I love these pans, use them almost daily, and they look like they just came out of the box! There's not a scratch or blemish on them. These pans have all the advantages of cast iron without the need to first season them. They preheat evenly and retain the heat almost as well as cast iron, but have the advantage of faster response time when the heat is adjusted. They can handle a pretty high heat and put a great sear on a steak, chicken, or salmon. So far no issues with the non-stick coating! I also like that this set includes multiple sizes of sauce pans. They are versatile, and will handle any of your cooking needs.