HexClad

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends HexClad

38 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  All Clad stainless pots. I’m a big fan of D5 but 2 of my kids are chefs. We use them and put in dishwasher daily for about a year. They look brand new and I expect a lifetime of use. LeCrueset Dutch oven. I use it 1-2 times a week. I’ve given up on non stick frypans. They don’t last. But I will say that Hexclad lasted long than most. We have a couple of stunning Mauviel copper and stainless pans. The upkeep was too much when my kids were small. I’m starting to reach for them again now. I just bought my oldest a Copper State Forge pan and was very impressed with the quality. I think it will last him for life. I may try one for us. They’re carbon steel.

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• #2Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  HexClad is my choice for pans. I bought them off all the FB marketing and expected disappointment, but going on 3 years and we have been nothing but pleased. They are durable, easy to clean, with nice lids and handles. We have their pizza pan too and it’s great.

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• #3Dec 29, 2025

  Is Hexclad worthy of the buy-it-for-life label?

  My family loves these pans but recently returned a set to Costco (and got a new set) for scratches. I would say they are great if you buy them from Costco and can keep returning them. We just bought some thinking we will be doing the exchanges with Costco. I mainly use star gazer cast iron which actually was buy it for life.

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• #4Dec 25, 2025

  Got a Peugeot Pepper Mill for Xmas and it doesn't work well.

  I like my HexClad salt and pepper mills.

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• #5Dec 3, 2025

  Looking for a pepper grinder that doesn’t leave a mess (and won’t fall apart in a year)

  Hexclad. Pans are trash but their grinder is like a budget pepper cannon.

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• #6Dec 3, 2025

  Looking for a pepper grinder that doesn’t leave a mess (and won’t fall apart in a year)

  HexClad. I’ve killed a Peugeot (professional cook), and the replacement didn’t measure up. The hexclad is easy to fill, clean, and is solidly built. I wouldn’t recommend any other stuff from them.

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• #7Dec 3, 2025

  Looking for a pepper grinder that doesn’t leave a mess (and won’t fall apart in a year)

  my mom really likes her hex clad grinder. it comes with a bottom cap in case you need to pregrind for a recipe// keep the mess off the counter. https://hexclad.ca/products/hexmill-pepper-grinder?srsltid=AfmBOopmlMJKgtMUZzQhN1M3K_h0O91NjpR06JLOkm9I1vYAKI2SwDLu

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• #8Sep 5, 2025

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

  I love my hexclad....they work wonders and they're easy to clean

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• #9Sep 5, 2025

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

  I’m probably gonna get hammered for this one but I’m gonna go with Hexclad. I honestly thought they were a gimmick until my sister gave me a set. I’m an old-school cast iron type guy but I haven’t used cast in 1.5 years. I know that they’re hideously expensive (I would never have bought them for myself) but holy cow are they great. Nonstick, easily cleaned, excellent heat distribution.

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• #10Sep 5, 2025

  T-fal Nonstick Pan – worth it, or guaranteed landfill in 2 years? 🍳

  >I get that they’re cheap and convenient, but they don’t seem to fit the BIFL ethos There is nothing about them that is BIFL, they are just throw-away pans. To the best of my knowledge, there is no 'non-stick' pan that really lasts. More expensive brands like all-clad and hex-clad will last longer, but they will still end up in landfill eventually. What's more, you can get a carbon-steel/cast iron pan a lot cheaper than a 'good' non-stick pan. If you learn how to season it and cook with it properly they are almost as good as a new non-stick pan - but unlike a non-stick pan that gets worse the longer you use it, seasoned pans get better the more you use them.

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• #11Sep 4, 2025

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

  I’ve been using Hexclad and it works pretty well for me so far.

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• #12Sep 4, 2025

  Are there any nonstick pans that do NOT do this?

  Hexclad

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• #13Aug 13, 2025

  Tin-lined copper pans are a third practical BIFL replacement for nonstick coatings besides cast iron and carbon steel. They're also not always as expensive as people think, and often cheaper in the long run than nonstick

  Fwiw I’ve had hexclad for 5 years now. Had one issue pop up on one of the skillets and it was replaced by the company without fuss under the lifetime warranty. Not sue if overpriced or not but I’ve been extremely happy with my set. 

