Located in the Bavaria region of Germany, family- owned Rosle has been steadily creating the best tools and utensils in the world since 1888. Each Rosle product joins design and function in perfect harmony. 18/10 stainless steel is used in production providing a professional utensil that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but hygienic, neutral to flavors and odors, easy to clean. During the development phase - which lasts from 1 to 2 years on average - each product goes through a trial period where it is critically evaluated by cooking schools and professional chefs. During production, Rosle utensils go through an elaborate manufacturing processes and only leave the premises after passing strict quality control. Professional and home chefs alike sing the praise of this integrated collection, widely recognized as the best on the market. With German design and unrivaled material, Rosle continues to receive prestigious design prizes and a growing list of awards. Rosle's new cheese mill has an innovative mechanism for grating. Hold mill in your palm and place your thumb on top of the unit. The pressure applied guides the cheese onto the grating surface from above, while you turn the crank lever- It is the easiest and most efficient cheese mill on the market. Grating plate is acid etched for fast and efficient grating with minimum effort. Easy to clean: just pull out the black top and the mill body comes apart for cleaning. Made of 18/10 stainless steel and synthetic POM material, all parts are dishwasher safe.