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13-Piece Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set
The Viking 17 Pc Cutlery Set is designed for the home chef continuing to refine their cutlery handling skills. Featured in the set are both the most commonly used everyday knives l...
Appliances 3 Series 36" French-Door Bottom-Freezer RVFFR336SS
Keep food organized and fresh with adjustable door bins, humidity-controlled drawers, and an internal water dispenser. Sleek stainless steel finish blends into any kitchen.
3-Ply Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set with Metal Lids
Stainless steel three-layer cookware of premium grade quality for in-home use. With a beautiful, mirror-like polished finish and three layers of metal, this premium 3-ply line of c...
5 Series 48" Built-in Side-by-Side Refrigerator VCSB5484SS
ProChill Temperature Management ProChill Temperature Management System with variable speed DC Overdrive compressor. Single compressor system includes the quietest compressor availa...
Contemporary 3.6 Quart Saute Pan with Lid
The most popular Viking Contemporary Saute pan. 3.6 Quarts is commonly used in cookware sets because it's a good all-around size. This 3.6 quart Viking saute pan is great for most...
Contemporary 3-Ply Stainless Steel 8-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan
Viking Contemporary 3-Ply Mirror Cookware combines a layer of aluminum bonded between layers of heavy-gauge stainless steel for superior performance. The aluminum core provides exc...
Contemporary 3-Ply Fry Pan 8 in.
Viking 3 Ply Contemporary Stainless Steel fry pans are easy to use because of their angled sides. Their wider opening makes it more convenient for you to stir or remove foods from...
Pure Glide Pro 10-Piece Cookware Set
Serious about making good food at home and inviting people in often? Thoughtfully engineered for the home cook who wants restaurant-quality results without fuss, this set combines...
Contemporary 7-Piece 3-Ply Cookware Set
Cookware Sets by Viking. Details:Create culinary masterpieces and elevate your kitchen with the Viking 7 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set! Great for both beginner and veteran che...
Culinary 13 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Offering superior performance and durability, the tri-ply design combines an attractive mirror-finished stainless-steel exterior, aluminum-alloy core for heat conductivity and high...
Contemporary 10-Piece 3-Ply Cookware Set
The Viking Contemporary 3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set offers a perfect balance of form and function, ideal for serious home chefs. The modern Windsor-inspired design features...
Contemporary 3-Ply 8" Fry Pan
Viking 3 Ply Contemporary Stainless Steel fry pans are easy to use because of their angled sides. Their wider opening makes it more convenient for you to stir or remove foods from...
Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Viking
33 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 30, 2025
I never want to buy cookware again
I have cuisinart for SS over all clad because I hate the way all clad handles feel. The all clad is slightly heavier but I haven't noticed much of a difference in performance. I also have one viking SS pan which is just as good. I have also switched to cuisinart over le cruset. Identical product at a cheaper price. It all goes in the dishwasher.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 30, 2025
I never want to buy cookware again
Agreed, our calphalon stainless set of pans are going strong now in year 17. That said, I *love* my new Viking pure glide titanium pan. It is slick and should last as long.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 26, 2025
What Snow Boots to Buy?
Didn’t know that, I’ve had icebugs and Viking (Finnish and Swedish) boots the past 10-15 years still looking like new, not sure you can get them over there but some lines are still locally made in Europe instead of china. Martens (if production line is from the ones in UK) are extremely durable as well and should easily last a decade.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Dec 20, 2025
Anyone bought this before ?
Yep. A few of these commercial kitchen pan brands out there. Also check out Vollrath and Viking pans.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Dec 20, 2025
Anyone bought this before ?
Yeah, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, and Home Goods often have them. They have Viking 3 ply pots and pans too which are also good. The other stainless brands they have seem cheap though, but I haven't used any of them to know for sure.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Dec 5, 2025
Looking for boots for farming in the north of Scotland
Those Dundas boots are solid but for that kind of daily abuse you might want to look at Haix or Viking - they're made for proper work and handle the Scottish weather like champs
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Dec 1, 2025
About to buy the most expensive set of pots and pans in my life
I have a mixture of All-clad and Viking. They are both great!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Dec 1, 2025
About to buy the most expensive set of pots and pans in my life
Check out your local discount overstock store that has a pan section. I mean Marshalls, homegoods, bealls, etc. they will have some stainless steel pans there, sometimes allclad or viking, often at least cruisineart or some pro chefs private label. This way you can try them in person and get them for cheaper to boot. Remember to get some barkeepers friend to clean them.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Nov 4, 2025
Dishwasher Safe Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
If there is one near, check Home Goods/TJ Maxx, as they often have good pans for cheap. I think we have a Viking and a Cuisinart from them that have been very solid. Hestan also make good pans, but definite premium pricing there.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10Nov 2, 2025
I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.
