Question 1

Sometimes my wife hits me with her pans.  Would these hurt less since they are copper?

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I hope this was a joke.
If your wife hits you with her pans you have a bigger problem than hurt less or more.
And whoever said copper is a softer metal and will hurt less maybe was hit on the head for real.

Question 2

a description of the exact specs?

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Bourgeat copper is the best copper cookware available. There are 4 features that make it the best: 1. 2-1/2mm pure red copper sandwiched to 1/10mm of 18/10 Polished stainless, Only Bourgeat polishes their copper on both the inside and outside. A polished interior means less sticking. 2. Drip-proof rims to prevent sauce from running down the side of the pan. 3. Drop-in lids that fit like a glove. 4. Counter balanced cast iron handles with extra heavy rivets. Made of copper, with stainless steel lining. Includes: 1. Casserole 9 1/2'', 5 3/4 qts. #367024 2. Copper lid 9 1/2" #365024 3. Copper sauce pan 7 1/8", 2 5/8 qts. #360018 4. Copper lid 7 1/8" #365018 5. Copper flared saute pan 9 1/2", 2 3/4 qts. #373024 6. Copper lid 9 1/2" #365024 7. Copper Brazier 11", 5 1/4 qts. #374028 8. Copper lid 11" #365028

Question 3

You mentioned stainless steel tinned, does that mean these will need to be retinned at some point like the Ruffoni?

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Matfer Bourgeat copper cookware is only made with an 18/10 stainless steel interior, I believe you have misread the term "Lining or Lined" as Tinning or Tinned

Question 4

Do Matfer Bourgeat stainless steel lined copper (2.5mm) pans with cast iron handles have a protective coating on the iron handles like Mauviel does?

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I've had a number of these Bourgeat copper pans for at least 15 years now. I've never treated the handles, but have had no rust at all. Don't dishwasher them & allow them to air dry. It's fairly dry here in Minneapolis, so if you live in humid conditions seasoning the handles might be a good idea.

Asin	B000XXBP4E
Best Sellers Rank	#2,622 in Kitchen Cookware Sets
Date First Available	October 27, 2007
Item Model Number	915901
Manufacturer	Matfer Bourgeat
Product Dimensions	20 x 15 x 20 inches; 38 pounds

Matfer Bourgeat Copper Cookware Set, Set of 8

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