HexClad Cookware Review: The Truth About Gordon Ramsay’s Favorite Pans
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- Are HexClad pans just a marketing gimmick with a celebrity chef pitchman, or are they actually worth buying? In this review, I tell you the truth about HexClad. After putting it to the test, I reveal the good and the bad.
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Sorry, I won't be replacing my cast iron and carbon steel pans with the latest wonder pan fad.
I am
Sucker for expensive cookware, all it does to me is makes me feel good while cooking and nothing more then that. Although I have NOT bought HexCad yet I think it’s way too experience for my guilty pleasure cooking. ❤
Actually America’s Test Kitchens says HexClad are one of the worst “nonstick” pans they’ve ever tested. In fact they say that these pans shouldn’t even be called nonstick. Having to use oil in a nonstick pan defeats the entire purpose of a nonstick pan.
@@Nicksonian
Interesting. Do you know, which one- the best? Without toxic materials.
@@Marina.Eleven You can get either carbon steel or cast iron pans. They are pretty nonstick once you season them and would truly last you a lifetime, because you can always reseason them.
My pans warped with regular use. HexClad refused to replace them. I swapped them out for Made In. Never happier.
Stainless is the way to go.
I have a full set of HexClad pans and pots. I've had the pans for about 4 years, and the pots about 2. I waited a long time to get the pots because I didn't see the need for their non-stick qualities as much as I needed it for the fry pans. I have also added a griddle and the wok to my collection as well. A couple things not covered in the video:
Pros:
1. These pans will absolutely work fine on an induction cooktop. I have a small single one and the have no issue on it at all.
2. The handles actually do not need buffing, just clean them with the pan, they stay nice and polished.
3. They can be used in the oven.
4. The handles do not get hot during normal cooking times, only if you're cooking with them for a long time, like over half an hour.
5. the shortness of the handles make them much easier to store in a drawer, the handles a level with the pan. Long, rising handles are impossible in that storage location.
6. I use the scrubby side of a sponge/scrubby and some dish soap to clean them, and it is super easy.
Cons:
1. The design of the fork where the handles attach is REALLY hard to keep clean. You need a toothbrush of something to get these areas from glazing and browning over time.
2. They are, indeed pricey. I waiting to buy the pots until Costco brought them in on sale at about half price.
3. The round, flat griddle would be better as a more square shape, for making 4 pancakes at once, or a bunch of grilled cheese sandwiches.
4. I really wish the sides of the large fry pan were about 3/4 of an inch higher, for making large quantities of southern-style white sausage gravy.
5. The smallest pot in the collection is too big.
Let me add to your cons. They still have a toxic non stick coating. It’s not PFAS but PTFE, a subgroup of PFAS. PFAS are known as a forever chemical meaning they build up in your body and do not break down over time.
@@setherrrrs___775 That's exactly the reason I'm returning my pans
They cost way too much for a product made in China.
It is teflon. That is all I need to know. No, thank you.
Teflon is fine to use unless you don’t understand how to use it
six years ago I was in the market for a griddle pan that stayed flat through its life. Every pan from the big box stores warped. I took a chance on a Scanpan griddle from Amazon. Six years later, it's still flat. It has a 1/4 inch thick plate welded underneath. I also bought a set of fry pans, 9 and 11 inches. The griddle was $100 and the 2 fry pans cost $170. They are all flat and the nonstick surfaces look practically new.
Thanks for the review. Balanced and informative. I have been considering a HexClad purchase and wanted to know the unbiased truth...I may still make the plunge, but I now know what the deal is with HexClad.
My wife would of loved these pans if she was still around, our hobby used to be cooking. We would go to the mall and go to Williams Sonoma for Christmas presents. She would go in the store and do all of her shopping while I walked around, she would finish buying my Christmas presents and I would go in after her and get hers. Christmas morning she would get wustoff knives, an apron and a couple other utensils, I’d get some stuff for the grill and she snuck out and went to Lowe’s to buy me a new Weber gas grill.. there’s not a day that goes by I don’t see something like these pans that make me think of my sweet young wife that I desperately miss. Be good to your wives men, never forget the promise you made her and always look at her like the first time you seen her, being married with love between a man and a woman is the foundation for life, it is a beautiful thing, never take it for granted.
Thanks for sharing. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss
I read that. Thank you.
