I needed a new frying pan. So, after researching, I decided to try this type of pan instead of a Teflon coated one. It heats up nicely and cooks the food evenly but the heat goes straight into the handle and when grabbing it without a mit I burned myself.It was good at first but I noticed if I don’t use a lot of oil food still sticks to it.  It’s a good pan for the price but I thought it would be less scratch resistant and non stick than it was.