It can boil, strain, sauté, simmer, pan fry, sear, braise ... without taking up too much real estate on the stove, and the long handle is easy to grip and stays cool even with an open flame ...

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It's held up over months of long-term use ... and the rounded handle was easy to hold. We noted that it felt more secure during more...rambunctious cooking than the other pans we tested ...

Durable and long lasting. Metal handle. Good value for money ... The Tefal Jamie Oliver Cook's Direct Stainless Steel Frying Pan perform on any hob, including induction, and are oven-friendly ...

The non-stick coating ensures easy cooking and cleaning, while the durable construction guarantees long-lasting ... the handles on the pans began to fail, they said: "It handle became unstable ...