The Thick Base At The Bottom Ensures That Your Tea Or Soup Will Not Burn Upon Heating.The Heavy Base Makes It Suitable To Use It On Electric,Induction,Ceramic And Normal Gas Stoves. The Stainless Steel Wire Handle Is Strongly Fitted With The Pan.The Wire Handle Gives You A Perfect Grip And Also Gives You The Option Of Hanging It.Pvc Coating Is Provided On The Steel Handle So That It May Not Get Hot. The Steel Used In This Saucepan For Kitchen Is High Grade And Highly Polished Stainless Steel That Wont Get Rusted Over Time,Neither Its Mirror Finish Will Fade Away.