It's still teflon, just go for carbon steel pans or woks.
I really appreciate your scientific approach and lack of bias in your review. I did find it interesting though that you made a number of references to cooking eggs with oil. As it turns out Gordon Ramsay often tells people to cook eggs with oil. I am going to mark you as a trusted reviewer. Though I did raise an eyebrow before you started because the ad was for a different line of cookware.
Great concise, fair, and objective review. Stats, facts and less the bs.
Great review. This exactly the type of review I was looking for!
Thank you!
I'm grateful for watching this prior to buying.Thank you!
Nice review, I had been considering giving these a try, but I’m now more convinced than ever that my several steel and cast iron pans do all I could ever want
If you own SS and Carbon Steel you have no need for a hexclad. It’s China made junk that will end up useless and in a landfill after a few years of use.
Good move. Without seeing your pots, I'd guarantee your stainless, carbon steel or cast iron is miles better..
I have found cast iron a pain in the ass to work with and upkeep. Plus they're heavy. BUT, if they are your thing, and you're using them well, then you're right. Stainless and those cast irons are all you will ever need.
Not to mention. Paid for.
Smart choice, you don't need these hybrid pans. I only need one non stick pan for my eggs since I hate crispy bottoms on my eggs. I spent 25$ on a non stick Tramontina Professional pan and it works great for that purpose.
It's important to preheat the pan before adding food. I lightly oil the food with a silicon brush before adding to the pan and dont have any issues. Cooks quickly and evenly. For eggs, I use a spray oil.
It's still teflon, which will wear over time, and not healthy, even though HQ claims this teflon has a much higher temp resistance.
I have a basic HexClad pan set. If you buy them expecting normal non-stick performance you WILL be disappointed. In a limited apartment kitchen it lets me keep one set of pans instead of a set of non-stick and another of stainless. I have beautiful All-Clad D5/Copper Core pots, and a Le Creuset Dutch oven, but don't feel I need their pans with the HexClad pans in my kitchen. Sure, I can't cook eggs without some butter in the pan, but you know what makes eggs delicious? Butter!
Exactly! I never cook eggs without some butter in the pan, like you say, it makes them more delicious. I just bought 4 Hexclad pans and I'm looking forward to many great meals. I also bought a teflon pan from Amazon for $112, I'm interested to see how it compares to the Hexclad.
I thought these were a gimmick and that Uncle Gordon had sold out, lol.. Glad to see that they're not! Good review!
But it is a sold out! Hexclad is a poor non stick pan and not a great steel pan😅 rather just buy a regular non stick and a steel pan separately
@@empputrubaduu4725 yea, i already had my setup pretty much done once I saw these, so I haven't tried them myself, but I know dude is good with his reviews. I bougie af so i have all-clad D5 and all-clad non-stick lol.. i grab them when they're on sale.. for cast iron i went with Field Company, out of Illinois. Comes already 'sanded' and oiled.. just start cooking. they're lighter than Lodge and Finex too.
@@empputrubaduu4725regular ones break easily withing a year and their non stick coating was been linked to cancer... I think its safe to say its better to get stainless steel pans
He did sell out, these pans are an absolute rip off. Just buy a decent quality non stick for 3-5x less. These won't last significantly longer and as shown in this video they perform worse.
@@BriBCG I didn't buy one since I already have quality non-stick and steel/cast iron pans.. but my current GF has a hexclad and ive been using it for the past month.
I find it's a good 'tweener' pan. When I want more char/maillard than I can get with a straight up non-stick but don't want to use the amount of fat required to cook properly in steel, I use the hexclad. Great for saucing pasta and some shallow frying (can use less fat than steel).
Would I pay over $120 for one? Id probably wait for a good sale or throw it on a gift list for myself. If Im just starting my cooking collection (it's like any other hobby, lol), I'd snag one as it's quite versatile or if I was lacking space. She's had it for some years now (got it through Pampered Chef) and it's held up well.
Excellent and informative video. These pans are way, way over my budget.
If you're going to spend this much, get All Clad stainless or carbon steel and thank me later..
