If you were gonna put up that much cash, I'd be inclined to go for a made by knock (http://www.madebyknock.com/feldgrind.html) I haven't tried the handground though so don't know how it compares.
Thanks for the feldgrind recommendation.
I bit the bullet and got one. It is perfect for what I needed. The grind consistency is much better than my Porlex and on par with my electric grinder. Worth the money for my niche needs.
If you were gonna put up that much cash, I'd be inclined to go for a made by knock (http://www.madebyknock.com/feldgrind.html) I haven't tried the handground though so don't know how it compares.