EVERY DETAIL WAS CAREFULLY DESIGNED IN OUR PREMIUM QUALITY 100% STAINLESS STEEL ROLLING PIN: FROM THE BRUSHED FINISH, TO THE SLIGHTLY TAPERED SHAPE TO THE PERFECT WEIGHT AND FEELThe French design allows the full 15 3/4 length of the barrel to come in contact with dough, so you are able to roll more surface at a time versus a rolling pin with handles.The 1.5 center diameter gradually tapers to 1.25 at the ends, allowing you to rotate smoothly without leaving lines in your dough at the ends like a straight pin can. The rod shape transfers a sense of the dough thickness beneath your hands is easier on wrists.At 10 oz, our rolling pin imparts just the right amount of weight to roll pastry dough, fondant, pie crusts, biscuits pizza dough perfectly. The hollow core construction makes it light enough so it wont squash your dough.USED BY PROFESSIONAL PASTRY CHEFS WORLDWIDE FOR EXCEPTIONAL RESULTSThe brushed finish holds a dusting of flour better than mirror polished rolling pinsChill it before using it the cold stainless steel helps prevent dough from warming melting the butter in your dough for pie, biscuit, croissant, etc.If you decorate with rolled fondant, this is must-have tool for cake decoratorsFood-grade 201 stainless steel is hygienic can be completely cleaned with no remaining food residue. It wont absorb any odors, colors or flavors that can cause cross contamination.Clean up couldnt be easierPlace it in the dishwasher or wash by hand towel dry. Unlike wood rolling pins, it wont dry out, splinter or crack it never needs oiling. And the seamless design means there are no crevices or handle joints for water or food to get into.If you have a baker in the family or a friend who loves to bake, this is a wonderful present