Saw the word "heavy" in reviews of this item. The ones I just got aren't heavy at all, compared to my Calphalon springform.. Thoughts anyone?
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I have two - one older (20 yrs) and this newer one you are asking about. Both are Kaiser. Both seem to be the same thickness and cook about the same. I do have to watch the newer one to make sure it doesn't get the crust too dark as it is just a little darker in color. You say your Calphalon is heavier, so you might want to watch the cook time in case it needs adjusting. Also, be careful you haven't bought Kaiser's cheaper version, which looks identical except of the lock; that one is noticeably thinner and isn't worth having. Good luck.
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Mine aren't heavy either - just well made. Have used them for cheesecakes, mostly, for a long, long time.
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Hi Kathy, I don't find the dishes to be heavy. I had stoneware before that was very heavy but these seem to be the same weight as a normal dish....not as light as Corelle though. Hope this helps. Lisa
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They are not as heavy as say a steel or cast iron skillet. I use them on an electric stove and have no trouble at all. It is a nice set of pans. Hope this helps.
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On the heavier and sturdy side...much nicer than my previous set of non-stick cookware. I love my set! The only complaint that I have had is that the stock pot lid does not fit the large skillet (it is too small and sits on top of the food instead of on top of the pan). Others have said their lids fit fine, so I think I may have gotten a faulty unit or lid.
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Haven't weighed them, but I would hope Cuisinart would have that on a product page somewhere. They are on the heavy side, but not so much that you notice. The bigger issue is the design of the handle when coupled with the weight. The handles are not as 'full' as they should be making them somewhat unwieldy when hand washing them. I am a big guy with big hands so maybe this would be different for someone with smaller hands. Overall, I'd say the weight is just right to feel substantial and not flimsy.
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Substancial. Not heavy as in cast iron, but not as light as aluminum. foods would not readily burn on the bottom. I think they are good quality and I am a cook! M
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I don't think the wok is very heavy at all. My other wok was heavier than this one. I love it.
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Hi,This is really a question for the All Clad folks. The marketing didn't distinguish between the two. All I can say is that I think I bought the tri ply SS version, and I really like it. I do note that SS does not cook the same as Calphalon or cheaper teflon pans, and the response of the pan to heat (I use a gas stove) takes getting used to. It is VERY responsive.Robert
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They are incredibly thick, I'd say even "commercial" thickness. Now this doesn't mean baking for a few days in a blast furnace won't do it, but I think you'd be surprised how heavyweight they really are.
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They are wonderful springforms, but I use them to make raw desserts, so ingredients tend to be thicker! Sorry I cannot help more!
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I did a lot of research before I decided on Calphalon. Do I buy non-stick, stainless...too many choices. Not as heavy as I expected but well worth the money. Can't beat the 10yr. warranty either.
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No it is not heavy, but this pan has a major defect. It shatters at higher temperatures, which is strange because that is what we purchased it for. We cooked a roast at 375 degrees for a few minutes and it broke to pieces in our oven (we saved the roast). I returned the pieces and got my money back.
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I would say more lightweight- I am surprised how much I like them. Not overly expensive but seem to be the right sizes for mixes and recipes. I have some stoneware bowls that weigh a ton- these are easy to manage.
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I wouldn't call them heavy. They have the weight of stone wear. They aren't particularly light either. If you need a lightweight dish a thin China or corelle brand dishes may be best
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I would say they are more light weight, but not too light. I have a set of heavier ones from Costco and these are lighter than those. For basic cooking they would be fine, but might be prone to denting if used harshly.
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It is certainly not as heavy as the cast iron skillets from decades ago that my grandmother cooked with, but it's still a substantial skillet that I love to use. I also like to serve from it because the design is unique. I recently had a brunch and just served the eggs from the skillet and got comments from friends who thought it looked great.
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If the question you really want answered is are these pans as heavy as others that are offered at slightly higher prices then it is no. These pans are a bit thinner than most of the other commercial pans that I have used. I do not use them in a rough manner but have had the corners bend a couple of times. The lids warp for a time when exposed to higher temps but will eventually flatten out. These would likely be apperpo for light duty but over the long term will fall short of satisfaction... Mine did.