American Kitchen Tri-Ply Fry pan with Nonstick Interior

We have been minimalists when it comes to kitchen supplies so we had two fry pans in our cupboard.One was a Calaphon and the other was Regal Ware.We got both of them about the same time and the Regal Ware was in near perfect condition still, no chipping or flaking.The Calaphon was in bad shape and the coating had flaked off of half the pan and I knew it was time to get rid of it so I came on Amazon to look up pans. I wanted something by Regal Ware since the brand had proven to hold up to regular use in my house.I found this set of pans (I bought the 8", 10" and 12" and American Kitchen is by Regal Ware) and was really hesitant to spend that kind of money on them but I am so glad I did.These are really solid pans, made in the U.S.A. and covered by a 25-year warranty (that is easy to register for). We coat with oil every 2-3 weeks and absolutely nothing has stuck in these pans. It also says not to use non-stick sprays with them and I balked at that at first thinking everything was going to stick if I didn't use that, but nothing sticks.Eggs come out perfect.These are so nice to cook in.They also look great and are easy to clean up.

**Update August 2012**

It has been almost a year since I bought these pans and the 8" and 10" are holding up pretty well, but the 12" is not. The coating is flaking in spots and things are sticking to it, even after being freshly coated.I just called to ask about warranty coverage and found out that you not only have to pay to ship it to them, but also include a check for $11 to get it shipped back to you. So I'd be looking at about $25 to get one pan inspected for warranty and replaced. On top of that, I was not impressed by the customer service agent and her unfriendly tone. If I was looking to buy pans again, I would be hesitant to buy this set because I'd expect for the cost of them that they'd hold up longer than a year, that their warranty replacement wouldn't be as costly and that their customer service would be at a higher level.

I love this pan.It's a great size just over ten and a half inches across at the top with a very nicely designed slant / curve to the sides that makes flipping things a breeze.Flipping is also helped by the excellently sized and shaped handle good and long at over eight and a half inches and nice and broad so it is easy to hold on to, without being so big or clunky that smaller hands should have a problem.It's also a hefty pan, more so than it may look.Each time I pick it up I am surprised pleasantly by the weight.That weight comes largely from a thick bottom that distributes heat very evenly.The sides are also pretty thick, giving the whole pan including where the handle connects a rock solid feel.According to the company website the pan is made from stainless steel covering an aluminum core that covers the bottom and also runs up the sides.

I think almost any non-stick you can buy these days is going to do a good job at first.This one certainly does.In fact, it's wonderfully slippery.The real question here is about durability, and I can't comment to that for a few more years.The cookware does come with a 25 year warranty.You can see the warranty and register your cookware on their website () if you want.The warranty covers the usual 'defects in materials and craftsmanship' but doesn't specifically mention the non-stick coating, however.

Durability is especially important to me because one of the reasons I like to buy American has to do with the environmental impact of consumer goods.First, I want my stuff to be manufactured with some regard to environmental regulations, and thus I prefer to support American and European manufacturing.But moreover regarding durability, it seems clear that the MOST environmentally sound thing is to not have to buy more products at all.That is, regardless of how 'green' a manufacturing process is, it has more impact than doing nothing and the less something has to be replaced the greener it becomes.The pan that lasts the longest will certainly have a big advantage in the most 'eco friendly' competition.(Cast iron seems clearly to be the winner in any durability competition, but for some cooking applications I prefer this kind of non-stick.)So, kudos to this pan for being made in Wisconsin and appearing so far to be durable.

I'm looking forward to getting the 8" version of this pan at some point, and certainly would recommend this line of pans to family, friends, and... you.

12/23/2011

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Pan works very well, cleans up easy.

Pan also has stayed flat and not warped, which is a bonus on our flat top range.

Made in the USA is a bonus too.

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This is not my first one purchased my first one I purchased over 3 years a go, first one still working like new. These pans are so much better then the low (quality Chinese you buy at Walmart even the Name Brand Chinese made) Heat is so much more equal Nonstick works great. In this case they are worth there money. Truly Made in (USA) Would recommend to anybody

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The bottom is not flat. I have a ceramic stove top and the pan doesn't heat up evenly.. Also when I pour a small amount of oil it would roll to one side. It is unusable for a flat ceramic stove top.

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