Does the handle stay cool enough to pick up bare-handed or is an oven mitt required?
1551207
As long as you don't have the flame to high extending past the pot, the handle is quite comfortable to handle.
1551208
It depends, I can pick it up bare handed when it's boiling, but my wife usually uses a mitt. But the metal uprights that hold the handle get really hot so some care is needed about where your hand is placed, it also seems to matter where the tea kettle is on the burner. If it's not squarley above the flame it can cause the handle to get hot.
1551209
Stays cool yes as long as the lid is fitted correctly otherwise steam can get on to the handle.
1551210
The kettle has a wooden handle and it remains cool enough to pick up without a pot holder.
1551211
It's a wooden handle so it doesn't really get super hot, but there is boiling water just below it and metal at either end, so just as a matter of caution I use the mitt. That way I also don't worry about the steam coming out of the spout when I pour into the teapot.
1234684
It gets very warm. Must use handle to open door. But not excessively hot. I have had other ovens that gave off much more heat
924518
The handles stay cool when used on the stove top. Don't know about being used inside the oven, but why take a chance use an oven mitt.
621151
I can pick it up without protection unless whatever is in it has gotten dry and burnt. Then it might be too hot to grab. I don't have arthritis, so I don't know if it is "arthritis-comfortable." I do think the handle might need to be a bit fuller for a hurting hand.
611422
The handle is thin but you push down on it rather than have to squeeze it. Also, you could use an oven mitt to cushion it if you want. I had no issues with the handle but I don't have arthritis in my hands.
2027362
It gets pretty warm on the outside. But, if you need to move it, use the handles - that's what they're for and they don't get hot.
1643914
I have a handle holder that is more like a quilted potholder. I leave it on the handle of my pan which I use everyday. I like it better than these silicone ones that can get singed by the electric stove burners. I think this is the one I have Lodge HHMT Max Temp Handle Mitt, Black
863845
The handle stays cool unless it is over another hot burner or pan. I don't use a pot holder to move it when water is boiling.
2270709
It can get a bit warm. I keep a flat pot holder, kitchen cloth close. But, I wouldn't trade this wok for any of those with the screwed on handle (or any other wok, really). No moving parts, solid handle, solid feel.
1435385
The one I purchased does not have a handle. It is small enough for me to pick up easily.
30559
Yes, it behaves like that. It's probably because they wanted to make it easy to detach. Just try not to touch the red button while you're holding it. I always grab it with both hands from the oven after attaching the handle. My left hand goes under the handle, protected by an oven mit/pad of course; my right hand grips the handle past the red button. When I'm cooking on the stove, I hardly have to move pan; it stays put because of its weight.
1188707
the handle does, but I have to use a pot holder for the lid as it got real hot.
1844290
The pan is said to be oven safe up to 500 F or 260 C. I assume that would include the handle, but I have not had the opportunity to cook in the oven with the pan yet.
71546
The handle would not be ovenproof beyond keeping food warm in it (Oven 170 degrees).The nonstick feature is as advertised and a joy to use on the stove top. Clean up is a quick wipe and rinse, no scrubbing necessary.
1034800
Yes. I have, and it worked fine. Just make sure you grab the handle only, and even then, you may want to use an oven mitt or something.
877566
The handle stays cool when cooking on the stove top. It does, however get hot when used in the oven.
1972575
Yes it stays cool and doesn't get hot at all. Also, there's enough grip room to hold it with your fingers