MIRROR POLISHED & COPPER BAND - This mirror polished copper band 2.5 QT saute pan is noble and elegant; Its shiny silver finish cuts a fine figure both in the kitchen and at the dining table - Exterior copper band on the bottom combines superior culinary performance with classic beauty; offers fast and even heat conductivity thoroughly from exterior to interior - Great for browning simmering sauteing and braising foods - Discover the gourmet chef in you with this beautiful sauce pan.</br>NICKEL FREE HARM FREE - Nickel Free Stainless Steel combines the best of stainless steel (rust-proof) and cast iron (healthy). Nickel-bearing 18/8 (Cr: Ni) or 18/10 stainless steel being more corrosion-resistant is commonly used in industry BUT nickel is high up on the ATSDR list of priority toxins; nickel leaching harms health and causes allergy. Ours is food grade NICKEL FREE JYH21CT stainless steel (21/0 Japanese standard): NOT ONLY sturdy & fancy BUT ALSO non-toxic & non-allergic.</br>NO NON-STICK COATING NO RISK - General non-stick coating cookware releases toxic fumes when cooking; is known to cause cancer and disrupt immune system. As it becomes worn the risk of ingesting Teflon increases drastically. Our stainless steel saute pan does not apply any coating and is free of health hazard. 3-Ply construction & heat surround features allow for even heat conductivity and distribution to eliminate hot spots; thus achieve natural stick resistance without toxic PFOA and PTFE.</br>ADDITIONAL FEATURES - 5MM thick 3-Ply construction in the base (one layer of pure aluminum core sandwiched between two stainless steel layers) ensures optimal thermal distribution and storage thus faster cooking better nutrition and more energy savings - Riveted stainless-steel handles stay cool on the cooktop - Flared rims ensure drip free pouring - See-through tempered glass lid seals in heat & moisture - Compatible with gas induction ceramic and halogen stovetops; Oven & Dishwasher safe.</br>DEVOTED CUSTOMER SERVICE - Genuine HOMICHEF stainless steel cookware products certified by ISO9001 NSF BSCI LFGB etc. - TRADEMARK filed in U.S.A. - In business since 1998 - For Amazon customers this product comes with 1-Month Free Trial & 6-Year Warranty & Free Life Time Customer Service - You can always come to us for discounted parts free recipes free cook consultations or free customer service at: http://www.amazon.com/seller/HOMI-CHEF</br></br>Product Description</br></br><b>ENJOY THE FINE ART OF COOKING</b><br><br>1. A ring of copper adds an elegant and noble touch to the mirror-polished 2.5 QT saute pan.<br>2. Matte polished cooking surface with a starburst finish provides easy maintenance.<br>3. Great for browning?? simmering?? sauteing and braising foods.<br><br><b>HEALTHIER COOKWARE HEALTHIER LIFE</b><br><br>1. Unlike most nickel-bearing 18/8 (Cr: Ni) and 18/10 stainless steel cookware products on the market?? ours are healthier because they contain NO nickel?? which harms health.<br>2. 3-Ply base and heat surround features achieve the natural stick resistance?? without toxic non-stick coat