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27 people cite ergonomics across 40 products: 63 in favour, 10 against.

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Who cites ergonomics as a reason to buy?

6:02 supports Kent Rollins speaking on Cowboy Kent Rollins Chef
My overall pick for just best in design is I'm gonna have to go with the Marquette just because of the way it feels in my hand and the way that I know it performs and the two poor spouts

best in class about Marquette cast iron skillet Tested it Don't Buy a Cast Iron Skillet Without Watching This! Which Cast Iron Brand is Right for You?

Cites ergonomics, handle, seasoning durability, shape and form, surface finish

if we had to pick a winner on a handle that was most comfortable to your hand it would be the Marquette
next we're going to go to Marquette this review not long ago to me this was the smoothest Skillet coming to me of anyone that I got out of the bunch
so my overall winner for seasoning is eeny meeny miny mo is going to be the Marquette because to me it had the smoothest glossiest finish when I got it and accepted seasoning the easiest
0:30 supports Lisa of America's Test Kitchen Cookware Reviewer
Retains a lot of the properties that we love in cast iron, this ability to retain heat and really put a nice sear on food, but it's much easier to handle.

performance about Carbon Steel Pans Owns it Are Carbon Steel Pans Really The Best? | Gear Heads

Cites ergonomics, heat control, safety, ease of cleaning, even heating, heat retention, non-stick surface

Other secret of this pan is its ability to become naturally non-stick. So the smooth grain of this takes to seasoning a little faster than cast iron and it becomes very rapidly non-stick when you season it. And you can cook in it with just a little bit of fat, and food will just come right out. So if you're really…
Stainless steel or, in particular, a fully clad pan where there are layers of stainless steel, aluminum, and stainless steel is really known for its ability to make even, uniform heat. The aluminum transmits heat very quickly, stainless steel much more slowly. The stainless retains it so it spreads, and you get this…
In the carbon steel, I think we got the sort of Goldilocks moment. You get this really beautiful golden brown crust that is deeply brown, and nice, and crusty. Inside is nice and pink. And you really get this nice contrast between the brown crust and the cooked interior that is nice and juicy. So I thought it was a…
When we were done, there was almost nothing in the pan. It was just, I wipe it out, rinse it out, and we're good to go.
1:00 supports J. Kenji López-Alt co-designed this product
here's some lentils I'm just going to show you obviously we're not really cooking them but the spatula so it has a flat area that fits the flat part of the wok like that you know but then it also has this gentle curve that meets up the side so that you can really get good contact on every single part [Music] of the…

handling about Earlywood wok spatula Owns it My Favorite Wok Spatula

Cites ergonomics, shape and form

J. Kenji López-Alt co-designed this product. Stated in the source: “and so I reached out to them and I said hey do you want to make a walk spatula together” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

it is all it is handed so this is the right-handed model you can also get a left-handed model um there was no real way around that to get this sort of ergonomic shape in there I think um but you know the results is I think the most comfortable and the Really the most functional uh walk uh spatula for this type of walk
5:31 supports Billy Parisi speaking on Chef Billy Parisi Chef
I was introduced to the fish spatula back in culinary school and it's designed in a way where it's thin enough to easily get under whatever it is you're cooking and has an angled lip so that you can do it with these in a pan it will 100% help you remove and flip over a piece of fish with without tearing it

performance about Spatulas and Turners Uses it professionally Cook Like a Pro with These 15 Must-Have Kitchen Tools

Cites ergonomics

0:30 supports Big Sexys House
i also bought the leather handle for it or grip or whatever you want to call it this is awesome this thing is really heavy and it gets really hot and this is just great uh most of the time under normal circumstances you can grab this um when you're stove top cooking um it's adequate you don't even need like you know a…

handling about Smithey Owns it Smithey No12 and Farmhouse 1 Year Update | New Unboxing Video | Seconds | Pros and Cons

Cites ergonomics, heat resistance

3:00 supports Barney Lund speaking on J. Kenji López-Alt works for this brand
So, this knife balances right at the bolster, which is where a knife should balance, so that you're sort of getting the most work with minimal effort. And then it also goes up at the tip. Yeah, so having the balance there for a pinch grip or a chef grip, like the way Kenji's holding it, that's the way it's designed.…

handling about KAN Shitoku Uses it professionally I Designed A Knife! Introducing the KAN x Kenji Shitoku四徳, a brand new shape for all home cooks

