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ACVIP10 What are Factory Seconds? - They have minor cosmetic scratches and/or dents
- Some cookware might not be engraved on the bottom
- There may be variances in lid types, etc. however those variances should not impact the use of the product
- Copper Core band may not be etched all the way through There are no defects which will affect the performance of the cookware
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I was hesitant of buying seconds due to cosmetic reasons, but a lot of comments made it sound like there would be a faint scratch here or there. I had several and they're noticeable, but in the end they don't take away from the function. I wanted to share this to set the right expectations of any potential buyers.
For anyone experiencing pain or an issue, try this:
- Grab the handle with your palm up
- Wrap you fingers around so that the tips bend around the top and into the curve
- Place your thumb in front of your fingertips in the groove
- Lift the pot and check that the edges are not digging into your fingers
- Practice pouring from the pot. You should notice you have alot of control and leverage.
The pain most people refer to is from the edges digging into their fingers because they aren't wrapped all the way around into the groove. That said, I can totally understand how this can be an issue for people with small hands, as you may not be able to wrap your fingers all the way around and into the top groove.
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For anyone experiencing pain or an issue, try this:
- Grab the handle with your palm up
- Wrap you fingers around so that the tips bend around the top and into the curve
- Place your thumb in front of your fingertips in the groove
- Lift the pot and check that the edges are not digging into your fingers
- Practice pouring from the pot. You should notice you have alot of control and leverage.
The pain most people refer to is from the edges digging into their fingers because they aren't wrapped all the way around into the groove. That said, I can totally understand how this can be an issue for people with small hands, as you may not be able to wrap your fingers all the way around and into the top groove.
Learn how to use them.
I'm a slight 145lb guy with small hands who has been cooking for over 30 years, these are the only handles I've used that actually hurt my hands regardless of brand, quality, angle of handle, professional, restaurant or other.
The brand speaks for itself, All-Clad makes outstanding cookware which I love, but I leave them on the shelf simply because they hurt my hands.
Cheers,
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As an aside, I've had my All-clad for about 15 years (D3 stainless) and use them near daily. The two most noticeable qualities compared to other brands are they have never dented, and they heat and brown evenly (particularly important when you have gas burners).
If you were to ask what I use the most, it's by far the sauté pan. I regularly brown meat, then deglaze and sauté. It's extremely versatile, great for chicken marsala, seared scallops, etc. Second is the stockpot, which I appreciate the even heating when simmering for long periods as there is little risk of burning. Third are the saucepans, as I'm usually not browning or making temperature sensitive items, they are fine. Last, I don't use my fry pans all that much because I favor the sauté pan. The use and recommend the Tramontina non-stick set from Costco for eggs, as that's really the only time I use fry pans anymore (also, non-stick pans are disposable after a few years and I want good but cheap replacement pans)
I also have an old set of Farberware basic pans which have held up well (I think from maybe 20 years ago) and I still use for basic things (primarily boiling water for pasta, mashed potatoes). They are noticeably dented compared to the All-clad which still look new-ish.
I also use an Ecolution Titanium Guard (eg copper) grille pan for pancakes and whatnot, which is fantastic.
I also own a 7qt All-clad Slow Cooker. By far the best slow cooker I've owned in regards to cooking evenly and at the correct temperature. The ceramic liner eventually cracked and sadly they make no replacement, but I did buy from this sale a months back a new one for $80, which is a great price for a slow cooker that large. It was listed as Package Damage, and come in the original box still packed in it's original outer brown box from the factory, which had a couple inch gouge in the box that had gone through the brown box to the product packaging.
They feel better while holding an empty pan horizontally. Incidentally enough, they still have the groove that all clad does it's just shallower and more plumped up. However maneuvering it didn't feel tight even empty.
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