THIS IS THE GREATEST TENDERIZER I HAVE EVER USED AND THAT IS SAYING A LOT AT MY AGE!! I HATE THE HAMMERS AND THIS IS EASY TO USE IF YOU DON'T HAVE MUCH STRENGTH. IT MAKES THE MEAT WONDERFUL. IT IS AN EASY CLEAN UP AND THE COVER MAKES FOR SAFE STORAGE. THE ULTIMATE WORD HERE IS EASY. I BELIEVE THAT ANYONE WHO TRIES IT WILL BE AS SATISFIDED AS I AM. I DO HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOOL AND WELL DONE TO THE SELLER!