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so in summary like i said in the beginning of at the beginning of the video my choice very clearly without a doubt the prolonged seven okay and that's and that's also because i like heavy pants i don't mind it
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but um but what would i personally recommend um if you really don't want the 30 big heavy proline seven my first choice my first alternative would actually be the 28 centimeter per line set okay
I like the heat coverage I get. I like the heat retention in the pan. I like the triple layer of the cooking. And I just think that they look right, they feel right, the weight is right, and the cooking retention in the pan is perfect for my style.
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the swivel peeler a stainless steel one absolutely incredible it's almost like a lifesaver in the kitchen because they are so quick so light swivel blade they got so much more flexibility
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Go with Hestan NanoBond if you want a lighter, more responsive pan with high-end features.
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and i'm impressed with it really really nice skill skillet only about six pounds guys
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i will say when i dump the potatoes out that first day i'm gonna dump the shrimp creole out um not shrimp creole what they'll make shrimp a two-fade right um and the gravy from the pork chops and stuff i'm gonna dump the leftover out uh that did well because it's real thick
also this is kind of nitpicky but i've got an induction stove and both skillets that i have my other number 12 skillet same size bottom they fit on that burner that over there that i use my number 10 skillet on but with the other one since this sides flare out i've got to kind of duck under and look to see if it's…
i really like the handle the handle doesn't look that cool on youtube every video i saw that and even looking at it on the camera it doesn't look as cool as it is in real life it feels awesome i just love the way this handle feels maybe it's because i got big hands whatever i like the way this handle feels that handle…
Along with Misen, Le Creuset handles have the widest openings.
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Because of that and the lightweight design, it's by far the easiest Dutch oven to pick up, wash, and store.
The lid has ridges that prevent a spoon from slipping off
the knob has a wide top and a thick stem, which makes it easy to grip and control
In my test, both knobs stayed cooler than most other brands, but the plastic knob barely heated up at all.
the plastic knob barely heated up at all
I love Le Creuset's color options, lightweight design, and large handles.
so guess what i tried a d3 and i like it i like it a lot
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i really do like this all clad d3 stainless steel frying pan been cooking in it heavily for about six months now so it's part of my go-to frying pan rotation it's easy to move around seems to be well made and most importantly it produces a ton of delicious food it gets a thumbs up
These pans are designed to be lightweight and easy to use.
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Strata's handle is the best design of the three. It's thicker and more substantial than Anolon, and it's flat on top with a slight groove so it won't rotate in your hand. I also like the round hanging loop instead of the usual oval.
When comparing the 10-inch pans, all three are under three pounds, so they're easy to maneuver, but Misen has the widest cooking surface and the lowest walls. The difference is minor.
Strata and Misen both weigh about 3 lb, while Anolon jumps to 4.3 lb.
Anolon's handle is flatter with a shallow groove on top, which gives your thumb a place to rest and makes it feel a little bit more secure, although I wish it wasn't so thin.
Misen's handle is comfortable, but because it's rounded, it can get slippery, especially if you're wearing an oven mitt or washing it with soapy hands.
Strata is the best option if you want a lightweight pan that heats evenly.
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Professional chefs do not use nonstick pans in restaurant kitchens. They use carbon steel. It is lighter than cast iron, but just as durable.
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they are what they are they are carbon steel a decent weight they are lodges traditional kind of candy coating uh vegetable based non-stick which works adequately fine to start with
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so hold the handles here the handle on the launch still quite good handle on the map for way too hot and of course silicone cover on the Oxo so that's not a problem but um yeah no I can't hold the mat for one anymore the lodge is totally fine which is super nice
uh it works really well I really love the long handle uh Lodge cast iron pans I dislike the short handle these guys have a nice long handle I really enjoy that
uh I think the shape of it is excellent the weight of it is balanced
And I think they're an amazingly good pen and it's so much lighter than either the Mineral B Pro or the regular Mineral B line.
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I would say if you're on a budget or you're concerned about weight, the La Leon line is great. It's a wonderful pan and a great way to get into the whole carbon steel cooking.
I think one a good one to start with is something like this one here this is a five or 5 and 1/2 quart uh Lake ruset and that is big enough for Soups and stews and week night chilies what have you you can also bake bread in it but it's also a manageable size
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you start to get so much density and thickness and weight in your stainless steel cookware that is to mimic the way in which a good cast iron pan is going to work
Cites even heating, heat control, heat retention, learning curve, non-stick surface, searing and crust, weight
but what happens with stainless is that as they get better and better they start to behave a little bit more like cast iron they hold their heat incredibly well and they distribute their heat incredibly well
i can season of course in my cast iron pan where if i cook at the right temperature in my stainless steel and i use a lead enforced effect where i'm finding just the right sweet spot i can cook with a little bit of oil and things basically become nonstick
so using the cast iron pan being well seasoned it's more forgiving you can have it really well seasoned if it's a little cooler a little hotter a little variable in heat then it seems to allow you to have things that don't stick
the beauty with high-end stainless steel is the variability is wider so you have a bigger window of it being more of a perfect temperature within a high-end stainless steel aluminum core pan than you do in a cheat pan
it definitely can brown a little bit better over time things cook a little bit more thoroughly in cast iron somewhat when it comes to high-end cookware not not a massive difference
Heat retention comes in handy when you’re entertaining. You can turn the burner off, and the food will stay warm while you prepare the rest of the meal.
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Because it’s so thick and heavy and holds heat well, it’s the better option for searing steaks, pork chops, chicken, and other meats.
It’s also better for cooking eggs, pancakes and other delicate ingredients. When cast iron is well seasoned it performs similarly to a non-stick pan.
Lastly, cast iron is ideal for roasting, baking, and frying because it heats up gradually and maintains a consistent temperature over long periods. Because it heats slowly, you’re less likely to burn food.
Stainless steel is more of a go-to everyday type of cookware. It heats fast and evenly and you can use it to cook any type of food, including tomato sauces, soup, and other acidic and liquid heavy meals.
It's heavy, it's solid, it's really easy to use.
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That's what I really noticed with the Caraway pan is it is so easy to cook with.
The original 1919 mixer weighed in at more than 25 lb, a solid mass of cast iron and steel that set it apart from anything else on the market.
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Every critical part, from the gear train to the outer housing, was engineered from metal, echoing the standards found in commercial bakeries and naval galleys.
