How durable are the handles with the silicone on the edges? Does the silicone start to peel away or stretch out of shape?
1480439
We have an old (more than 10 years) set of Calphalon that looks ever bit as new as the one I bought Christmas. With almost daily use since last Christmas, I have noticed absolutely none of the problems you are asking about. Mine is rinsed in the sink and then put in the dishwasher. If it is "spotting" we use "Barkeepers Friend". It still looks brand new. I think you will be proud of your purchase if your decision is to buy this cookware.
1480440
I use the as occasional pans. I have had these for years and have not had any problems of the sort.
1480441
I have had mine for over ten years. The silicone has held up completely. After ten years of daily use, the silicone handles are still in mint condition.
1480442
I bought this for my daughter and checking with her, she still loves it and has had no issues with the silicone handles.
1480443
We have what appears to be "rubber" edging the handles of both pots and pot tops. We have had the Calphalon for about 1 year. So far, no stretching or flaking or peeling.
447141
Very durable. I put these in the dishwasher all the time and no issue. My husband dropped a mug on our granite counter and the handle only got a slight crack, was surprised it didn't shatter.
1710252
The handles are resin which actually holds up well to the dishwasher. I really like this set.
2278387
the black end of the handle is a hard plastic, but is it molded and very durable. don't foresee any issues there.
870628
Ours has held up well for a couple years at a time. We just ordered two new sets to replace the old ones we had. They are plastic with elastic around the edge. They fit very well on the two round tables we have.
1682214
They are cast, and the handles are solid. I'm 220 and in pretty good shape and after a year I see no sign of the handles bending. I squeeze an average of 3 lemon halves a day. (Lemon water).
1421105
Yes - it's durable. I use these for Girl Scout cookie sales and they hold up to all the use during sales and the hand-offs in between. The latch and handle work well.
1973363
So far, no warping. I have had them for more than 3 months and have had them in the dishwasher several times. They are holding up great!
1121109
I've had a little rusting in the details of handles but not in all the silverware, just a few pieces. They get run through the dishwasher almost daily and I've had them for almost a year. Still worth it for me.
964623
I chop and slice every day on one or more of them, using quality steel honed cutlery. I occasionally see small traces of knife edges, but nothing as you describe. I also put them in the bottom of my dishwasher on normal cycle and they have held up well.
1643910
I have not had any problem using my silicone holder. I do cook on a medium or low temperature setting.
928128
They are very durable with care. Mine is several years old and still serviceable but showing extreme wear as my wife beat the bottom with metal fork. Usually destroys a skittle in a month. Wash well, inside and out and do not use metal tools in it. Do have problem with egg sticking some. I really like the twenty dollar green pan (sold in various stores in the seen on TV section)just as well .
873670
No they don't fade but the handles don't do very well with the heat. over the time the heat melt partially down them.
1314762
I have had the pan in the oven with the silicone handle cover on, but only for 10 minutes or so. No problem.
434176
Holds up very well aftert 3-4 months of use -- use i 8-10 times week -- no evident signs of wear -- of course I use nylon spatula or other nylon utensils
2088343
I've had mine for awhile and the only problem I've had is the rubber on the handle starts to move around on the end near the hole for hanging---now, the rubber has come loose from the metal, and has come off. the tip...still works, but they need to improve that design somehow...there is no bending involved,however, since it is one piece of aluminum ...Who ever claims "bending" is hands down WRONG....
235732
There is definite give and bend to the utensil. But in my opinion, that makes it less brittle and less likely to snap like your plastic utensils. Time will tell, but it feels like it'll last.