Demeyere

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Demeyere

121 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 31, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  Here is what I have: All clad sauté pan (the larger one not sure of size) - amazing. The single most used pan in my kitchen other than my carbon steel skillet. Matfer Bourgeat 11 3/4” carbon steel frying pan - my other most used pan, I like that it doesn’t have rivets, instead the handle is welded. Super easy cleanup, you don’t know what you’re missing until your sponge can do a whole wipe around the inside in one motion. Demeyere Saucier 3.5qt - just got this one and can’t say much about it. It’s extremely well built, also welded handle with no rivets. Research the differences in a saucier and sauce pot. The saucier wins most of the time because of the rounded bottom sides. Dutch ovens - very useful, I would skip doing a cheap one like I did. I got the tramontina set from Costco and the enamel is chipping around the edges. Save for the Le Creuset. Check out prudent reviews on YouTube. This guy has reviewed like every pan. Also check out America’s Test Kitchen on YouTube. They review the best cookware as well.

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• #2Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  Absolutely, 100% correct. I've tried numerous other brands over the years and none of them compare to Demeyere. Especially the Atlantis line. That stuff is god-tier.

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• #3Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  I've tried many of the top end brands and the absolute best of the best for stainless is Demeyere. All their stuff is fantastic, but the cream of the crop is the Atlantis line. Virtually perfect in every respect.

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• #4Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  Demeyre made in Belgium. It will outlive me and the person who inherits it. Pricey yes. But fantastic.

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• #5Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  This is the way. I used to do All Clad, but Demeyere doesn't have rivets on the inside that are hard to clean like All Clad does.

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• #6Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  For stainless steel I’d recommend the demeyere Atlantis line I love the rivetless design and they’re built like tanks

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• #7Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  If weight matters, look at Demeyere Industry or All-Clad D3, not D5. D5 is great but noticeably heavier

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• #8Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  I purchased the demeyer atlantis set a couple years back. Its fantastic but a bit heavy. The demeyer proline looked quite good when I was comparing and was lighter. I went with the atlantis cause I have an induction stove and that one worked the best with induction. It works great and im never going to need a new pan again.

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• #9Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  I have a few Demeyere Atlantis pieces and they're heavy AF but I love them

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• #10Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  Clad stainless steel is great. Make sure to get sealed rims or the aluminum core will ware away. I personally like hestan nanobond or demeyer Atlantis 

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• #11Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  If I had to rebuild from scratch (it's just me): - Heritage Steel Eater Series 2QT saucier. I have a Demeyere I5 2 QT saucier now and use it as my pasta pot, saute pan, and stock pot. Would only change because of the handle. If any manufacturer is listening, make one of these with a helper handle and I will buy it right now. This is the pan I use most often and am generally dumping water out of. - no 6 size cast iron. Pick whatever brand. Lodge works, I prefer Field. Smithey and Stargazer are also fine choices, but Stargazer I do not believe makes this size. I was curious about Borough but they aren't worth the price IMO and have a few flaws. The lid from the saucier fits onto this size cast iron, at least mine do. This is the cast iron piece I use most often as it is exactly the same size as my burner and usually big enough for whatever I am asking it to do. I would prefer Field make a larger helper handle but I rarely pick this up anyway. Have yet to meet a carbon steel pan I love. Either the handles are enormous and/or uncomfortable or as was the case with my Darto they spun like mad. All the special care required for cast iron without enough thermal mass to be worth it. - no 10 cast iron if you're making two big steaks or most recently made vodka sauce in it and dumped the cooked pasta into and combined. - 10" stainless steel fry pan. Do NOT recommend Demeyere here, the handle was so heavy on my 8" it would tip if you ever let it go. All Clad, Heritage Steel, or Made In would all make me curious. Here the handle is what matters most to me. I don't own one of these as I have not come across anything I haven't either used the cast iron or saucier for. I personally would buy this last if I felt it was missing. - buy a lid a la carte for the 10 cast iron from a restaurant supply company either in person or online. Had the cast iron lid from Field for I think my 8 and sold it, never used it and was way too heavy for my usage. If I wanted something to stay warm in the same pan for a while I'd feel different. Your mileage can and will vary. This is what has worked for me.

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• #12Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  The dishwasher safe request may be the only reason I avoid All-Clad since OP never wants to buy again. While I definitely throw some of my All-Clad stuff in the dishwasher, I’m not expecting more than 10-15 years before the edges become razors (and that’s using it relatively infrequently compared to my Demeyere Atlantis and Falk cookware). All-Clad certainly meets the other criteria, but I might lean towards Hestan in this case for the sealed edges and similarly light weight.

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• #13Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  All-clad stainless steel d3 or d5 for frying pans, saucier, sauté pans. Alternatively (same high quality but harder to find : demeyere) Staub or le creuset for Dutch oven and roasters If you want carbon steel, go for de buyer. But I find it more finicky than stainless. Lodge makes perfectly fine cast iron skillets. Good to have one in your arsenal. Not my favorite type of cookware at all but it has its use. There are more expensive alternative but I consider them more as luxury For stoneware, Émile Henry (made in France, not China like le creuset) Now I hear that madein does quality stuff too, but I haven't tried myself. Same for Hestan culinary. Stay away from gimmicky stuff like hexclad etc... I avoid non-stick, I only have one that I exclusively use for eggs (yes I know stainless steel works for eggs too but 🤷‍♂️) Now I would recommend you do NOT put your cookware in the dishwasher. Even the stainless steel stuff. Overtime it makes the surface more porous and you end up having to do some sort of seasoning on it. Just soak and hand-wash. Same for Dutch ovens or carbon steel. Stainless steel saucepan are fine in the dishwasher because you're never gonna sear anything in them so the surface doesn't matter as much.

