HexClad Cookware Review: The Truth About Gordon Ramsay’s Favorite Pans

[@gloredon]

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.

[@setherrrrs___775]

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.

[@Vipifipi]

​@@setherrrrs___775 That's exactly the reason I'm returning my pans

[@Ihtiandr13]

Return your cellphone then😅​@@HeavyInstinct

[@Tenareth]

The only one I will disagree with is #3 on Cons... we replaced our square non-stick flats with the round one, and it is used pretty much every day because it is truly flat and better browning.

[@Realsesar]

@@setherrrrs___775which other pans do you recommend?

[@douglasbawden3134]

I have been using HexClad for several years and absolutely love it. Except for cast iron, it's about all I use.

[@chrisikaris5891]

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!

[@PrudentReviews]

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/

[@robertb4666]

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

[@Nicksonian]

America’s Test Kitchen-the real professionals-says these pans suck and don’t even qualify as nonstick.

[@TheReviewPigeon]

@@Nicksonian americas test kitchen is great and saved me a ton in falling for marketing schemes

[@trekkiejunk]

It's not a review if someone doesn't try out and test a product. Otherwise, it's just an advertisement.

[@craigface2213]

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

[@Assimilator702]

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.

[@CeeTeeUSA]

Good move. Without seeing your pots, I'd guarantee your stainless, carbon steel or cast iron is miles better..

[@trekkiejunk]

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.

[@laurelmcneilly741]

Not to mention. Paid for.

[@brianh2287]

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.

[@livens100]

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.

[@escape2112mm]

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.

[@Marina.Eleven]

⁠@@pixygypsy Thank you for comment! Do you know, where I can find this information, about toxic in “HC”?

[@davidyoung1610]

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!

[@michaelowens6533]

So why am I still alive since I've used Teflon coated pans as long as I can remember. if 'PTFE is really poisonous' I should be dead by now, non?

[@TheCsel]

The main issue is they are extremely toxic, to manufacture. Once made they are unreactive, and you shouldn’t be cooking them high enough heats to do anything to it. That said, they should probably be banned for the manufacturing anyway.

[@jblyon2]

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!

[@peterjones4621]

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.

[@wio2189]

Avoiding poison is worth it. HexClad Cookware has been claiming their high-quality cookware is free from PFAS “forever chemicals” while also admitting they are coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PTFE is, in fact, a type of PFAS chemical according to scientists and the State of California.

[@waltermorris7815]

Great review. This exactly the type of review I was looking for!

[@PrudentReviews]

Thank you!

[@JenkinsUSA]

I just bought the HexClad 14” hybrid wok for my induction stovetop. The bottom and sides are magnetic so if I swirl the wok it still heats, very much like a gas cooktop. Also it came with a beautiful stainless steel cooking cooking dome with a glass 2/3 of the way up and a stainless handle, It’s beautiful. Both are oven safe to 500 degrees. I tested it with a 7 pound bone in turkey breast with fixings and it performed exceptionally well. It also makes an attractive serving dish afterward. I’m very happy! I got it at Costco, last week at the Hexclad road show.

[@robertb4666]

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.

[@rja12]

I always joke to my wife that every KZbinr 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!

[@PrudentReviews]

It's mandatory

[@PimentoCat]

never heard that anywhere

[@dp55414]

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.

[@pattilarue6595]

I enjoyed your unbiased review. It makes me even happier that I bought the 13-pc. set + 1-qt. saucepan two years ago.

[@joethird]

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.

[@cheddiebear3796]

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.

[@Yalnif5200]

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.

[@cheddiebear3796]

@@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.

[@dre32pitt]

I thought these were a gimmick and that Uncle Gordon had sold out, lol.. Glad to see that they're not! Good review!

[@empputrubaduu4725]

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

[@dre32pitt]

@@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.

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

​@@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

[@BriBCG]

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.

[@dre32pitt]

@@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.

[@Soldano999]

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.

[@maul8384]

Nope

[@tastyham]

I'd like it NOT to stick so it doesn't fuck up my meal :)

[@BurtonRider90210]

@@tastyhamlearn how to cook with them then and not use them like normal non-stick pans :)

[@georgeuyeda9181]

Loved your review. Very fair and your summary was awesome. Have used HexClad pots at a friend's and was impressed. Your review helped me to decide to take advantage of the HexClad 2024 Black Friday sale before the 2025 tariffs on China manufactured goods is in place.