Inside, the gear train was a study in over-engineering. Steel-on-steel contact, precision-machined tolerances, and a drive system modeled after industrial equipment.
These mixers were so robust that stories circulated of them surviving decades in bakery basements or riding out storms at sea on Navy ships.
The sheer weight alone, over 25 lb, spoke to the density of materials and the absence of cost-cutting.
still mixes weekly after three decades with only a fresh cord and a dab of grease.
Vintage owners share receipts from the 1980s and the 1990s, some machines logging 40 years of use without a major breakdown.
Modern mixers cycle through repairs, while their all-metal ancestors quietly outlast them.
For serious bakers, the legacy of Hobart built longevity lives on in vintage machines and select commercial alternatives.
This is good for for soups. It's good for cooking whole pieces of nice chicken thighs and things like that. So, it's got nice flat area, nice wide base, good heavy weight to it, and it will retain that heat as well brilliantly.
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I like the weight of them. I like the way they sit in my hand and I like how sharp they stay. So I'm a big fan of those partic that particular brand of knives for a filletin knife.
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Artisan makers often cast their to have thinner sides, but a thicker bottom which cuts down on the total weight of the pan, but keeps that heat retention capability.
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Most artisan makers will also take the time to hand polish their pan surface, which makes it naturally non-stick much faster than a mass produced pan.
this handle too notice the v in here too but this one's going to stay a little bit cooler and I love the way that they've got this rounded off on both sides here it fits your hand really well it does
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when I first picked this up right out of the box I'm thinking feels like a Wagner or a Griswold into me just the way it sort of felt it's got a light weight to it and look here right off the bat two poor spouts now I really do like that I do
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we get down to the Marquette to me the thing that really just stood out most of all to me what is the closest resemblance to the old cast iron I'm talking Griswolds and Wagner's to me it was the closest design to it and had this finish that was just like they used to have on them
right off the bat when I looked at this the very first time I'm thinking whoa I love the design of this handle because look how far I can stand away from the Heat and this thing is rounded to where it really don't hurt your hands when you grab a hold of it and it's got this v-notch in here which is going to keep it…
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here look at here a two-handle deal I really like this deal I do
a shorter handle means it's heavier for you to pick up you ain't got the leverage that you might have over here with this Skillet so that longer handle does help you out some on the weight that it's got
when I picked it up the very first time out of the box the thing that I liked about it was it was similar to the design of old authentic cast iron folks this is a pretty good lightweight skill it's sort of like the old stuff was made
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getting on down the field I think the thing that really impressed me the most about it was the weight sure but they had such a good machine finish on there to it
but for us i actually really like the smithy and the reason for that not just the fact that it's really smooth but i love the extra weight to me it's not a big deal and that's the whole reason that we're cooking with cast iron is to get that thermal capacity and i also love the fact that the lid doubles as a griddle…
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But you know, in our test, testers found that actually it didn't sear or brown food quite as evenly. It ran a little bit hot because it was a little bit lighter, and simple formula, less mass, less heat retention, less even browning.
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Graphite is highly conductive and lightweight, so these pans heat fast and are easy to maneuver.
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Copper Core and G5 pans pans react incredibly fast to temperature changes.
The Lodge Chef Collection is lighter, easier to maneuver, and had the best heat retention in my test.
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Field Company is a fantastic lightweight skillet. I reach for it more often than some of the others because it's so much easier to handle and heats up faster.
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They also have really nice comfortable handles whether you're standing at the cooktop or if you're carrying it to the sink you're carrying it around your kitchen. You can really trust that you're gonna have a good grip and feel comfortable.
Number two is a nice sturdy handle. This one's really comfortable which means when you're cooking, you feel secure.
This also has a helper handle. It's not essential, but it is kind of nice when you're carrying it around your kitchen.
Another really important factor is weight. This is really the sweet spot. It's two pounds, 12 ounces.
If you want a skillet that's easy to handle, Field Company is the best option. It has a smooth surface just like Smithey, but it weighs significantly less and heats up faster.
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they they're lighter than cast-iron a little more maneuverable great for sauteing
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they have the same sort of nonstick properties you know similar to cast-iron
but once they're preheated they cook they cook up swell
what I like about it is actually it's really nice and light
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So, we've got really nice long handles. That's the first thing I actually quite like.
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And I like this little thing. So, you can just hang them up. Very nice little hole.
Hands are nice. Not too heavy. Handles are really good. They feel fantastic in the hand.
But the weight is good.
I wipe this out just to blot off some of the grease. That's what you got left. That's not bad.
Not much in the pan. As you can see, I've wiped it out.
And because it's got like a kind of satin finish, there's no slip on it. So, I've got a really good grip.
this one the proline seven two point seven four kilograms very very heavy okay um you yeah you normally don't find a stainless steel skillet this heavy okay this is really very heavy which i like which is an advantage to me may be a detriment to some other people
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and it's not also not the whitest between somewhere in between this is 2.4 okay so it is heavier than the 1.9 but it's lighter than the 2.7 so this could be a good compromise
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
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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
This one, the La Leon, weighs in at 2 lb 4 oz. So, less than half the weight. So, if you're concerned about hefting a big pan, you may want to opt for the LaNion.
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These ones definitely lighter. Like the blue look.
And I've seen really thin carbon steel pans um at other cooking stores and they're like super bendy and flex. This is a good solid pan.
Um, if you have any concerns about the weight of the pan and being able to to sort of manage it [snorts] and if you like to, you know, like to flip your foods, the shape of this pan is extremely well suited.
It's what the cooks reached for over cast iron. Lighter, quicker, and every bit as honest.
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Number 21, carbon steel is lighter than cast iron, and that's a real gift as you get older.
But if you want a thicker, heavier and quicker pan that retains heat well, go with de Buyer Mineral B Pro.
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This lodge is pushing 15 pounds. Holy cow, that is a sturdy piece of cookware.
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As I mentioned earlier, it's significantly lighter than the other brands. This 5.5-quart Dutch oven weighs 11.4 pounds. The other two 5.5-quart Dutch ovens I tested weigh 12.6 and 12.8 pounds.
It also has extremely wide handles. There’s an inch and a half of space between the handle and the pot, which gives you plenty of room to grip even with oven mitts.
The lighter weight and large handles make Le Creuset the easiest Dutch oven to pick up, transfer to the oven, and wash.
