Review of Swiss Diamond Cast-Aluminum Nonstick 8-Inch Fry Pan

I found & purchased this pan at the beginning of September when there was only one review for all of the pieces. I wanted to use as a test pan before ordering more. Let me tell you this is definitely on my Christmas list! I am thoroughly impressed.

I have used this pan nearly daily & sometimes twice daily since receiving it and it has performed flawlessly. Within the month my husband stacked knives, forks & spoons inside it & then topped it off with 6 dinner plates. I nearly had a heart attack! My son had done that to a Calphalon Commercial Nonstick fry pan & I had to throw it in the trash. I quickly unloaded it, all the while chastising my husband for doing that to a nonstick. I inspected it closely, but couldn't find one nick or scratch! I was absolutely amazed!

I cooked bacon one day & decided to use my rectangular iron bacon press in it. I accidently scraped the sides a couple different times with no damage whatsoever.

Another day I accidently left the empty pan on the burner at medium-low heat for well over 20 minutes. The burner itself started to smoke, but not the pan! No warping or darkening of the finish. I was sure then I had done it in, but again I was wrong.

I must admit that I don't use metal utensils in it, although it states that you can. I always use silicone (mostly) or nylon. I also don't put it into the dishwasher as I won't have one till the kitchen gets remodeled, so have not tested it in these two aspects.

I must warn others that this pan takes a few minutes to heat up fully. I heat it up on medium-high heat every time and then reduce the temperature to medium to medium-low. I flash-cooked bacon the first time I used it due to failing to reduce the temperature.

Now, if they just made bakeware & small appliances with this stuff on it...

Product Description
Swiss Diamond 8" traditional fry pan shape features a revolutionary non-stick surface using diamond crystals to form a virtually indestructible non-stick cooking surface. The user will be able to cook small meals, eggs, and omelets with perfection.The non-stick surface will not peel, crack, or blister and provides perfect heat distribution for cooking meals containing less fat. The pan is made from a 6mm thick pressure cast aluminum which has a perfectly flat base for use on all ceramic, gas, and electric cook tops. The stay cool handle is ergonomically designed and is safe to use in an oven up to 500F. Metal utensils are safe for use on the non-stick surface and the pan is safe for use in the dishwasher.The inside depth of this fry pan is 1.5".The diamond reinforced non-stick cooking surfaceseparates this 8" skillet from all others in a way that will enhance the users cooking skills.Swiss Diamond offers as an accessory purchase a #C20 glass lid for this fry pan.This lid must be purchased separately.

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