I just recently purchased the 8.5" nanobond skillet and I am absolutely thrilled and did I mention LOVE it???  The finish is gorgeous!  There is definitely some heft to this skillet!  What I'm really impressed with is how smooth the cooking surface feels!  So far I've cooked an egg and a duck breast in this pan and nothing sticks.  And everything is cooks so evenly!  I have an 11" skillet on the way now and I am so excited!