Mill is 8-3/4-inches tall, chocolate finish * 2 Stage grinding mechanism is made of case-hardened steel which is specially treated to keep the teeth razor sharp and protect from corrosion * Releases maximum flavor and aroma by first cracking each peppercorn before it is ground * Classic grind adjustment: turn the top knob tighter (clockwise) for finer grinds; looser (counter-clockwise) for coarser grinds * Made in France