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• #14Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  Demeyere Stainless Steel

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• #15Dec 21, 2025

  Is there a name for brands that only focus on highest quality?

  Demeyere, Ambiorix, ..

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• #16Dec 21, 2025

  Fissler Pure Collection Review

  No - Demeyere pans are made in Belgium. Fissler are made in Germany. Demeyere is also heavy and thick. Like the Pure the handles are also welded making it easier to hold. Basically - people complain most about All-Clad handles. You won’t until you hold a superior handle then you say “yep, I get it”. The top tier for both brands have thick bases & are workhorses whilst the thinner bases heat up more quickly. The pure collection used more recycled metal (for folks concerned w sustainability) & updated the look, made the handles easier & more comfy to use & are considerably lighter than the original ones. Tramontina - made in Brazil or china & folks say quality changes depending on where Other notable pans are Hestan - made in Italy. All-Clad made In USA - unless you have the copper or the cheaper 3 clad you have to wait the same to watch it heat up. The quality is about the same but the loyalty is that people like what they like. Most folks use a mix of every thing. You’ll find All Clad or Viking on sale here more. Miser made in Shanghai Heritage - USA Made-In - various & some folks say the quality depends on which factories it’s made in (USA, Italy, France) Emile Henry - made in France Cast Iron: LE Creuset - France (except for their stoneware - made in china) Staub - France (except stone ware) Lodge - USA

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• #17Dec 21, 2025

  A stainless steel skillet or stock pan and a pot for an induction cooktop

  Demeyere Atlantis or Fissler Original Profi would represent the best BIFL option for the stated job. These were really designed around induction and their performance is reflective of this.

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• #18Dec 21, 2025

  Fissler Pure Collection Review

  They are not related, but Fissler is comparable to Demeyere in terms of quality, and the flagship stainless lines of each company (Original Profi and Atlantis) arguably represents the best stainless cookware you can buy, and arguably by and far the best cookware for use with induction, offering significant advantages over a traditional 3-ply construction. Design-wise, they use very different design philosophies on their flagship cookware.

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• #19Dec 21, 2025

  A stainless steel skillet or stock pan and a pot for an induction cooktop

  Seconded on Demeyere, their stuff is legit but pricey. All-Clad D3 is also solid if you want something a bit more budget-friendly that still performs great on induction

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• #20Dec 20, 2025

  A stainless steel skillet or stock pan and a pot for an induction cooktop

  Demeyer Atlantis or hestan nanobond

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• #21Dec 20, 2025

  A stainless steel skillet or stock pan and a pot for an induction cooktop

  Check out Demeyere’s Industry line - well made stuff that will hold up in daily use.

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• #22Dec 20, 2025

  Anyone bought this before ?

  Show my nonriveted demeyeres some love!!

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• #23Dec 2, 2025

  Which type of pan is the BIFL king?

  Carbon Steel from Smithy. I have a Demyere Atlantis Proline too.

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• #24Dec 1, 2025

  About to buy the most expensive set of pots and pans in my life

  Not only that but All Clad brags about 3 layers while Demeyere is a 7 layers tank. Definitely a BIFL product.

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• #25Dec 1, 2025

  What have you used the most at home these two years?

  I have a bunch of the items everyone in the comments are mentioning. But I’d say my favorite BIFL purchase is my Demeyere stainless steel pans. Buy one pan at a time if you have to until all your old crappy ones are gone. They’re easy to clean because they have no rivets and I’ve used them almost every day for about ten years now. I also bake a lot so my best electronic kitchen devices are 1. A really high quality kitchen scale, and 2. Ankarsrum mixer

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• #26Dec 1, 2025

  Looking for a 28cm pan that won’t die on me (picture as example)

  Look for either something like 5 or 7 ply Demeyer or iron formed pans (not cast iron).

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• #27Dec 1, 2025

  About to buy the most expensive set of pots and pans in my life

  I'd check Demeyer, Meyer, and Made In to see if they could be cheaper. They will either be better quality or the same, but if you can save a bit for similar or better, then I'd go that route. AllClad should last at least 20 years, but so would most decent brands. I'd also consider which pots and pans you really use instead of buying a set. Sometime its cheaper to buy the ones you use. Good luck.

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• #28Dec 1, 2025

  About to buy the most expensive set of pots and pans in my life

  You are absolutely right. I had almost this exact All Clad set for almost 20 years, and when I bought it, we bought it specifically because the pots were advertised as able to be washed in the dishwasher. Over the years they developed very sharp edges. A few years ago All Clad started recommending that you not put these in the dishwasher because they found that this could happen, but they did honor replacements for existing pots if you still had your receipt. Luckily, we did have the receipt. We exchanged our old set for a brand new set, used it for a bit, then gave that set away and started buying single Demeyere pans. The difference is astonishing - Demeyere such better quality it is not even close. Although All Clad gets credit for allowing us to exchange the old pans, I can't go back to using them.

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• #29Dec 1, 2025

  About to buy the most expensive set of pots and pans in my life

  Demeyere is infinite better

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• #30Nov 7, 2025

  Looking for quality tableware, serverware, and cookware for my house.

