Peugeot mills are the choice of food professionals and discerning cooks around the world. Peugeot of France created the pepper grinder in 1842. Often copied, but never equaled, the mechanism made of case hardened steel is designed to crack the peppercorns or salt before the actual grinding process. The grooves on the Peugeot mechanism are individually cut into the metal and then case hardened, making them virtually indestructible. The stainless steel mechanism is designed specifically to grind dry sea salt crystals and is treated to resist corrosion and wear. Comes partially filled with sea salt. Matching pepper mill sold separately.