The Salton Harley Pasternak Compact Power Blender has a Vortex Jar with 8 stainless steel Japanese blades and a 2HP, 23,000RPM, 1000 watt motor. With its powerful motor and innovative design it can blend, emulsify, chop, pure, crush and even make a hot soup. It also comes with a recipe book loaded with delicious, healthy recipes and two on-the-go bottles so you'll never leave your smoothie behind.