I have a 12 inch cast iron skillet that I absolutely love to cook with. To me, food just tastes better when fried in a nicely seasoned cast iron pan. But, a 12 inch pan is much too large for cooking a small item - for instance, a single egg for breakfast. So, I thought I'd try this set of inexpensive pans. Upon receiving, them, I was pretty impressed when pulling them out of the box. They have a good weight to them and a nice finish. My first test was an egg (notorious for sticking) in the small pan, and it came out wonderfully, even with just the factory-applied seasoning. I'm used to cast iron cooking, though... people experiencing problems with sticking may not yet have adjusted their technique. Food can stick if the pan is too hot, so you need to get the feel for the proper temperature and preheat accordingly. I've been equally satisfied with the other two pans. I took off one star because the pans are a bit oddly sized, so it can be difficult to find lids that fit well. The small one has an inside diameter of exactly 6 inches, but the medium is 7.5 inches, and the large is 9.75 inches.

I had high expectations for this item. Unfortunately, I only used the small pan once and it immediately rusted after the first usage. I DO NOT recommend this set to anyone. I still want a good cast iron set. This set was poorly manufactured. Not worth the headache. I returned it immediately back to SEARS/ K-Mart.