My research says that the LEM & KA small grinding plates I have are the same, supposedly both 3/16" (4.5mm). But I would swear that the LEM Small plate is 1/8" or 3mm. I guess not. Although I am going to see if LEM offers both sizes.
I guess what I have to take into account with texture is I never did a 2nd grind with KA and it was always sent through 4.5mm plate. I decided to bite the bullet and order the 3mm plate and see if it makes a difference in that 2nd grind GB texture. I might start making Slim Jims too!