The majority of the ones I have now just aren’t induction compatible. As for the ones we’ve tossed, they were just whatever cheap non stick ones we came across, and the finish never seemed to last very long on any of them. I have a single nice Viking pot I found at home goods, and I love it, but I haven’t had any luck finding other sizes. I wasn’t sure if they were worth the cost if I paid retail because I genuinely don’t know much about cookware. $700 seemed like a lot, but I’m probably just used to el cheapo.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Sep 4, 2025
What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.
I bought three Viking stainless steel frying pans at HomeGoods for $25 each. I’m very happy with them. They’re holding up great so far and they heat extraordinarily evenly.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #12Sep 4, 2025
kitchenaid alternatives that aren't hot garbage
We have a Viking that we've had for years.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #13Aug 8, 2025
Tramontina or Viking stainless pots and pans
It's rather well known that their 3-ply cookware line including hammered copper is made in China, only there high end, very expensive, 5-ply cookware is made in USA. I own ten piece hammered copper set that we acquired at Nordstrom for around $520 on sale, normally $830. I've only used them for a short time, but getting away from coated cookware is a better choice to avoid de-laminatiion and contamination of food, so 304 SS is the way to go, just take care of them and only hand wash and polish! Bottom line, on sale...WELL worth the cost!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #14Jul 6, 2025
Looking for partner-proof cookware
Viking and calphalon make some really good stuff as long as you know what you want!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #15Jul 1, 2025
Does anyone else feel like it's impossible to buy quality stuff anymore? Seems like every single thing I buy falls apart absurdly fast. I try to get quality stuff, but reviews are all fake, star ratings are bought... how do you avoid buying junk?
An astute observer and author, Paul Fussell, wrote about "proleward drift". A company makes a thing. It's high quality and reliable. They, however, want more sales. So, they have to cut corners on making the thing so it is more affordable to the masses. Then the beancounters and marketing geniuses (being sarcastic here) want it to be even more affordable. So, an item goes from being high quality and respected to Walmart so millions of "proles" (proletariat) can buy them. Examples include Macy's department store, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. What I do is I have subscribed to "Consumer Reports". They are a non profit and have people who know how to review stuff. You might disagree on some points, but overall, you get a better idea of what to think about when buying something As for clothing, it's best to go to the retailer carrying it. Some people may say a 60$ pair of pants can be a crap shoot, but I can absolutely guarantee that a $10 pants is not going to be all that great. Look at the fabric. Feel the texture. Try it on. Look at the stitching. Is it loose with long stitches, or are the stitches tight and even? Look for stains and rips. Are the buttons on securely? Does the zipper work? There are companies that are doing just fine without going proleward to Walmart, such as Miele, Viking, Henkels, etc. You have to stop impulse shopping and take time to do your homework.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #16Jun 8, 2025
BIFL razor for the not so hairy man?
You may want to post on r/wickededge or visit [BadgerAndBlade.com](http://BadgerAndBlade.com) You can buy a used Gillette safety razor on Ebay. I've seen some from the 1920s, a hundred years old and still still in good shape. There are even places that you can have them restored and re-chromed so they look & feel brand new. I bought a used Gillette black beauty from the 1970s that was actually made with a plastic handle and it still works great without getting restored. I bought a new [Viking](https://www.amazon.com/VIKINGS-Emperor-Adjustable-AUGUSTUS-Vintage/dp/B07K254P2J) adjustable and butterfly open and really like it, but it is hefty like a Gillette Fat Boy. But a safety razor is a great way to save money. You can buy assorted packs of razor blades on Ebay to see what brand you like. The brand I like I bought 100 blades for $10 and have seen them as cheap as $8. If you want to buy a safety razor I'd start out with an adjustable. This way you can tell if you need an aggressive or mild setting. The market for used Gillette razors has been steadily increasing for the past few decades. You can easily resell them and might even make a profit if for some reason you don't like the one you bought. I'm not sure what a light duty razor means to you.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #17Jun 6, 2025
Range cooker advice for our forever home. Overwhelmed by choices and reviews.
