Five, heavy duty stainless steel blades. | | Unique design cuts through butter and shortening easily. | | Also perfect for mashing bananas for banana bread, avocados for guacamole, berries for jam, chop hard boiled eggs quickly, and break up ground beef. | | Grip-EZ santoprene handle allows for a stronger, non-slip grip and prevents hand fatigue. | | Designed for right and left hand use. | |