The TANK A.R.D. is a 24+ ounce 6.25 inch tall by 4 inch wide vessel of 304 stainless steel. The same type of steel standard kitchen pots and pans are made from. The body of the TANK A.R.D. is accented with 13 3/4 inch steel spikes (2 rows of 4 and 1 row of 5). The handle is solid oak with brass spacers. The lining is a removable plastic cup insert.
I do not polish the TANK A.R.D. beyond a very basic brushed finish. When it arrives in the box it is meant to already look like it had seen combat. After all, which looks more intimidating... the flouncy prince in his mirror polished and undented armor or the knight who looks like he was just chewed on by a dragon? The black hex bolt studs (nice touch, huh?) will rust a bit. Let them. The stains they make on the metal gives the whole thing a really cool weathered look.
The A.R.D. in TANK A.R.D stands for Armored Refreshment Device.