miele viking and wolf are bloody amazing. Before you buy do visit two closest appliance stores to see the after sales customer support for any range you are interested in purchasing.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #18Jun 1, 2025
Favorite/must haves in your home
I finally sprung for some quality kitchen knives from Wüsthof. I use them practically every day and wash/dry them immediately after each use. I’ve had my Viking pots/pans for about 5 years now and they still look brand new. Along with my knives, I’m using them 4-5 times a week. Hand wash and dry them in the rack after use is what I’ve done to keep them in great condition. You can usually find them at TJ Maxx for a pretty good deal! I’m a big fan of my Hotel Collection sheets. I’ve had them for about 5 years and rotate out 2 sets to keep them fresh.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #19Apr 7, 2025
Best Cooking Pans Now? Recommendation?
Honestly? I regret buying any cookware sets. You usually end up using 2-3 of the pots/pans, then the rest collect dust. I declutterred all my cookware and settled on 5 pieces 1) I have a single Lodge cast iron that I use for frying, baking, etc. If you bake something oily in it, it maintains its natural nonstick coating. 2) I have a Viking stainless steel pan that I could go without, but they’re better for cooking acidic things in like tomatoes. 3) Then, for pots I have a small pot for mini batches of things like ramen or pasta… 4) A medium pot for stews… 5) And finally a massive, large pot for soups. All of my pots are stainless steel except this one is a Lodge Dutch oven.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #20Feb 4, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
Yupp, have the three main sizes of viking skillets and everything else is All-clad I picked up one peice at a time from a goodwill outlet when I was in college. I only ever use stainless or cast ironthough, no non-stick coatings.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #21Feb 3, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
thrift stainless steel pans. they’re an ideal thrift item. 1. stainless has a learning curve if you’ve relied on coated pans, so often people will buy a set, have a bad experience and get rid of them. 2. burnt on carbon can be removed with an oxy cleaner, enzymatic cleaner, or barkeepers friend. 3. They just cook better than coated pans, and are lighter than cast iron. 4. important- Make sure they are not warped. Put the pan on the ground and see if it wobbles. Rounded pans are fine on a gas range, but if you have a glass top like Im currently stuck with, the pans won’t heat as well. 5. trust in a weighty pan, the heavy pans sear better and are more resilient to warping. Look for Calphalon, All-Clad, or Viking to start. The older Emeril Legasse pans were made by all clad as well. I’ve never paid more than $12 or $16 for a pan, and usually it’s closer to $5 per.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #22Feb 3, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
Stainless steel for sure. Almost doesn't matter the brand. I like my viking set that was built up from shopping at HomeGoods by my wife. I have a set of nonstick greenpans, tons of cast iron, but I always reach for the stainless for everything but baking. The only way they can be destroyed is by warping them (putting I. Cold water while the pan is still very hot). Avoid that and you’ll never need to buy a new pan again.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #23Feb 2, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
I’ve found that I use a sauté pan, saucier, wok, enameled cast iron braiser, and enameled cast iron Dutch oven the most for cookware. I use All Clad/Staub/LC, but I’ve heard good things about Viking and Tramontina’s stainless triply. I love to cook and entertain so the top end brands makes sense for me but as a young adult, there’s no way I could’ve afforded them and they probably would’ve been wasted due to various moves and what not. Bakeware: Love USA Pans - but for cheaper alternative that I think is still good is Nordicware naturals
View on Redditopen_in_new - #24Feb 2, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
Lodge cast iron pans are not expensive and are definitely BIFL. You can also often find individual pieces of tri-ply clad stainless (I bought a set at one point and sold the pieces I didn’t need, for example). Tramontina, Cuisinart Multiclad Pro, MadeIn, and of course All Clad ($$$) are reliable brands of tri-ply stainless. I have also seen the Viking brand of stainless at Marshalls, and that would be worth buying as well.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #25Jan 10, 2025
Can someone suggest a good induction stove in the market
Wolf 30-Inch Professional Induction Range IR304PE/S/PH Viking 30-Inch Professional Induction Range VISC5304BSS
View on Redditopen_in_new - #26Jan 7, 2025
Tramontina or Viking stainless pots and pans
I got the tramontina 2 pan set from costco when it was on sale for $20 in a 2 pack (10 and 12"), I sold the 12" for $10. Additionally, I picked up an 8" viking for $20 from tj maxx. Overall, I'd say both are about equivalent in quality, and very nice compared to most other options available at TJ maxx for similar price ranges. Much better finishing, better clad, decent construction. Both are made in China. You can't go wrong with either, IMO. Just buy them on discount and not full price. Cheaper pans have sharper edges, or feel like the cladding can split apart. Or the bottom clad piece isn't fully formed to the rest of the pan. I needed the 8" pan for doing omelettes, as 10" was too big for my 2 egg recipes. They also both work on induction. I really don't have anything negative to say about them, other than that they didn't come with lids. My main negative was I couldn't find a cheap 8" tramontina and that's all. I use 8" and 10" pans all the time. Maybe the one negative is that they're bad at searing steak, but stainless is bad at it in general (that's expected, get cast iron).
