I had out of town guests visiting, and she wanted to go to the antique/second hand stores that we have in town. She didn't find much that she wanted, but I found a manual meat grinder at considerably less than the $30+ that they cost new, and it seemed to be complete, so I bought it. But now I have questions, and hope someone here has answers . It has 3 grinding plates, one with small holes, one with larger holes, and one that looks like a grain grinding plate (it is the same as the grinder in this picture: http://www.rubylane.com/shops/dottyleestreasures/item/249?gbase=1). It seems unlikely that this was ever used for grinding grain, as the hopper is so small, and it would be very hard to turn the handle, but what do I know? Might it be for seeds (sesame, poppy)? Or nuts? Also, as far as I can tell, there is no sharp edged grinding "knife" included in the set-up, but also no room for one that I can see. My electric grinder has a sharp "knife", so I'm wondering if this really is complete? I haven't had a chance to actually put any meat through it yet; no doubt my questions will be answered then (although I still don't know about the "mill" plate, as shown in the picture. This, by the way, has a different "milling" surface on each side - finer, and less fine). I"m sure that some of you have manual grinders, and can enlighten me. Thanks in advance.