Peugeot Paris Classic 12-Inch Pepper, Red Lacquer Made in France since 1842 Lifetime warranty on mechanism Two-stage mechanism cracks then grinds peppercorns to your specifications Mechanism made of case hardened steel New PVD coating resists corrosion and keeps gear teeth sharp Wipe with damp cloth to clean Green peppercorns not recommended Use rose peppercorns only in blends not alone