The packing was innovative. A rather small light box containing the 11 and 12-inch, with the handles separate. The handles were easy to install with the supplied mini wrench. This is a bonus, being able to remover the handles when grease gets trapped under them, like my other pans. That grime under the handles of other brands stays there. Just remove the handles and let the dishwasher do the rest. The pans themselves were extremely strong and light compared to my Heslans. The hand hammered texture is an improvement for every use. They release bacon nicely, no sticking. Onions, mushrooms, peppers, all came out great. Hamburgers were the best.