PREMIUM NATURAL ACACIA WOOD makes this the ideal meat tenderizer for the discerning chef or home cook. It also features a dual ended tenderizer and an attractive wood handle design to marry style and function. SAVE YOUR SPACE: Lightweight and comfortable to hold, this tenderizer easy to use and won’t bring damage to cutting boards, unlike other metal tenderizers or meat mallets GET CREATIVE: Pound meat and poultry to break up tough fibers; add your favorite meat tenderizer or seasoning for maximum flavor; also works as a crab mallet to crack open shells, lobster and shellfish; crush nuts, garlic, ice cubes and more! CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Hand wash with warm soapy water and towel dry promptly. To best preserve wood, apply butcher block oil before first use, and periodically thereafter. MEASUREMENTS: This meat mallet weighs 9.2 ounces and has dimensions of 11.75 x 3 x 1.75 inches.