[@meatsloth333]

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.

[@ElCalvazo]

Wait how the fuck do you season nonstick surfaces or even stainless steel????

[@meatsloth333]

@@ElCalvazo 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

[@ElCalvazo]

@@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.

[@TonganJedi]

My pans warped with regular use. HexClad refused to replace them. I swapped them out for Made In. Never happier.

[@JohnP.6775]

Bet you didn’t season it like you’re supposed to do.

[@christinab9808]

@@JohnP.6775you shouldn’t have to do all that. And why didn’t he mention anything like that in the video. It sounds like that would be a very important detail.

[@StormySky48]

@TonganJedi What product is made in? Did you mean to say made in China or is that the name of the company called "made in"?

[@robinb1805]

@@christinab9808 Instructions that come with the pans cover how to season. It is recommended.

[@MADDSONN]

@@christinab9808you follow the factory’s recommendations. They tell you season before use.

[@devonboulden2496]

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.

[@AuLily1]

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.

[@windyhe]

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.

[@rja12]

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.

[@Marina.Eleven]

@@rja12 Thank you! Where I can find information about chemical coated?

[@ElCalvazo]

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.

[@buckwheat6722]

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!

[@mumenrider862]

Then you'd really like carbon steel or cast iron.. just get cheap non stick for eggs.

[@xSintex]

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.

[@FAyt-ov5uo]

Are you cooking with medium or high heat. Eggs should be fine with low heat. Hexclad suggests to use only with low or mediim

[@emmatrauberman1686]

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.

[@Carlabear0]

I love my pan. Had over year still work great

[@loftus4453]

I have one Hexclad pan. It has changed the way I cook meats. Incredibly even and fast heating and so easy to clean. Highly recommend. Ordered two more pieces yesterday.

[@missinformed9550]

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.

[@peterjones4621]

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.

[@PrudentReviews]

Thank you! Let me know what you think of them

[@peterjones4621]

@@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.

[@urzapolariz]

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.

[@reviewassistant6891]

Yep also should of mentioned just use nylon or silicon or wood utensils to avoid it

[@ghostwriterinme5050]

I'm grateful for watching this prior to buying.Thank you!

[@TWRider]

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.

[@ElCalvazo]

May I introduce you to our lord and saviour, the carbon steel pan?

[@Renaudio]

4:03 I really love your reviews so much and so appreciate them. Please keep up this good work.

[@KittyLovesGlover]

Nothing beats my #1 go to pan, my Cast iron one! :D

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

You can definitely beat someone up with it, as it’s heavy as hell 🤣🤣🤣

[@KittyLovesGlover]

@@saraandstuartshannon2160 😆

[@in2atving]

I have the 13 pc set and couldn't be happier. Favorite thing is how easy they are to clean. On top of that they're good looking pans lol. This summer I bought a new RV and yea I splurged on a pan and a pot for it. I even bought my daughter a pan and my best friend the large chicken fryer. Great cookware!!

[@RogueDroid]

What is the point of buying this expensive kit if you need "plenty of oil or butter" .. just get iron or steel cookware and eat safe...

[@vanleonard7919]

You kind of get the best of both worlds

[@vanleonard7919]

@lancegoodthrust2668 😂

[@kabanchan5768]

Butter over oil any day

[@x808drifter]

​@Lance Goodthrust Doesn't answer their questions though. If you need to add crap so eggs won't stick it's a shitty pan. You should work on your compression. Maybe do a little brushing up on what "reading between the lines" implies.

[@Truthwillalwayswinoverlies]

Grass fed Raw butter pure healthy and meat. Cholesterol is good not bad 🥩

[@mikefa5891]

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.

[@StormySky48]

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.

[@sauve12]

Good call. That's why your best to purchase from Costco and they will let you return anything.