  Oneida for silverware, Duralex for glasses, Corelle for plates and some serving, Demeyere or American Kitchen (3-ply fully clad) for cookware, lodge for cookware

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• #31Nov 4, 2025

  Dishwasher Safe Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

  My Demeyere Atlantis is so gorgeous - and expensive and cooks so amazingly well - that I’ve not yet dared to put it in the dishwasher. Should be fine but I hand wash and touch with a bit of Barkeeper’s Friend.

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• #32Nov 4, 2025

  Dishwasher Safe Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

  If your budget doesn’t allow for Demeyere, All-clad and Made-in also make great pans. In my option the Atlantis really shines on high BTU output stoves. Especially gas and induction. They feel a bit overkill to me for a standard electric stove. They are also very heavy, and that takes some getting used to. I’d worry about using my big Atlantis pans on a glass top range. You wouldn’t want to move it around much. My 5qt sauté pan weight as much as a cast iron Dutch oven.

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• #33Nov 4, 2025

  Dishwasher Safe Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

  Depends how much you like your relative. Demeyere Atlantis/Proline is truly top of the line and has a sealed lip so it’s also dishwasher safe. Pretty much any stainless is dishwasher safe-ish though. The sealed lip is the key thing to look for on clad cookware though to ensure it won’t run into problems years down the line

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• #34Nov 3, 2025

  What's the best cookware you've ever had?

  Another vote for All-Clad - we bought ours some 20 years ago and they’re as good as they day we got them. Bought a set initially, soon realized the error of our ways and over time gave some away, and added a couple of their 5 ply items. Passed them on to our son when they were moving out last year. That also taught us never to buy a pre-configured set. Buy what you need and actually use, spread the purchase out if you have to. Replaced that with Demeyere Atlantis (we were doing a major kitchen reno, so ended up splurging on a few things) - this is at another level altogether. 7 ply, heavier but excellent heat distribution (and no rivets on the inside), feels about as close to cast iron as stainless can get. We love cooking, and this cookware has been a joy to use. We did manage to save a few $ by not getting a set, and only the items we wanted. Had to do that over almost a year, to take advantage of sales/specials, but pretty happy with where we ended.

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• #35Nov 3, 2025

  What's the best cookware you've ever had?

  A few brands that will never steer you wrong: All Clad, Demeyere, Hestan, Mauviel 1830, Ruffoni, Staub, Le Creuset, and Lodge. My tip: buy individual pieces as needed. A cookware set can include a few things you rarely or never use. A good fry/sauté pan, a ~2 liter saucepan, and a stock pot are a very good start. Plus lids.

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• #36Nov 2, 2025

  What's the best cookware you've ever had?

  Demeyere Atlantis stainless steel. I've picked up two fry pans and a sauce pan the last few years. They'll outlive me and whoever gets them next.

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• #37Nov 2, 2025

  I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.

  Demeyre made in Belgium. Have had for 14 years to date and still Looks brand new.

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• #38Nov 2, 2025

  I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.

  We got Meyers pots as wedding gifts. 26 years latter we are still using them. A little pricey but well worth it over 25 years.

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• #39Nov 2, 2025

  I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.

  Demeyre ss pans

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• #40Nov 2, 2025

  I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.

  There are lots of options out there. I use induction and here is my set: * Sauce pans: * Cuisinart MultiClad Pro stainless steel pots * They are cheap (\~$30-40 each on sale Amazon), built like tanks, and more than adequate for sauce pot related tasks. I have multiple sizes from 1.5 qt to 4 qt. * You can buy these in a set, but the MCP frying pan is reputed to not be as great as the sauce pans. I'd buy one or two to see if you like them rather than getting the set. * Saucier: * Demeyere Industry 5 Saucier (stainless steel) * It's expensive ($200 on sale), but also built like a tank. It has fantastic heat distribution, so it's my go-to for things like sauces and caramels where really even heat makes a difference. You don't need this pot, but if you cook and want something really nice it's a good pot to have. If I could only have one pot, this would be it. * Frying pan: * Demeyere Industry 5 10-inch stainless steel frying pan * Expensive ($180 on sale), but great heat distribution * Mauviel 9 inch carbon steel frying pan * Cheap ($45 on sale), requires maintenance like all carbon steel, and not recommended for acidic foods, but great non-stick seasoned surface for meat and eggs. Unlike non-stick cookware, the non-stick surface is from seasoning, so it is non-toxic and can be fixed if you scratch or dissolve it. * This shouldn't be your only frying pan. There are enough things it's not good for that you need a general use stainless steel frying pan in addition to this. If you don't want to spend the money for the Demeyere frying pan, the Tramontina 10 inch multiclad stainless frying pan gets really good reviews and is fairly cheap. I would also check out Century Life's page on induction cookware if you want good reviews. He does really in-depth reviews on induction cooktops and cookware, and gives fantastic advice. If it were me, I'd start with a couple Cuisinart MCP sauce pans and the Tramontina frying pan. They are cheap but BIFL quality. If you can, I'd wait for Black Friday, as cookware tends to be \~30-40% off. Stainless is hard to damage unless you drop it or boil salted water in it, but starting with cheap-but-good pieces lets you make mistakes without damaging expensive cookware. They will let you see what you like and what you don't like, and give you a better idea of what you specifically want before you drop $$$ on more specialized cookware.

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• #41Nov 2, 2025

  I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.

  Just get anything quality made of ferrous metal. Which pretty much means cast iron or stainless and not aluminum.  Lodge Logic is heavy but tough and cheap as hell.  All Clad is the premium American product, and you can get great deals on seconds with very minor blemishes from various places.  Or Creuset or Staub or Demeyere or Mauviel or DeBuyer.  Any of this stuff is built like a brick shithouse and should last generations if it's not abused. 