Cites ergonomics

Barney Lund works for this brand. Stated in the source: “and my friend Barney runs a company called Kaan, and they make some excellent home cook knives” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

Yeah, I mean, we wanted to make a knife that feels comfortable for like all hand sizes with a more uh traditional western shape, you might end up doing a rock chop like that to to cut through here.
2:00 supports The Culture of Cookery
is that kind of indent in the handle great for if you want to hold it and put your thumb inside it allows you to have like a better grip which is totally underrated but a really great design feature

handling about All-Clad stainless pan Owns it Is $200 Too Much for the ALL-CLAD D5 10" SKILLET? A Two-Year Review.

Cites ergonomics, handle, weight

the allclad is not super heavy I love the kind of weight that it has unlike a cast iron pan which is you know know a little bit of a workout versus like an aluminum pan which is really really light
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Made In handles are flat on the top and bottom, so you’ll have no issues with grip, but the rounded sides make them much more comfortable.

handling about Made In Owns it All-Clad Too Pricey? These Affordable Alternatives Are Just As Good

Cites ergonomics, handle

Prudent Reviews earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “Those are affiliate links so I’ll earn a commision if you click and buy, but at no extra cost to you.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

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The sharp edges on All-Clad handles do a great job preventing the pan from rotating when your hands are wet or you're using an oven mitt, but they’re not nearly as comfortable as Made In.

handling about All-Clad Owns it All-Clad Too Pricey? These Affordable Alternatives Are Just As Good

Cites ergonomics, handle

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6:31 supports Dan Souza speaking on America's Test Kitchen Professional Kitchens
It's super, super light.

handling about Peelers 5 Kitchen Tools Every Home Cook Should Own | Think Like a Chef

Cites ergonomics, ergonomics, weight

But what I really love is that it's just a much easier motion for me than using the standard peeler, which is much more like using a pairing knife.
And you can see that I'm using my entire arm for it, not just my wrist. That gives me a lot more power and gets really good purchase on it.
What this allows me to do is have really good control. I can follow the entire curvature of this potato as I go down.
2:31 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer was given the product
the light gray interior allows you to monitor browning and font development better than typically dark colored non-stick coatings

handling about Caraway Owns it Caraway Cookware Exposed: My Brutally Honest Review After 2+ Years

Cites appearance, ergonomics, handle

Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “Caraway sent me this pan over two years ago and I've been using it almost every week since then.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

The handle is rounded and super comfortable, but it's not too round so you don't have to worry about it slipping in your hand when you tilt or pour.
9:03 supports J. Kenji López-Alt earns commission on this
the pressure release is really nice and easy you just lift it up and twist it like that

handling about Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker Tested it Every Pot in My Kitchen | Kenji's Cooking Show

Cites ergonomics

J. Kenji López-Alt earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “https://www.amazon.com/Kuhn-Rikon-Duromatic-Stainless-Steel-Saucepan/dp/B00004R8ZE/?tag=kenjilopezalt-20” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

2:01 supports Barney Lund speaking on J. Kenji López-Alt works for this brand
the the chef knife is the first one we made it's the king of the knives it's an eight inch chef knife and we switched the the metal we upgraded it to vg10 as the core instead of aust10 so it's a little bit harder it'll retain the edge a little bit longer still balanced at the bolster and we've rounded the spine so…

handling about KAN chef knife Uses it professionally Here Are Some Great Knives (For a Great Cause!)