These knobs are wide and have a thick stem that makes it easy to grip and tilt the lid. It’s a much better design than Staub's thin knobs and Great Jones’ looped handle.
Cuisinart is the closest of the cheaper mixers to KitchenAid in both price and performance.
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It's also much heavier and feels much more stable than the other two cheaper mixers.
The bowl and all three attachments are dishwasher safe, unlike the whisks included with the KitchenAid Classic and Artisan, which need to be handwashed.
It was also the quietest mixer at low, medium, and high speeds.
It did a great job with the whipped cream, but the cookies were disappointing.
The final cookie dough came out fine, but I wish the beater got closer to the walls of the bowl.
It did much better with the pizza dough. Unlike the Hamilton Beach, the dough hook grabbed the dough properly, the mixer was stable, and the head remained securely locked throughout the test.
The final dough and pizza came out great.
Cuisinart did a great job with the whipped cream and pizza dough, and it was actually more stable than the KitchenAid Classic and Artisan during kneading.
The head locks in both the raised and lowered positions, and the bowl is larger than the KitchenAid Classic's, and it has a handle, and all of the attachments are dishwasher safe.
problem one better quality cookware buy more weight buy better quality even a heavy stainless steel pan is not that heavy if we compare it to iron and just buy better quality
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the better the quality the cookware generally like as you're buying a better quality brand that then it's heavier and is better at distributing holding a distributing weight the lower the heat and the more penetrating over a bit of time that heat can be so you get better more even results all the time using higher end…
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the the weight of the thinness of the top of this is perfect because you don't need to be adding extra weight adding thickness to the wall of a piece of atlantis wouldn't benefit you except added weight which is just a negative at this point
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and alongside that i would get a you know a higher quality a good denier all clad or whatever brand it is a nice solid heavy saute pan like this
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So if I want to chop chop through some duck carcasses or perhaps move through some the cartilage in chicken thighs and things like that, I'll use a knife like that that's got a bit of weight behind it.
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cast iron has notoriously been blamed for it's too heavy you know but folks cast iron was built so many years ago for one reason uh to cook with but also heaviness is heat retention
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The helper handle really helps stabilize the pan when it's ripping hot and it's coming out of the oven full of food. So you want that.
In terms of the primary handle, they preferred them longer and straighter, like this one or that one.
And testers really preferred the lighter end, the ones closer to 3 pounds.
All-Clad G5 is one of the most unique pans I tested. Instead of a standard aluminum or copper core, this pan has a perforated graphite disc as the core layer. Similar to copper, graphite conducts heat extremely well. However, it weighs much less. So, you get a pan that heats fast without the weight.
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It's one of the most well-designed pans. The weight, thickness, and handle all feel right.
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and then the you know de I definitely say quality-wise you know these are made in Belgium versus made in Italy both fantastic
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if you only have to pick one um especially if you don't have you know a lot of hand strength and stuff I tend to go more to the hon more often this is kind of my everyday pan
it's incredibly lightweight at just 5.5 lb, and because the construction is thinner than most cast iron skillets, it heats up much faster.
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The handle is comfortable, and it stays cooler than most cast iron handles.
Lastly, it has flared rims, so you can pour liquids accurately with minimal dripping down the sides.
um this is uh the closest thing to carbon steel in cast iron uh that that I've ever used really impressed with the weight
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the size and weight are intentional design elements that make for great convenient cooking
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the Stargazer 12-in Skillet takes camp cooking from something you have to do to something you look forward to doing whether it's breakfast on a cool morning by a lake or a gourmet steak dinner by a campfire
very versatile pan it works on on gas cooktops electric cooktops induction cooktops and with this stainless steel handle also can go into the oven so very versatile there
Cites induction compatible, oven safe, stovetop compatibility, versatility, weight
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also a good Jack of all trade size big enough for a riye yet you can still do omelets and eggs in this guy as well this one at 11 in is still a manageable size for maneuverability right at 5 lbs for this guy
the coated handle it would be damaged by the high heat and length of time in an oven seasoning so you want to go with the oven safe Pro handle
i gotta say opening the box i was so impressed with just how appealing it was and how heavy it was lifting and out like this is a legit murder weapon you could take down sand squash with it anyways uh you got to set this thing down nice and slow you can't be slamming it down it's got some grit to it but look at that…
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But when you pick it up, it feels more like a classic carbon steel pan because it's heavier with taller walls. If that's what you want, it's an excellent alternative to brands like de Buyer and Matfer.
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One of carbon steel’s biggest strengths is its versatility. It’s compatible with all cooktops, even induction, and you can use it safely in the oven, under the broiler, and on a grill.
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Because of its high heat tolerance, it’s ideal for searing and browning.
Because it’s much lighter than cast iron, it’s great for sauteing vegetables, tossing food, and any other situations that require you to lift and maneuver the pan.
The lightweight construction, high heat tolerance, and relatively slick surface make it fantastic for one-pan meals and recipes that require searing on the stove and finishing in the oven.
Cookware with thick walls is usually more durable and has better heat retention. But if the cookware is too thick, it’ll heat slowly and be too bulky to handle. Fortunately, both Made In and All-Clad got this right.
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The best part is that, with Made In, you get All-Clad durability and performance, at a much lower price.
It's super, super light.
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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.
The Lodge Classic is also a great option if you want something more substantial, and the value is incredible.
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Strata is the most unique pan I tested. It's made with carbon steel on the inside, aluminum in the middle, and stainless steel on the outside. That construction makes it lighter than traditional carbon steel, and it heats more evenly.
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Le Creuset is noticeably lighter than the others, which makes it easier to lift, clean, and store.
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Unlike many non-stick pans, Caraway is heavy and sturdy. The 10-inch frying pan weighs almost 3 pounds. Most aluminum 10 inch pans weigh around 2 pounds.
