The Chef Craft Pastry brush is 8" in length. It is great for all uses from baking to barbecues. It holds onto sauces and syrups well while still being easy to clean.The nylon bristles are heat resistant and provide for easy cleaning. The hole in the end provides for easy storage. The plastic construction does not hold oil and does not rust.Hand washing is recommended for cleaning. The handle is made from plastic and the bristles are nylon. The brush measures 8.5-inches long overall. The brush end width is 1.125". BPA free.