The main material of this meat mallet is food-grade zinc-alloy. That provides a strong and durable kitchen tool, It is dishwasher safe.The meat hammer with a soft rubber handle gives you an excellent grip.Perfect to infuse meat with flavor with spices and dry rub marinades. Crush ice for cocktails, loosening frozen vegetables, crack crab, and crush garlic, Great for baking: shell nuts, and crush hard candy like toffee or peppermint.esthetics perfect for any kitchen style.Customized is available.