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weighs in at a little bit under three pounds that's kind of a medium lightish medium weight pan and that's good if you like to move things flip
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they're nice and light compared to cast iron
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aluminum has about 1/3 the density of steel which means that your pan is going to be lighter easier to maneuver when you're cooking 12-in pan weighs about 3.2 lb which is reasonable for a stainless steel pan but is less than half the weight of a cast iron pan of a similar size
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personally I think Maiden has made the right choice here they have found a balance that it makes it a joy to cook with every day
this pan has all around the surface rolled rims that stick out allowing you to pour liquids or slide delicate Foods off of the pan without fear of spills or leaks down the side of the pan wall
Maiden also uses flattened handles with subtle indents for better grip when you're tilting the pan or pouring something out of it and it also has smooth smooth Corners around the edge of the handle for better Comfort while you're cooking
this handle also has a Hol core which keeps it cool while cooking on the stove top and cuts down on extra weight
here is what attracted me to it it has a stainless steel handle which is supposed to stay cool and reduce the weight of the pan for a 12 inch carbon steel pan it's pretty light sure it's not as light as a 12 inch stainless steel pan but for its category it is one of the lightest pans out there
which which it sounds a little bit harsh because the industry five is still a very premium product okay it sits one tier below the atlantis or the proline series um but it's still it's still a very premium product okay so i'm not saying this is a bad product in any way okay
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if you really don't want the heavy pan then the industry 5 is still going to be a very good choice
and if you really need a big size okay and and a lightweight pen a lighter weight pen then go with the industry five um you know just but just make sure you you you are more vigilant with the heat control
just get go to a restaurant supply store, go to a um an Asian supermarket, um and pick up any uh carbon steel walk that's 14 in, has a flat bottom, uh and feels relatively heavy gauge.
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if you're nervous and you're worried about spending that much money on a single pan um that you might not use, um I would say don't get that pan. Get a cheaper one.
and then when you finally feel like you, um, you know, walk cooking has made a solid improvement to your life and you might want to get something, uh, that makes that even better, then you can upgrade to the other pan, to my new pan.
the major difference in cooking in this versus the number 12 is the time it takes to get it hot is significantly less it's thinner it's much lighter
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Um, it is not overly heavy heavy, but it really does conduct the heat well. It boils up well.
And the bonus is is the way that the handles are attached to it. They do not get hot. So, you're able to dump out and maneuver this thing while it's full of boiling hot liquid. And the same thing, the handle on the top does not really conduct heat as well.
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.
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Um it weighs 134 g. Uh which to me is sort of a really nice weight for everyday use.
And carbon steel does that really well. And compared to cast iron, it heats up faster, cools down faster, and it's also much lighter.
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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.
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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.
my guess is if you had an electric stove top, especially one of the solid glass ones, it would be really well suited to the Lionese pan because of the fact that they can heat up much quicker.
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on carbon steel, not have to worry so much about the weight, and get in there at a really reasonable price point. See if you like cooking on carbon steel.
Since stainless steel is lighter, it is easier to manipulate. You can toss food, flip burgers, and move pans easily between the cooktop and oven.
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they're much lighter than a cast iron skillet but they're heavy and they develop an amazing nonstick coating
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stainless steel skillets are the lightest out of the three skillets get really hot tremendously fast and they tend to cool down really quickly as well
On the positive side, I like that the handles are rivetless. You get a clean, uninterrupted cooking surface.
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I also like the helper handle. It’s big and has a nice wide opening.
Plus, it's lighter than cast iron, and you don't need to season it.
It's lightweight with a wide cooking surface, flared rims, sloped walls, and a comfortable handle.
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Field Company is lightweight, easy to maneuver, and has a smooth cooking surface.
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The 2.8 mm thickness gives the pan a perfect balance. Heavy enough to feel solid, but not so heavy so that it's like annoying to move around.
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It's much lighter than the others, and there's a large handle on top, so it's easy to pick up and move.
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The Hamilton Beach, AUCMA, and Cuisinart all lock the head in both the raised and lowered positions. You have to intentionally release it, which is a much safer design.
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.
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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.
Sweeping a spatula around the pan without missing any food is much easier with rounded instead of L-shaped sides.
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While cast iron handles on copper are really traditional and beautiful, steel handles are lighter and they're slower to heat up on the stove top, so we didn't always need pot holders.
They were easy to maintain, and they were lighter and more maneuverable than pans made principally from heavier copper.
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if you know your budget only allows to a certain extent focus on weighty cookware so atlantis and proline are weighty cookware but it's not the only you know heavyweight cookware out there
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it's it's wonderfully heavy for people that don't love heavy cookware it could be a bit of a problem
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Both Atlantis and Industry pots and pans have flared rims that make pouring liquids and transferring food to plates easy.
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Both collections have Y-shaped handles that stay cool while you're cooking on the stove, but the actual shape and the finish is different.
Industry handles are straighter with squared edges and the surface is bead blasted for a matte non-slip finish.
If you want to spend less or prefer lighter cookware that's a little easier to maneuver, go with Industry.
The main benefit of Field is that it’s lightweight and heats fast, but since the construction is thinner than most cast iron skillets, it doesn't retain heat as well.
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It's a little lighter than the super heavy copper pans. It's easier to handle.
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It's certainly easier to maintain. You don't have to polish copper
if you want cast iron but would like a lighter pan look to enamel, they tend to be lighter than traditional
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make sure you got a nice large circumference of the bowl so you can grind away the heavier the more durable are the more confidence
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if you look closely at the knobs you'll notice that stoves is smaller with a thinner stem La Crusade knobs are thicker and give you more to grab onto and squeeze
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Dutch oven Lids are heavy so having a bigger knob makes handling lockers say easier and safer especially when you're wearing a bulky oven mitt
La crochet handles are much wider and roomier than stobe La Creuset handles have a 1.25 inch opening for you to get a sturdy grip the opening on stove handles is less than an inch
as you can see I can easily fit an oven mitt around the luxury handles you can fit your hands around the stob handles but it's much more snug
the key advantages of La Crusade dutch ovens are that they're light and easier to maneuver the handles are larger the sand colored interior makes it easier to monitor Browning and the exterior colors are nearly Limitless
heavy cookware to me is quality and i will usually go to as heavy as i possibly can
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i love using my field i like the weight of it i like how easy it is to grab i can i can work the pan really easily i find that i you know flip and work it really easily and a lot the stargazer is considerably heavier especially when it's full of food so i may flip it a little but i'm not working it nearly the same…
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but like i said i've used the field tons with the handle helper and it's about that's hot it's lighter so easy to kind of move around i find that why use the pan a lot with the handle helper i'll actually like flip things with it with the handle helper i could easily do that with this without the handle helper
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When I started testing Hestan cookware, the first thing I noticed was its weight. These pans are thick and heavy, and because of that, they heat evenly and retain heat well.
