I purchased this skillet for myself. Very have had many different grades of skillets with and without non stick coating.  I am sooo glad I paid a little more and got the All-Clad 12 frypan with lid. It is great! I’ve made bacon, hamburgers, steaks, sautéed veggies in it. It has a large surface of even cooking. You cook mainly of low and medium because it holds the heat evenly over the pan. The clean up has been a dream! Hot water and a nylon, done. It is made for keeping the flavor bits used for flavor and deglazing. Wonderful Pan! Great price at Water fair! Thanks!