I bought the 8.5 and 11 inch nonstick skillet two months ago based on my experience with the nanobond 8.5 inch. I cook using an induction stove and had not found a satisfactory nonstick product until the Hestan products. I use the 8.5 inch daily and the 11 inch several times a week. They heat evenly and hold heat as well as cast iron. I can cook eggs perfectly now (over easy, scrambled and fried) with very little effort. They clean up easily after meals. Best of all, they look like they did when I opened the box.