{"product_id":"comandante-c40-mk4-lab-series-nitro-blade","title":"Comandante C40 MK4 Lab Series Nitro Blade – hand grinder in Stone-Washed stainless steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-mobile-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComandante C40 MK4 Lab Series Nitro Blade – hand grinder in Stone-Washed stainless steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCool steel in your palm, matte and marked like a pebble from a stream. Then the crank, a calm, steady run – and the scent of freshly ground coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a few turns, the aroma rises from the jar, and this is exactly where flavour begins. A large part of what we experience as aroma arises retronasally: as you swallow, volatile compounds travel through the throat to the olfactory mucosa. Coffee brings over 800 of them, more than wine. Freshly ground, they are at their most vivid – which makes the moment at the grinder more than just preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Lab Series Nitro Blade special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Comandante C40 MK4 Lab Series Nitro Blade from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/comandante\"\u003eComandante Collection\u003c\/a\u003e brings two things together: the original Nitro Blade® burr set and the Lab Series stainless steel housing in a Stone-Washed finish. The body bears the lettering “Nitro Blade Burr” and the Lab Series emblem, and the oak knob is lacquered black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComandante founder Bernd Braune has been developing conical burr sets for over ten years, today in-house at the Bavarian Burr Lab. Comandante sees the Lab Series as an invitation to experiment with the geometry of the burr set. Nitro Blade, Tigershark and Hammerhead all sit in the same C40 MK4 – each with its own signature. The Nitro Blade is the original: Comandante introduced the C40 MK3 with it in 2015, and the manufacturer itself calls it the “Original Game Changer”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe burr set is made of Nitro Rex®, a stainless steel from the Alpine region with over 17 percent chromium as well as vanadium and molybdenum. According to the manufacturer, the silvery-white surface needs no coating and is flavour-neutral. Why that matters: particle size and uniformity determine how the water dissolves the compounds from the coffee. Fine particles release them faster, coarse ones more slowly. The more uniform the grounds, the rounder the aroma profile – dense, sweet, with chocolate and nut in the foreground and a long finish, if the bean brings that with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou set the grind size below the burr set using a stepped click adjustment, from fine for espresso to coarse for French press. If you'd like even finer steps, you'll find the Red Clix axle among the Comandante accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA tool you enjoy picking up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesign and feel shape your enjoyment even before the first sip – perception is never just taste, it is always hand, eye and ear too. And dopamine doesn't rise only once the coffee is in the cup, but already in the anticipation – while cranking, with the scent, in the quiet before the first pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lab Series grinds with the same Nitro Blade® burr set as the classic C40 MK4 Nitro Blade. What sets it apart is the feeling when you pick it up: raw, marked metal instead of paint or veneer. Nobody needs it. You want it, or you don't – and whoever wants it knows why. Our opinion is one of many, but especially with the ritual of grinding, we find: the tool you enjoy touching is also the one you happily pick up every morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"ccc-compare-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComandante C40 MK4 Lab Series Nitro Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBurr set\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitro Blade®, conical, 39 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBurr material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitro Rex® stainless steel (over 17 % chromium, vanadium, molybdenum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBurr development\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBavarian Burr Lab, Germany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrind adjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStepped click adjustment, Red Clix available as an upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrewing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEspresso to French press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, Stone-Washed finish, Lab Series engraving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKnob\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak, black lacquered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBean jars\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × transparent polymer, 1 × dark glass with lid, approx. 