Demeyere Atlantis 3.2-Quart Covered Saucepan, Silver

an accidental surprise
I am not crazy about sandwich disk bottom pots & pans. I prefer multi-clad or tri-ply type of cookware. I needed a sauce pan but I have difficulty to find my favorite Spring Switzerland Brigade cookware in U.S. I found the Demeyere 3.2 qt pan has deep discount on Amazon, so I give the Demeyere a try.

Here are my non scientific comparisons: disk bottom vs. multi clad,
Demeyere3.2qt / 20cm vs. Spring Switzerland 4qt /20cm and All Clad 1qt/ 15cm

Boiling speed: Surprise! Demeyere is about 30 seconds faster.(did not test All Clad)
Heat retaining: All are great. Spring & All Clad retain longer.
Interior: Spring polish better and feel smoother. I can feel and see the circle lines inside the demeyere.
Exterior: All clad is shiny. Demeyere is matt finish.
Lid: All Clad's lid is not good.
Fry egg: All are great and non stick.
Simmer: Still learning how to control the heat on demeyere because it is new to me and the bottom.
Design:...

Wouldn't want any other saucepan
I've been using Demeyere cookware for a couple of years now, including this saucepan.

This particular saucepan is very solid and heavy in the bottom, built just like the Atlantis saute pans are - the bottom consists of a thick layering of metals and the sides are thinner stainless steel. It does what a straight saucepan is supposed to do - heats quickly and evenly from the bottom, stays hot, and cleans up just fine. The Atlantis handles are comfortable and stay cool. The lid fits tightly and is also of very good quality.

Because this saucepan is 3.2 quarts and has such a thick bottom, it can be a bit difficult to pour using one hand. (although it does have a nice flat 90 degree edge ideal for pouring) For this reason, I kind of wish it had a small helper handle on the back side for pouring and washing. However, I still think it's a fantastic pan and I would never change it for another. I plan to pick up a slightly smaller size at some point.

I also...

Perfect Pan...Almost
This pan is heavy. Very heavy. Heavy enough that a helper handle would be...err...helpful. That being said, I'm giving it five stars anyway. I love this pan. Everything in the Atlantis line is beautiful and this pan is no exception.

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