Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>> A problem is the phenolic resin handle - I need an ovenproof handle.
>
> All the handles clip on. Over the years the handles have become better, so
> I just use the newer ones on whichever pan I am using.
> I use my pans as often in the oven as on the top. I have a big square one
> which is becoming too heavy for me to lift by the handle, so now I use it
> only for the oven.

A quick release clip-on handle that one could detach when placed in the
oven and attached quickly and positively in the over would be a great
innovation. As far as I know, there are none that will work this way -
probably for safety reasons. My guess is that there are no phenolic
handles that can handle anything above 350 degrees on the market - you'd
think someone could come up with a handle rated for 450 degrees, a
measly 100 degrees higher. :-)

>
> I like the plasma applied coating - that's
>> gotta be very tough. The major problem with me is likely to be the price -
>> if it's much above $30, I probably wouldn't purchase one.
>
> Yes, they are expensive. I have built mine up over several years. But then
> I have never had to replace one either. I use all metal kitchen tools too
> and have never damaged one.
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