Product Description

The KF 4 gold filter is our classic runner in permanent coffee filters. Fits drip coffee makers with a 6 - 12 cup capacity and adjusts to larger volumes with the adaptable ring.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15267 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Swissgold
• Model: KF-4 23K Gold Plated Filter
• Dimensions: .20 pounds

Features

• Model No.: G4103
• Origin: Switzerland
• Material: 24 karat Gold Plated

Customer Reviews

Pretty Much Perfect
I own two of these, for a Melitta Clarity and Presto Scandinavian Design coffee makers. The difference in taste between these and paper filters is unimaginable. It's not the same as French pressed coffee: not as thick mouthfeel, brighter. The SwissGold filter is fine enough that there is very little sediment, a problem cheaper (Krups) knock-offs suffer badly from.

The filter has an indented rim to let you pick it up, rather than a handle. This lets it fit into more machines, at the cost of making it less convenient to remove while hot from machines that don't have a detachable filter holder (both of mine do, so it's kind of moot for me).

One thing the write-up doesn't mention is that there is an extension ring hiding in the box under the little cardboard bit the filters sits in. I have never needed it, but I imagine there are coffee machines where it would help.

Great, but the Online Price is Too High!
SPECIAL NOTE: At the time of my review, the onlice price was $34.99

I've used these filters for years. Completely eliminates that "paper" taste from regular paper filters. However, even these are only relatively permanent filters - they will clog up over time and you must replace them. I still buy and recommend them, but the online price shown here is exorbitant! I can buy this same item - same manufacturer and model - retail at many coffee stores here in San Francisco for $20.95. I order a lot of things online, but I go for price AND convenience. Caveat emptor!

Didn't hold up
Less than six months after buying this one, it's got tears in the filter. It doesn't go in the dishwasher and there's no heavy usage or harsh washing (mostly just rinsing). I thought by spending a little more, I'd get better quality but it's just not holding up to 3x per week use. I'm going back to the Cuisinart one I had before.