A good friend introduced us to the Hestan brand while on a trip to Napa and we are so glad she did! Thank you Aly R.!!!! First, the skillet performs better than any other cookware I have used. It holds its temperature well, cooks evenly and is a cinch to clean. The flush rivets are fantastic and avoid the typical build up that is common in other cookware. Bottom line is Hestan is worth the investment and I am now a nanobond believer!