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• #42Nov 2, 2025

  I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.

  Demeyere 7-layer. Sets you back about 250-300 euro per pan, definitely worth it.

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• #43Nov 2, 2025

  I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.

  Best to do individual pieces You can get all clad from the factory seconds sale and save a good bit that way. Keep in mind that if you get ones without sealed rims you can't put it in the dishwasher but you should be hand washing all your pans anyways. For a step up from all clad I would look at demeyer Atlantis or Pro line. Dutch oven I would want enamel cast iron like staub or le creuset. Zwilling does a bunch of factory seconds sale for staub. Hestan nanobond is fantastic if you want something somewhat nonstick that's super durable. Carbon steel is also non stick but doesn't work with acidic foods and needs to be seasoned like regular cast iron. Debuyer is great but you also have fancier brands like blanc creatives and smithey.

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• #44Oct 5, 2025

  Buy for Life Stainless Pot Set - Demeyere Industry

  I have a 9.4" Proline skillet. It really is that good. I appreciate it more with every passing year.

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• #45Sep 5, 2025

  What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.

  Decent stainless steel pots and pans - 3 or 5 ply, carbon steel small pan for eggs and CS wok. For frying pan, a thick base one like Demeyere Proline. I've also got a copper saucier from Falk, le Creuset dutch oven for casseroles.

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• #46Sep 5, 2025

  Looking for wedding registry ideas.

  Go for quality pieces over sets for sure. No knife set, no cookware set. Here’s my recommendations so far. - Duralex Picardie glasses (timeless, still in production, super durable. - Corelle plates and bowls (they make strange designs, but they also have simple white rounded and squarish plates) Le Cruset maybe if you prefer the style. My grandma handed some down, so they last. -Oneida flatware if there’s a style you like from them. I think they have a lifetime warranty and my parents’ has still lasted my whole life, although I have had a couple table knives rust from the dishwasher. (Haven’t tested their warranty) - All Clad stainless 12in skillet D3 (I got the D5 because of a sale and I liked the brush metal). - All clad or Demeyere 3qt-3.5 range saucepan…something with a lip for easy pouring - Demeyere 10in saucier? (I got this massively on sale and it’s super heavy, but it kinda bridges the gap if I need a smaller skillet like surface, or a larger saucepan surface. The rounded edges make it perfect for, well…sauces lol. - Le Cruset Dutch oven (although, the saucier has a lid and can go in the oven…even fits a sourdough loaf!) - Asahi professional line cutting board. Natural color is cheaper than black. Maybe not quite for life, but it’s the closest thing besides an end grain cutting board which is much more maintenance. They’re beefy. They’re rubber with some wood in it, so avoiding the microplastics and the bacteria growth of other boards. You can fairly easily sand off a micro coating of it and haha a completely new surface as needed. - Get a quality chef knife (or Santoku or something if you prefer), paring knife, and serrated knife, and learn how to sharpen the former 2. (I’m currently learning on the Sharpal double sided sharpener…maybe practice on a cheap knife before your nice BIFL ones though lol.) - Nordicware sheet pans, bread pans, cake pans if you’re into baking. - Pyrex 3 piece measuring cup set (sorry I broke my rule about sets lol) - Kitchenaid stand mixer (if you’re into baking) - Hario V60 Pour Over Coffee Starter Set (the one with the plastic pour over piece) if you’re into coffee Might have other recommendations for rice cooker, coffee stuff, and cooking utensils, but it’s probably not as BIFL. Hope this helps! I know people love cast iron and carbon steel. Go for it if you like, but I really do prefer a stainless steel pan myself.

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• #47Sep 4, 2025

  What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.

  Demeyere Atlantis

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• #48Sep 4, 2025

  What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.

  Demeyere

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• #49Sep 4, 2025

  What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.

  There is a learning curve but look at a high quality stainless steel set. It will last beyond your lifetime. Look at Demeyere Atlantis or All-Clad Copper Core or All-Clad 7-ply.

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• #50Sep 4, 2025

  ADHD friendly cookware

  You dont need non stick. Stainless is non stick. Get a few good stainless pans form all clad or demeyere or similar high quality brands.

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• #51Aug 12, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  Zwilling seem to be good owners of companies like like Demyere, Staub and others. They seem to play the long game, and let the companies stick to what they’re good at. In the last 10 years, lots of great traditional BIFL product companies have been bought and then milked through all sorts of brand extensions, while losing focus on the product quality that originally attracted people to the company’s products. It’s death by MBAs, who will be long gone before the full consequences become apparent. I’m not sure whether that is what happened to Le Creuset, but their ever expanding product portfolio is a bit concerning.

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• #52Aug 10, 2025

  stainless steel or enamel cookware

  By enamel I assume you mean enameled cast iron? That really has no place outside of Dutch ovens. Anywhere else it’s kind of the worst of all worlds. Stainless should be the workhorse of any kitchen. All-Clad or Demeyere are top brands, but there are tons of good All-Clad knockoffs these days.

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• #53Aug 9, 2025

  Most reliable European brands for stainless steel kitchenware (pans)?

  Skottsberg is indeed nice. So is debuyer. But I prefer my stainless steel pans from demeyere!

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• #54Aug 5, 2025

  Stainless steel cookware recommendations?

