I finally got my mother to part with her 40 plus year old pan……..the handle finally snapped. She loved the workmanship so much, now I am adding other pieces. This is for a woman who never ever considered buying new cookware……..hers were all wedding gifts …..from 40 years back.  Cleans like a charm, good sturdy weight……the extra grip make lifting so much easier and safer………..and the best part is that this pan cooks everything that 5 other pots and pans do all in one.