This professional gourmet meat tenderizer will upgrade both your meals and your kitchen with its sleek design and deluxe reversible functionality. This meat tenderizer features a smooth ergonomic handle that provides superior leverage and a comfortable grip. Attached to the handle is the dual-sided tenderizing tool. One side of the tool is flat for flattening chicken or pork cutlets and cuts of meat so that they cook more quickly and evenly. You could also use the flat side of the tool for crushing garlic, nuts, cookies, hard candies and more. The other side of the tool is the textured side, featuring rows of pointy "teeth." The textured side is good for tenderizing tough cuts of meat. Tenderizing using the textured side not only breaks down tough tissue, but also allows marinades or rubs to better permeate the meat, meaning your food is both more tender and more flavorful. To switch out one side of the tenderizing plate for the other, unscrew the base at the handle. Flip the base to the side you want to use and screw the handle back in. This meat tenderizer is made of triple-plated chrome over a zinc core, giving the tenderizer a weight that helps tenderize or flatten meat with less work. Because of its detachable handle and smaller size compared to traditional tenderizing hammers, the tenderizer fits easily into drawers and cabinets. However, this tenderizer is so sleek and elegant, you could also keep it on your countertop. It's an interesting piece that adds a stylistic element to any countertop, and it's a great conversation starter. This meat tenderizer is also dishwasher safe, allowing for easy and sanitary cleaning. Comes with a 5 year guarantee.