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Unlike thinner, cheaper pans, these have a thick base and walls that hold a consistent temperature. That makes them easier to work with. They won't overheat and burn your food if you accidentally turn the heat too high. They heat up gradually and give you time to adjust.
uh the handle's quite comfortable while still having you know enough leverage that you're able to kind of get a good grip on it with the kind of flatter profile
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but the weight is a real concern and so you know just kind of even show you here when it comes to the big pan here on the hon I'm at 3 lb and 8 oz on this guy if I go to the demise 5 lb 2 oz and that weight really shows
number one thing I liked about it when I pull it out of the box was the weight
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my wife loves the field company and that's because she prefers the lightweight and prioritizes that
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something that sets Stargazer apart is uh the cool touch handle
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it's lighter weight for the size significantly lighter weight you can feel how they've taken down the material here on the side and the bottom actually feels thicker than the sides so there's some engineering going on there
and then it's got this nice handle on the end here I assume this would probably get pretty hot uh but my experience with these is uh anything that's forked stays cool to the touch and you don't really need a uh hot pad to hold on to it
the thumb area here I mean it's a great handle feels really comfortable
and this is different from most of the the pans I have most of the pans I have have much longer handles so this will be a a welcome change
another thing I wanted to mention is uh they PRI themselves on this lip so some of the lodge pans of a similar size you'll they have a pour spout this doesn't you know you could pour from pretty much anywhere
I have to tell you this handle is toasty warm but not something you can't touch
I love how this thing performs and it feels
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the the buyer was a lot easier to season for some reason in my opinion
that's where I personally stand that the buyer is heavier and it has some of that weight and density to it even now compared to the larger mat for 12 inch plus Pan
the buyers still really Hefty but it's still lighter than an equivalent cast iron pan with the same size
I've cooked everything in this pan I've baked I've made pizza it Sears a mean steak
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when I use the Medford and then pick up a cast iron or stainless steel pan I can tell the difference it has more searing power it's heavier and all that everything that comes with cast iron
carbon steel pans are made thinner and significantly lighter than cast iron while still being incredibly durable.
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Both of them are big, roomy, sturdy, and easy to care for.
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Plastic cutting boards are lighter.
They're easy to care for, easier to wash in the sink.
They're thin, lightweight, and very smooth.
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At 4.8 lb, it's the lightest skillet I tested and the cooking surface is only about 3 mm thick.
It's easy to maneuver and it pours cleanly.
Field Company is made in the USA, and it's the second lightest skillet I tested. It has a smooth cooking surface, thin sidewalls, and a flared rim instead of pour spouts. The thinner, lighter construction makes it easier to pick up and maneuver, and it heats up quickly.
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The cooking surface is nearly as thick as the Lodge Classic, but the sidewalls are much thinner, so you still get a substantial base without the unnecessary weight in the walls.
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The handle is shorter than Made In and Stargazer, but the wide flat shape is comfortable and it gives you control when tilting.
The Lodge Chef Collection has the same rough cooking surface as the Lodge Classic, but the walls are a quarter inch shorter and more sloped, which makes it easier to slide a spatula under food near the edges. The handle is also slightly longer, the walls are thinner, and it's almost 2 lb lighter.
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de Buyer Blue Carbon Steel is thinner and lighter, so it doesn't hold heat as well, but it heats up fast.
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And if your budget is under $100 for a fry pan, my top picks are Cuisinart Multiclad Pro, Misen, and Goldilocks. Cuisinart has the most comfortable and secure handle. Misen is the heaviest and sturdiest and has sealed rims. And Goldilocks performs consistently well at a low price.
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verdict lacruse is perfect for those valuing ease of use and style its lighter build and versatile enamel make it a strong competitor to stabb though it shares a similarly high price range
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carbon steel pan candle that is welded to the pan or it can be made from a different material which allows it to be longer and stay cooler ideally it could also allow the pan to be lighter
unfortunately most carbon steel pens don't have handles that are light or cool or comfortable but at least they are longer than cast iron which makes it easier to maneuver the pan and to put a protective sleeve on the handle
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
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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
Chef Collection skillets have shallower, sloped walls that make it easier to slide a spatula under food, especially when it's close to the edge of the skillet.
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If you like Lodge but the Classic collection is too heavy, the Chef Collection has thinner construction and weighs only 6.3 pounds.
i do think that the cast iron is uh is lighter weight
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the handle itself does stay cool i will give them credit because you got the air gap here which allows the heat to miss before it gets to here
now some people say that the walls are rounder which is more chef friendly to me once you get the bigger surface the bigger flat surface that creates more of a friendly way to dig in to flip to do your omelets and stuff like that
It's nice. It's got the he heft to it um and it is really really great pot.
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uh I that's why I love the not for pan
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field is is no well known for being a light to quality cast iron pan
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Granted, I'm not the strongest person in the world, but it is nice and heavy, which also means it's nice and sturdy and durable.
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While the Bosch is lighter and more compact, it still powers through dense rye and whole wheat batches
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All three KitchenAid mixers are much heavier than the cheaper brands. They have diecast metal bodies and the same front power hubs for optional attachments.
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Aluminum is the most common core ply because it's a great heat conductor, it's lightweight, and it's relatively affordable.
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we have arranged these from lightest to heaviest first Marquette field Lodge Stargazer and finance
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Also, it's a lightweight relatively speaking cast iron pan on a relative basis versus a similarly sized lodge.
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So about 20 25% uh lighter weight than uh lots of other cast irons.
And if you don't, go get a cast iron pan for 15 bucks. They're super heavy. They're going to perform better in the oven anyway. Not to mention all those years of seasoning that get built up on them.
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so these are all a similar weight with the exception of the field company skillet which is considerably lighter and you can really notice that when you're using it and it makes it frankly a little bit easier to use just because of the weight
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i don't notice a ton of difference between these three all of them have nice rounded edges so that when you're holding the pan your handle isn't actually digging into your hand that much so i don't notice much of a difference across these skillets but the finex is really a standout in this category
it can do everything cast iron can do minus the weight and the mass which makes it a little bit more responsive like stainless steel
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it also offers that non-stick cooking surface and sheer power
but that's just pretty much the only downside to these Skillets they they cook beautifully they work beautifully they're heavy enough to retain a good amount of heat but they're not too heavy to the point that they're just over you know like overwhelmingly heavy
not only that but the the way the handle is positioned as well it does help you lift up the pan it gives you a leverage in order for you to lift it up and not have such a hard time
the idea with a knife is to be able to handle a knife that you can control that you feel comfortable with a bigger knife isn't better if you can't control it if you don't feel that you're totally at ease wielding such a big blade but generally a bigger blade is better if you can handle it
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So if you're looking for the same attributes and a little bit lighter weight, you can look at carbon steel.
