Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan Set / Skillet Set - 10 Inch and 12 Inch, Gray

I usually buy top quality cookware. I went through Magnalite which didn't turn out to be very good. I then bought Caphalon pans which were excellent and nicely priced but have come to the end of their life and the new "Contemporary" line of Caphalon is much lighter than what I wanted to replace. So I came to look at the top line of Anolon 12" and 10" pans but together they cost $135 on Amazon which is $85 more than this set. I'm reluctantly coming to the conclusion that non-stick pans have their limitations .... You can't use high heat and they have fairly short life spans no matter how well you care for them. The heat limitation kind of makes the weight or build quality meaningless. The only factor is how long they stay non-stick. I just couldn't pull the trigger on the heavy $135 pair of pans. These pans are lighter weight but they're well made. I have a Caphalon 10" omlet pan which is equivalent to these pans. We'll see how well they hold up in the long run. If they last half as long as the heavy ones, I'll still come out ahead. There is one big difference between these pans and Caphalon. The bottom surface on the equivalent Anolon is much smaller. I measured the 12" as having 9.5"s across the bottom. The bottom flares up and out to the top rim where they are measured. You better take a close look at your current cooking habits because this could be a real problem. This seems to be true for the more expensive Anolon pans too. The Caphalon Contemporary line has a larger bottom surface and can go to 450 degrees in the oven. I've barely used the new pans so I'm starting off with three stars and will try to update later after heavier usage. A word to the wise. If you're going to cook meats or foods which need caramelizing add a 12" cast iron and a 12" stainless pan and you'll be covered for all situations. Update 8/1/13: Just starting to lose some non-stick on the 12". The 8" has had gentler use and is in excellent shape. They're on kitchen hooks and look great. In hindsight, this was a good purchase. There's way too much emphasis on the weight in these reviews ... they're pans not gold nuggets. I'm going to get four plus years out of this set. It's non-stick folks, it has many limitations. I don't see a good reason to pay such a premium for the top end non-stick pans. Update 6/25/14: Looks like the 12" has had it. Got the dreaded dark spots. The 10" is still in excellent shape because I only use it for eggs, but almost on a daily basis. Certainly got my money's worth.

Anolon hard anodized brand is the best if not one of the best brand of non stick pans out there. I owned these pan for more than 10 years and the quality stays the same through the years. Some reviewers are complaining about food sticking to the pan. It doesn't mean non stick you will fry eggs without oil. You should still put little bit of oil everytime. When heating your pan, set your pan to medium or medium high heat, and put little bit of oil. It's different if you are using a stainless steel pan. I do handwash mine and never use a dishwasher to wash them. Also never use a stainless steel to stir whatever you're cooking or frying. Best of all, anolon has a lifetime warranty. If for any reason, the coating is peeling off you can return it back and they will replace it no question asked. Just take a picture of the damage, the bottom and a picture of the whole pan and send it to them through their website. It was that easy. If you follow the right guidelines on how to care for these pans, this pan will last you for a very long time.

I first tried this set when my son was in high school. He's now several years post-grad and that first set lasted that long. To be honest, I think they would have lasted longer except for my husband's rough cleaning of them, and my son using them on too high of a setting when they were "young." Aside from durability, what I love about these pans are the value for the both of them, the even cooking area that they provide, and their relative lightness compared to other anodized pans. Another huge selling point for me is the comfortable handles. I've tried anodized cookware with plain stainless handles and do not like them one bit. The Anolon handles are coated, cool to the touch and quite comfortable. Just take care of them as instructed, and they will last you a good long time with good cooking results.

after a few used they are not nonstick anymore.

This is the second set of these skillets I have purchased. That is in addition to a full set of Anolon Advanced I have owned for several years. I should note that I didn't order a second set because the first wore out prematurely, I did so because the price was great and I want to keep a set in reserve. I love the soft handles and the fact that they are oven safe to 400 degrees. The 10" skillet makes a great 3-egg omlette. Also the coating is strong enough that I have used these skillets at a very high temperature for stir-frying on many occasions.

These pans are fabulous at anything ever sticking; eggs slide right out, and they're super easy to clean. Well-made and sturdy, they will hold up for a long time.

I wanted to graduate to a nicer set of pots and pans. My pots and pans were all different, old and cheap. After reviewing consumer reports and amazon reviews my head was spinning and i still was not sure what to get. Then thought about my favorite pot i had bought 6 years ago..Anolon Advanced. So I bought the pieces I needed separately rather than the whole set. I'm not a "gourmet"cook by any means but give my cookware a run for the money. The pot does have some scratches but I blame my storage ways on that. So far all the other pans (bought 8 inch skillet and 12 inch covered pan)including these look great and cook great. It's a great set for the price.

Great deal and love that food doesn’t stick

These are the highest quality fry pans we have ever owned. We bought them specifically for use on our new glass top range and so far they are performing beautifully. Easy to clean and not as much concern about marring them as they are tough and can be used with metal spatula (something we will not do)

To be totally honest, these are the best frying pans in my 56 years. Amazing. Non stick remains true to this day, and that's never happened before! 👍

This pan is probably the best (and admittedly most expensive) nonstick pan I have ever used. Even eggs and cheese slide off the pan. My only criticism is, as others have noted, the nonstick coating is very thin on the lip and already has a small chip in it. A minor issue. Time will tell on its durability.

Exelente compra muy feliz gracias

We use these pans for a quick breakfast, the non stick surface makes clean up fast and the non stick doesn’t waste any food.