Your fair and balanced reviews never fail to impress. The fact that you actually try out and use what you review gives you a credibility that matters. I have discovered, much to my dismay, that some people who present themselves as experts - some of whom write for some seemingly reputable websites - offer mostly marketing fluff and seem not to have handled or used what they recommend. Case in point, recently I purchased a pot made by a famous manufacturer that one reviewer said had comfortable handles. But right out of the box it was apparent that the reviewer could not possibly have held that pot because it had noticeably uncomfortable handles! Unfortunately, it is hard to find trustworthy individuals these days. Keep up the good work!
Really appreciate that Chris. We try to be as objective as possible. Here’s more info about our approach prudentreviews.com/how-we-test-and-review-products/
For me also the fact that the companies send him the products to review tells me they may trust him to be honest. and they come across that way for me
America’s Test Kitchen-the real professionals-says these pans suck and don’t even qualify as nonstick.
@@Nicksonian americas test kitchen is great and saved me a ton in falling for marketing schemes
It's not a review if someone doesn't try out and test a product. Otherwise, it's just an advertisement.
I was given one. I didn't care at first but after a couple of years i need to admit these are crazy sturdy reliable and easy to clean. You can litterally fry rice in it and the sticky residue will go away easy. I would recommend it.
Nope
I'd like it NOT to stick so it doesn't fuck up my meal :)
@@tastyhamlearn how to cook with them then and not use them like normal non-stick pans :)
We have a few of these and they're great. I don't understand why anyone would have a problem with the handle. They stay cool.
Thanks for always sharing your experience. I've been reached out to HexClad after using a 14"wok for 5 months because of there were some scratches on it. The reply email said: "in general, scratches can occur. Our products are scratch resistant, but not scratch proof"... Now I have used almost all products of HexClad for 3 years, I'm planing to throw away my 12" wok which I use most because of more & more coating peels off, I don't want to eat them😂 I never use steel utensils and always hand wash carefully. Fairly say, HexClad has better quality than other cookware I've been using but I didn't get any guarantee benefit from them.
It's good that you tossed the peeling pan out. Found this in another online review, "HexClad Cookware Is Coated with PTFE, a Type of PFAS “Forever Chemical,” While Telling Consumers They are Not Coated with PFAS". Great cookware but they are being a bit deceitful and you definitely don't want to keep using one if it started to peel.
@@rja12
Thank you!
Where I can find information about chemical coated?
I honestly don't get the point of having a wok, which is supposed to work with extremely high temperatures, coated with nonstick, which doesn't tolerate with temperatures.
I honestly think hexclad are low quality Chinese pans with a major ad budget.
I’ve got the big 13 inch brazier, and love it. Works fantastic with my induction top
I enjoyed your unbiased review. It makes me even happier that I bought the 13-pc. set + 1-qt. saucepan two years ago.
I have been using HexClad for several years and absolutely love it. Except for cast iron, it's about all I use.
I ordered the round "griddle" but was immediately unhappy with the convex surface, meaning any small amount of oil would pool around the edges of the pan. I called the company and was told the design was intentional. No word about the pan supposedly flattening out after a few uses. But I did use it a few times. The convex shape continued unchanged. At that point a second and more serious issue arose when I tried to return the item. It took several emails back and forth, answering questions about why, etc, and getting sales pitches with discounts on ADDITIONAL PURCHASES, tryiing to get me to agree to keep the item! Finally I got irritated enough that they relented and acceprted the return. No way will consider buying anything else from HexClad, flat bottom or not.
I appreciate your comment about their customer service and what you had to go through to get the item replaced. These days, Customer Service is so important, and it is really hard to find a company that backs up their product. If you are going to put a lifetime warranty on a product and charge that much for a pan, then it should be a lifetime warranty. A customer shouldn't have to read in between the lines and worry about specific wording pertaining to the craftsmanship and performance. If the pan is faulty, do the right thing and replace it. As a paying customer, I wouldn't want to buy an expensive pan from a company that is going to make it difficult for me to return if I have issues, no matter what the issue is. I was considering purchasing a set of these pans but based on your experience with this company's customer service...I will continue my search.
Trying to return a product to them is a joke. The state that it must be unused. How do you no it's a garbage product if you don't try it out first, you don't. Their phone call in is a circle jerk that gets you nothing but pissed off because it doesn't direct to anyone to talk to. The pans are definitely NOT non stick with or without oil.
