Lightweight and comfortable to hold, so it's easy to use and won't bring damage to cutting boards like metal tenderizers or meat malletsUse for pounding meat and poultry to break up tough fibres; add your favourite meat tenderizer or seasoning for maximum flavourCan also be used as a crab mallet to crack open crab shells, lobster and shellfish, crush nuts, garlic, ice cubes, and much more!Hand wash with warm soapy water and towel dry promptly, to best preserve wood apply butcher block oil before first use and periodically thereafter