Made in France. Peugeot Mills are partially filled with pepper at the factory in France as part of final assembly and testing. Ready to use. The pepper mechanism is equipped with a helix-shaped double row of teeth for a perfect grind. Patented treatment protects the steel from corrosion while maintaining its sharpness and wear resistance. Classic grind adjustment: turn the top knob tighter (clockwise) for finer grinds; looser (counter-clockwise) for coarser grinds. Releases maximum flavor and aroma by first cracking each peppercorn before it is ground