@@Yalnif5200 I am so glad I did some research before blindly ordering from a company that clearly doesn’t support their own product. I appreciate @joethird’s honesty and that they took the time to post about their experience online for others to see so we at least know what we would be dealing with before we spending our money.
I have those, stainless steel, cast iron, and carbon steel pans. They all do different things. Hexclad is the daily go-to and replaced the non-stick we used to have. As long as you know what it supposes to do and not expect more, it is a great product. We are using these for 4 years now and not a single scratch yet, it is very durable. and clean well.
It won’t survive Asian moms and Asian in-laws… I know from experience
uh, no, they make stainless steel, cast iron, and carbon steel for any purpose. and they can all be seasoned. what do you do with them now?
Why wouldn't you use your carbon steel pan for nonstick? Works great and you don't get exposed to PFAS coatings that way.
@@hwoarang2001do your asian moms use metal chopsticks to cook or forks? Thats the one weakness I thought of from watching this video. The pattern is great for metal spatulas and spoons, but anything with a point would be able to scrape off the nonstick.
According to this video if the nonstick is scraped off the company will replace the pan.
To me it is pice of s€£t
Thank You. Very informative and to the point. I saw an add pop up before a utube video I wanted to watch an it peaked my interest. I love cooking and my wife has been doing most if not all the cooking because she is working from home. I have bought very well made expensive knives for myself and her to make slicing and cutting easier and we do have some pretty good pans including some cast iron, which I love. So I might be purchasing some Hexclad pans also.
Btw it's "piqued" your interest :-)
First time seeing your videos. I like the transparency.
america's test kitchen put these through heavy use and found them to degrade and not be worth buying, unfortunately this kind of testing is super important for these type of gimicky pans as well as others like teflon and ceramic and it's missing from this channel. Albeit it's understandable as it's both time and money intensive
Not sponsored but got free pans to review and affiliate links. Hey surprise the refiew is pretty decent...
Cheers Sherlock
No kidding. While the intent may be there to be unbiased, being given a free set to test as well as a commission on each sale will shade your opinion even if you claim it won’t.
These are great pots and pans. So easy to clean. I love my set.
I have had one of the Hexclad Fry pans from Costco from 2 years ago mainly for eggs. Cook well but eggs tend to stick and cleaning is tedious. You have to hold the pan at an angle under bright light to make sure all food is washed off. Again with eggs this can be a real pain. For Steaks, Meat Balls and Pork Chops it works great!
Then you'd really like carbon steel or cast iron.. just get cheap non stick for eggs.
My guy if your eggs are stickign to your pan, you need to take better care of your pans. Eggs should NEVER stick and the only clean up should be the oil/butter remnants.
Are you cooking with medium or high heat. Eggs should be fine with low heat. Hexclad suggests to use only with low or mediim
I’ve cooked eyes in my pans and the clean up was easy. Even while teaching my little kid how to cook eyes with them.
I love my pan. Had over year still work great
I just got the 6 piece pan set and I’m glad I seen your video atleast there’s insight on the items 😁
Nothing beats my #1 go to pan, my Cast iron one! :D
Such a great review, excellent, thank you!!
Since the non stick qualities for these seem to require the use of butter or oil, maybe we should be comparing their performance to standard stainless steel pans.
I show you how HexClad performs versus All-Clad stainless steel in this video: th-cam.com/video/gUMbG9LuuHA/w-d-xo.html
Great review. Very thorough!
Thank you!
Guess what! My eggs don't stick to my cast iron when the heat is 275F and I use enough oil or butter.....oh....it also costed 40 bucks for a 12in and will last a lifetime.
Lived through American Kitchen, all-clad, tramontina and others. Hex-Clad is perfect for my style of cooking. Heats up quickly, evenly and holds heat at steady for a long time.
May I introduce you to our lord and saviour, the carbon steel pan?
I like mine. I was replacing pans 2 to 3 times a year. Mine are starting to look rough after 3 years but they work fine. Bought some for my daughters too.
Thanks for the great unbiased test!
I'm looking to update all my cookware (except my enameled Le Creuset Dutch oven).
Currently I have stainless steel cookware and it took awhile to get used to cook with them, coming from full teflon coated pans.
I'm glad you mentioned that even the best Teflon coated pans eventually need replacing since I really don't want to have to replace them unless I have to.