[@iammystrength]

I’m glad I watched and read this before buying. Saved me money

[@StormySky48]

@@iammystrength Yes, another cool tip is that you never want to buy anything that can be easily damaged or hollow or delicate on Amazon. Their delivery system constantly has people throwing boxes around and getting crushed by other boxes. Some of the biggest offenders are metal trash cans being severely dented and any glass products. Not to mention many scratches. Be sure to look at the reviews and try not to buy anything with less than 4.4* rating

[@BigManAlaska]

Great video with lots of helpful information. Unfortunately hex clad isn't very budget friendly for most families and im still glad i watched.😊

[@neuvocastezero1838]

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.

[@PrudentReviews]

I show you how HexClad performs versus All-Clad stainless steel in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYawk3pvgdqofqM

[@JayTee2985]

Just bought a $999 bundle for $599 Black Friday deal. Can’t wait to try them out. 🤩🙌

[@andrewsoutdoors7785]

What’s your review? I just did the same.

[@JayTee2985]

@ I love them. They do not get scratches at all!

[@colinfitzgerald4332]

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.

[@generalee72]

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.

[@jeffstewart4162]

Allclad are the best, hands down no question. The only household set with proper handles

[@hiddenbunny7205]

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.

[@hwoarang2001]

It won’t survive Asian moms and Asian in-laws… I know from experience

[@juffurey]

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?

[@Datamining101]

Why wouldn't you use your carbon steel pan for nonstick? Works great and you don't get exposed to PFAS coatings that way.

[@WARnTEA]

@@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.

[@mariobernardo3976]

To me it is pice of s€£t

[@joegrossinger3381]

Excellent and informative video. These pans are way, way over my budget.

[@CeeTeeUSA]

If you're going to spend this much, get All Clad stainless or carbon steel and thank me later..

[@Bmg009]

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.

[@PrudentReviews]

Thanks for sharing. I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@steveodarko]

Sorry for your loss

[@eugeneysaye2685]

I read that. Thank you.

[@h.h1623]

Thank you for sharing, I'll try to get to that point in life too

[@h.h1623]

Thank you for sharing, I'll try to get to that point in life too

[@piratepress6958]

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.

[@reallyyouthful]

If I bought my wife a set of pans for Christmas she'd throw them at me.

[@philwood9760]

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.

[@piratepress6958]

@@reallyyouthful It's what she asked for.

[@piratepress6958]

@@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.

[@markpetworth1795]

@@piratepress6958learn how to use a proper stainless steel pan and it’ll last longer than Hexclad

[@T5Zplayer]

Had a couple of the frying pans for 6 months now. Very pleased

[@Rocket5150]

Great concise, fair, and objective review. Stats, facts and less the bs.

[@triXsolarflare]

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

[@lisaboban]

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.

[@starpartyguy5605]

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.

[@CunoWiederhold]

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!

[@PrudentReviews]

You’re very welcome. I’m glad it was helpful!

[@ElCalvazo]

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.

[@dickjohnson5025]

Stainless and cast iron are the only way to go

[@larryellis2218]

Would like to see a review of commercial grade stainless steel cookware like Vigor. Can't find any reviews anywhere except manufacturers review. Is it good for home cooking?

[@PrudentReviews]

Haven’t tested that brand but I’ll check it out and potentially add it to the queue

[@batman607]

I’ve had my $700 set of hex clad pans for almost 10 years, and I love everyone of them, including the wok.

[@MilkieBeargames]

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

[@dickjohnson5025]

Agree 100%

[@riner9]

They seem excellent for home cooks who don't want much hassle. Thinking of buying a full set for my mother.

[@benjaminkennedy3913]

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.

[@PrudentReviews]

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.

[@chrisschmitt3860]

I’ve got the big 13 inch brazier, and love it. Works fantastic with my induction top

[@mrjamiebowman]

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.

[@ElCalvazo]

What types of pans you owned before?

[@MrTtaakk]

How long have you had it?

[@frankmmiii]

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.

[@johnflux1]

Btw it's "piqued" your interest :-)

[@Teknopuls3]

I've owned the 12" pan for the last 2+ years. It wore out for me losing sections of the non-stick surface...near the lip of the pan (I thought that odd). I posted this on one of their FB advertisements and they reached out to me asking for purchase details. Turns out, each pan has a serial number on it opposite of the handle on the far end of the pan's exterior. It was so small, I had to break out a magnifying glass to read it...but it was there! They asked some basic questions, asked for photos of the pan and approved a replacement for me which I received today. Nod to the backing of their product. Dunno why the pan did as it had. It was cured as indicated, not used with heat beyond what it should have (that I know of having a teenager occasionally use it) so we'll see if I have better luck. I did find that using oil made it perform much better than using butter, so keep that in mind.

