Fun to cook with. These pans heat up faster than any other pan I've used and cook very evenly. Sturdy handle and very rigid. The nicest pan I've used.The quality of the Affinity french made pots is super high, comparable to the best All-Clad stainless. It's made of seven layers of aluminum and stainless steel and is optimized for induction. The pot gets hot very fast and the heat is distributed very evenly, and it doesn't stick at all. Although expensive, I'm very satisfied with this product. This is professional quality at its best..... why does De Buyer have to have FOUR stickers which are an absolute pain to get off. I'm sure my others weren't this awkward. I do hope the marks will wear off over time, otherwise I'm feeling I've wasted £100 buying this! Will try and update this if/when they goQuality and shape are fantastic, it works for everything from meat to pasta sauce to scrambled eggs. I use it all the time, alongside a set of Le Creuset tri-ply pots. Won't need much else for the next twenty years I think. It cleans easily with a soft sponge and a dash of baking soda.I love this saucepan unbelievable quality and performance.Makes the induction vibration noise. The inner layers are not welded, but sandwiched indeed.Alors pour un produit avec une telle réputation je suis vraiment déçue! La sauteuse ne tient absolument pas sur ma plaque gaz, le manche est tellement lourd qu'elle est totalement déséquilibrée et se renverse. Très dangereux !