QUALITY - 18/8 Stainless Steel construction. COMFORTABLE - Rounded, hollow handle is comfortable to hold for long periods, and Reinforcing bars allow the strainer to rest on the bottom of the bowl without crushing the mesh. USES - Extra Fine Mesh allows liquid to pass through while retaining pulp, seeds, stems and skins. Also perfect to create smooth, silky soups, bouillion and stock. USES - Perforations allow liquid to pass through while retaining pulp, seeds, stems and skins. Also perfect to create smooth, silky soups and stock. EASY TO USE - Use convenient stand and the hook on one side to allow the strainer to rest on a pot or bowl while the liquid drains.