- Excellent heat conductor
- Withstands high temperatures
- Induction ready
- Commercial quality
- Lasts a lifetime
2010-03-27
By Kevin Smith (Sunnyvale, CA United States)
Once tempered properly you can cook anything on this, with any utensil, without fear of ruining the surface. Having spent a fortune over the years on non-stick pans I decided to go back to what my mom and grandma cooked with. I've long since discovered the best way to destroy a non-stick pan is to get it really hot: which is how I like to color vegetables and meats. This pan is indestructible even with metal utensils (which I prefer). You can't put it in the dishwasher but you really shouldn't do that with non-stick either (read the fine print and most non-sticks should be hand washed). You should use a little fat each time (the same as non-sticks). If anything sticks, just let it set a little while, and the tempered surface will release it. This is the big change in using steel pans: ingredients stick and then release. Be patient and you'll get the hang of it. Beware though: this pan is very heavy. It is so heavy that my wife is hesitant to use it. I don't blame her but I put up with it. I'm sure a grandkid will inherit this pan: it's that durable.
2009-10-14
By G. Nolan (Out there!)
These are very nicely built pans. Very heavy duty and would certainly take out any intruder entering my home. Really, these are great pans and they really do create a nice non-toxic non-stick cooking surface.
2009-02-25
By Jolyan Devens (arlington, va United States)
This is a fantastic pan. Heats nicley and evenly but could use some work in the handle department; it's a bit skinny for such a hefty device.
2008-02-09
By Malcolm S. Low (Concord, California)
Wonderful pan! It works very much in the same as a cast iron pan. This will remind you that it's heavy. I bought two of them, a 10 inch and 12 inch. The 12 inch was just too heavy, so I gave it away. Now, after several months of use, my 10 inch pan is well seasoned and is great favourite. You'll still need strong arms to make proper use of one of these, however,