A hefty 4-inch kitchen brush with an oiled beech wood handle and stiff natural union fiber bristles well-suited to cleaning cast iron cookware. Also available as part of the Cast Iron Care Kit . A beech wood handle provides firm grip for easy maneuverability while scrubbing pan walls and exterior surfaces. Like many natural materials, the beech wood handle will develop a darker patina and smooth texture over time. With extended use, small cracks may appear along the grain of the wood. Made in Germany, from fully biodegradable and compostable materials.