  Stainless steel is definitely a better option. It’s one of the safest and most durable materials for cookware- non-porous, so it doesn’t absorb flavors or bacteria, and there’s no coating to chip or scratch like with Teflon. Plus, it doesn’t react with acidic foods (like tomatoes or vinegar), which makes it super versatile. Imma toss in my two recs: 1) Demeyere Atlantis: I like it for the non-riveted handles. It’s super well made and honestly feels like it’s built to last forever. Total pro-chef vibes. 2) Alva Maestro: 18/10 stainless steel, no weird coatings or chemicals. It’s free from stuff like PFAS, PTFE, and PFOA, so you don’t have to worry about anything sketchy getting into your food. You might notice some sticking in the beginning if you’re used to nonstick, but once you figure out how to preheat and oil it right, it gets way easier.

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• #55Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  demeyere 5 qt industry wok. It’s my everyday pan now.

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• #56Aug 3, 2025

  Suggest for my kitchenware?

  Demeyere Atlantis is my favorite cookware. My favorite knives are Wusthof Classic. You really only need four kitchen knives. You need a chefs knife, a utility knife, a pairing knife and a bread knife. For stainless steel flatware JA Henckels International Lani 65 piece. For plates, bowls and dishes, I prefer square shapes. They seem to fit better, in my kitchen cabinets. I bought two four piece sets from Target. I think it cost somewhere around $100, for two sets.

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• #57Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  Fissler Pro is about 90€ in Europe and also top end. Demeyere is the best of the best but pricey.

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• #58Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  Demeyere stainless steel!

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• #59Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  I used to be a cast iron guy, and while it has its uses, I find a good stainless steel pan to be far more versatile. I recently got a Demeyere Proline pan and it feels like the best pan I ever own. It comes with a 30 year warranty

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• #60Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  I’m a fan of Demeyere Atlantis cookware. It’s stainless steel. It’s not cheap, but your great grandkids will enjoy it one day.

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• #61Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  Demeyere is nice too

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• #62Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  Demeyere Proline

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• #63Aug 1, 2025

  What's the best brand to get some pots and pans set from

  Not break the bank? There's only one: all clad d5. If you want the best? : Demeyere Atlantis

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• #64Jul 6, 2025

  What BIFL items would you add to your wedding registry?

  Vitamix, victorinox knives, Demeyere Atlantis pans.

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• #65Jul 6, 2025

  What BIFL items would you add to your wedding registry?

  Quality stainless steel - all clad, demeyere, hestan or others. Quality kitchen knives, too many brands and options to be specific, it'll depend on you Flatware set Place settings (bowls, plates etc). We went with Villeroy & Boch but there's many good options Crystal glassware if you're into that Others already mentioned cast iron (raw and enameled) and carbon steel. Sorry it's all kitchen stuff but we love cooking so most of the registry was kitchen related. We did have some bedsheets and other items on there but I really do feel registry items should be *lifetime* BIFL not just quality.

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• #66Jul 5, 2025

  Stainless steel pans

  Demeyere Atlantis. Sealed edges so no pitting from exploded aluminum like in All Clad. Buy once, cry once. I’ll never need another pan.

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• #67Jul 4, 2025

  Stainless steel pans

  Appreciate the recommendation, will check out Demeyere if I go that route!

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• #68Jul 4, 2025

  Stainless steel pans

  I only buy Demeyere now, love em. Tried a bunch. Surprisingly my IKEA stainless is fantastic. Not Demeyere class, but as good as any other steel brand.

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• #69Jul 4, 2025

  Stainless steel pans

  Nah, All-Clad is going to be functionally pretty identical to any of the millions of high quality clones you can get these days, whether that’s Tramontina, Cuisinart, Made In, etc. etc. If you want entry level stainless (which is more than adequate for most people), I’d go that route. If you want high end stainless, I’d still skip All-Clad and gravitate more towards Demeyere

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• #70Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  1. Norton two sided bench stone. 2. Dexter Russell chefs knife. 3. Demeyere Atlantis cookware 4. Stressless chairs 5. Nicks boots

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• #71Jul 1, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  1) Woolroom wool blanket 2) dualit toaster 3) demeyere Atlantis stainless steel pan set

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• #72Jun 8, 2025

  Pots and Pans for a wife that cooks multiple times a day

  I think some stainless steel pans warp on induction and cause a buzzing sound. You are better off with electric. I think Demeyere stainless 7 ply is good on induction. But check YouTube Videos before you buy. There are lots of reviews.

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• #73Jun 2, 2025

  All Clad D3 pan set worth it?

  I ditto the voice to not get a set. Get what you use. I set my heart on Demeyere Atlantis, otherwise I would have went d3 route. The Atlantis is an incredible pan. Blown away with the quality. 7ply vs the D3 3 ply. Takes a lot longer to heat up, but retain heat incredibly well, and cleans up extremely easy.

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• #74May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  All Clad D3 is great, but imo if you want something nicer than that, you’re better off with another brand. Their copper core really doesn’t stand up to the competition. Falk has a significantly thicker copper layer, or Demeyere Atlantis/Proline is always a good choice

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• #75May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  Demeyere Atlantis stainless steel cookware. It’s not the cheapest, but your grandkids will enjoy it one day. I use mine all the time. I don’t know how I ever lived without it.

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• #76May 7, 2025

  So is there really no non-stick pan that is safe to use as long as it isn’t chipped?

  I have a selection of different pans, including a demeyere multiline and a de buyer carbon steel, but for nonstick I have a ceramic paj from Ikea (my wife refuses to learn stainless/carbon, and I sometimes prefer the convenience). Had the ceramic nonstick for about half a year, I dont think it will last super long (they often loose nonstick-iness despite not peeling). But it's cheap and pfas free.