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• #14Aug 8, 2025

  Looking to replace every single item we own

  Cookware: If you have a gas cooktop, you can’t beat a 12” Lodge Cast Iron Skillet. I did 80-90% of my cooking in that one pan. On an electric, I hated Misen, but am loving Hexclad Mattress: I went Helix Elite. Absolutely no regrets. Previously had Casper that I had to put a $400 topper on, and the Helix is FAR superior. Sofa: LoveSac. Comfortable, durable, customizable. Outstanding.

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• #15Jun 11, 2025

  Need a nonstick Cookware Set without Teflon recommendation

  I swear by Hexclad with the disclaimer- you must use oil when using the pans. They’re the only set of cookware that I’ve been successful with.

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• #16May 7, 2025

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

  I think what you wrote used to be true. Have you used the hexclad cookware? I bought a set for my son's mom for Christmas and they're honestly amazing.

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• #17May 3, 2025

  hex clad pots/pans worth the price?

  Two years in with a full set cooking pretty much daily, I still love mine, and just can't understand the hate. I think most of it comes from people that just want to call Gordon Ramsay a sellout, or idiots who don't understand how to treat a pan. I've found that they sear thinks very well, heat evenly, food doesn't stick, (even eggs), and they're easy to clean - at least where it matters. If I have any complaint it would be that they ARE tough to clean where it doesn't matter, on the outside where the handle is joined to the pan. Too tight a space, with a sort of rivet just ends up looking sorta gross. Overall, I'm happy enough that I gave all of my other pans, including my All Clad Stainless ones to my son, and I've never missed them once.

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• #18Apr 12, 2025

  hex clad pots/pans worth the price?

  I just bought the pans honestly I love them. Sturdy, non stick, got a great sear on steaks last night, wiped clean with soap and water. 

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• #19Apr 12, 2025

  hex clad pots/pans worth the price?

  The only reason to use Hexclad is if you're one of the army of influencers Hexclad pay to do so. You should get a carbon steel pan.

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• #20Apr 12, 2025

  hex clad pots/pans worth the price?

  They are way more non stick than SS. I have both. And often go ceramic.

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• #21Apr 12, 2025

  hex clad pots/pans worth the price?

  I haven’t used them personally but I have several friends whom I trust that all said they weren’t worth the hype. From a BIFL perspective, I don’t think you can get much better than the cast iron and stainless steel combo for your cook set.

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• #22Apr 8, 2025

  Best Cooking Pans Now? Recommendation?

  Hexclad 1000%

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• #23Apr 7, 2025

  Best Cooking Pans Now? Recommendation?

  Love my hexclad. I have the 3.3 QT hybrid deep saute pan with lid. I do not recommend the our place ‘always pan’. It crapped out after about a year

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• #24Apr 7, 2025

  Best Cooking Pans Now? Recommendation?

  I use Hexclad. It's a mix of stainless steel and cast iron. Lasted me 5 years at this point and many more years left to go. a good scrubbing gets it looking brand new every time. They have deep sales at least once a year.

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• #25Mar 7, 2025

  Stainless steel vs Hexclad pan set

  My stainless steel pan works just fine for eggs. I definitely use my knockoff HexClad sauce pan if I'm making a big batch of scrambled eggs, tho.

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• #26Mar 7, 2025

  Stainless steel vs Hexclad pan set

  Absolutely not Hexclad. Don’t fall for the cool looks and marketing hype. If you want something for life that’s actually functional go all stainless or cast iron.

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• #27Mar 7, 2025

  Stainless steel vs Hexclad pan set

  The issue I take with HexClad is that you're mostly paying for the brand name, when there are numerous competitors that have adopted the same tech, often improving on it, at a small fraction of the price. Like with most other non-stick pans, you run the risk of the non-stick coating burning off or delaminating over time. While the design is quite effective at preventing scratching and scraping, it's not quite as effective at being non-stick as you might hope. Personally, I quite enjoy using stainless steel pans, far more than even cast iron, but there's a bit of a learning curve with them, and it sometimes involves doing things that might seem counter-intuitive to receive good results.

