Deal is back until June 4 or out of stock- $1300 at other retailers
Includes:
2.3-qt saucepan with lid
3.5-qt saucier with lid
5-qt sauté pan with lid
8.9-qt Dutch oven with lid
11" Proline fry pan
Features:
Manufactured in Belgium
Impressive 7-ply construction
Patented Silvinox® surface treatment—stainless steel maintains silvery finish, resists fingerprints and is easy to clean
Flatbase stability—pan won't warp when heated
Stay-cool 18/10 stainless-steel handles are securely welded and extremely hygienic
Oversize loop handles allow for easy maneuvering when wearing oven mitts
Perfect pouring edge for no-mess cooking
Perfect-fit lid provides energy-efficient insulation
Compatible on all cooking surfaces, including induction
Dishwasher safe
Oven and broiler safe up to 500°F
Lifetime warranty
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Of course, if you're willing to pay for Demeyere, you probably also want to pick the specific pieces you want and not necessarily the 5 that come in this collection.
There was a time not that many years ago when All-Clad was never discounted and was even specifically excluded from every sale at major retailers. You couldn't get discounted All-Clad unless you drove to their annual seconds sale at the factory in the Midwest. But in recent years they relaxed those old price controls to boost sales. Maybe this Costco package is a sign that Demeyere will start allowing more discounting as well.
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Number two it's a product that actually has a lot of thought put into it from preserving the finish to how the handle feels in the hand to all sorts of engineering to ensure that the multiple layers of dissimilar metals are perfectly even and not prone to hotspots to the shape of the edge to ensure a more even pour, how the lids fit, all that.
Now is it WORTH all that extra? If you just need some decent cookware and you don't particular care about all the fanciness then of course not. If you just want a good car to go from A to B that's reliable, comfortable enough, and has all the features you need then why would you pick a Lexus LS over a Camry?
The other way to think about it is that this is one of those "buy it for life" type purchases that you can either:
A. Resale for a significant amount of money if you've kept it in good shape (because those who know will pay it)
B. Pass it down to someone else who will also be able to use it forever
Neither one of those things apply to a cheaper 3-ply Tramontina, Calphalon, or even All-Clad set. This is especially true for people who really derive pleasure from cooking. I will tell you that a car enthusiast will think nothing of spending $1000 on a set of wheels for a car. If you like watches $1000 is similarly not particular huge sum. People will also spend $1000 on a handbag, a pair of shoes, a rifle, a piece of furniture, a washing machine, etc. Most homeowners likely have more than $1000 worth of tools and equipment sitting around in the garage. Like maybe someone doesn't care about snagging a pair of Louboutin's that they might wear a few times a year but they WOULD like something that they use multiple times a day to be really, really nice. Like what's $1000 over 5 years? 10? 20?
You'll always be trading off between cost, durability, responsiveness, even heating, weight etc.
Demeyere Atlantis is built like a tank due to thicker walls = more thermal mass = more durable/warp resistant (especially on induction) = more even heating. Just like a tank, the additional mass is going to add more weight, cost more and it is not going to be as responsive as a pan with less mass.
Aluminum pan is like a scooter. Less mass = more responsive = less even heating = less cost = light weight = not as durable.
Cusinart, Tramontina, All-Clad D3/D5 all have similar mass so they will perform similar.
Misen/Demeyere Industry/Intense is supposedly thicker than All-Clad.
As such, there is no "best" pan; it depends on which criteria are more important. I personally have induction and since Cusinart/All-Clad warps over time (eg "not a forever pan") anyway, I see my options being Cusinart/Tramontina/Misen over All-Clad due to lower cost or go with Demeyere Atlantis for warp resistance.
edit: Sur Le Table has the 2.3 qt saucepan in the Atlantis7/Silver7 line with Thermo lid for $180. It is the one piece in this set I believe everyone will appreciate. Track for sales and coupons.
Be aware that the 11 fry pan lacks a helper handle which I deem necessary for the weight. The 9" or the 12.5 with helper handle work better for me. I've never used my 3.5 saucier and those have been widely discounted. Nor have I ever used my covered saute. L.C. oven over this oven for me. YMMV. For a small fry pan I get a lot of use from my Staub 24 cm c.i. enamel euro rounded design with removable hardwood handle. 23 years of use to be precise. Consider buying a small Demeyere pan from a retailer with 30 day free return before committing to a set. Whatever you buy don't forget proper care. Adding salt to a ss pan leads to pitting when undissolved slat crystals contact the hot pan bottom. Nothing more abrasive than a blue scrubbie or baking soda. No BKF harsh cleansers. Soak first for easy release with just a sponge. Steel utensils scratch. Protect when stacking. White mineral deposits are removed easily with vinegar water. Rinse with clear water afterwards.
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