The only thing I didn't like was cooking eggs in them, although it's doable with a good preheat and butter or oil warmed up first.
They are not easy to clean.
I'm a big Gordon Ramsey fan so, I know he won't lead me astray.
Thanks again!
You’re very welcome. I’m glad it was helpful!
Don't do that to your wallet mate. You have stainless, you just need some carbon steel or cast iron pans for delicate foods and you are good to go! They won't break down with time, will tolerate high temperatures and don't have any harmful compounds like PTFE at a much lower price point.
Stainless and cast iron are the only way to go
I bought one 8 inch pan from them on cyber Monday. Wanted to test them out before I bought the set. Loved the pan. Now I got the set. Works great. Just follow the directions it comes with and reseason it every now and then.
Wait how the fuck do you season nonstick surfaces or even stainless steel????
@@unputocalvo well you’re just seasoning the stainless hex pattern. Wipe oil on the inside of the pan. Heat it up until it smokes a bit and then let it cook and wipe it out. Takes like 5 minutes
@@meatsloth333 But that's the thing, you can't season stainless steel at all. It's too smooth and the seasoning, the polimerized fat that's left over from burning the oil, has absolutely nothing to grab on to unlike cast iron, which is very porous, or carbon steel. Whatever seasoning you might manage to get onto the steel will go away after the first time you cook and wash the pan.
Even worse, smoking oil on a pan that has a nonstick coating is going to affect the nonstick, since they are only safe up to 165°C and even olive oil, which has a relatively low smoke point, smokes at 180°C.
I purchased a Hex Clad bundle on sale consisting of a small saucepan and small skillet which included lids. I'm very pleased with them and this selection was a nice accompaniment to my stainless cookware collection. Sauces, especially ones that are roux based can stick to cookware easily and the small skillet is my designated egg pan. I doubt I'll spring for more Hex Clad as I've moved away from non-stick Teflon as much as possible but there are instances where those non stick properties are a plus.
Really liked your review.
Good review. They're not perfect for every possible thing and I still use my (beloved) cast iron for some things, but they're great day in and day out cookware. The cleaning is really easy.
Excellent Review very informative 😎
Thank you 😃
Great review as people are always shopping and comparing for the best nonstick pans - can you please consider comparing the HexClad with the Circulon nonstick cookware since Circulon is supposedly the best nonstick cookware on the market right now.
Amazing review thank you
Great video many thanks Tony 🇬🇧
If you really want a non stick pan WITHOUT the PTFE chemicals, and a pan that will last pretty much forever, just but a high carbon steel pan like a De Buyer. Once you season them a little they are just as non stick as these hex clads, a little butter and eggs slide around on them. Also using metal utensils wont hurt anything except maybe scratch your seasoning temporarily. There is a reason why so many pan companies are trying everything to move away from PTFE's, like the newer ceramic coatings... PTFE is really poisonous. Just stop buying it.
I was looking for someone else to make this comment, otherwise I was going to point it out. These are TEFLON coated which is super dangerous to breathe if it is heated to a high temperature. If you have birds (parakeets, parrots, finches, etc.) it will kill them very quickly if these pans are overheated. Birds are very sensitive to PTFE and PFOA chemicals in the air. I do not recommend buying anything coated with TEFLON. It's 2023, there are so many better options!! Hopefully they will come up with a ceramic coated version of this someday.
HexClad's marketing is pretty deceitful in that they claim to have no PFAS yet the coating is still PTFE. Most people have no idea how toxic these nonstick coatings really are.
@@pixygypsy Thank you for comment! Do you know, where I can find this information, about toxic in “HC”?
@@Marina.Eleven Research PTFE
Exactly. I use carbon steel and cast iron for 90% of my cooking. I never have to worry about damaging or overheating them. No need to baby them. They’re inexpensive, safe, get better with use, and last forever!
Mine are crap. I'm sure I've eaten my share of that coating, which is coming off of nearly half of the set.
Great review, thank you.
Well mine never flattened out, and actually warped more with using the induction burner, I sent them a picture and they admitted they were warped and said it was from rapid high heat, since I do not cook on high heat ever, especially when using nonstick pans, then it clicked on me that they did not warp until I started using them on my tabletop induction burner which rapidly heats up, and HexClad told me that this type of warping IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. so I have two warped pans now
Thank you for your reviews! I've been a subscriber since you were in the hundreds and I hope you continue to find success! And thank you for really focusing on the stainless steel. The world really needs to move away from nonstick, if for no other reason than the development of fond... Yum! Thanks again!
