This great gadget is easy to use and improves the taste and texture of any cut of beef, pork, fish or poultry. The 45 precision honed stainless steel blades will pierce any cut of meat creating thin heating channels that allow for reduced cooking time and improved penetration and absorption of marinades and rubs. In addition, the tenderizing process reduces shrinkage during cooking, so meat retains much of its original, pre-cooked size. The smaller design makes it easier to hold, operate and store. Not only is the 45 blade meat tenderizer easy to use it is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.