Cites ergonomics

Barney Lund works for this brand. Stated in the source: “he is the um the guy who makes these knives the con knives that you've seen in my kitchen” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

2:00 supports J. Kenji López-Alt co-designed this product
It is a little bit slimmer uh and lighter uh than the first knife I made. Um, the heel is a little bit slimmer. Um, so it's a little more slender, a little more uh a little more well balanced obviously because this is made with his hand, his experienced hands and not mine.

handling about Gordon Hansen santoku Owns it I Made the Knife of my Dreams

Cites ergonomics, weight

J. Kenji López-Alt co-designed this product. Stated in the source: “I'm holding in my hand the first production prototype uh of the knife that I've been working on with my friend Gordon Hansen, who is a knife maker uh from Fall City, Oregon.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

Um it weighs 134 g. Uh which to me is sort of a really nice weight for everyday use.
i love this knife you see me use it all the time it's damascus steel which means that it's two types of steel that are hammered together 67 layers of steel very nicely balanced super sharp this is my go-to knife

handling about KAN knife Owns it Equipment Charity Sale

Cites ergonomics

Now, as far as controls, it has a simple dial with 10 number settings, but for when you want something really ultra super smooth, you can kick things into high gear and unlock the full two horsepower that this machine is capable of, which doesn't sound like a lot, but it's a blender.

handling about Vitamix 5200 Tested it Vitamix 5200 Blender Review, Still The Best in 2026?

Cites adjustability, ergonomics, maintenance, weight

And this is where the temper that comes with the Vitamix comes in handy here as it helps you to push your ingredients down into that vortex of blending and destruction.
The controls, being the two switches and the dial, are incredibly simple to use, but they do require a little bit of technique to use to the best of their abilities.
The blade is inside of the blender top. It just pops on really super easily.
It is big and powerful, but it is not too big and too heavy and too clunky that it prevents me from using it.
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The cooking surface is wide, the flared rims make it easy to pour liquids and slide food onto a plate, and the handles stay cool when cooking on the stove.

handling about Heritage Steel cookware Tested it Is Heritage Steel the Best American-Made Cookware? My Honest Review

Cites base and rim, ergonomics, handle, size and capacity, weight

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With 3 mm thick walls, Heritage Steel cookware is sturdy but not too heavy.
It’s well-balanced cookware — light enough to shake and flip ingredients while sauteing but hefty enough to avoid warping or denting.
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Another thing that makes this Skillet unique is its long handles which are significantly longer than most cast iron skillets. The handle on the 12-inch Stargazer Skillet is 7.6 inches long. For comparison, the handle on this 12 inch Calphalon Skillet is 4.75 inches.

handling about Stargazer cast iron skillet Tested it Stargazer Cast Iron Review: Is This $145 Skillet Better Than a $30 Lodge?

Cites ergonomics, handle, heat resistance, shape and form

Prudent Reviews earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “Those are affiliate links so I will earn a commission if you click and buy but at no extra cost to you.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

The extra length makes it easier to maneuver the skillet while keeping your hand away from the heat.
I've also noticed that the Stargazer handle stays cooler thanks to the y-shaped design that disperses heat.
The helper handle opposite the main handle is also much larger and easier to grip than the ones on most cast iron skillets.
Another feature I really like about Stargazer is that it has a flared rim all the way around for easy pouring from any angle. Most cast iron skillets have a pour spout on each side which is a bit more limiting.
It has a cup-shaped design that ensures your hand won't slip or rotate when you tilt the skillet
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It's also just a well-designed and well-balanced pan. It's 2.8 mm thick. It has good heft without being too heavy. The wall height is ideal, and the sloped walls make it easy to toss and flip food.

handling about Viking PureGlide Pro Owns it Finally, a Nonstick Pan That Actually Lasts a Lifetime

Cites ergonomics, ergonomics, size and capacity

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2:30 supports Ian Fujimoto
The reason being is that they're easier to use than an oven mitt.

performance about Kitchen Towels Owns it Top 10 Most Needed Kitchen Tools

Cites ergonomics, maintenance

But a towel is [music] super easy and all you need to do is just wrap it around your hand. You go to pick something up and your hand's protected.
Not to mention that these are far cheaper and far easier to wash than an oven [music] mitt.
13:38 supports Cook Culture Cookware Reviewer was given the product
I think that's working well and you know the pan works and feels well like it's a it's a nice balance to the pan. Sits on the stove top really nicely.

handling about Made In carbon steel pan Tested it The Pan I Waited A Year For... Did Made In Meet My Sky-High Expectations?

