want it or you don't.
At a glance
| Material |
Stainless steel with matte black finish |
| Shape |
round |
| Diameter |
125 mm |
| Height |
125 mm |
| Knock bar |
noise-dampening, removable for cleaning |
| Stability |
non-slip and tip-proof |
| Item number |
AC500059-00 |
| Manufacturer |
Profitec GmbH, Bammental, Germany |
Who it's made for
For anyone who pulls two to five shots a day at home and doesn't want to carry the grounds to the bin every time. For anyone who lives in a flat with thin walls and appreciates a tool that swallows the knock. And for anyone who has a matte black machine and wants nothing shiny next to it.
The box works with any portafilter, regardless of the machine. If you're just putting together your coffee corner, our espresso machines and portafilter machines are the starting point, and the Profitec collection has the machines and grinders with the same signature.
What goes well with it
After knocking out comes cleaning, and that's quicker with the right tools. A backflush without detergent is part of every day; with detergent roughly every fifty shots, done in about five minutes. You'll find what you need for it in our machine and grinder cleaning collection.
When preparing the puck, two tools are worth having, at both price levels. For anyone who wants a WDT tool and tamper that are affordable and precise: Normcore from our Normcore collection, the Spring-Loaded Tamper and the Normcore WDT Tool. If you want more: the Weber Workshops tampers and the Moonraker. And when milk comes into play, our milk pitchers from Normcore to Rhino cover both sides of the same question.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the knock box?
It measures 125 millimetres in diameter and 125 millimetres in height. That makes it compact enough to stand next to the machine without taking up much worktop space.
Can the knock bar be removed?
Yes. The knock bar is designed to dampen noise and can be removed easily for cleaning.
Does it work with any portafilter?
The box isn't tied to a particular machine or portafilter size. You knock the puck out over the bar, whichever portafilter you use.
Can I see the product before buying?
Yes. You can see it in person in our showrooms in Bern at Gerberngasse 44 and in Zurich at Hagenholzstrasse 50b. Buying online is the usual way, and this text is deliberately written so that you can decide without a conversation.
How quickly do you deliver, and where to?
We deliver within 2 to 4 working days throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein. We're happy to answer questions by email to [email protected] or by phone during business hours.
From our coffee roastery
If you knock out every day, you usually drink every day too. From our coffee roastery, Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight are the beans that most often end up in our cups: dense, aromatic, full-bodied, with caramel and chocolate. Very Nutty goes even further towards body, with no acidity at all.
And if you'd like something fruity now and then, you'll find it in Wild Peach. That's our recommendation, one of many. Any bean you enjoy is the right one.