View on Redditopen_in_new - #27Jan 6, 2025
Stainless pots and pans
My sister has the set of Viking you can obtain at Sam's. They still look like new and she has used them for several years. They are out of stock currently, but I'm sure they will be back in stock soon. The set is $250.00. I only saw it go on sale on Black Friday for $200.00. My lovely sister got me a set for Christmas!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #28Jan 4, 2025
Looking for a BIFL espresso machine + other kitchen gadgets
I am offering a lot of budget advice since you are starting out. Of course there are brands like allclad which make excellent stainless steel. I recently bought a viking 3qt-ish sautee pan and I'm really liking that for larger meals. I also recommend getting glass lids so you can monitor your cooking. There's also le creuset once you have a good budget, staub is great too. A Great Dutch oven is a must in the long run if you want to cook really great food and they're excellent for making things like bread. You can even find le creuset at tjmaxx as well, their little baking dishes fit in my toaster oven which is great for avoiding the the teflon coated trays that come with toaster ovens. As for more expensive brands for cast iron, I bought a smithey which is a polished cast iron. Its incredible, and less upkeep than pitted cast iron but comes with a hefty price tag. But I watched many comparison videos between different cast iron pans and it really is the best. But someone who's starting out would probably not really be able to tell a difference. But also regular Lodge cast iron will still cook perfectly fine. I also have a enameled cast iron pan from Le creuset which I used over my little Lodge. I enjoyed how little upkeep I needed to do with that one. I highly recommend getting wooden utensils to not scratch the surfaces of anything enameled. I also really love my Nordic Ware baking trays, especially the ones that come with the baking rack. They really come in clutch for a good roast since the air is able to circulate under the food. I can also use the tray without the rack to bake cookies or big pans of food.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #29Jan 2, 2025
Stainless steel cookware recommendations?
Finally some people are talking about the Viking SS. It’s not Viking appliances directly, but they licensed out their SS and I guess they want a part of the luxury market there too
View on Redditopen_in_new - #30Jan 2, 2025
Stainless steel cookware recommendations?
Viking first, Calphalon second. If you’re shopping at the discount stores. Be sure you’re happy with the handles. I will add that for a pricier option Madein is great and gorgeous, but definitely pricier. I would take a full rocked Madein over a full priced All-Clad. All-Clad does not outperform any respectable cookware by the same factor that it out prices them. But if you have the money go nuts. There are some great deals to be had and I’ve seen plenty of people get items from their second sales in exceptional condition.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #31Jan 2, 2025
Stainless steel cookware recommendations?
I just scored some clearance Viking at Home Goods! I have four pieces total now, all of which have come from HG a la carte.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #32Jan 2, 2025
Stainless steel cookware recommendations?
I bought a Viking set in 2017 at Sam's Club and it's been used and abused nearly every day since. Other than the usual discoloration, my only complaint is that the bottoms bow a bit. They've been great otherwise
View on Redditopen_in_new - #33Jan 2, 2025
Stainless steel cookware recommendations?
Buy only the cookware you commonly use, i recommend heading to Marshalls/TJMaxx as they often sell 3-ply SS for a fraction of the cost. I like Viking as they are on the lower cost point and are very comparable to All-clad.
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