Vic Firth FED06PM12 6-Inch Federal Pepper Mill, Maple Patented lock-in crown nut maintains any selected grinding setting, however coarse or fine Made from the finest American hardwood ensuring a virtually flawless finish Patented easy pop-out stainless steel mechanism first crushes then grinds the pepper for enhanced flavoring. Salt mills feature a special nylon mechanism for easy grinding Made in the USA Patented Stainless Steel Pop-out Grinding Mechanism