I appreciate you for following from the beginning! There will be much more content on stainless steel in the coming weeks and months!
The great thing about cookware is there are a ton of options for all cooking styles, preferences, and budgets - each with their pros and cons.
I bought the 13-piece set for my wife at Christmas and we have been loving them. They replaced a worn-out set of T-Fal and the difference was night and day. Sure, they are pricey but we have already gotten our money's worth, using them for breakfast and dinner almost every day.
If I bought my wife a set of pans for Christmas she'd throw them at me.
I love my t-fal skillet. I can buy 6 or 7 of them for the price of one hex clad. Hex has a weasel warranty for a $200 skillet.
@@reallyyouthful It's what she asked for.
@@philwood9760 I got tired of buying new T-Fal skillets every year when the handle got loose and the non-stick coating wore off. I'd rather buy one great skillet I can keep for years instead of a budget skillet I have to replace every 12 months.
@@piratepress6958learn how to use a proper stainless steel pan and it’ll last longer than Hexclad
I’ve had my $700 set of hex clad pans for almost 10 years, and I love everyone of them, including the wok.
I’d love to see you do a review of Starfrit The Rock pans.
They work on a very similar concept to these hexclad pans, and I’ve been using them myself for almost 10 years now.
But if it turns out there’s a better option, i’d be happy to switch.
We replaced our All-clad pans with HexClad two months ago. The All-Cads did not heat very well on our induction range even though they are magnetic. The HexClads heat extremely quick on the induction range. Better yet, HexClad reacts to induction from rim to rim where All-Clad did not. I highly recommend HexClad for induction cooking.
thanks for this reply, I have been having issues trusting "induction ready" cookwear. I gave friends a nice set of All-Clad due to that, bought a set of pans that work, but not well.
Allclad are the best, hands down no question. The only household set with proper handles
At the moment, I'm in a process of buying a great cookwares that suits my needs. Thank you for your honest review.
That "Performance warranty" is wonky. But your review is interesting. Freekin Good Reviews liked the pan too and it has held up after a year of use.
Had to laugh when it was explained that eggs won't stick...as long as you have enough butter or oil in the pan. Isn't this true of every pan on the market?
I liked when ATK said it’s not a true none stick cause it requires oil in the pan - forgetting that most food gets oil added in by default as a cooking ingredient, NOT JUST, means to nonstick.
"Fantastic review of the HexClad lineup! For viewers considering this brand, it's crucial to understand what sets HexClad apart, particularly regarding non-stick materials and PFAS concerns. HexClad uses a hybrid technology that combines stainless steel with a PFOA-free non-stick coating. While they emphasize that their products are PFOA-free, those concerned about broader PFAS chemicals should note that not all non-stick coatings specify about other PFAS beyond PFOA.
For those new to the term, PFAS are a group of chemicals used in various industrial applications, including non-stick cookware, for their resistance to heat, water, and oil. While PFOA, a specific type of PFAS, has been largely phased out due to health concerns, it's wise to inquire or research further into the specifics of any non-stick material if you're aiming to avoid all PFAS types.
HexClad offers a unique design that promises durability and ease of cleaning, but always consider how the cookware aligns with your health standards and environmental values, especially if minimizing chemical exposure is a priority for you. Always a good idea to use these pans within recommended temperature limits to ensure safety and longevity!"
I like how you completely passed over the fact that HexClad's made with PTFE coating, and didn't talk about the giant scratch/crack in the Hexclad pan you were showing. All PTFE and PFOA coated pans shed the non-stick coating over time with use, and especially when/if overheated. I can't see how having hexagonal shaped nubs changes that fact.
Yep also should of mentioned just use nylon or silicon or wood utensils to avoid it
Best review. Thank you
2:44 Manufacturer warranty meaning any damages that happen before it reaches your home.
If you happen to scratch your pain from metal spatulas or any normal wear and tear it is not covered because it's not a manufacturer problem but a user made problem.
Specifically says "any misuse of sharp utensils" "is not covered by our lifetime warranty".
3:09 That completely contradicts the manufacturer damages only warranty.
