The first thing my husband said when he opened the packaging was "Ooh look how get the handle is! Fell it. It's grippy!" Lol. He was clearly impressed that he wasn't going to have it slipping from his hand. The pan itself is great. It's non stick, heated evenly throughout and the walls were just talking enough for a hearty stir fry. That being said, my only complaint is how this the bottom it's. I'm afraid over time that the pan is going to warp from multiple uses.