Saw the word "heavy" in reviews of this item. The ones I just got aren't heavy at all, compared to my Calphalon springform.. Thoughts anyone?
815955
I have two - one older (20 yrs) and this newer one you are asking about. Both are Kaiser. Both seem to be the same thickness and cook about the same. I do have to watch the newer one to make sure it doesn't get the crust too dark as it is just a little darker in color. You say your Calphalon is heavier, so you might want to watch the cook time in case it needs adjusting. Also, be careful you haven't bought Kaiser's cheaper version, which looks identical except of the lock; that one is noticeably thinner and isn't worth having. Good luck.
815956
Mine aren't heavy either - just well made. Have used them for cheesecakes, mostly, for a long, long time.
845457
Sorry. I have no idea. I didn't know there were different grades. It seems plenty heavy enough. I read several years ago that there may be a connection to using aluminum and alzimers so I have changed to all stainless steel cookware.
498718
Hello!they are not to heavy in my opinion and i'm really weak lol. They are definitely good quality and they aren't too light to feel cheap but not too heavy that is hard to manipulate them while cooking or doing dishes. I hope it helps!
2046024
i love these!! nice & heavy, cook evenly on my glass top stove ~ clean up great. wash great in dishwasher. I have no idea whether they are this that and the other "free"....probably you should check with the company on that.
1678293
The roasting pan is enamel-coated stainless steel, and yet it is not very heavy. I usually cook smaller meals, so I put them into a smaller pan inside the roasting pan. Or else I use the rack that fits on top and has small pans that fit into it.
456582
It's not very heavy. Pretty light, actually. All aluminum. When your mom was young, they would have used thicker aluminum - but this is pretty light. I'm a &gt;60 yr male, in good health, no lifting issues. But I remember the aluminum pressure cookers of my mother's day as heavier. If your Mom is not frail yet, doesn't have serious back issues, this should be A-ok. Let me put it another way - this is an estimate, but I would guess the canner, WITH 7 quarts of stuff to can, AND about 1.5 gallons of water for the canning, would weigh about 30 lbs. But you put all that stuff in when it's on the stove, so the farthest you would carry it that way would be to pick it up to move it off the burner. Other answers I see are good, saying pretty much the same. This size IS for canning larger quantities. If she's only doing some grape jam every other year - or wants something that will double as a pressure cooker, the smaller size might be more appropriate. I don't have room to even keep mine in the kitchen. It lives in my "barn". But, when it comes to pressure canning, this is the best value pressure canner out there. More steam for your buck!
1941604
I haven't had any sticking issues. I do not use high heat.I usually use medium to medium high heat when I am using the fry pans . This is my second set of Calphalon and both sets have been wonderful. If you continue to have sticking issues, contact Calphalon and see what they have to say.
1657906
Calphalon is not as heavy as cast iron pots but just as durable. Nonstick quality is the same besides outrageous price of cast iron dutch oven pots. Good luck!!
761906
This pan is a nice solid pan. It weighs more than your less expensive aluminum pans weigh but that is because it is made very well. I have the whole set and I love these pans. The pan you have in question is a much safer pan because it has an additional grab handle on the other side of the long handle. It makes it much easier to lift the pan with the food inside thus giving you even leverage. I think it will be okay to get for anyone who is still cooking meals. You can always return the pan if she has a hard time with it. You probably may want to keep it for yourself.
68589
They are a little heavy because good pans are heavy. These pans are the best and worth every penny. I bought just a few for my mom, mother in-law, & both if my daughters last year for Christmas and now all 4 of them are asking for more this year. I've have Emeril's pans, Caphalon pans & T-Fal pans, among others, and Circulon is by far the best pans!
1586119
The pans are not heavy but lose their lustre very soon. They look old before they actually are. Hope this helps
492936
I just checked the pot and there is nothing on the bottom etc...which mentions where it was made...probably on the box which i threw away....i think you would like it...it's not heavy like Calphalon..mine has a few scratches from cleaning etc..on the outside...seems to scratch easily....but all and all it's great for pasta! hope this helps! enjoy it if you decide to get it....great for cooking for a lot of people at once....enjoy the evening!!! Donna A.
71262
i personally think it would be too heavy. I did a BBQ and was glad to use the pans the bbq place gave me. They were thicker. But you can buy a better tray to use with this set. I am still glad I bought the set.
68587
Weight is light but not flimsy. I think you will be happy with them. I weighed the largest skillet just now. It's almost 3 pounds. Larger sauce pan is 2 1/2 pounds. Does that help?
788821
RAV, I have a 12 qt. Calphalon commercial pan, and I have the same exact problem. Last week, my meatballs stuck to the bottom of the pan and I had a terrible time with it. My friend raves about it. However, she has a gas stove and mine is electric. I really think that has a lot to do with it. I even called the company because I found that the outer perimeter of the pan doesn't heat very well. My friend has no problem in that regard, so I am convinced that it was specifically made for gas cooking. I'm going back to T-Fal. Although they are not durable, they work best for me. Jackie
1146365
They're not particularly lightweight but I wouldn't say they are unusually heavy. To me, they're just the same heaviness of your average larger-sized mug. They're not any weightier than the other mugs in my cupboard.
1306344
They aren't heavy. As for size I'm not sure why people are saying they're "too small".... It really depends on what you want to use them for. I bought them for ice cream and I think they're the perfect size for a normal serving.