IKEA Sensuell
IKEA Sensuell has a chunky utilitarian design. It's not the most elegant looking pan, but it's built like a tank.
Cites base and rim, build quality, heat retention, warp resistance
It's the second thickest fully clad pan I tested and the fourth heaviest overall. It sits perfectly flat on the cooktop and has excellent heat retention.
Most stainless steel pans leave the aluminum core exposed around the edge and over time that aluminum can recede causing the steel layers to become sharp or even separate. This pan has sealed rims which eliminate that risk entirely.
My one complaint is the handle. It's the second shortest of any pan I tested and I don't love the rubber grip on the underside.
Cites handle (against)
But the bigger issue is that it gets unusually hot. Most stainless steel pan handles only get hot in the first inch or two near the pan. But on this one, the heat travels up much further.
IKEA Sensuell has a chunky utilitarian design. It's not the most elegant looking pan, but it's built like a tank.
Cites appearance (against)