Chef's Starter Set No.8

I’ve been using this set for a few weeks now and the lid really locks in moisture for braising—the skillet’s weight is just right for flipping pancakes without straining my wrist. It’s already become my go-to for one-pan dinners.

I was surprised how well the skillet handles both stovetop searing and oven roasting without losing heat. The balanced weight makes it easy to maneuver even for smaller cooks.

The lid fits so snugly I can slow-simmer sauces without losing moisture, and the skillet itself has just the right heft for flipping pancakes without straining my wrist.

I’ve been using this No.8 skillet every day for the past two weeks—the weight is just right for flipping omelets without straining my wrist. The lid fits perfectly for slow-simmering stews, and it’s already developed a nice, non-stick patina.