HexCladHybrid Nonstick 8-Inch Frying Pan, Stay-Cool Handle, Dishwasher-Friendly, Oven-Safe Up to 900°F, Induction Ready, Compatible with All Cooktops

I brought a 10 inch fry pan direct from HexClad, I liked it so much I just brought a 12 inch pan on Amazon. I have had the 10 inch pan for about a week and I love it. I own a parrot and PTFE/PFOA, when overheated creates a deadly gas for birds so chemical free was a priority. I have a large gas grill with heavy iron grates so durability and even heating matters. Normally, I find celebrity endorsed products to be "gimmicky," but not here. The pans are very well made and even aesthetically pleasing. The black patterned surface with stainless trim looks good and hides staining. The pan is solid and moderately heavy and the handle is big making it good for large hands. It's ability to withstand 900 deg. (as advertised ) in an oven is a feat. With regard to its non-stick qualities, it is very good provided you follow the simple seasoning instructions and follow their heat recommendations. If you do, eggs, meats and sauces slip right off and you only need a soft sponge to clean the pan. The pan heats very quickly and evenly. HexClad claims that medium heat has the cooking effect as high heat which is true so you must be careful with you heat levels or you will burn the food. The pan finish feels diamond hard and slippery-smooth despite the embossed pattern. I used a steel fork to scramble eggs. There was not a mark or a scratch so their claim that you can use metal utensils is true (within reason). Still, I prefer hard, nylon utensils. There was alot of hype about this product and for once the hype is true. I cook alot and have invested in many high-end pans. HexClad is not cheap, but you get what you pay for. I have not owned this product long enough to judge it's durability (which I suspect is good), I will edit this review in 6 months in that regard.UPDATE- After a month of heavy use, the pans look new and remain easy to clean. As it turns out, like with any pan, if you don't burn food onto the pan, use oil or butter, you food will not stick, the pan will not stain and remain easy to clean. HexClad is a good, heavy duty pan for people who know how to cook. You can even sear meats on them with good results. Still, as these pans transmit heat quickly, controlling heat makes a big difference.

My last set of 'high end' non stick cookware only lasted 3 years and I am done getting new pans so often. I have a stainless steel set that is 20+ years old and a cast iron skillet that is more than 50 years old, but my wife doesn't like using or cleaning them so we needed a new pan.I did research on the Hexclad and similar pans. I bought a competing set from Costco and ordered the Hexclad for a comparison - mainly to show the wife that the extra cost for Hexclad wasn't worth it. I took the Costco set back.The overall fit, finish, and construction was much better and the Hexclad was a bit heavier. This made for a far more even heat distribution across the pan, even on my crappy electric cooktop.I cooked burgers on both and then cleaned them with soap and water. Once cool I put both pans back on the stove, cranked the heat, and dropped a handful of shredded cheese on the pan. No additional fat or oil added. The cheese slid around on both easily. Next, I fried and egg. The cook on the egg on the Hexclad was more even while I had to fuss around more on the Henkels from Costco.Overall performance between both is almost identical, but the better heat distribution and the lifetime warranty on the Hexclad sealed the deal for me. No more getting new pans every couple of years!

Most excellent pan. The price is a bit high but worth it. Don’t get the reviews about food sticking. I’ve had opposite experience; so NON-stick have to be careful stirring. Food moves too quickly and gone out over the side while cooking.Since purchasing this pan I’m impressed. I’ve fried eggs, scrambled eggs, French omelets, fried potatoes, melted cheese, fried pork chops, and made sausage gravy. Nothing sticks including the flour when added to sausage making a roux for gravy.It’s has not warped on stovetop or oven, has sturdy well fitting lid with vent hole, comfortable weight, and heats evenly. I use my regular recipes as I always have with any pan. Very impressed.I was hesitant at the high price and had it in my Wish List for a month before buying it. No regrets after purchase.

Cooks even just like a cast iron skillet. But, like a cast iron skillet - do not over clean. If you cook low animal fat dishes be sure to use a touch of olive oil. Just swish out with a soft abrasive pad, I use a corn cob coated one, and stop. A slight slick feel after drying is normal. If food begins to stick, now scrub it clean with detergent, completely air dry, fill with about 1/2" of olive oil, and put on medium-low for about 15 minutes. NO higher, oil auto ignites at about 600 F. Good as new!

READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.3 years of doing it our way has caused the surface in the center to loose it's surface [delaminate about 3 square inches but some ceramic is still there]. Eggs were sticking in center because I put them into the skillet cold; today, I put eggs onto hot oil and the nonstick still was practically perfect [even with the damage noted above]. I will not use a plastic spatula, no problem. Use of an aerosol spray may also have contributed to damage.We learned this only after buying a lesser knock-off on sale. Then is when we went back and read the instructions.Four stars because of extreme price.ABL