There's a major problem with Hexclad cookware

All non-stick cookware wears out, so companies have been trying to solve that problem for decades. One of the latest companies to try to make a better bread box is Hexclad. In my review, I discuss why they have not solved the problem and why I believe that Hexclad is a bad investment.

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[AlmightyAetius]

I bought a hexclad, absolutely my favorite pan I have ever used. Unfortunately my opinion is apparently tainted by actually testing the product and not just reading about it

2 year update: still use it everyday with zero issues.

[stevebackart]

I am 4 years into my Hexclad pans, which see frequent use. They are fantastic, and aside from extremely minor scoring on the bottom from iron gas range grates, they look like new.

I use these up to twice daily, As a career foodservice professional with over 40 years of experience, I can attest to their even heat distribution, efficiency of heat transfer, non-stick qualities, durability, ease of use, always cool handle, and easy cleaning.

For daily use, cast iron is too heavy and is tougher to maintain. Stainless will last, yet clean up is more work. This brand provides a near perfect balance of usability and simple clean up.

I have subsequently purchased all Hexclad pots and a wok. They seem like they’ll last decades.

Not sure why the guy in the video is so energized to provide an unfavorable review, especially if he hasn’t tried the product. That’s just wrong.

[canaanp]

The most amazing thing about this video is how you recorded in what looks like 480p but YouTube allows me to play it in 4k. I guess the other amazing thing is that you title the video as "My review..." but don't actually have one and admit you've never even used one. But yeah - "Kudos!" to you for reviewing something you've never seen or used.

[Lovepinoys]

100 percent agree. OUR HEXClad ONLY lasted for a year. what a waste of money.

[justgivemethetruth]

I have a stainless steel pan, and a cast iron pan ... and they both work perfectly. I never have any problem cleaning them. I don't want anything to do with any industrial / chemical non-stick pan surface. I wish people would not make, sell or buy this stuff.

[JeremyFritchy]

I'm a big fan of honest reviews. More specifically for items that reviewers purchase themselves. There is no influence.
However, you admittedly have never touched the item you're giving a review on. How is anyone supposed to trust that? One could assume you reached out to them for a review or demo and they denied you, so you're butthurt and leaving a bad review? Fwiw, nothing you ever purchase will last forever. So that's your reasoning for a bad review, because eventually they'll wear out? LoL.

I've owned a hexclad pan for almost two years and use it nearly everyday. Is it a magic pan? Definitely not. Is it better than T-fal non stick? 1000% better. No warping, even heat distribution, durable surface (LESS prone to scratches), and oven safe. Aside from my cast iron skillet this is my second favorite pan.

[joshuabarnhart]

I own these pans and I’ve been using them and I think they are amazing. I have 10 years of commercial kitchen experience. I have open restaurants. I’m not just some random dude standing in the kitchen. But by all means, let this one YouTube video make you decide what you wanna do. Lol

[dcduben]

a good rule of thumb that i follow is if a celebrity is endorsing any product, i write it off as trash and avoid it, simple minded ppl buy into the hype

[phatrick]

"I hate this thing because I hate all things like it, for I'm a contrarian."
"Did you try the thing?"
"no."
"Have you literally ever touched the thing before?"
"...no"

[networkn]

You talk a pretty big game for someone who hasn't actually even seen one in person. You might be right, but it's incredible that you didn't at least TRY it before trashing it.

[bitswapper]

Bought a hexclad. Followed the seasoning instructions and it was non-stick. I always used either wood or plastic utensils. The non-stick wore off after a couple of weeks of daily use. Re-seasoned it according to the instructions. When the non-stick quality improved, I was tempted to think that it was just a matter of re-seasoning every couple of weeks. However with each successive re-seasoning the degree of improvement of the non-stick quality decreased until it made no sense to continue to re-season it. That was about 10 months or so into owning it, after it then owned me.

[subvertusinreallife]

What this guy is missing is that if you want non stick and you are not the only one using the cookware, everyone else will scratch and destroy it long before it wears out. I love it because I can get years of use before the Teflon goes naturally and stop throwing away pans after 8 months from being badly scratched. So if you are a good cook who takes great care of your product, yes, this guy is right, but if you want good cookware for your family he is dead wrong.

[silvertogold]

I spent just under $700 for the 13 piece set at Costco about 1.5 years ago, beginning about 4 months ago, the sauce pan started flaking - tried claiming warranty and it quickly became such a pathetic hassle - I just returned them.
Furthermore - I agree that a cast iron pan is equally as non stick 
- I went back to cast iron with 'no regerts'.

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[helenalovelock]

So what is the best non stick pan if we need a non stick pan to use for pancakes and omlettes ?

[mrp]

I was actually thinking about this pan on how can you actually use metal tools in it without damaging the non stick, now I know! In regards to the "warranty", I consider that a scam. Most people don't read the fine print or if they do, most of them don't understand it as it is so misleading. I guess this is yet another perfect example of good marketing and how can you sell a product using lies :) thanks for the video! keep it up, Jed. Cheers, Mihai.

[hydrojetx]

What do you think about ceramic coated pans? We have a pan that says that it is hardened anodized ceramic.
We got that because at the time we could not afford hex clad and don’t like nonstick. The ceramic pan seemed like a good medium ground.
They are still working fine after one year of use no scratches, but thinking lately of getting hex clad until seeing your video.

So, stay with the ceramic pan?

[eatingwithselina]

I absolutely love my hexclad set especially the Wok but I have decided to switch to stainless steel and cast iron. I now have a stargazer pan, a Staub enamel pan and have always had a Le Creuset 3 set Dutch oven pans (has had that for 6 years) I bought a 5D all clad set of pots recently and I am about to gift all my hexclad to a family member who loves cooking in them. My Hexclad still looks brand new years later but to your point it’s probably because I baby all my cookware

[ManifestingMagic]

Late to this but what pots and pans set would you recommend? Thx!!

[monicajaramillo]

I got the best value set for $599 not more than most other sets I’ve seen for $1, 200. I will probably get some pretty good use from them, I also own several cast iron pans that are my go to.

[honestnewsnet]

What do you think of ceramic? Have you done a video on ceramic?