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they're easier to lift and handle
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the lacru 5.5 Court Round Dutch oven is Iconic and cherished for its craftsmanship it's popular among cooks for its lightweight design vibrant color range and non-reactive enamel catering to both beginners and Pros
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lisette's advantages include a slightly lighter design compared to stab simplifying handling and maneuvering
both of these brands are lightweight but feel very solid when held in your hand
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and both of the pans even when LD on fire the handles stay very cool
the handles are even a little bit similar with the handles of the in having a little bit more of a taper inward towards the pan itself but the outward is not too wide for I mean I don't have huge hands this is easily held and grapped
the handles are even a little bit similar with the handles of the in having a little bit more of a taper inward towards the pan itself but the outward is not too wide for I mean I don't have huge hands this is easily held and grapped
and it's lighter weight than a cast iron pan
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like this all clad pan this feels really solid
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I'm a pretty big fella and I didn't have too much trouble with this heavy pan flipping the omelette with just one hand
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Like I'm coming from this which I've had forever which is a three ply but a similar weight to that. Honestly, this is lighter. So, I would say that these are lighter for sure.
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the grip on the industry is obviously easier because it's a lighter pen
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It's very lightweight.
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evenly and that was mixed re views it some people really liked it some people definitely like they added weight they felt that it was better quality but really from a performance standpoint between the old one to the to the new one at the time of introduction this was back in the kind of mid late 2000s uh it was kind…
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it's not going to be quite as heavy.
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But as I said, much lighter than a um cast iron pan.
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okay this Cas IR is 7 lb the ceramic is 4 lb the ceramic nonstick is 4.2 lb and the stainless steel is 3.6 lb
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they're not heavy at all they're just plastic pegs so you're not putting a lot of weight
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do you want a light pan then you might go with the field
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then we got the lodge surprisingly the lodge is a little bit heavier it's eight pounds on the nose so very heavy
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Normally I would say this is a negative, but this collection is thinner for a reason.
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stainless Steel's a little bit lighter cast iron is much heavier
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and who knows these are but spoke really custom-made cast iron pans and they're very very heavy it's almost it feels like it's 25 maybe 50% heavier than the lodge so maybe that plays out that it will actually last longer
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Weight given as a reason not to buy. Where both lists are long, weight is a trade-off rather than a feature.
It is a heavy, crude piece of iron, But, it is indestructible. You can scrape it with steel wool. You can put it directly in a campfire. You can drop it on concrete and it will not crack.
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which doesn't sound like a lot but when you're holding it in your hand and you've got carpal tunnel like I do this is a heavy heavy heavy pan
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Mineral B Pro is heavy, but it retains heat the best.
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Critics will say it is heavy. They will say it costs too much. They are right, but a $350 Dutch oven that lasts 30 years costs less than buying a $70 version every 5 years.
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the thing that got me about the black lock probably the number one most sought after item had to be the triple season so you're thinking well all the cast iron comes seasoned all the cast iron does this how much important is a triple season and i'm here to tell you it ain't i'm not saying this pan's a dud and i'm not…
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so that was a selling point as well and i still didn't feel like it hit the uh it didn't hit the mark the way i the way i liked it when you fill this thing up with potatoes and um chicken or pizza or whatever you're never going to know the one pound difference and that's about what it is
so basically is the 40 difference is it worth it is this paying worth it in the price range of 60 to 80 is this plan worth it no you heard me i'm not an affiliate with lodge although i do love large products that's my personal opinion if i had to do it all over again i would have saved the money and either maybe maybe…
you'd probably be better off just to buy two pans a 10 inch and a 12 inch save the extra money buy the extra pan and only use one of the pans for uh anything that has to do with frying you know like a deep frying um uh skillet frying or something like that and the other one you know you just vary the difference but…
But now quite quickly into using this pan and I've used it dozens and dozens of times. It should be building some sort of a seasoning. I'm not getting the the results that I kind of expected that I would feel I was sold by Misan.
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this is a very, very lightweight, short little stubby handle, fairly cheaplymade, kind of crappy Chinese pan
when you use the grill pan lid, the entire Dutch oven weighs close to 17 lbs, which makes it the heaviest by far
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the grill pan doesn't have a knob, so it can be tricky to lift
It's incredibly heavy. Uh it's about 200 kilos. It's almost impossible to move it.
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fully loaded with reita the thing weighed 29 lb and at 29 lb a dutch oven like this goes from a booty pan to an old man grunt pan
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I had the lake ruset full of reita last night tried to weigh it on the kitchen scale too heavy for that scale I had to go grab the bathroom scale and your wage is 29.1 lb
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the stove with lid empty over 17 pounds holy cow the lake cruset uh with lid empty right around 16
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your girlfriend or wife probably doesn't want to be using that thing to flip or saute vegetables day in and day out so it's another thing to consider
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so what that translates to is if you want to make italian food or sauce heavy food cast iron skillets and carbon steel skillets aren't really the best for them
well because carbon steel skillets and cast iron skillets are so nonstick it's very rare that you're ever going to be able to have enough fond to make a sauce out of so that could be a big negative so if you're really into making sauces cast iron skillets and carbon steel skillets are not the right skillets for you
but it does stick you don't believe me try making scrambled eggs it can be done you have to put a lot of oil on there and it's a lot more work you have to be very mindful to temperatures
cast iron skillets are pretty heavy especially when you're getting a 12-inch skillet
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even this 10 inch skillet is still pretty heavy that's probably one of the biggest things that i don't like about cast iron skillets is you do tend to get fatigued
they're much lighter than a cast iron skillet but they're heavy and they develop an amazing nonstick coating
i think for cast iron skillets she doesn't like picking up any of the big skillets and she tends to stay with the smaller skillets because they're really heavy
a couple more reasons not to buy these Atlantis pots. So, the first two reasons are the same, so they are thick and they are sorry, they are heavy, and they are expensive. So, those are valid reasons to not buy these pots.
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Le Creuset was the third worst-performing brand. Although I was not surprised by this since it's the thinnest and lightest.
