This is a beautiful and functional hand turned reclaimed hardwood kitchen pestle, masher and kraut stomper. It measures 13 3/4 inches in length and the mashing end is 2 inches wide. The beaded, tapered, bottle-shaped top provides a good grip for easy handling. It is turned from reclaimed hardwood and is a gorgeous light honey color with a beautiful grain pattern. This would make a wonderful addition to any kitchen. As this is turned from a reclaimed piece of wood, it may have small nail holes, worm holes, gouges, saw marks, or other various marks left from the original piece of wood. These are not flaws, but rather remnants of history and characteristics of the age of the wood. All of my products are turned from reclaimed or salvaged wood. I do not buy commercially prepared blanks or pay to have trees taken down. I use only urban wood, wood local to my area, or wood I find that I can reuse. Please read more on my profile to learn about my sustainable practices.