Made in France. Brushed stainless steel finish. Peugeot Mills are partially filled at the factory in France as part of final assembly and testing The mechanism is equipped with a helix-shaped double row of teeth that guide and hold the peppercorns for a perfect grind. It has a patented treatment that protects the steel from corrosion while maintaining its sharpness and wear resistance Releases maximum flavor and aroma by first cracking each peppercorn before it is ground Grinds evenly from powder fine to very coarse thanks to the u's elect adjustment ring that offers six pre-defined settings and more in between Lifetime limited guarantee on the mechanism and 5 years on the exterior of the mill Peugeot’s history begins in the 19th century with the manufacturing of items such as pepper and coffee grinders. More than 160 years later, Peugeot grinders still set the standard in the kitchens of the greatest chefs.