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Some brands, like Staub, have dimples inside their lids to encourage a self-basting process, but Le Creuset doesn't.
Since Le Creuset has a domed lid with a smooth interior, the evaporated water collected and ran down the sides of the lid rather than evenly dripping back over the food.
so the problem really is that the pans are too light so the the stainless steel aluminum pans that were made are too light and they create you know a environment where you can't get an even cooking temperature and so you get sticking
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The sidewalls of the frying pans have too shallow of a slope. This design, plus the flared rims, makes it easy to slide food onto a plate but it also makes it easier to spill and splatter.
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The rivets on the Made In pan I got years ago jet out further than most brands. It's hard to clean around the rivets so oil and food bits would often bake into the pan.
Still they don't offer flush rivets or rivetless options like several other brands.
If you're looking for lightweight pans, you'll be disappointed. Made In pans are built solid with thick heavy walls. The 12-inch fry pan weighs over three pounds.
I mentioned that I like the handle design but I need to call out the handle angle. Made In handles are almost even with the top of the pan. You can fit the pan in the oven with less space between racks but since the handle isn't angled upward like most, your hand is a little bit closer to the heat.
Also, there's a small space where the handle bends that's extremely difficult to clean unless you scrub it with a toothbrush.
buying really lightweight aluminum non-stick pans it's really hard to get quality results lighter lightweight in non-stick aluminum based is just a bit of a problem to really get great results
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Because of the extra layers in Atlantis pans, they are significantly thicker and heavier than Industry pans. Atlantis fry pans might be the thickest and heaviest pans I've ever reviewed. They feel more like a cast iron skillet than a stainless steel pan.
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because i feel a bit uncomfortable you know stirring with a spatula or whatever i just feel like food is going to fall out over the side
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the weight and the thickness of this lid is extremely substantial so the total the total weight of this entire vessel this entire pen is 5.6 or let's say approximately 5.6 i waited on my scale and 2.5 of that is on the lid this is very thick and it's very heavy and it's much much thicker and heavier than this
they could they could have made this a bit thicker or a bit bigger and given us a heavier body and a in a slightly less heavy or lighter lid so that i found that a little bit strange as well
Another common complaint is that it’s too heavy. Although the added thickness and weight contributes to its durability and heat retention, it also makes it difficult to maneuver. It’s not the best cookware for flipping eggs or shaking ingredients loose. Most people will have to use both hands to carry these pans.
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Critics will say it is heavy. They will say it requires maintenance. They are right.
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In our experience, more layers, more ply, it's not great because sometimes that either means the pan is very heavy and really heavy cookware is kind of discouraging to use
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if you have any trouble with the weight of pans you will probably actually not like this to Meijer it is significantly heavier and more difficult to move around than other pans even with that helper handle which is absolutely necessary so this is not a pan you want to use to move or flip food
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on the demire my thumb is out here and even though this pan is a pound lighter it is significantly more difficult to move around now I am obviously very strong and powerful but I gotta say this pan is kind of tough to move it definitely needs the helper handle and I've noticed when I cook picking it up and trying to…
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it's actually very difficult to lift this pan
If you like Lodge but the Classic collection is too heavy, the Chef Collection has thinner construction and weighs only 6.3 pounds.
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Since the handle is cast as one piece with the skillet's body, it gets extremely hot. You need to use an oven mitt or the red silicone handle holder that comes with the skillet to protect your hand.
6 6 lb 1 oz. It It is definitely a heavy pen.
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the handle is lower. So the handle ends up being quite a bit lower on the Mineral B Pro. And she really appreciated that because she finds that the handles on the Mineral B are a little bit tall for her to try and reach and manipulate the [music] pan.
Because of its thickness, most cast iron pans are significantly heavier than stainless steel.
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For example, most 12-inch cast iron skillets weigh between 7 and 8 pounds, and 12-inch stainless steel skillets weigh between 3 and 4 pounds.
Moving a cast iron skillet requires oven mitts and two sturdy hands, especially when you factor in the weight of the pan plus the food.
Like the pans and the pots are very heavy without anything in them.
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Unless you have a large household with over five people, a Dutch oven over 7 quarts is too big and heavy and won't fit well on most burners.
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You also want to avoid looped handles like this. While these look nice, they are not very functional because you can only fit a couple of fingers in them.
Don't buy a Dutch oven with small side handles or handles with a thin opening that doesn't comfortably fit your hand. And definitely don't buy one with handles that are just ledges with no opening.
The first of all is they are too heavy, okay? So, if they're too heavy, then you're not going to use them.
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It's also super heavy because it is real cast iron. I can barely lift it with one hand. And even two hands, I'm still putting in a good bit of effort.
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Besides that, this pan is incredibly heavy at almost 6 pounds, and there’s a gap between the pan and the handle where moisture and bacteria can get trapped.
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Copper is dense, so these pans tend to be fairly heavy. They were close to twice the weight on average of our favorite All-Clad D3 traditional skillet.
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but it's also the heaviest of the three options at eight pounds
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but because of the construction of these they are really heavy so I tend to find that when using it as just a kind of a standard Skillet where I might be you know moving something around these get really hard to move
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it's not as bad on the smaller one because you know it is a smaller pan so this guy 3 lb 15 it's still a hefty pan but you know it's it's in the ballpark of you know what you can get in a normal skillet um but comparing it to the smaller guy you know at 2 lb 12 you know it's definitely a difference in material
It’s not the best cookware for flipping eggs or shaking ingredients loose.
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It may not be the best cookware for certain sauces and meals that require precise temperature control.
why not a full five first the way this thing is heavy second the size of the handle both of these are perfectly fine when you're cooking in the backyard or kitchen but we're rving and camping and it's not easy to transport it's too big to fit in my Camp kitchen box and after a full day of activities it's just heavy
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First, you’ll notice that Staub Dutch oven handles are on the smaller side. There’s less than an inch of space between the handle and the pot.
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At three quarters of an inch in diameter, Staub’s knobs are smaller than competitors like Le Creuset and Made In. Since there's not much to grap onto, it's difficult to pick up the lift and tilt it.
But at 12.8 pounds empty, Staub is heavier than many other alternatives. If you want a lightweight Dutch oven that’s easier to maneuver, you might want to consider other brands like Le Creuset.
At 13.6 lbs, it's the heaviest 5 1/2 qt Dutch oven I tested.
