Even the cheapest nonstick pans will work as advertised the first few times you use it.

But you’ll quickly notice that little by little, the pan becomes dull and no longer as slick. Most pans will lose over 50% of their nonstick surface within the first year.

That's because they use inferior nonstick coatings and poor construction.

Don't spend a penny until you know these three things:

1. The primer and coating used - this impacts how long the pan will last.

2. That it has a thick bowl for even heating and browning.

3. It has a comfortable and heat resistant handle for easy maneuvering.

That's it. Otherwise, you're just wasting your money.

A good analogy for how nonstick coatings are applied is painting a wall. While the quality of the paint/coating and number of layers used matters, so too does does the primer, or how the wall/pan is prepared for accepting the paint/coating. This primer layer is a crucial and often overlooked element in making great nonstick.

The Misen Nonstick System is made of two key parts: an industry leading, PFOA-Free Nonstick Coating, and an innovative Plasma Primer. Both elements work together to form a Nonstick System that is absurdly durable, and 2.5 more effective than traditional surfaces.

That's because they use inferior nonstick coatings and poor construction.

We spent months testing this pan to make sure it would be incredibly durable. With the help of a low-profile shaking machine, we performed a series of forced abrasion tests meant to simulate long-term wear. We tested the Misen Nonstick Pan against many other nonstick pans without a Plasma Primer: Cheap Pans, Expensive Pans, and even Ceramic Pans.

We also cooked over 5,000 eggs in our test kitchen to ensure the pan worked because we’re a little insane, but also because now we’re positive there’s no better pan out there.

After rigorous testing, it was clear that Misen's nonstick surface lasted longer than any other pan we tested. Some over $100 more expensive than ours.

We spent 18 months researching, designing, and testing every detail of this pan. From sourcing materials to designing the angle of the handle, no detail was overlooked.

The result?

A pan that’s as functional as it is beautiful. Comfortable to handle as it is easy to cook with, and truly a pan that will keep its nonstick surface for a crazy long time.

We could easily charge $130 for a pan like some other companies based on the quality and design. But $45 is fair.

By partnering closely with our factories and selling directly to you online, we’re able to offer incredible cookware at wholesale pricing. Better materials, lower price. It’s a simple maxim that we take seriously at Misen.

We spent 18 months researching, designing, and testing every detail of this pan. From sourcing materials to designing the angle of the handle, no detail was overlooked.

It IS healthy, but so is any high-end non-stick pan that uses a PFOA-free coating. Ceramic is actually very fragile and will wear down in months (not even years).

So if you're looking for longevity - avoid ceramic.