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Hi Chris, A quick Google search tuned up tons of sites. Example is here. http://www.chefsresource.com/all-clad-outlet.html also tried All Clad Coupons for somd decent discounts
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| Posts: 222 | Location: Stockton, Ca. | Registered: September 01, 2009 |  |
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Chris, be sure you "handle" the All-Clad pans, especially if you are considering skillets, saucepans, and saute pans.
I bought a 12-inch skillet and a 4-quart saucepan when Macy's had an unusually good sale on All-Clad about a year ago and they do cook well. But I have an issue with the skillet and saucepan handles. For me, they are too narrow and they twist easily in my hand, especially when they are fairly full. I have to use a 2-handed grip when tossing a mirepoix, for example, or when emptying foods from either of the pans into a bowl to keep them from rotating sideways in my hand. The difference in our hand sizes and grips might make a difference, but I thought I'd mention it. I'm sorry I bought them.
Frankly, it's my opinion that Cook's Illustrated is in bed with All-Clad and they are doing their readers a disservice for recommending them so highly across the board without once mentioning about the thin, narrow handles on the pieces that I mentioned. I don't have any All-Clad Dutch ovens or stockpots. I'm sure they are fine as long as one can get his hands under the handles without hitting the side of the pot. I haven't checked how high the handles are raised over the side of the pots.
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| Posts: 2421 | Location: Atlanta GA (Sandy Springs) | Registered: August 27, 2001 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Rita Y:
Chris, be sure you "handle" the All-Clad pans, especially if you are considering skillets, saucepans, and saute pans.
I bought a 12-inch skillet and a 4-quart saucepan when Macy's had an unusually good sale on All-Clad about a year ago and they do cook well. But I have an issue with the skillet and saucepan handles. For me, they are too narrow and they twist easily in my hand, especially when they are fairly full. I have to use a 2-handed grip when tossing a mirepoix, for example, or when emptying foods from either of the pans into a bowl to keep them from rotating sideways in my hand. The difference in our hand sizes and grips might make a difference, but I thought I'd mention it. I'm sorry I bought them.
Frankly, it's my opinion that Cook's Illustrated is in bed with All-Clad and they are doing their readers a disservice for recommending them so highly across the board without once mentioning about the thin, narrow handles on the pieces that I mentioned. I don't have any All-Clad Dutch ovens or stockpots. I'm sure they are fine as long as one can get his hands under the handles without hitting the side of the pot. I haven't checked how high the handles are raised over the side of the pots.
Rita
I'll second that with the handles. While my mitts are pretty big, the skillet and small pot handles are very narrow. I have no issue with any of the stock pots I have. As far as where to get them. I have aqquired mine over time, so the cost never set me back to much. Though I do highly reccomend a search of ebay. I have gotten 3 from there with no issue. I also got 2 from craigslist, 1 new, 1 used. Goodluck in your search.
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| Posts: 114 | Location: Bordentown, NJ | Registered: August 21, 2009 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Rita Y:
Frankly, it's my opinion that Cook's Illustrated is in bed with All-Clad
Rita
Every box of All-Clad cookware includes advertisements for Cook's Illustrated publications. If you like the narrow the handles, you'll love the pouring lips. Tim |
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Right now for some reason, All-Clad is running a promotion on their 12" stainless skillet with lid. I got it for $80 from here: http://www.abt.com/product/41842/All-Clad-51125.htmlBut that was two days ago, it appears it went up to $90. Keep in mind the pan usually goes for $120 or more and the lid around $40. It's a good deal. Amazon has it for the same price (make sure you order from amazon on the right "more buying choices" and maybe you can make some money back  My girlfriend was just in a Sur La table in LA and they were having some crazy sales on select pieces, 30% off than an additional 20% off. |
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| Posts: 1698 | Location: Framingham, MA | Registered: July 31, 2007 | |
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I'll second...er third...the handle issue. I don't love them but I have learned to like them. They don't seem all that ergonomic until you need to pour the contents out. After a bit of use, I came to the realization that there is a reason for the god awful design: with a pot on the stove, grasp the handle with your palm facing up, wrap your fingers into the groove, and twist the pot. My dislike of the handles (and the price) led me to the J A Henckles Intenational Classic Clad. Its a beast of a pan and, as far as I can tell, is of similar quality to the all clad. Oh, and the handle is awesome.
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| Posts: 1528 | Location: Buffalo, NY | Registered: July 05, 2008 | |
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i just bought a set at bed bath and beyond, i spent a month debating what to get with all the choices and for the money went for all clad, great build quality!
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| Posts: 116 | Location: SWMO | Registered: October 14, 2006 | |
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Missed this thread when it started. Chris, Unless you are stuck on All-Clad take a look at this line of cookware: http://www.amazon.com/gp/searc...=UTF8&qid=1257110588It's from Cisinart and I think it was developed to compete with A-C. We ahve several pieces bopught at Amazon on sale and love them all. I ahev acouple of A-C pieces and they do feel awkward.
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| Posts: 738 | Location: Victoria,Tx. | Registered: July 21, 2001 | |
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