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Another minor downside is that the top of the lid is completely smooth, which looks nice but since there are no ridges or design, you can't rest a spoon without it sliding off.
And it's very heavy also, so my wife won't be able to use it because she won't be able to lift the pan easily from place to place.
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At 5 mm thick and 8.1 lb, it's the thickest and heaviest skillet in the group.
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It's a little too short, and when I boiled water in each skillet for 10 minutes to compare handle temperatures, it was too warm to grab with a bare hand.
It's heavy, and the seasoning doesn't adhere well to the slick surface at first, but it performed well across every test.
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It's heavier and the surface is rougher, but it holds on to seasoning better and it still passed the egg test with no sticking.
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It's heavy and expensive, but it will last a lifetime, so it's worth the investment.
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however the stop cocot is heavy which could pose a challenge in handling especially when full
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It's heavier than Le Creuset, but it's a solid, well-rounded option.
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the pan is so big and heavy that my wife couldn't do it she had to use two hands
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the other complaint was that they were heavy but you know what these pans are heavy so if you're not looking for a heavy pan you may want to look elsewhere definitely don't pick up either the old clad or the kirkland bland
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the all clad brand comes in at 65 ounces or a whopping 4.2 pounds or 1.853 kilograms
the costco pan is 81.6 ounces 5 pounds 0.18 or 2.314 kilos heavier
the reason I don't use it for my Chelsea's because it's so small and heavy
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Mad fur would be heavier and the handle wouldn't stay nearly as cool but it would probably stick less brown more evenly and it's also cheaper
it's not like your typical large cast iron which is super heavy super fake
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the pot is very very heavy the that oven is very very heavy and yeah as you can when you close the lid you can feel that that heaviness I had to get used to how heavy it was after a while of using uh normal uh pots and pans with without having to use the cast iron pots
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so if you're not as you know flexible and you're not you you've got painful wris then it will not be the best pans or cwar for you to get
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so for one it's a bit high maintenance they're bit they're Divas um but they're not that bad divers like they have you need to have good storage spaces that would hold them because they're heavy
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you also need to be able to lift them like they are heavy
and then the heat transfer is something to consider so when you need to hold the handles you need to be aware that there could be hot and potential to burn
so my original all clad pen weighs 982 G my D5 pan weighs 1 ,1 144 G and a new D3 10in pan like today's pan that you go to the store and buy is 6 and 80 g so my old triclad pen that I have 25 years old is 30% heavier than a new one so my D5 pan is 14% heavier than my old triclad and 45% heavier than a new triclad pan
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I will say they are heavy, but that's because they are cast iron.
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Yeah, that non-slope side makes it difficult to get the egg, but all right, I think we are basically done.
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It's pretty difficult to make an omelette in cast iron. It's a lot heavier, which makes maneuvering it and flipping the eggs and everything very difficult.
um the edges are sort of flared up as opposed to sort of the gentle slope outwards and that makes it really difficult to shape an omelette.
Even this one still weighs in at 4 lb 13, almost 5 lb. So, they're definitely they're not a lightweight pen, the Mineral B.
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the weight difference the lodge weighing in at more than six pounds weighs a little more than twice the all-clad
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ceramic pans can be fragile and much heavier than traditional pants so you're going to have to treat it with special care
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de Buyer Mineral B Pro is heavier and heats slower than Strata, but it didn't warp, made minimal noise, and retained heat longer than any other carbon steel pan I tested.
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however the one thing to know is that this Dutch oven can be quite heavy especially when it's full so you just want to be aware of this when putting it into and also pulling it out of the oven
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But due to the copper, it's heavy and the exterior tarnishes.
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The copper results in fast even heating, but it makes this pan heavy and much more pricey.
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stobe's lid knobs are made out of steel with nickel or brass exterior they are oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and get extremely hot whether you're cooking on the stove or in the oven
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if you look closely at the knobs you'll notice that stoves is smaller with a thinner stem La Crusade knobs are thicker and give you more to grab onto and squeeze
you can't see the bear cast iron at most angles but you can feel its rough texture when you pick up the Dutch ovens without gloves
stove dutch ovens are made with a noticeably thicker walls the top part of stobe's walls are 4.6 millimeters and la Creuset walls are 3.8 millimeters because of their thickness stove dutch ovens are heavier
for example this stove around 5.5 quart dutch oven weighs 12.8 pounds while this la Creuset 5.5 quart dutch oven weighs 11.5 pounds
it is a heavier pan though so that's the downside you got a heavier pan in the hand i probably wouldn't do that as much i find in the number eight in the field i work that pan picking it up all the time
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but also uh very heavy this pan is over 6 lb and at this size you're not going to be doing much flipping of food for example
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Lastly, it's heavier. The D3 12-inch fry pan weighs 2.8 pounds and D5 weighs 3.2 pounds.
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You know the downside here is it can be a little heavy.
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Although they’re heavy and the lid knobs and side handles are smaller than other brands, you can still get a secure grip.
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maybe a little slightly too heavy
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he did like the weight of it comparatively you didn't like the way yeah I'm actually at a tripod yeah even as a tri-fly like I was saying that this small smaller eight inch pan is a similar weight to the All-Clad D5 which is technically a five plot so just in that too is saying something
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When you get a cast iron pan out super heavy, you get it wet, it gets rusty, you got to reseason it every single time.
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next is going to be the enameled cast iron from our place this is a another good option a bit heavier than the others but it's a classic
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okay this Cas IR is 7 lb the ceramic is 4 lb the ceramic nonstick is 4.2 lb and the stainless steel is 3.6 lb
now the actual coil piece it starts a little bit back from the pan you'll see you've got this little cast iron nub here and so when you're gripping the part that is cool it does make the pan feel a little bit heavier just because the leverage is back
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wood cutting boards while heavy and requiring more effort for cleaning and upkeep are super gentle on your knives they can last a really long time and they're sanitary
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It's heavy.
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That was among the heaviest of the pans from smaller manufacturers.
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It's the second heaviest skillet I tested, only behind the Lodge Classic.
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that 12 inch All-Clad D3 that everybody loves less than three pounds there this demire 12.6 inches well over six pounds so two and a half times heavier than that All-Clad D3
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the Oxo is a totally adequate pen um it's a bit lighter so I do like weight to my cookware
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dutch ovens made from cast IR iron are heavier than other materials such as stainless steel
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