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If you want a top of the line non stick cookware set that isn't for the oven, look no further

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2017

I have owned a lot of cookware and did a lot of research before purchasing this product. If you do not care about using your pots and pans in the oven, this is the best non stick cookware you are going to find under the $700 price point and maybe even at all. This is NOT normal T-Fal cookware, the coating is COMPLETELY different and much more hard. I have owned a few T-Fal Ultimate products for over 7 years and have used metal on them many times, they still look and act brand new.

If you are looking for a premiere set of cookware that isn't for oven cooking, look no further.

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Michelle Y

Are these real T-Fal?

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018

I fell for the good reviews. That was a mistake. My last set of T-Fal lasted 10 years, so I was hopeful. Shipped in a PLAIN BROWN box. I would expect manufacturer packaging, no? This made me doubt authenticity. THREE of the pans did NOT sit flat on my glass top stove straight out of the packaging. Light weight, for sure. Egg pan not in the set. T-Fal -fal quality has gone down the drain. I've already initiated the return. Went out this weekend and bought another set that is better quality and sits FLAT on my stovetop straight from the box. I should have listened to the one-star reviews from the get-go.

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Michelle Y

Are these real T-Fal?

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018

Size: 17-PieceStyle: Hard Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

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A. Dorman

If you want a top of the line non stick cookware set that isn't for the oven, look no further

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2017

Size: 17-PieceStyle: Hard Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

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Bralyee10

This review is based on everyday use of all products for past 3 months

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016

Size: 17-PieceStyle: Hard Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

Great product overall. I am very happy with the quality and so far the non-stick feature is working phenomenally. I stuck to the anodized titanium as opposed to the copper like some people got and it works out well and haven't had some of the issues others have. I've always had bad experiences with copper so I just stay away from it. As a warning you MUST use these pots on a medium-high heat; my glass stove top goes up to 10 and I do not use it past 8. I made the mistake of using one of them on high heat and it did not end well, pics attached. It ended up causing some weird markings that I assume is where some of the non-stick layer was burned off. The pot is still non stick surprisingly but the markings remain. The only gripe for me is the strainer pot. Despite my best attempts it developed some water markings right after my 3 use. You will not regret getting these pots. I cook everyday and use almost all the pots minus the very small one I think you use for eggs or something. I kept my old pots, that I had for like 6 years, just in case these were a disaster. Glad to say I threw them away two weeks ago.

The last suggestions I would give, which should be no brainers are: 1. Use wooden spoons to cook and don't use abrasive sponges to clean the pots. 2. Do not use bleach or use it very sparingly. 3. Let the pots cool down for a few mins(approx 20) before you wash them after use, this prevents the warping that plagues some consumers. 4. You don't have to let them sit in water prior to cleaning, everything slides right off.

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Roxanne

Disappointingly Dangerous

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2018

Size: 13-PieceStyle: Stainless Steel CopperVerified Purchase

So very disappointed after purchasing these for a corporate condo. Set includes an appropriate variety of different-use pans; it is attractive and seemingly functional. It's also dangerous. In all my years of cooking, I've never had pans with handles and covers that get this hot. Impossible to touch without potholders....at any burner temperature. That said, the condo has a gas range; unclear if the problem would be so dramatic with electric or induction. Perhaps many of the positive comments are from reviewers with same. I'd like to donate these but hesitate to pass on a potential accident. A really bad decision to purchase.

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Wacipi

Buyer Beware! Bait and switch.

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019

Size: 14-PieceStyle: Hard Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

I am so angry, I could spit nickles. Fry pans are titanium and scratch resistant. None if the pots are! They are junk. Not even same product as the pans, not hard anodized and scratched with a tea spoon used to stir soup! Already discarded boxes so can't return. At 60 I deserve a decent set of pots and pans. @*&%^$@!!!

The bait and switch is really on TFals' part. Their own description does not differentiate the 2 totally different character features of this set. The pots don't even have the T hot spot and surrounding design. They are just solid black and scratch super easy. They sell these as metal utensil safe, they are not. Then in their warranty they say if you use metal utensils the warranty is void.

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Eddy O.

Great Set As Long As You Use Common Sense!

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020

Size: 14-PieceStyle: Hard Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

This is a great set of pots and pans as long as you take the time to take care of them.

1. Do Not wash them in the dishwasher. (Wash them by hand).

2. Do Not over heat them. (In other words when preheating, don't get distracted and let them just sit empty over high heat).

3. Do Not use metal or abrasive utensils. (Use Wood, Silicone, Plastic).

4. Do Not place HOT pots/pans/lids immediately in a sink with cold water. (let them naturally cool before washing).

If these common sense steps are followed, They will last you a lifetime! If any of these steps are too difficult for you, stick to cast iron or stainless steel pots and pans.