If you happen to use something sharp and damage the non-stick coating anyone could simply argue without any proof that's it's not their fault even though it is. they just have to say it affects the performance which of course it does.
Therefore since the company has no way and because they don't want to lose money im sure he's paid to say that it's performance-based and not manufacturer-based warranty.
Nowhere in the warranty does it explicitly say performance-based that is hearsay.
Performance-based completely contradicts manufacturer based warranty.
If that was the case anyone could claim performance is reduced/hindered and get a free replacement all the time which would make the company lose a lot quite a lot of money.
No self-respecting company would allow this to happen so therefore it's simply hearsay and 100% manufacturer warranty only.
Hi Andrew: Loved this video. Do you know if they ship to Toronto, Ontario Canada? Thx
Just bought a $999 bundle for $599 Black Friday deal. Can’t wait to try them out. 🤩🙌
I always end up using cast iron. I love the features other sets have but I seem to just go to the basics of cast iron time and time again. I might try hex clad one day.
I just buy old griswold cast iron pans from flea markets, they work great, arent super heavy like new CI pans are and they hold their value. They are also not toxic like that non stick coating is if it gets over heated.
I now have four different HexClad products and love them all. They are heavier then traditional pans (thicker) and do hold the heat better. I have several "AllClad" and one "Made-In" pans, and I really like the HexClad for most everything. If I need to put a frying pan in a really, really hot oven, I use the stainless steel AllClad, otherwise I grab the HexClad. Really easy to clean up too, and I love the glass lids with vent hole that can fit several other products. Will look for a deal on a larger set to get more of the same manufacturer someday. I missed out on a special at Costco for a nice set... I should have jumped on it, knowing I could have returned it later, it being Costco and all.
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No one worth a damn would choose those dog shit pans over All Clad (or any other real cookware)
Nice review. Debating on gettimg myself a set
I purchased the 14 inch pan with lid so I could see what my wife could do to it. If it passes muster, I'll finish the set. What I like about the pan isn't just the non-stick surface or that you can use metal utensils in it, but you can also treat it like a cast iron skillet via the oven. I don't have any pans that can be used in the oven and also being able to use it in the dishwasher is nice too. Since we stack our pans to conserve space, our existing pans tend to scratch each other up. I hope HexClad resists scratching.
First off, bacon comes out very well in a toaster oven. This cookware sounds very interesting, but the price is up there. For $140, I can get a 3 piece HENCKELS Capri Granitium set which performs very well, some of the best pans I've tried.
I love these pans. Exactly what I’ve been looking for to replace toxic nonstick pans.
This has the same non stick coating as other non stick pans. They aren't toxic.
I own HexClad pans and really like them the only cooking I do not do in them either involves high heat or omelets.
It seems like a middle ground product that doesn't do anything particularly well.
A quality stainless steel pan will last you a lifetime, the coating of this equally highly priced pan will eventually wear off over time. I would rather invest the same money in the former and then use a standard, inexpensive teflon pan just to cook delicate foods like fish and eggs.
I was never a fan of none stick. And was curious about this pan, but I am going to just stick with my stainless and cast iron pans. They are old getting old, but still work like they did day one
Agree 100%
I always joke to my wife that every TH-camr says "this bad boy" when talking about a product and/or say "without further ado". She didn't believe me. So I said, "pick any video" and she picked this on and we began to watch. Within the first minute we hear, "without further ado". We laughed so hard...oh, and we bought some Hexclad cookware on Amazon after watching this. Thanks for the laugh and the review!
It's mandatory
never heard that anywhere
Interesting about the concave base - how does that affect the performance on induction hobs? If my hob won't work with the pan at first it never will, as the base will never get flattened out...
great video !!
Scratches seen at 5:56.
Personally, I use non-stick and NEVER use metal utensils. The pan I use the most is a T-Fal and was bought 2 years ago and still going strong. I expect it to last a couple more years. I paid like $15-20 for it.
Damn bro are you ok? That ad read at the end sounded soul crushing
My biggest thing with Hexclad: is it the best of both worlds? Seems like no. It’s just in some weird middle ground between traditional nonstick and stainless.
I think it’s fair to say it’s the best and worst of both worths. More non-stick than stainless steel but not as non-stick as Teflon, and more durable than Teflon but not as durable as stainless.