[@PrudentReviews]

Glad to hear they honored the warranty. Thanks for sharing!

[@RenaxTM91]

I had the same experience with warranty, mine warped, sent pictures and the serial number and got a new one without having to send the old one back. Then the second one warped as well, and instead of spending more time and energy on disposable cookware I got my money back and bought a cast iron pan instead. The cast iron is better in every way except weight in my eyes, but the weight penalty might be too much if you're a little old lady or a small child.

[@rodsaccon]

Was skeptical at first, but they are the absolute best pans I have ever used! Easiest to clean as well.

[@antlerman7644]

0 need to use them when carbon steel exists, really interesting to see what you say about this.

[@PrudentReviews]

I'm a big fan of carbon steel. The main downside is the minor maintenance (seasoning) required.

[@riner9]

Carbon steel is not for the average home cook.

[@greigarmstrong1603]

i got a carbon steel wok but even with some oil everything sticks :/ i just bought a non stick one much easier to use for a novice like me :D

[@charlieskinner6980]

First time seeing your videos. I like the transparency.

[@KaezilKage]

Mine were warped and I’ve used them for months and it’s still uneven. When I filed a claim, they said warping is not covered under the warranty. I’m not sure if I just didn’t word it correctly? But I’m not happy with the product.

[@PrudentReviews]

I would follow up on that. Warping should definitely be covered, especially if they arrived that way and never evened out.

[@TheMistyCoast]

Great review, but I have one question. Is the non-stick material Teflon or ceramic? I do not believe I heard any reference to this subject in the video.

[@Kissmybutthole]

5:56 you can see a scratch

[@bjmurray1842]

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.

[@foxt1042]

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.

[@MikehMike01]

Look a HexClad bot No one worth a damn would choose those dog shit pans over All Clad (or any other real cookware)

[@harrok38]

I bought a set of pots and pans approximately two years ago. So far they all perform well, but one problem has begun to appear with one pan and a wok. Certain spots have turned light gray: on the outer diameter of the pan, in the center (flat part) of the wok. I sent photos to Hexclac and they sent replacements, but never explained just what is going on.😊

[@dustinhouston4472]

I just bought the 13 piece set and cant wait to try them out. The way i see it is yes they're pricey, but its ok to spend more money on things you use multiple times a day. Not to mention they will definitely last atleast 2-3x longer than a cheaper set.

[@ElCalvazo]

My friend, you could have bought some carbon steel and stainless for sauces and acidic foods and those would last you a true life time and less than half the price.

[@nikoniko893]

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.

[@teage12]

You already see scratches at 2:42 For me, all non-stick pans are made for the Dumpster (except maybe ceramics... I have a preeety good ceramic one and it is still nonstick and Scratch resistant after 7 years of use)

[@PrudentReviews]

What brand is the ceramic one?

[@amariamari562]

I noticed that, too

[@teage12]

@@PrudentReviews it is the home brand of edeka, a german supermarket. Unfortunately they stopped selling thr exact model and changed the handle from a pp-handle to a shitty "non-stick-handle" which will probably look good for maybe a month. I am super happy i have the old design.

[@Djellowman]

skill issue

[@savagesarethebest7251]

I thought that steel and cast iron were good non-stick, I have been interested in testing out ceramics. I don't want to use Teflon as it can create toxins

[@Codwithcody02]

I just got the 6 piece pan set and I’m glad I seen your video atleast there’s insight on the items 😁

[@MrWiggenhammer]

Not sponsored but got free pans to review and affiliate links. Hey surprise the refiew is pretty decent...

[@maxmaxington5873]

Cheers Sherlock

[@davidyoung1610]

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.

[@teilzeitteemo6190]

Yea it's a paid promotion as soon as he gets them for free. It's in KZbins guidelines and this is an unmarked advertisement.

[@Sasham4]

Thanks!

[@PrudentReviews]

Thanks so much!!!

