“So the pan is pricey, no way around that, but it’s simply worth it if it you want a one piece carbon steel skillet with exceptional craftsmanship. There are many so called ‘heirloom’ skillets around, many being from the USA and import fees and shipping make them double the cost of this pan, and this pan really is an heirloom quality piece, take care of it and it’ll take care of you, hope to be cooking on this forever.”