Really great review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for sharing. Can you recommend a good healthy, nonstick pan and stainless steel set?😊
I have discovered several design clause with this pad. I’ve contacted the company and they have failed to take my calls or respond. The lids trap any moisture oil that you may have use while cooking. I am furious with this company. If I have to do it all over again, I’m gonna go with made in.
Get good steel pans and some cast irons and a wok...learn to season them and they are better than any non stick "bad for your health" pans. 😊
0 need to use them when carbon steel exists, really interesting to see what you say about this.
I'm a big fan of carbon steel. The main downside is the minor maintenance (seasoning) required.
Thank you, I'm glad you didnt nix the Hexclad, I just bought 4 of their pans, the hype really wasn't why I bought them, honestly I liked the way they looked, I read they heat evenly, I like their weight but I knew they weren't perfect and I was willing to live with their imperfections like I live with my very imperfect self. I did buy a $112 teflon pan from Amazon just for the heck of it to see how it does against the Hexclad pans. Thank you for the well done, honest review, new subscriber. Take care.
Thank you! Let me know what you think of them
@@PrudentReviews I will, they will all arrive soon and I'll test them out, I have a feeling the Teflon pan will do eggs better than the Hexclad but I look forward to using the Hexclad for meats mostly. I will try eggs on the Hexclad but I'm going to cheat and use butter, I love butter with my eggs but I will try to fry eggs on the seasoned Hexclad without butter also. I'll let you know how it goes, I'm looking forward to watching your past reviews, I'm a kitchen gadget, appliance nut, just can't stop buying new stuff to test out. Take care.
I read a hexclad review from another channel that hexclad would NOT honor the warranty on pans he purchased from Amazon, stating the reason that they were purchased from 3rd party seller. I have no knowledge if this is true, but I would check it out if I'm getting ready to spend this much money for cookware. Also, if it's true, shame on hexclad.
Heyyy! I just got these and wanted to know for rice what temperature should I boil the water? Because when I turn down to low hear after to cook rice it burns it because it’s still hot 🥲
I just invested in 12’ hex.. I thought all clad would be.. be all end all.. found its limitations.. with that said all clad is amazing.. but every surface has its limitations. I had a bad stick on my all clad tonight to consider other options… love cooking.. so I will invest in what enables me to create great meal for my wife and myself
Tawa... is a very flat frying pan used for flat breads like roti and dosa in South East Asia and elsewhere. I'm hoping to buy a Tawa, but I have been indecisive because I'm trying to decide on the best material.....i.e. aluminium or steel etc.
It appears Hexclad has Tawa amongst it lists of pans. Has anyone tried Hexclad Tawa? Would you recommend it for flat breads?
I'm asking because of the situation with the oil requirements.
Did they send it to you pre-scratched with holes in, or was that just after a couple of hours of use?
My Hexclad arrived warped. I hadn't even used it. I tried to return it for a refund. Hexclad gave me a super hard time, requiring photgraphs, asking me if I was "sure " I hadn't done anything to it, and then, finally, said I could get a refund, but I had to send it back at MY expense. Which, since it was a 14" pan was going to cost almost $50 to send it. They said they would replace it, but i would STILL have to pay shipping, and return shipping for the warped pan. Their warranty is BS.
Gave up on all non-stick frying pans and baking sheets which are coated. These days I use stainless steel pans and aluminium baking trays. After 7 years yes they're scratched but perfectly fine to use and they are 100% clean, not a bit of burnt food or peeling PTFE on them. Just soak them and everything comes off. It's only when I burn food that I might use a brillo pad but I'd rather use a brillo pad on stainless steel than PTFE coated as it'll get damaged easily. My pans can take the toughest beatings and will last decades. Far safer to eat off, no cancer for me :)
It's the first pan I've had that actually lives up to "non-stick". I bought the 8".. used it a couple times and I'm blown away by the quality. It's expensive, but I'm really happy with it so far.
What types of pans you owned before?
How long have you had it?
3:15 if you scratch it with normal use, it's normal use wear and tear and no company will ever accept this as product problem and replace it with new. it's like having lifetime waranty on knife for material or manufacturing defects and try to use that waranty when you dull the knife with normal use. that's not how it works.
Farm Project put me on to Granitestone. It’s 1/5th the price and beats HexClad in every category.