Cites ergonomics

Cook Culture was given the product. Stated in the source: “this pan here was given to me by Maiden.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

4:04 supports J Ko
but to me this one is good because if you have more cat if you have a a bigger or a deeper pan it's gonna be heavier

handling about Smithey Farmhouse skillet Owns it 2 Years Review - Smithey Carbon Steel Farmhouse Skillet

Cites ergonomics, weight

I try to be as you know as one hand as possible so I can do like this and put the butter to the steak that kind of thing this is easier
2:30 supports Sprint Kitchen Buy It For Life Enthusiasts earns commission on this
Both handles are hollow and they have this bump underneath that prevents you from burning your hand.

handling about Heritage Steel Eater Series Tested it Heritage Steel Cookware Review: Eater vs Titanium

Cites ergonomics, handle

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The Eater series feels more comfortable and is less likely to slip versus the titanium series, especially when your hands are wet.
2:00 supports speaking on Cult Flav was given the product
my biggest concern going in was that the aluminum layers in that five P mix are quite thin but in use it hasn't made a significant difference the pans are all responsive and comfortable to hold

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Heritage Steel Review: Pitting the Titanium Series vs the Brand New Eater Series

The speaker was given the product. Stated in the source: “Danny sent over all of these units under our new review unit policy that means that we're going to donate all these units when we're done reviewing them and Brands get no Insight or control over the process whatsoever” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

the longer handles on the eater pan are also quite nice
4:01 supports Dan Souza speaking on America's Test Kitchen Professional Kitchens
Now, both types of woks have the benefit of a little bit of grippiness on the side here, so that if you are cooking food and you're done cooking it, but you want to keep it in the wok, you can kind of nudge it up the side and let it stay there, while you're cooking something in the bottom.

handling about Woks 5 Kitchen Tools Every Home Cook Should Own | Think Like a Chef

Cites ergonomics

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This texture provides a slightly better grip

handling about Caraway 6.5qt Dutch oven Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites ergonomics

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Who cites ergonomics as a reason against?

Ergonomics given as a reason not to buy. Where both lists are long, ergonomics is a trade-off rather than a feature.

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the handle is thick, squared, uncomfortable, and has a peg that you have to clean around. When you're holding the end of the handle, the corner digs into your hand, which doesn't feel great.

handling about Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro Tested it The Truth About the Titanium Always Pan Pro

Cites ergonomics (against), handle (against), safety (against), surface finish (against)

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And because of the rounded edges and slick, polished finish, the handle gets slippery when your hand is soapy or greasy, or you're wearing an oven mitt.
As you can see, that steam goes directly on the handle, making it wet and piping hot.
2:30 mixed Lisa of America's Test Kitchen Cookware Reviewer
The handle is all metal and that's a good thing. Some of them had other things on the handle. You you wanna be able to use this in the oven or on the stove top, and we like that this one has an all-metal handle. It's not super comfortable, but it's not bad. Some of the hands we tested had very awkward balance when you…

handling about Matfer carbon steel pan Tested it Are Carbon Steel Pans Really The Best? | Gear Heads

Cites ergonomics (against), handle, oven safe

2:00 objects J. Kenji López-Alt co-designed this product

Quoted earlier on this page. Hear it at 2:00.

handling about Gordon Hansen knife Owns it I Made the Knife of my Dreams

Cites ergonomics (against)

J. Kenji López-Alt co-designed this product. Stated in the source: “I'm holding in my hand the first production prototype uh of the knife that I've been working on with my friend Gordon Hansen, who is a knife maker uh from Fall City, Oregon.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

2:30 objects Sprint Kitchen Buy It For Life Enthusiasts earns commission on this
The Eater series feels more comfortable and is less likely to slip versus the titanium series, especially when your hands are wet.

handling about Heritage Steel Titanium Series Tested it Heritage Steel Cookware Review: Eater vs Titanium

Cites ergonomics (against)

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4:32 objects speaking on America's Test Kitchen
some of these pans felt unbalanced or had slightly cramped cooking surfaces

handling about Carbon Steel Pans Tested it Equipment Review: Best Carbon-Steel Skillets (Can This One Pan Do It All?) & Our Testing Winner

Cites shape and form (against), ergonomics (against), handle (against), size and capacity (against)

other ones had two high sides that made it awkward to get under food with a spatula or so low that liquids kind of threatened to Splash out
several had unusually long steeply angled handles that were a little bit awkward for shorter testers