Is the handle heat-resistant?
898405
The handle does get a little warm close to the pot. and the lids knob does get hot.
898406
It does get a little warm close to the pot, but overall is a high quality pot I use about twice weekly for poaching and occasionally for sautéing.
898407
My dad says he doesn't think so, but he has a gas stove and always uses a pot holder in case the flame is beneath the handle.
1649540
No the handle is plastic but I love the pan. If you need oven safe, get a skillet. I use both every week.
815548
It sort of depends on what you're cooking. If it's something with a lot of steam like a soup or pasta, the handles can get a little warm. Usually they are fine to handle without a mitt, but this is assuming you don't use high heat for a long time. Comparative to other cookware, I think the handles stay fairly cool.
451347
yes, the handle gets a little hot when you have it in for a long time, but just be careful when removing it. I heat it in the microwave every so often.
1826610
It's too fragile for direct heat in my opinion. And the handle would be quite hot. Not meant for that.
1203688
The handle does get hot but not as hot as plastic. You would need a mitt. We keep ours on our wood stove. On the cook stove, it doesn't get as hot.
1935522
No, because the handles have a coating on them that will be damaged by high heat.
39788
No, the handle is 'permanently attached', for the most part. This is really 'heavy duty', unlike the cheap copies that you may have seen before. I consider the Cold Steel Chaos Tanto 'Bombproof'. You won't be disappointed.
931112
Yes, the handle stays cool when cooking, i.e. boiling water. Hope this helps!
169284
Yes, but make sure it's not being exposed to heat from the stove. I've got a gas stove and if any of the heat from the flames washes over the pan the handle holder gets hot AND STAYS HOT!
2139353
The handle on mine is plastic. It is hard, durable plastic. This unit is constructed very well. I bought mine about 9 months ago, and I use it almost daily. It does not get hot, works great, and is made in the USA!
283523
Warm on the long handle - yes, but totally manageable without a towel, oven mit or pot holder. I have never tried to grab the smaller handle on the other side without one of the previously mentioned.
1075182
I haven't tried it, but I'm guessing no. The handle would get hot, I'm sure. It's not cast iron like the rest.
299864
You are correct. The handles are made of metal and will heat up as the wok warms up. I find myself not needing to use the handles while cooking since the wok never moves due to the weight. Still going on strong in our house :)
881125
No, the handle is cool to the touch. I think it's made out of bakelite. Kind of like a sauce pan. But it's always a good idea to wear a pair of leather utility gloves when working around molten metal. But you don't need any special type of high heat gloves. Hope that helps!
214652
The handle is able to withstand low to medium heat. However, to be safe you can remove the handle to avoid having any issues before placing it in the oven. It's very easy to remove the screw and then replace. This is a very nice pitcher.
1993699
My handle is NOT wood! It's got some kind of silicone covering over it so it doesn't get too hot. We have the GSI as pictured