Calphalon Tri-Ply Collector's Edition 3-Quart Chef's Pan with Lid

I got this pan as a replacement after I ruined one of my Calphalon non-stick pans in a slow simmering mishap. I love it! It heats up quickly, cleans easily, and the 3qt size is perfect for everything from veggies to rice to soups. This is now my favorite every day pan. I use it all the time, and it's pretty enough to leave out on my stove top.

The pan lid arrived dented. Seller offered a partial refund if I kept it, or a complete refund if I shipped it back to him. I sent it back and he credited me immediately. Disappointed that the pan was damaged, but pleased with the seller's response. Will buy from him again. Recommend.

What a great pan! I've had this pan for probably 5 years at this point, and have bought it for multiple family and friends as a gift because it has proven such a great pan for a great price. It is my most used everyday pan, for sauteeing veggies, cooking pasta, hardboiling eggs, etc. Love the clear lid, the overall craftsmanship, the wide bottom for use on a big burner with great heat distribution, and the size, which is flexible enough to feed 1 or up to 4 people. I believe this pan is intended to draw customers into the Tri-Ply product line (almost everything else of which is much more expensive), and it totally worked for me. But even as a one-off or an addition to your existing pots and pans, you can't go wrong with this baby. The bottom interior does discolor slightly over time, especially if you fry frequently or burn things and don't soak them right away, but this doesn't impact performance and it's cleanable with BarKeepers Friend they say. Get one - you won't be sorry.

I love this pot, I use it more than any other. It's perfect particularly for sauces or gravies or anything involving a roux because the wisk can get into the corners (something that, ironically, one can't do with a so-called "sauce" pan). It heats evenly, has a nice weight (which you'll want if you cook; if you don't cook and want light, get Mirro), never sticks (if it sticks for you, your heat's up too high), and it's easy to clean (though occasionally you'll need to use Bar Keeper's Friend). One can also "flip" with it.

The handle, unfortunately, is the same sort of handle used by all the higher-end cookware manufacturers these days and is too rounded, when it should be more flat (like what you find on very old iron pans). This can create problems if you're trying to pour or drain using only one hand (the handles on the old Magnalite were near-perfect).

All things considered, though, if my house were burning down, this is the first pan I'd grab.

This is my latest Tri-Ply acquisition, and it's wonderful. I've used it for lightly sauteing a big batch of vegetables- (think buttery sugarsnap peas for 8, broccoli and cauliflower with melted cheddar, etc), for a hearty cream soup for 4, pasta primavera, spaghetti sauce, cheesy grits, and much more. The rounded sides make whisking and reducing or thickening a sauce easy, and it's perfect for browning or softening chopped vegetables like onions before making a sauce in the same pan. The nice close-fitting glass lid reduces the temptation to let the steam out while peeking. I use it at least twice a week, more when we have houseguests. Like every other Tri-Ply pan, it's very efficient- never have to use more than a medium-low gas flame. It cleans easily- soak, suds, and swish, and things don't stick at all when I remember to gently warm the pot (and let any cold ingredients come to room temp)first. Good pot, highly recommended.