( 16 reviews )
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Posted: 03-09-2009
I bought this pan 7 years ago back in '02 and it is a great value. Mine has a copper core, not aluminum and the heat transfer is excellent. I don't think there is much difference between copper and aluminum cores since they are both excellent heat conductors, but I think copper has the edge. I find it does compare well to Calphalon One and All Clad but is not quite in the same league. The other two show more attention to detail and better craftsmanship and better customer service and do boast a Lifetime warranty which they do back up. With another item I found Cusinart's customer service to be poor. My 2 ( 5.5 & 3.5 pans) saute pans have performed so well over the last 7 years that I don't expect to replace them with anything else. Very simply, this is a very nice, solid, heavy, good looking pan at a great price and compares very well to the other two. It is heavy, well made and conducts heat extremely efficently and you will use less gas/electric cooking with it. You will have to turn the heat down, which is a nice green feature. I find it cooks almost as well as the All Clads with the encapsulated copper and at a fraction of the price. I've been using this pan for over 7 years and I'll bet I'll still be using it 10 years from now. I have both the 5.5 and the 3.5 quart pans and they are both looking good after 7 years. It is also versitle and you can use it for much more than mere sauteing. I'd recommend this pan for anyone looking for a large superior pan at a great price. A good product that performs excellently. If you have been cooking with inferior cookware you will immediately experiencee the difference. Bon Apetit.
