Updated review: Came back to buy 2 more pans. I really don’t know what life was like before purchasing this springform pan. The way it is assembled is nothing like any other springform pan out there. If you are someone who make a few cheesecakes a year, especially for other people, you really need this pan! Original review:  Great pan.  The design made it easy to get the bottom off of the cheesecake.  Great product!