Can you really use metal utensils? How do these compare to Le Creuset cookware
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The Anolon Advanced Bronze cookware is fantastic for cooking. Clean up is a breeze too with this cookware. I would not recommend using metal utensils. It won't " scratch" the pan, however, you will see the marks it leaves behind.
1798050
Yes. Metal utensils work just fine without any damage to the pans. They are very durable and are awesome to use. We love them.
1798051
I use metal utensils all the time. I don't get overly rough with them, but they haven't damaged the surface. Frankly, I'm surprised, as I've never had a non-stick surface that didn't get damaged by metal utensils. I'm truly amazed.
1798052
Definitely - I couldn't be happier with my Analon pans. Have never used Le Creuset.
1081661
Personally I do not use metal in my pans just because I want them to stay nice for a long time. I simply love this set and want to take care of it, so I would use a plastic fork to scramble eggs!
328187
Yes Le Creuset prides itself on making cookware minus the toxins. I believe that only certain lines of Le Creuset do this though. Please do a search on Le Creuset to see their policy. I would have provided a link to search but Amazon blocked me from doing that. Nice play, Amazon. You want me to help customers but you block any searching that a client provides. :-/ Also, cast iron is a great way to cook anyway. Pans are heavy, but my health is more important!
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Sorry, have only had my Le Creuset for two months. Have not had any problems. I do wash it after each use.
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Yes, but as a general rule of thumb you don't want to use metal utensils in enameled cookware. Wood, plastic, and silicone are best.
2093690
A properly seasoned cast iron skillet won't stick. The Le Creuset looks very nice, but sticks pretty easily. Had I to do it over again, I'd go for cast iron.
1003939
It is not recommended that you use metal utensils, Just get a set of plastic utensils and they will work find.
2268723
I use metal spoons on pans, just don't dig down hard on anodized pans with metal utensils.
438358
Also - How does calphanon compare to le creuset? That's what we have mostly but our skillets are old cast iron.
1292147
No... can not be used metal utensils..Better use wooden spatula..or.. silicone.
660896
This is helpful. I had wondered about the metal in non-stick pots and maybe that wouldn't be a problem. But my main soup pot is ceramic. Has anyone tried a metal immersion blender in those? or in a crock pot, which is also ceramic?
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I had to toss my old copper-bottomed Revere Ware (warped, which I didn't notice on a non-glass top stove), and my grandmother's cast iron cookware (uneven on the outside). I now have a Cuisinart stainless steel set (copper in-between stainless), and use the Circulon Contempo pans for things like eggs (or when I just want an easy clean-up). They both work (the concentric ridges are inside the pan, not outside), with the Circulon being easier to clean, but slower to warm up, and Cuisinart being much more elegant to cook with. I have had the Circulon pans for about three years, with light use - they don't have a scratch on the, to my surprise (I don't use metal utensils with them, and I usually use a little oil).
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No, you should use non-stick utensils. You will scratch the surface with metal.
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No, I would not recommend it. I have gotten tiny little marks in the bottom from the one time I used a fork to stir something. However, these are this is the most wonderful cookware I've ever used. It works well with plastic, silicone or wooden tools, and it is remarkably easy to clean.
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Yes you can use metal utensils and no, it doesn't scratch easily. It is a quality pan.
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Use only Teflon & non-abrasive utensils. Although at Costco I was told that this cookware was durable & can use metal utensils. It was not true. Treat this like any other non-stick cookware. If you have to call there customer service, be fully prepared to get the "3rd degree." I rarely use my MasterClad because of the cost & how it really doesn't stand up to heavy cooking. I either use cheaper non-stick or stainless steel & will only use MasterClad in an absolute emergency.
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They are great pans, it looks like Teflon though. I've had one in the past and loved it but wouldn't use metal in it. We went out of town and people stayed at our house, used the pan and apparently used metal spoons in it, now it sticks.