Hestan - NanoBond Collection - Titanium All-In-One Pan, Induction Cooktop Compatible, 3.5 Quart

Very quick heat transfer, much smoother than uncoated stainless steel so most foods don’t stick too badly and won’t react to acidic foods like steel does. The curved walls also make flipping foods easier and less oil is spit out if you are frying. The price is certainly high but so far I’ve gotten what I paid for.

OK, if you are reading this your are wondering how anything this expensive could really be worth it. So here is my initial take on my first experience with owning Hestan. I love cooking, do a lot, and I've probably had 20 or more brands of cookware over the last 25 years, some cheaper, some expensive. When it comes to non-stick cookware we found it actually best to buy cheaper / name brands such as Farberware or Good Cook - and after 2 years when the surface starts to come apart, buy a new one. All non-stick surfaces fail, period. I've bee looking to upgrade my stainless to a new multi-ply and after reading about Hestan Nanobond Titanium I decided to try. Right out of the box you think "Wow - that's one beautiful pan! I'm not sure I want to even use it!" It has a unique silver beauty that changes with the light from very light to shades of dark. The inside surface is really, really slick, much like the non-stick; certainly naturally slicker than regular high grade stainless. So I put this all purpose pan to the full bore torture test of searing at high temps, sauces, some confectionary stuff, various sautees, stir fry, broiling, etc, etc. I was totally impressed with how this pan cooks: heats quickly, cooks evenly, much easier to control on my gas range, cleans really really easily. I did burn some leftovers in the pan on purpose. And it still cleaned easily on any comparative basis. I used metal cooking utensils most of the time. It is not non-stick but with a touch of oil, gets fairly close; certainly slicker than regular stainless. After repeated use and abuse the inside had some minor discoloration, as well as the outside bottom. Not horrible, but noticeable. So I then used the special cleaner sample that came with the pan and with almost no effort the pan returned to it's original luster - perfect. If I returned the pan probably no one would know I cooked with it every day for 10 days. Not a spot or a mark. Perfect. Wow. I've also recently tried a couple other high end brand stainless and while impressed..... I'd go for the Hestan given any choice if cost was not an issue. Hestan is about 30% more expensive vs. what I'm already looking at. Long term durability??? Well, guess we'll have to see, as I'm keeping this one... returning the others. Will I be buying the full 10 piece set (Hestan has it on special for $1,599 right now vs ~$2k); dammit... probably!

The quality and usefulness of this pan is top notch. However, the handle design is problematic in that it makes lifting and tilting the pan very difficult or impossible for a senior citizen. The angles or leverage is not the best and both hands are needed to maneuver the pan when pouring or emptying contents. Great materials and cleaning is a breeze. I wish I had been able to try the pan first before using it.

I know, I know - another 5-star review from a Vine reviewer. In this case, it's well-earned, and I don't give 5 stars very often (check my reviews). This pan is among the best I've ever tried in the 20+ years I've been testing kitchenware. I've actually already purchased more pieces in this line for when I need more than one pan to cook dinner.1. Great size for one or two people. I cook 5-7 days/week for myself and my husband, and this pan really does replace pretty much everything for us. Previously, I used a 2-quart saucepan, 3.5-quart saute pan (straight sides), and/or a 12-inch skillet for pretty much every meal - this one does all those jobs in spades. Stir-fry, soup, spaghetti sauce, vegetables, eggs -- it all works. I've bought the 8.5 inch skillet and 2 quart saute pan to supplement, but I can get away with only using this pan when I cook from one-pan cookbooks.2. What people say about clean-up is true. I've never found stainless steel especially difficult to clean unless I did something truly disastrous, so I figured this would be about the same. No. Not even remotely. I can practically use my fingers to clean off anything on this pan, once it's cooled in the sink. Anything really stuck on can be attacked with steel wool, according to the instructions, but I've yet to have the need.3. Comfortable to use. The handle is at a good angle for me, and doesn't seem to heat up as quickly as other pans. The shape of this pan makes it easier to carry and pour than the 3.5 quart saute pan, too.4. Good heat distribution. I haven't noticed any hot spots using my gas range. The instructions recommend heating your oil on medium to medium-high, and paying close attention, since this pan heats faster than stainless. I've found this to be true, which has meant I have to adjust my mis en place a bit - I usually leave some of it for when the pan is heating, but I can't with this baby.5. Lid fits securely - but of course it gets hots. No problems with steam escaping that I've seen, better than many pots I've used.6. Looks great. I keep my pans in a drawer, so I really don't care how they look, but for those who like beautiful cookware, this is it. Definitely dry immediately after you wash, though, because it'll get water spots if you leave it to air dry. These wipe up easily, too, though. The company included a sample of their cleaner to refresh your pan if it lose its pretty finish, but I've yet to need it. Note that they say you can also just use a cut half of a lemon if you notice any blue-ing of the finish from cooking. Kinda handy to know!Overall, I'm genuinely thrilled with this pan, and kind of amazed how much better I like it than my All-Clad, Calphalon, and Breville cookware. Definitely recommended.

I have learned to cook with stainless steel and I love my Viking set of stainless. We've tried lots of different cookware in our quest for the perfect pan for my husband's various Gordon Ramsey recipes. You know, the kind that rely heavily on the quality of a pan for success.Very little learning curve as long as you understand this metal conducts faster than stainless or cast iron. This pan is lightweight but insanely effective, and I love using it. Heats up faster than stainless and the heat distribution is even and consistent.It's gorgeous, for those of you who like to hang your pans up on display. Clean-up is easier than stainless and I just can't believe how good it looks after a couple months of heavy, consistent use.