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• #77May 2, 2025

  Whelp, this one's run it's course! Time to for a BIFL one! Anyone have recommendations for EU made frying pans? The USA shipping is just.... No

  I can attest for Demeyere’s stainless steel, I have one that I use everyday that’s big enough to mix sauce + whole box of pasta. You can even get it for a pretty decent price if you’re willing to wait for a sale

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• #78May 2, 2025

  Whelp, this one's run it's course! Time to for a BIFL one! Anyone have recommendations for EU made frying pans? The USA shipping is just.... No

  Fissler or Demeyere

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• #79May 2, 2025

  What’s a kitchen item you bought once and never had to replace?

  Demeyere pots. My son inherited my mother's that's how long they last. Nicest looking pots out there, in my opinion. My cast iron skillets are truly ancient.

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• #80Apr 14, 2025

  Best Kitchen Cookware Set on the Market Now?

  The most frugal is to not buy a set, but to buy for your current needs and cooking style. Instead of buying a set, for my skillet, I got a large Demeyere from eBay, which is even denser than All Clad and is practically stainless cast iron.

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• #81Apr 13, 2025

  Europeans, what cookware brands do you use?

  I am unimpressed by Le Crueset but love Demeyere. It's my favorite cookware.

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• #82Apr 13, 2025

  Europeans, what cookware brands do you use?

  Demeyere is the best for pans.

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• #83Apr 13, 2025

  Europeans, what cookware brands do you use?

  Demeyere atlantis

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• #84Apr 13, 2025

  Europeans, what cookware brands do you use?

  Demeyere, De Buyer, and BK for pans.

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• #85Apr 12, 2025

  hex clad pots/pans worth the price?

  The majority of my pans are stainless steel - Demeyere or All Clad, but i prefer Demeyere. They are my everyday pans and truly are non stick but I don’t like cooking eggs in them. I have one clean nonstick pan from Scanpan and I like it. I would never use stainless steel utensils on it though…but I guess I only use it for eggs, super sticky sauces, or the occasional fish. Wooden spoon, spatula, etc.

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• #86Apr 7, 2025

  Best Cooking Pans Now? Recommendation?

  If you’re talking best of the best it’s going to be Demeyere Atlantis every time.

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• #87Apr 7, 2025

  Best Cooking Pans Now? Recommendation?

  I was in same boat five years back. I got one french made carbon steel, one lodge cast iron and one stainless steel from demeyrere. Total cost was around 600 Canadian $ at that time but I have not looked back. No replacements, still doing very well.

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• #88Apr 5, 2025

  NYT just put out a list of their BIFL picks

  I don't really care for All-Clad, the handles are the opposite of ergonomic and I hate rivets in the cooking surface of a pan. I prefer Demeyere. The handles aren't perfect, but they're way better than All-Clad, and they're welded so it's not a bitch to clean on and around the stupid rivets. I agree with them on Haws, but the comment about the size is dumb. They make many sizes, just pick a bigger one.

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• #89Apr 5, 2025

  What is a BIFL item/product you recommend?

  I have the briggs and Riley Baseline carryon, medium roller (getting the Large/XL means you will be over the 50lb domestic (US) weight limit), and a cabin 2-wheel underseat roller. Great bags, although the wife wanted Away (seem nice so far, but not my preference). Tom Bihn backpacks. Took a week long trip to the tropics and the bag is a little unorthodox but it can hold a lot of stuff. And you have a variety of fabrics to select. Bose over hear headphones - great for travel and mine have lasted for awhile. For life is somewhat limited but its an electronic item that has a little tech, its a tradeoff. Sonicare toothbrush - It is like 10 years old on the original battery. Teeth are life. Agree with the Leatherman Wave+, good tool doesn't really excel at any one thing, but useful to have. Cookware: DeBuyer carbon steel country fry pan. I prefer this over cast iron. Demeyere Atlantis Fry pan - great steel fry pan. Allclad copper core (functionally similar to the d3 but I like the appearance of the copper line that shows through and I don't worry about cleaning it). I have watches. Mechanical ones are nice but as the old joke goes if you have to pick a watch to wear for the rest of your life what would you choose and no you can't choose your g-shock. NiMH batteries - where possible get rid of alkaline even if they are cheaper. They will leak and ruin your day and maybe even the device they are in. I choose Eneloops, the normal not the pro variant. Skip the LION batteries for now as they are 3.7v and require a voltage regulator to go to 1.5v, but if you need the 1.5v instead of 1.2v for the device meaning the NiMH won't work then the normal 1.6v lithium batteries would work. High quality LED lights - CRI should be 90+. They are a long term consumable but higher quality light is better. Knipex and Klein for tools. Knipex makes my favorite generalist pliers/wrenches. Klien makes great hand tools, I prefer the MiUSA options and use their linesmans for random things. Klien also makes a bottle opener, Wera does too and they are somewhat comfortable to hold. Clothes that don't have spandex. Spandex and elastic fail. I have had Patagonia fleece for 30 years and it still works. Randolph sunglasses - I just like them. Ray Ban 4140, they have spring hinges which means I can wear my spouse's and they have had theirs for 15 years although I had to buy new aftermarket lenses. Also discovered a french brand Cartel that also uses spring hinges, but don't know enough about this brand. Miele Washer and Dryer - gets rid of the vent ducting behind and they are solid if a little quirky. They canister vacuum is great. Converted the in-laws to this brand and they just went from the upright to the canister.

