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Rating:  - A great saucepan
I recently ordered this based on my appreciation for Calphalon products and the great price. This is a fantastic saucepan that can practically double as a saute pan. It is surprisingly large and roomy, and the extra diameter gives it plenty of room for fitting in two or three chicken breasts, a modest steak, or a handful of veggies. I love it for making coq au vin since it isn't too large and goes right in the oven. Nothing sticks to this pan if you add just a dab of butter or oil, and it heats up and cools quickly. One great feature of pure aluminum cookware is the fact that aluminum dissipates heat quickly, so pulling the pan off the heat is a great way to regulate the temperature when making a sauce. This is a great product and a wonderful addition to my Calphalon cookware collection.
Rating:  - Great size...nice quality...nice looking!
Wonderful pan! Great cooking surface! Quality all the way!I come from a background of restaurant ownership and for one reason or another have sidestepped purchasing any Calphalon cookware. WOW! I had no idea what I'd been missing! I recently purchased this and three pieces in the pro line of Calphalon. I gave this a four start rating because I appreciate the weight and durability of the Pro line the best...more utilitarian in it's design approach. The Commercial line seems to be geared for those who appreciate a prettier pot to cook from or hang. If you like a bit dressier Calphalon Pan then go with the Commercial line. You won't be disappointed! Great purchase price..and you can't beat Amazon.com's quick, wonderful and dependable service! Linda
Rating: - Try it to see the difference
Since Calaphon almost never makes significant discounts on their higher end lines, this saucepan is a great deal. As one of the other reviewers mentions, it is a great purchase for you to experiment with difference between high quality and average cookware.The calaphon collector's edition is the same as the commerical hard anodized line. It has a heavy gauge bottom that provide nice even heating. It has a high grade Hard Anodized (not non stick) surface which will withstand the use of metal utensils and last for years. It is does not have the low conductivity handles, so you will have to use a mitt to shake the pan if it has been on the stove for several minutes. I have seen some reviews that criticize the use of non stick surfaces (which is really a layer of paint) versus hard anodized (which is only "stick resistant"). Non stick cookware will not last a lifetime - more like 5-10 years if you use nylon utensils. Once the surface flakes you should throw the pan out. Hard anodized is a different type of treatment altogether. It does not stick or burn like regular steel pans but it is not an oil free surface either. You can use metal utensils without damaging the cooking properties of the surface and they will last a lifetime. Professional quality, hard anodized pan are usually priced at 2-3 times the price of a good quality non stick set.
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