I thought a stainless steel pan was safe to use with metal utensils. I used my metal fish spatula and it scratched the pan. I also couldn't clean it completely. There were still spots (but of course, no food) on the bottom of the pan. I tried dish soap and a sponge, then I tried ceramic cooktop cleaner, which is not supposed to scratch, and the pan still doesn't look shiny and new any more.