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• #90Mar 7, 2025

  Stainless steel vs Hexclad pan set

  Hexclad is a hilarious marketing garbage product. Honestly it’s sad how much honey they’ve taken from people for such a terrible product. Absolutely, 1000% get stainless + a carbon steel/cast iron pan or two. If you really want BIFL don’t buy from Costco. I don’t believe they sell any “fully clad” sets (I could be wrong) look at Demeyere, American kitchen or All clad. You don’t need a set, piece a few of them together of what you’ll use most.

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• #91Mar 6, 2025

  This restoration belongs here

  I forgot to add take a look at Demeyere cookware. It’s another step up in quality from All-Clad. They use different construction in their lineup depending on the purpose of each cooking vessel.

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• #92Mar 6, 2025

  UK, I'm looking for a frying pan set for a family

  Start with the pan you need the most and aim for good quality. You can get more over time. If I had to start over my first one would (again) be the 28 cm Sautoir from Demeyere 💯

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• #93Mar 5, 2025

  BIFL cookware set? Hexclad, stainless steel, ceramic or what?

  I feel yeah. We end up using the machine 50/50 or more on ours (Cuisinart) too. young kids, over worked, etc. A quick whip with a Dremel was enough to take the edge off. Only needed once every few years, I doubt I'll retire the pan in my life, unless I upgrade to a demeyere. But I'm much more likely just to keep adding individual pieces of cheap but decent clad cookware from discount department stores.

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• #94Mar 5, 2025

  BIFL cookware set? Hexclad, stainless steel, ceramic or what?

  Yes. Correct. I was describing the design of All Clads. Cuisinart and several other cheaper products are almost exactly the same design with the exposed cladding layers. Demeyere and several other higher end brands completely encapsulate the cladding layers with the stainless steel outer layer. All Clad makes a quality product, but it's only mid-range for the reason discussed. Yet they charge a solid premium for their name. In general I still recommend a cheaper mid range pan or skipping to a better high-end pan over All-Clad.

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• #95Mar 5, 2025

  UK, I'm looking for a frying pan set for a family

  Demeyere and Fissler

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• #96Mar 4, 2025

  UK, I'm looking for a frying pan set for a family

  Cladded stainless steel cookware is the only cookware that gets sold in sets that I'd consider BIFL. There is no such thing as a BIFL nonstick--the closest thing we know is a well-seasoned cast iron or carbon steel skillet. I don't think it's necessary to spend Demeyere money to get cookware for life, there's plenty of commercial quality clad SST cookware that doesn't cost a fortune and works just as well.

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• #97Feb 10, 2025

  My BIFL trio. Worth every penny

  Yeah, that’s a good point I admit, I guess I’m very much accustomed to never leaving anything on the stove unattended. By the way, I’ve had so-so experience with All Clad (and Calphalon), I now use strictly Demeyere for stainless steel and DeBuyer for carbon steel. 5 years so far and so good.

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• #98Feb 6, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  I've got a pretty decent selection of Demeyere 5-ply and 7-ply pans. Half of them second-hand for peanuts. Most of the time they arrive looking a little ratty but with 15 minutes of cleaning and polishing using a stainless steel cleaner like the Demeyere or Bar Keepers Friend they look like new again.

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• #99Feb 4, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  Agreed that WMF makes decent cutlery, as well as some utensils, but besides those, they're not BIFL. Zwilling does it (far) better imo. It's not very obvious for the average consumer that DeMeyere is part of Zwilling, so I pointed it out specifically. SEB also owns WMF, Tefal, and Krups, just to name a few. Tefal and Krups are definitely not BIFL I think. I just eplied to your comment because it listed WMF and so did the OP. Don't worry about it, we're all here to learn and share our experiences! It's nothing personal :)

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• #100Feb 4, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  WMF does everything, not just pans. and I kind of have Demeyere covered, as it is part of the Zwilling group (like Staub). Mostly though: feel free to add it to the thread in a nice, constructive way. Most of us are posting brand names in between doing other, more important things in our lives. There will be small errors, and missing foot notes.

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• #101Feb 4, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  How WMF is in everyone’s list and DeMeyere is not is mind boggling to me. WMF makes absolute crap, with Teflon coating. It’s on par with Tefal imo. DeMeyere makes absolute top tier cookware. 

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• #102Feb 4, 2025

  What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?

  Demeyere

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• #103Feb 3, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  Demeyere is pricey, but also truly BIFL. I was gifted a sauteuse that had seen more than 20 years of use, some of it in restaurant kitchens. It’s still amazing.

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• #104Feb 3, 2025

  Buy Once Cry Once items?

  Just a heads up that Demeyere’s most prominent lines are Industry and Atlantis but they have several sub lines that are just those with different handles and finishes (e.g., Intense, 5-Plus, Silver7). For standard flat-bottom pots I have Industry-likes which are closest to All Clad in construction. I also like their sauciers which are made under both Industry and Atlantis, which are rounded sauce pans. The only difference between them is the number of layers. I don’t really use the fry pans as I prefer cast iron. 

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• #105Feb 3, 2025

  What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?

  The Demeyere Industry 5 set goes on sale every now and again direct from the manufacturer for about 30-40% off, and is one of the best on the market. I bought it back when it was called the Zwilling Sensation and I've been very happy with it for 5 years now. If you really want some of the best on the market, go for the Demeyere Atlantis line, but that's really getting into rich person territory even when on sale.

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• #106Feb 3, 2025

  What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?

