When we see a tamper in a Barista’s hand we know the significance. It is the tool that a barista uses most often. The Tamp translates the Barista’s skill of craft into the resulting shot. It is a tool of assumed simplicity with substantial purpose. The Statesman's unique profile is ergonomically soothing. Its brass ring and stainless steel locking pin are subtle accents with origins tracing back to ancient tool construction. The Statesman is built by hand, making each a unique piece of work. The stainless steel base is manually machined to accomplish some of the industry's tightest tolerances of +-.002 of an inch. Weight: 12oz