[@RotterStudios]

It's still teflon, which will wear over time, and not healthy, even though HQ claims this teflon has a much higher temp resistance.

[@MT-BamBam]

I just bought the whole set this weekend, which I wouldn't have done if it was Teflon. It is ceramic and stainless steel. Perhaps in the past it was, but not any more.

[@neofaktion]

Can't believe people still believe that. The whole point of the non-stick coating is that it's inert and won't react with the food (and your body). We've moved on from the old teflon coatings that were toxic

[@riner9]

@@MT-BamBam Would you recommend it? Thinking gift ideas for my mother who's a bit older and not the best cook, all her teflon pans are old and scratched.

[@88jpen]

@@MT-BamBam Hexclad has Teflon in it: "The nonstick coating on HexClad cookware is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known by the brand name Teflon" So every time you heat that stuff up you get to enjoy a little bit of that non-stick in your body

[@TreyBiggs-kw4mv]

Puts chemicals in your food

[@kristiepope8254]

Their website says to season the pans before using, like you do for a cast iron skillet. Did you do that? Because they’re saying that if you do you shouldn’t need lots of butter & oil. I definitely don’t want to spend 1k if it’s not nonstick like they claim. Thank you for this review

[@axeavier]

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

[@Loganedward29]

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.

[@teaboxexpress7855]

It's still teflon, just go for carbon steel pans or woks.

[@trillianmcmillian2660]

this was such a great review.. definitely subscribing

[@PrudentReviews]

appreciate it!

[@lexotansteele2755]

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.

[@mysticdragonwolf89]

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.

[@kdm71291]

As I understand it, it’s not just an issue of scratching with any applied non-stick coating, it’s also that ANY applied nonstick coating will wear off due to the continual heating and cooling in the process of cooking….and there is still a question of possible health risk, even with the new (as of 2015) chemical additive that replaced the PFTE previously used in nonstick…although I view this as a secondary concern. Less than 2 and a half years ago I purchased a set of Ninja premium cookware…I liked the construction and the way they felt when I looked them over in person at a local store…comparing them to All Clad nonstick and others. As I used them, the highly regarded (by the company) nonstick coating seemed to work well and the cookware heated very evenly…over all, I was very pleased with them….but after a little more than two years, the coating on the bottom of the two saucepans started to bubble up….and I never abused them by throwing high heat at them, especially when empty. The rest of the pans and pots are still holding up but it’s just a matter of time….specifically hours to use. I will never buy nonstick again…including HexClad. I’m seriously considering Heritage Steel for my next set!

[@xzivizx]

We felt the same way about the Ninja pans. And the same thing happened to ours. I ended up buying the wife some stainless steel with copper bottoms. She’s trying to learn how to cook without food sticking now 😂

[@Iconoclast1919]

I can't comment on the bubbling you're talking about, but even non-stick pans need periodic re-seasoning to continue to be non-stick. If not, it gets dry and loses the non-stick surface which then leads to peeling and flaking.

[@kdm71291]

@@Iconoclast1919 The wearing away of the non-stick application is what CAUSES it to lose its non-stick capabilities. You are the first source I know of (and I know of many) to ever suggest “seasoning” non-stick cookware….but I continually “seasoned” them…using some sort of oil and never relying solely on the non-stick. However, if only from a purely physics point of view, ANY applied surfacing of that nature will wear off….within anywhere from a few months to a few years.

[@memejeff]

Great and very complete review.

[@PrudentReviews]

Thank you

[@memejeff]

@@PrudentReviews No problem :)

[@Norm6671]

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.

[@bee8042]

Idk if the heat distribution with the water is accurate considering you’re using an induction stove. Those heating coils are pretty wide compared to gas stove

[@soniCron]

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!

[@PrudentReviews]

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.

[@benjaminsalzman8201]

Honestly, as someone who is only recently becoming interested in learning how to actually cook, I appreciate an honest review. Hearing what Ramsay uses is not just some marketing gimmick is a nice relief!

[@michaelconstantinou1699]

Thanks for your review. I am about 3 weeks in to using these products and I am on the verge of sending them back. I did a lot of research and watched so many reviews before investing but my experience with them so far doesn't match. I have followed the guidelines to seasoning the pans before use, sticking to low heat etc etc and I still cannot cook an egg without it sticking! Am I missing something?

