EVERY DETAIL WAS CAREFULLY DESIGNED IN OUR 100% PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL ROLLING PIN: FROM THE BRUSHED FINISH TO THE SLIGHTLY TAPERED SHAPE, TO THE PERFECT WEIGHT AND FEEL. The French design allows the entire 15 3/4" length of the barrel to come into contact with the dough, so you can roll out more surface area at once compared to a rolling pin with handles. The 1.5" center diameter gradually tapers to 1.25" at the ends, allowing it to roll smoothly without leaving lines in the dough at the ends like a straight pin can. The rod shape transfers a feel of the dough's thickness beneath your hands and is easier on the wrists. At 10 oz, our rolling pin imparts just the right amount of weight to roll out pastry, fondant, pie crusts, cookies, and pizza dough perfectly. The hollow-core construction makes it light enough so it won't flatten your dough. USED BY PROFESSIONAL PASTRIES WORLDWIDE FOR EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS The brushed finish retains a pinch of flour better than mirror-polished rolling pins. Chill before use and the cool stainless steel helps prevent that the dough warms up and melts the butter into your cake batter, cookies, croissants, etc. If you decorate with rolled fondant, this is a must-have for cake decorators. The food-grade 201 stainless steel is hygienic and can be completely cleaned without leaving food residue. It won't absorb odors, colors, or flavors that can cause cross-contamination. Cleanup couldn't be simpler! Place it in the dishwasher or hand wash and towel dry. Unlike wooden rolling pins, it won't dry out, splinter, or crack, and it never needs oiling. And the seamless design means there are no cracks or handle joints for water or food to get in. If you have a baker in the family or a friend who loves baking, this makes a wonderful gift!