Really heavy duty and of quality steel.

Really heavy duty and of quality steel.  Read Less

This pan works like a charm and its shiny and easy to clean and has even heating across the pan.

This pan works like a charm and its shiny and easy to clean and has even heating across the pan.  Read Less

This is a brushed stainless (flat finish), not a polished stainless (ie, no shiny mirror finish).

This is a brushed stainless (flat finish), not a polished stainless (ie, no shiny mirror finish).  Read Less

The body of the pan is 100% stainless.

The body of the pan is 100% stainless.  Read Less

For the price point, this is a well built pan.

For the price point, this is a well built pan.  Read Less

However, that quality comes at a price, with a comparable 11" skillet costing about $180.

However, that quality comes at a price, with a comparable 11" skillet costing about $180.  Read Less

The pan arrived very well packed by kitchenaid in a nice box.

The pan arrived very well packed by kitchenaid in a nice box.  Read Less

All of their items are 18/0 stainless, and their pans beat any other brands hands down.

All of their items are 18/0 stainless, and their pans beat any other brands hands down.  Read Less

Otherwise, i personally would choose an aluminum core pan like this one over other brands of cladded 3-ply or 5-ply pans.

Otherwise, i personally would choose an aluminum core pan like this one over other brands of cladded 3-ply or 5-ply pans.  Read Less

The 5-ply may distribute heat better (especially on the sides of the pan), and many people see aluminum core pans as inferior a...  Read More

The 5-ply may distribute heat better (especially on the sides of the pan), and many people see aluminum core pans as inferior and cheaper looking compared to 3-ply and 5-ply pans.  Read Less