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• #28Feb 4, 2025

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

  Hi! After trial and error with big brands, my wedding registry picks, and discount store/secondhand shopping, I’ve got some suggestions for the basics (and brand recommendations)! - <b>Splurge: Staub Dutch oven </b> (the dimpled lid allows for better steam distribution than the others) - <b>Cast iron pan</b> 10 or 12” — Lodge is really affordable and available at Target - <b>stainless steel pasta pot </b> (you can also use it as a stockpot for homemade chicken soup - the strainer feature is great here) — I got AllClad, but just be sure to get a high quality stainless steel (lower quality versions can allow nickel and other heavy metals used as the base to be exposed to your food as it deteriorates) - <b>MadeIn stainless steel anything</> — I just got a saucepan from them and I used it to melt chocolate yesterday— I’m amazed. Superior even to my AllClad pans, and I wish I’d registered for these. - <b>Crow Canyon porcelain enamel sheet pans</b> - <b>Silpat sheet pan liners</b>better for you than aluminum foil and, per a caterer I asked what to put on my registry, a “must have” — I’ve been so glad to have these for cooking and baking) - not a pot/pan, but <b>Epicurean cutting boards</b>. Nontoxic (unlike plastic cutting boards which release microplastics into your food) and dishwasher safe. - <b>HexClad</b> whether these are in fact nontoxic (as long as you don’t damage the protective layer, so it says) is iffy, but they’re great for things that are prone to sticking, like eggs. - <b>Visions glass cookware</b> you can find these at thrift stores or on Etsy/Ebay. They’re made of a super strong glass and allow you to see what you’re cooking as it cooks, as well as dishwasher safe. Good for some things, not as much for others (I.e., pan-wise, not ideal for something you want a nice sear on), and it is crucial that you get one without any damage (cracks, nicks, whatever) because some that have been damaged can kind of explode (uncommon). - <b>cooking tools</b> ditch anything metal! A good set of wooden or bamboo tools is great. So are GIR silicone tools. I LOVE the meat chopper for ground beef. - <b>oven-to-table cookware</b> you can’t go wrong with Corningware (though ugh, mine chipped at first dishwashing— something I’d never seen before), Pyrex, or Anchor Hocking. You can get these secondhand pretty easily, but be careful of the pretty vintage ones, as the paints can contain lead. I hope this is helpful! I’m not a star chef at all, so everything I’ve included and found are pretty forgiving to screwups. Oh and a big “not worth it”: Caraway (even with normal use and no metal utensils, coating scratched in <1 year). Pretty until it gets stained from heat or cooking.

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• #29Feb 4, 2025

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

  not sure if it’s BIFL yet, but i just got my first hexclad pan and it’s soo amazing and totally worth the money so far

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• #30Feb 3, 2025

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

  Avoid the sets. Just get a good 10in or 12in fry pan, a decent sized pot and a saucepan. Allcald is pricy but definitely a good investment. I personally am loving my hexclad pans as well. Again a pricy option but worth the investment.

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• #31Feb 3, 2025

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

  I flipping loooove the HexClad set I just got from Costco. They’re like cast iron meets nonstick without the chemicals. They’re dishwasher safe but I find myself handwashing them anyway. I hate handwashing dishes. Loathe. But they’re so nonstick and I love them so much that I do it for fun. Who am I? Just do the fry set with a wok. For pots just buy or thrift some stainless steel and you’re set for life. All of the bad review people did not read the instructions. I promise. They’re amazing.

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• #32Feb 3, 2025

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

  Yes. Don't ever buy a set. You get things that you will never use, or use so rarely it isn't worth the storage space (I'm looking at you, griddle pan...) Get a Dutch oven, a large pan with tall sides, could be cast iron or something fancy like the hexclad pan I got myself for Christmas. That thing I use multiple times a week. Get some pots, a big one like for cooking stock (also good when I boil lasagna noodles), some smaller ones, and tiny sauce ones. And then just a basic skillet. Make sure everything has a lid. I'd also add in a good sized wok and a wooden lid to cover. It's been incredibly useful.