Any product is only as good as how the owner takes care of it!

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Rick

Huge Disappointment

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2017

Size: 17-PieceStyle: Hard Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

Although they are well constructed, I have had the worst sticking problems with these T-Fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick of any fry pans I have ever used. Polish sausage juice burns to a thin carbon that is nearly impossible to get off. Chicken sticks so badly that it rips apart when you try to flip it. Eggs stick and leave a thin layer of burnt crust. These fry pans behave as if they are unoiled bare metal pan. Cleaning is extremely difficult. It takes me 10 minutes of scrubbing with a 3M pad, scraping with a plastic tool and scouring with Baking Soda to get them clean. T-Fal Customer support says the pans must be “seasoned” (lubricated) with hot oil every 10 washes in order for them to have any non-stick characteristics, same as an old fashion unoiled iron skillet, so why are they called non-stick? By the way, I did season them before the first use, and I have only used them 6-8 times. The 15 year old Teflon pans these replaced never required this level of maintenance or had such severe sticking problems. For me, these are a huge disappointment.

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Harlan Ryerson

One fatal flaw in an otherwise good pan

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018

Size: 13-PieceStyle: Stainless Steel CopperVerified Purchase

These could have been great pans. Heavy bottoms, all stainless handles, glass lids, double rivet connected handles... everything I look for in a pan. Unfortunately there is a flimsy portion where the handle joins the body of the pan, rendering the entire pan as a piece of junk. Too much weight in the pan and the handle bends when you pick it up. I hope I can get a refund on these because they are no good to me.

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SanAntonioITguy

My review after 1 year of use.

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017

Size: 17-PieceStyle: Hard Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

Hello folks. I have been meaning to write a review about this product because when I saw some convincing reviews that this is a horrible product and showed pictures of how bad they were I almost did not buy them. It was the tone of the review though that had me think otherwise like maybe they were a competitor trying to steer me away. I also waited a year to write this review. so you can see what moderate use looks like. My interpretation of moderate is 6-10 times a week. the pots and/or pans get used. My wife and I both work so we normally cook enough on the weekends to so we have leftovers during the week. I have a gas range with the iron grates so these guys have no love on their bottoms.

We REALLY like this set. They are very light which is good but it is also something to be mindful of since it can easily go sliding on the stove top. After a few uses your mind adjusts so it does not happen very often. Each item is well balanced and the handle never gets hot to the touch. Unless you put them in the oven then you should use a oven mitt etc… Just like anything else you would use in the oven. They are very easy to clean. We do not put them in the dishwasher though. Being non-stick makes clean up a breeze! We use all types of utensils plastic and metal and we had our first little nick in the finish which I will point out in the photo. We have used it about a dozen times after that and it has not flaked or any change so I am not concerned about it. No issues with the lids. They are all still in perfect working order.

It is not perfect though. The biggest lid fits the biggest (10.25”) fry pan but the middle lid (8”) only fits the biggest pot and sauté pan but not the fry pan. it is annoying. 1st world problems, right? The rivets are not non-stick. those can take some work getting clean. Eggs in particular are a nuisance. Those are my gripes. that's it..

I take that back. My last gripe is the site page itself. They are reusing some pictures that do not reflect the T-Fal Titanium line. The best way to tell if you are buying the Titanium is that the base of the pan/pot will say titanium and the rivets will also be coated. That’s right folks they fixed my gripe in the titanium. I have the hard-anodized non-titanium version. I also have a 5-quart titanium sauté pan and the rivets are coated. That pan is perfect in my humble opinion just too big for normal everyday use.

The photos are as of 3-14-2017. I only took pictures of the most used items the two fry pans and a pot. All others are in even better shape! Hope my review helps with your decision. Why is my non-titanium review in a titanium product page? I do not know. When I went to past orders and clicked on it this is where it directed me to. Honestly though.. If I had the titanium line. it would be 5 stars.

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Mary Ann G.

Looks nice, good weight

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018

Size: 13-PieceStyle: Stainless Steel CopperVerified Purchase

Just received this pots and pans set. Have not used yet, my initial review is to make note of the frustrating adhesive labels on the bottom of each pot and pan. Everyone has experienced this with products, you pry up a corner with your finger nail, start to peel and that little corner just tears off...then you pry up another corner, a little more this time thinking it will just peel off... nope, just another piece tears off, and it's just the top paper layer, with the adhesive still stuck to the item. Now I have to go fetch some equipment to help remove these labels, a hairdryer and rubbing alcohol.

Time spent removing labels: 1 hour

I've rated this product with 5 stars because I don't give bad ratings unless it's a quality or value issue. May update my rating as I use the set.

Note to manufacturer: please use easy to remove labeling!

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