The regular sized sauté pan that came with the set is mostly ok but sometimes you need that extra size for making paella (for one example). I bought this one specifically for when I make paella and fried rice dinner. Those two meals always overflow the standard sauté pan.  So needless to say it has been a great addition to my set.  The pan itself is heave weight quality,the handles are held on with 2 rivets eachand it comes with a lid.