[@invisiblekid99]

No. They are just not that good. A good iron pan or stainless with some knowledge beats non stick and these pans all day long. All of the above can be nonstick and last more than a lifetime. All you have to do is not stick them in a dishwasher and make sure they are dried after washing. It’s not hard, just a few mins of care and you’ll have pans that piss all over these and will last forever

[@hiddenbunny7205]

If you are using it like a non-stick pan, it will stick. You need to use it like a stainless steel pan and it feels very non-stick. This means pre-heat pan, add plenty oil, etc.

[@Iconoclast1919]

@@hiddenbunny7205 Exactly right!

[@zanaros2606]

So it's basically just a lesser non-stick pan, but with the ability to use metal utensils on top of the cooking surface? Like a cross between stainless steel and nonstick, but halved the advantage of both. (Though at a price greatly higher than both, using marketing hype.)

[@daveremillard6257]

I purchased a three piece frying pan set from Costco. Thank God for that because of Costco's return policy. This stuff is absolute garbage IMHO. Our old worn out non stick pans did a far better job. Do yourself a favor and take a hard pass or go ahead and buy so later you can swallow your pride and be honest with yourself and admit the mistake.

[@johnhoward6132]

So you don't suggest putting Hexclad in the oven? They show that in their promotional videos? Thx great video!

[@Crashtestcowan]

Just food for thought for your cookware tests: Boil baking soda and water in the pans and try the water. This will show the difference in quality of materials in all the cookware you test. Baking soda and water should taste like salty water ONLY, so if the results yield a water that tastes like metal or chemicals, then that’s what’s going into your foods. Most people are cooking with toxic cookware that they think is top quality.

[@jsh250]

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

[@OhArchie]

Bought one to try it out. Definitely superior browning compared to my carbon steel and cast iron. Not so great at keeping soft proteins like eggs from sticking, but that’s hardly a disqualifier. Heats evenly and more quickly then carbon steel in my experience. Overall, a very good product.

[@allanstraughan3966]

I own HexClad pans and really like them the only cooking I do not do in them either involves high heat or omelets.

[@czdot]

I spent some. Time researching these. I ended up buying a $50 carbon steel pan and seasoned the hell out of it. It's nearly non-stick. This one will surely last longer than 5 years.

[@RaymondCore-ts5jl]

It looks like the Circulon I used many years ago. I use laser-etched SS with no coating now. Other than cast-iron, it's the best pan I've ever used.

[@PrudentReviews]

FYI - In 2024, HexClad switched from PTFE to their new TerraBond ceramic non-stick coating, which is PTFE-free. Read the full review for detailed analysis and test results: prudentreviews.com/hexclad-review/ Want to know when HexClad goes on sale? Join our free newsletter to get deal alerts: prudentreviews.com/newsletter/

[@morrismonet3554]

Sorry, I won't be replacing my cast iron and carbon steel pans with the latest wonder pan fad.

[@ambrinabutt1563]

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. ❤

[@Nicksonian]

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.

[@Marina.Eleven]

@@Nicksonian Interesting. Do you know, which one- the best? Without toxic materials.

[@ElCalvazo]

@@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.

[@nancybrazzell957]

I love these pans. Exactly what I’ve been looking for to replace toxic nonstick pans.

[@brombergj2]

This has the same non stick coating as other non stick pans. They aren't toxic.

[@ErikS308]

$25 seasoned Lodge. No gimmick and you don't eat plastic.

[@dickjohnson5025]

Yes!!!

[@berengerchristy6256]

Really heavy and a gigantic pain to use for me and most people. I have one and I hardly ever use it. Overrated imo. I may replace my tremontina set with all clad one day in the distant future, but never more cast iron

[@dickjohnson5025]

@@berengerchristy6256 Butterpat cast iron are superior cast iron. Polished on all surfaces. I use mine for eggs, scrambled or fried and they don’t stick.

[@berengerchristy6256]

@@dickjohnson5025 still heavy and unwieldy. I just really don't like them

[@dickjohnson5025]

@@berengerchristy6256 Nah. The butterfat are half the weight of lodge.

[@patrickdezenzio4988]

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.