  I did something similar at age 30. I bought an All Clad D5 set at Macys for under $500 with a bunch of discounts. I actually wish I bought Demeyere instead to avoid the rivets. My knives are a mix of Henckel Pro for me and Wushof Ikon for Mrs (smaller handle). I also have a nice Japanese gyuto but don't love the handle for sustained use.

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• #107Feb 3, 2025

  What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?

  Demeyere for cooking and restaurant supply stainless steel for boiling water

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• #108Feb 2, 2025

  What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?

  Hestan nanobond, or demeyer Atlantis for stainless Stargazer for plain cast iron. Lodge for cheaper. Staub or le creuset for enamel cast iron Blanc creatives for carbon steel. Matfer for cheaper. Faulk for copper. Really only worth it if you have gas. Generally would get a mix of fry pans in the different materials to see what you like.

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• #109Feb 2, 2025

  What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?

  Buy one at a time. They are expensive. A set is probably not a good idea. My favorite is Demeyere. My son literally inherited my mother's so it's an actual BIFL product. I also have some All-Clad which I like but the Demeyere has a slightly nicer surface -looks better and easier to clean. But either one is good. I would not go below those two in quality.

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• #110Feb 2, 2025

  Best pot and pan set

  Demeyere is the answer if you have rivets. I have 3 saucepans that I almost always go for over my all-clad (even though I do love it as well). I wouldn’t buy a set, but instead buy singles with what you most need. Are you a big pasta person? Buy a big pot. I almost never use mine and it takes up a ton of storage (if I want pasta I tend to do ravioli or tortellini and can do that in a smaller pot). Do you like Asian food? Carbon steel wok. Non-stick-ish go with a 10-12” cast iron.

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• #111Feb 2, 2025

  Best pot and pan set

  I'm a fan of [Demeyere's](https://www.zwilling.com/us/demeyere/cookware/?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A20252817726%3A148720329263%3A694232040469&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=demeyere&nb_ti=kwd-741259822&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=e&kb=ga_sb_20252817726_148720329263&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAqfe8BhBwEiwAsne6gf7csloDE23mNZWtDcTvM6zWHWA6sY3tMSdmnP2jJ9SdkLiC0kfDGRoCg7UQAvD_BwE) stainless steel pans. The handles seem more ergonomic to me than All Clad. I'd definitely encourage you to try stainless steel instead of nonstick! :) it takes a bit of getting used to, but you'll get the hang of it with some practice.

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• #112Jan 7, 2025

  Some good articles for Europeans?

  Although the sub is very US centric, most BIFL brands in general are European, with some notable exceptions like Patagonia (which you can find in Europe). Kitchen: Demeyere, Le Creuset and Staub. I don't think there's better for cooking than these 3. Rösle kitchen tools. Italian coffee mills and machines from several high end brands. Peugeot pepper mills. Even popular Silestone counter tops are Spanish. Appliances: Miele, Siemens, Bosch... Clothing: (There's a thousand brands, but to name a few BIFL ones) Sunspel, Zegna, Logo Piana, Brunello Cucinelli, Brioni, Falke (although Socks are not really BIFL, they are for sure better than the over hyped Darn Tough around here). Luxury items: Any serious watch brands or luxury hand bags are European, just name a brand. Depending on your budget, you have a lot to choose from. And then depending on other niche stuff that you might be looking for, there's probably some local producer from Italy, Spain or Portugal that will have it in word class quality.

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• #113Jan 7, 2025

  Some good articles for Europeans?

  Rösle kitchen tools, Demeyere pans, Boska Milano cheese slicer, Miele vacuum cleaner, Wusthoff and Victorinox knives and Mammut clothing are some of the brands that never let me down

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• #114Jan 6, 2025

  What are some little known BIFL items you believe suffer from poor advertising?

  I'm not saying it's not a good price for what it is. I use my Demeyere pieces nearly every day. I'm saying its lack of popularity probably has to do with the fact that it's much more expensive than All-Clad in the USA.

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• #115Jan 6, 2025

  Pots and pans that last?

  My favorites are cast iron and Demeyere. My son inherited my mother's Demeyere so they are truly BIFL. Expensive. I never tire of my cast iron skillets and Dutch oven. I don't find them hard to maintain. I use the Demeyere for sauce pans, boiling vegetables, etc. They are the most beautiful cookware if that matters.

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• #116Jan 4, 2025

  Got a $200 all-clad pan for $1.50 at the goodwill bins

  Does all clad have a cheaper line. Just to be clear so I don’t come off as a dick like the other commenter all All-Clad kit is phenomenal quality and backed by a lifetime warranty I’m fairly sure. Most of my kitchen is all clad or demeyere

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• #117Jan 3, 2025

  Stainless steel cookware recommendations?

  I love my Demeyere pieces. Pro: - gonna last longer than I will - no effing rivets (welded) - cleanup is so easy Cons: - high purchase price (new) - heavy

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• #118Jan 3, 2025

  Stainless steel cookware recommendations?

  I like my Demeyere a lot. Absolutely bomb proof.

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• #119Jan 3, 2025

  What are some little known BIFL items you believe suffer from poor advertising?

  My 28 cm Demeyere pan was 140€ in Sweden. I think that's a pretty good price for what it is.

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• #120Jan 2, 2025

  Stainless steel cookware recommendations?

  I like the Demeyere for the non-riveted handles. I recommend considering cast iron and carbon steel too. All 3 have a learning curve to avoid burning food on them but all 3 shine in different situations.

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• #121Jan 2, 2025

  Stainless steel cookware recommendations?

  Demeyere industry, 5 ply or proline, 7 ply if you feel fancy.

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