I've been using this for many years, and although it looks clean with no sticking to the outside, when I make fried rice it does stick, and the special sheet comes off, so it's been a bit of a stress. I looked around everywhere, and when I went out with my daughters to do some shopping at Nitori, there were lots of different types to choose from, and I was surprised at how light it was! The price was also reasonable, so I bought a 26cm and a 20cm. I use them every day, and they're still as good as new! It's been a while since I've made a good purchase! Even now that I'm getting old, I want to continue making delicious food with this frying pan.