A substantial, high-function product that will serve you for years to come.
I have a full array of tri-ply pots and pans but have been returning to teflon cookware due to my excellent experiences with TECHEF's products - their even heat distribution and ease of cleaning are unmatched. I had previously purchased two 12" TECHEF teflon frying pans with great experiences but sometimes they were a bit large for the preparation of smaller portions. I compared Amazon's current offerings and found many great competitors with excellent product qualities to consider, but none were the combination of all qualities that TECHEF's frying pans are.This pan is dishwasher safe, uses a solid feeling riveted metal handle, and has incredible non-stick coating. Most importantly, the TECHEF Onyx collection (and really their entire product line from personal experience) have a substantial feel to them, with this 8-inch frying pan weighing in at 1 pound 5 ounces. The handle is metal (not plastic), riveted onto the body. The underside conducts heat evenly and rapidly from my gas burners. I've found TECHEF's teflon coating to be unmatched with extremely easy cleanup after having had some time to cool post-cooking.I have no criticisms of this pan but if I was pressed to find fault perhaps inclusion of a lid would have been nice or a contoured pour on the side. I do have plenty of lids that work with this fine piece of cookware.You'll be able to tell from my quick photos that this is a quality product with a contemporary designed yet highly functional. It's my suggestion that you overlook the similar products in the sub-$20 range because while they may be adequate, they won't offer the lifespan of use or refinement of TECHEF's products. All things considered, I am extremely happy with my purchase and plan for more in the very near future.