40 g each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrinder, crank with oak knob, polymer bean jar, glass bean jar with lid, Comandante wristband (small), merino wool felt mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufactured in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEAN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4260113439791\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Lab Series Nitro Blade is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to grind fresh and by hand – in the kitchen, at the office, while travelling. For anyone picking up a hand grinder for the first time, and for anyone who already owns a Comandante and would like a second one for a different bean or a different place. For anyone who loves filter coffee, and for anyone who grinds espresso by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for anyone choosing between the three Lab Series burr sets: the Nitro Blade is the familiar, versatile choice with which Comandante built its reputation. As a partner of Comandante, we carry the Lab Series in Switzerland – you can buy the grinder online and have it delivered throughout Switzerland, or pick it up in Bern or Zurich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pairs well with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor brewing: for anyone who wants affordable, precise pour-over, the Hario V60 from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hario\"\u003eHario Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want a statement on the counter, you'll find the BIRD at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber Workshops\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor weighing: for anyone who wants an affordable, precise scale, the models from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want an app, flow-rate display and Bluetooth: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/acaia\"\u003eAcaia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor pouring: a gooseneck kettle like the Hario Buono gives you a calm, fine stream. If you want to set the water temperature via PID control, you'll find the AURA in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/varia\"\u003eVaria Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Red Clix, wooden knobs and replacement bean jars are in the Comandante Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Lab Series Nitro Blade and the classic C40 MK4 Nitro Blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth grind with the original Nitro Blade® burr set made of Nitro Rex® steel. The difference lies in the look: the Lab Series comes in a stainless steel body with a Stone-Washed finish and Lab Series engraving, while we carry the classic C40 MK4 Nitro Blade in various colour and wood versions. You'll find both in our Comandante Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do Nitro Blade, Tigershark and Hammerhead differ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three belong to the Comandante Lab Series and sit in the C40 MK4. They differ in the geometry of the burr set, developed in the Bavarian Burr Lab. Nitro Blade is the original burr set with which Comandante introduced the C40 MK3 in 2015. Tigershark and Hammerhead are geometries of their own, each with its own character. It's not a hierarchy, but a choice based on what you want to experience in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Comandante Lab Series Nitro Blade suitable for espresso?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the grind range goes from fine for espresso to coarse for French press. For espresso, it's best to work by weight: 1:2 as a starting point, so from 18 g of coffee around 36 g in the cup. Time is a guide, not a law – no espresso police, what matters is that it tastes good to you. With the Red Clix axle, the step size becomes finer, which makes dialling in easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the delivery include?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grinder with Nitro Blade® burr set, the crank with black lacquered oak knob, a transparent polymer bean jar, a dark glass bean jar with lid, a small Comandante wristband and a merino wool felt mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I see the grinder before buying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGladly, as long as it's currently on display. In our showrooms at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/bern-filiale\"\u003eBern store at Gerberngasse 44\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/zurich-oerlikon\"\u003eZurich store at Hagenholzstrasse 50b\u003c\/a\u003e, we show a wide selection, but not our entire range, and the display changes. Drop us a quick line before your visit at \u003ca href=\"mailto:office@coffeecoachingclub.ch\"\u003eoffice@coffeecoachingclub.ch\u003c\/a\u003e or give us a call during business hours, and we'll check whether the Lab Series Nitro Blade is on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast is delivery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days. Click and Collect is available in Bern and Zurich. You'll find more about us at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coffeecoachingclub.ch\"\u003ecoffeecoachingclub.ch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-roastery-tip\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the roastery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the perspective of our coffee roastery, the Lab Series Nitro Blade pairs especially well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cozy-chocolate-natural-brasilien-kaffeebohnen\"\u003eCozy Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/nutty-delight-kaffee-blend-brasilien-indien\"\u003eNutty Delight\u003c\/a\u003e – full-bodied, dense, with chocolate and nut, whether as filter or espresso. If you're looking for maximum body without any acidity, you'll land on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/very-nutty-kraftiger-robusta-aus-indien\"\u003eVery Nutty\u003c\/a\u003e. And if you're curious about fruitiness, you'll discover a lively side with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/wild-peach-ein-hell-gerosteter-omniroast-mit-pfirsichnote\"\u003eWild Peach\u003c\/a\u003e. Any other bean works just as well, including those from the supermarket. That's our recommendation, one of many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the difference between the Comandante C40 MK4 Lab Series Nitro Blade and the classic C40 MK4 Nitro Blade?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Both grind with the original Nitro Blade burr set made of Nitro Rex steel. 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