I have to say this is worth the money, I really am glad I made this purchase, I will be trying using it more this hunting season is the reason for the purchase, It is heavy , easy to clean and take apart . My first try at it we tenderize some chicken breast as we know that is a thick cut . So I cut it in the middle in half ran it though twice did a great job, As you will see in the photo . Ran though the machine twice