I also have a ferocious huge iron frying pan. Alas, my arthritis is such that, even with both hands, I am scared of dropping it on my smooth top. I have all sizes... down to 6"... and, of course, a griddle for pancakes. Haven't used them in years.

I miss burning a canned corned beef or hamburg hash on the iron and scraping it into my gob. You CAN do it with teflon but it takes ages and, as per my back, it's bothersome to spend that long at the stove.