is the finish on those utensils safe? What kind of finish it is?
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They don't have a finish. They are a bit rough, so I sanded them down with high grit sandpaper and seasoned them with canola oil. It gives them a softer finish. I only wash and dry them by hand. I never put them in the dishwasher. Hope this helps.
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The finish is natural unfinished wood. The wood is poreous which I believe absorbs the water, expands under the dishwasher steam and results in cracking. I don't know what type of wood it is but I do know that after the first dishwasher washing the spatula cracked on me. Other buyers have had the same problem The regular spoon has held up so far. Have not used the sieved spoon yet. The best wooden cooking utensils in my opinion are the bamboo utensils. They are naturally water resistant and are dishwasher safe. The Calphalon plastic utensils are great. No problem with them. But if you want Calphalon wood wash them by hand. Hope this helps The finish is natural unfinished wood. The wood is poreous which I believe absorbs the water, expands under the dishwasher steam and results in cracking. I don't know what type of wood it is but I do know that after the first dishwasher washing the spatula cracked on me. Other buyers have had the same problem The regular spoon has held up so far. Have not used the sieved spoon yet. The best wooden cooking utensils in my opinion are the bamboo utensils. They are naturally water resistant and are dishwasher safe. The Calphalon plastic utensils are great. No problem with them. But if you want... » Read More The finish is natural unfinished wood. The wood is poreous which I believe absorbs the water, expands under the dishwasher steam and results in cracking. I don't know what type of wood it is but I do know that after the first dishwasher washing the spatula cracked on me. Other buyers have had the same problem The regular spoon has held up so far. Have not used the sieved spoon yet. The best wooden cooking utensils in my opinion are the bamboo utensils. They are naturally water resistant and are dishwasher safe. The Calphalon plastic utensils are great. No problem with them. But if you want Calphalon wood wash them by hand. Hope this helps « Show Less
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The finish is natural unfinished wood. The wood is poreous which I believe absorbs the water, expands under the dishwasher steam and results in cracking. I don't know what type of wood it is but I do know that after the first dishwasher washing the spatula cracked on me. Other buyers have had the same problem The regular spoon has held up so far. Have not used the sieved spoon yet. The best wooden cooking utensils in my opinion are the bamboo utensils. They are naturally water resistant and are dishwasher safe. The Calphalon plastic utensils are great. No problem with them. But if you want Calphalon wood wash them by hand. Hope this helps
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Well, of course you can use whatever you would like, but if you want the non-stick coating to last I would recommend using anything other than metal. Metal cooking utensils tend to scratch and scrape the non-stick surface. Plastic, wood, or other non-metal utensils are recommended.
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they should be since they are made by all-clad...the finish doesnt rub off at all..even if it scratches it still retains its nonstick properties,all clad uses exclusive nonstick coating for emeril and their own brand..will not wear off, i actually have 2 of these pans i bought at marshalls to try before i open my new set and so far they havent even scratched or anything and i use them for everything including oven use up to 410 degrees. they are excellent pans. they are sturdy and have a heft to them but not too heavy just solid good pans..no dishwasher needed,,just use a little warm soapy water and a sponge and wipe off and dry..
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Just because it is stainless steel does not mean that it is safe. It must have a flat bottom for good even contact or warping can occur. Painted bottoms can stain smooth top ranges when over heated also.
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The Anolon website says that the pan is "metal utensil safe," but I still prefer to use wooden spoons or plastic/nylon utensils. I've owned this pan for a couple years now, use it often (on a ceramic cooktop), and it looks like it did on the day I bought it.
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The finish is shiny (not glaringly so, just not a brushed finish), and has stayed so for the 6 months we've been using ours (with normal silverware use and washing in the dishwasher).
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No, it is sealed securely and therefore "clean." I've never had a problem with these spatulas getting "crud" in the area where they're connected.
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Best to hand-wash them, and not to scrub the nonstick surface with anything abrasive. Unfortunately, the coating will wear out eventually, but with care, it should last for years.
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The surface is durable, but you could damage it if you use metal utensils. I always use something that is safe for a non stick surface and these last me a very long time.
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I use metal utensils all the time. I don't get overly rough with them, but they haven't damaged the surface. Frankly, I'm surprised, as I've never had a non-stick surface that didn't get damaged by metal utensils. I'm truly amazed.
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I used proper utensils and second use the coating came off...unsafe to eat from that coating
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Yes you can use steel utensils but technically mild abrasions are put on the surface when used. I think that gives the pans character, charm and a kind of patina. Mild use for decades shouldn't effect the performance. I have two identical pans in my kitchen. One used almost daily the other NEVER used. Only on careful inspection could you tell the difference. So much so that on a few occasions various people in the family took it down to use mistakenly confusing it with the old one. The old one has been used with metal utensils for 9 years and looks great. Hope that helps.
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I wouldn't. We try not to,but we do occasionally,with no repercussions. I'd like my cookware to last so I take care of it by using plastic or wooden utensils. They do make great utensils that are safe for this surface. Enjoy your cooking&#127859;&#127859;&#127859;.
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It is a silicone finish, but smooth. It is very easy to wash and does not have a sticky feel like some silicone that attracts particles. I keep mine upright in a large jar with a few other utensils and I've never had a problem.
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On the Calphalon site it says the Unison is metal utensil safe. That said they are not talking about poking it or cutting in it with a knife, but they are saying it should stand up to normal metal utensil use.
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No and only because you will eventually damage the surface. My set came with a wonderful set of coated utensils. I've used coated utensils for years and actually prefer them to metal.
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No. I have been using for a couple weeks and have had no problem with utensils.