This pan is impressive.  I have owned other brands that claim fast heating due to a special bottom, but none have every given me such even heating.  It is so nice not to have to constantly stir onions to get them to fry evenly.  I understand why they offer a lifetime guarantee--this is a high quality pan.  The handle did not heat up on me.  The 12' pan is too large for my over the counter cabinets, but fit fine in my corner cabinet as well as the dishwasher.  The instructions warn that washing in the dishwasher can add spotting to the finish, but the pan was a bit large for me to wash in my small sink, so I put it in the dishwasher.  The staining was minor and was limited to the inside of the pan.  I also thought the pan was hard to balance when filled with water (I have arthritis and a weak grip), but I do not plan on making sauces in it.  Over all, I am very pleased with this pan.