Garlic cloves do not release their aroma until they have been sliced, chopped or crushed open. If you are not completely comfortable pounding your fists across a razor-sharp chef knife to crush garlic before chopping, you might find the Impressor™ Smooth Pounding attachment a useful tool; especially if you have a large volume of Garlic to process! With an easy downward sliding motion, apply enough pressure to the garlic cloves to crush them open.