This is one of those 'how did I ever get along without it' kind of kitchen tools! It is sturdy, sized right, easily used, easily cleaned, and multi-tasking. I use it for potatoes, squash, making guacamole ( mashes avocados just right), refried beans (mashing heated beans gives just the right texture), and anything else I need to mash just right in my food prep. Have used this for over 2 years and it is just like new after many uses and washings. This is a great example of the best of kitchen tools. Buy it now, trust me you DO need it.