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• #33Feb 3, 2025

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

  Cast iron, Hexclad.

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• #34Feb 3, 2025

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

  Someone else said this as well but don’t buy a big set of one brand. I did that and I got rid of it all of it within a few years and I now have mish mash of different pots / pans and I’m obsessed with each and everyone of them. Here’s what I have: 3 cast iron: 1 square 8”x8”, 1 circle 8”, 1 single burner flat top with griddle on the other side. 1 le cruset mussel pot (it’s two pots in one) 2 le cruset Dutch ovens we got as gifts but they’re stored away and only come out when I’m making really big portions or vege/chicken stock 2 farberware sauce pot (high walled) both have lids 1 has a steamer that I also use as a strainer 2 hexclad frying pans 1- 8”, 1-10” 1 hexclad 10” wok - 10” lid fits both frying pan and wok. It took me years to get to this exact set, trial and error for each type. We’ve used this exact set for a few years.

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• #35Feb 2, 2025

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

  Everyone is gonna have a different opinion. Buy in pieces, not sets. Buy what makes you happy to cook the things you like to cook. Also keep in your head that it should work on induction if at all possible. For me I have 2 LC 5.5's and an oval LC I think he's 7qt but don't hold me to that. And a 10" lodge cast iron and USE it it will look just as good as those vintage pans if you just use the thing and not listen to people whining about how they aren't polished anymore - it works the same. I have been rocking a basic set of Farberware that I got for my wedding 20+ years ago and a couple older pieces of it from bronx-made that I got at thrift shops. I did recently buy a bunch of basic calphalon because I needed to cook on an induction burner (LC and CI will work on induction... farberware apparently doesn't) Is the tri-ply nice? Sure. If I was younger I'd probably spend the money but now that I have the money I don't really think it would make a difference. I have a single Cuisinart saucepan I do enjoy a lot. Most of the use of my 1-3 qt potst is by my kids making ramen or mac and cheese so I really don't care. I'll use the cuisinart to make a quick gravy but the regular pots are fine for a bechamel or something. I have also had revere ware from a college roommate that I thrifted because it was too hodgepodge but that stuff was nice. I kind of want one of those hexclad frying pans, but there's litereally no need. Gotta separate needs/wants and weigh against how much space you actually have to store this stuff. I have a bunch of different sized lodge dutch ovens that while I don't regret them I really don't use them and they are a bear to store. I do have a tiny little non-enameled dutch oven that I literally only use to cook beans when I'm grilling. I could just as easily microwave the beans or bake them in a pyrex dish lol but the little bean pot makes me happy. You don't heed expensive pots to cook good food, you need to know how to use whatever material/type you've got (within reason obviously. I don't think anything I have or have had was "crappy" with the exception of the flecked black stock pot I used to have that I literally melted to an electric coil burner because I forgot about it, but that thing was fine for making pasta... lol)

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• #36Feb 2, 2025

  Best pot and pan set

  We like our hexclad pans. But I do think they use PTFE, which I didn’t know about when I bought them. I now have my eye on Made-in’s new ceramic-coated stainless steel, which we may switch to eventually if the hexclad wear out (no sign of that yet in 2 years). None of the good pans are cheap, but they last.

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• #37Feb 2, 2025

  Best pot and pan set

  It may be best to look up on YouTube how to cook with stainless steel to make it "non stick". I've never had a non stick pan/pots that lasted and after reading more about the coating i stopped buying them completely. My random stainless steel pans and pots have lasted for 10+ years. My cast iron is also going strong. If you really want non stick, I've heard great things about Hexclad when they pop up on my YouTube feeds.

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• #38Feb 1, 2025

  BIFL S&P grinder with no plastic mechanism (I don't want a mill and here's why)

  If you’re willing to spend the money everyone touts MannKitchen’s pepper cannon as bomb proof. I bought a Hexclad pepper grinder a few weeks ago and have been pretty impressed with it. And it’s nearly half the price of the pepper cannon.

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