I've had my KitchenAid mixer for 25 years and it is amazing. The flat beater, however, kept wearing out. Probably I replaced it three or four times. This time I asked myself "can I get one in stainless steel?" Well, the answer is YES! It's more expensive than the usual enameled beater. But, this won't ever need replacing. It is beautiful and durable. Before purchasing, I telephoned because one of the reviewers said their beater turned black. The rep said that that wasn't this product, but was a different product, and that this beater won't turn black, because it is stainless steel. I'm very happy with this purchase.