I have used these pans expressly as according to the manufacturer's instructions including throwing out all my spoons spatula's etc and replacing them with silicone and wood. Less than 2 years later the Non-stick surface is both breached and is flaking off. I have read these reviews before and thought the user just didn't know what they were doing, but I can honestly say after making an investment like this we carefully followed all the rules. We have cleaned them according the manufacturers recommendations and they just do not hold up. I was initially very happy with the set but quickly fell out of love with them. I agree with the sentiment that this is NOT a lifetime set but they price it like it is.

The folks at Bed Bath and Beyond sold us on this flagship set from Calphalon, essentially telling us that these were the best and only set of pots and pans that we'd ever need. Like fools, we bought their line and the set. Here's the bottom line: We used them according to the manufacturer's instructions and 14 months later, they are falling apart. The Anodized Non-stick surface is flaking off and food sticks to what's left almost every time. You might be thinking that we probably used a brillo pad on them, let them soak overnight or put them in the dishwasher (all of these are no-nos), but we didn't. And honestly, the non-stick surface was a mediocre performer from day one. And who wants a set that you can't load up in the dishwasher anyway? And no soaking? Are you serious? Afraid so. We should have read all the fine print first (as usual).
Essentially you have to clean them as soon as you use them and when the no-stick surface turns out not to be, you have to use a dish cloth to "scrub" them out. Good luck with that. This is NOT a lifetime set. Maybe, MAYBE, it would be worth the price tag if it lasted 10 years, but it won't. The regular ol' teflon stuff is just as durable as the Calphalon Anodized One set, does better in the no-stick category, is workable in the dishwasher and oh yeah, it isn't $500+. If you are determined to go with Calphalon, I would get the regular steel/ chrome set. This less expensive set is far more durable, less finicky, less annoying and a better value all the way around. If you get these as a wedding gift, then be glad and take 'em back for the cash.

My husband and I were talked into the Adonized 10 piece set at William Sonoma and I wish, I wish we hadn't. The set lacks the ease of use and cleaning of the nonstick. If you're on the fence, buy NONSTICK!!

I recieved these pots and pans for Christmas. My Husband made a very good choice; being that they are very easy to cook with. Nothing sticks to them whatsoever. The cookware is heavy duty, and very nice quality.They cook evenly.Cleaning is a breeze, They wash very easily. These pots and pans are well worth the money.They are most certainly my most appreciated gift.

Charlene

This is the most beautiful cookware I've ever seen, and what a joy to use! For the serious chef, or just the average cook looking for inspiration to get back into the kitchen and love every minute of it. I now look forward to entertaining, as food comes out perfect every time. The best part is...I got the kitchen set and griddle as a free bonus with purchase. Unbelievable value...thanks Amazon!!!

I made the mistake of investing in a set of Calphalon about 4 years ago. Almost immediately, the pans began getting ugly scratches on the outside. It seems to happen no matter how careful you are. On the plus side, the non-stick coating is durable, and the cookware is quite heavy and made well. But for this kind of money, you should get a set of cookware that (A: You can toss in the dishwasher, and (B: Has a more durable exterior finish.

Note: To answer another person's comment, this is basically the same set I purchased some years ago at Dillard's department store. The handles have changed slightly, and Calphalon has added a polymer to help the exterior resist stains, but this set uses the same materials and finish as the one I had. And notice Calphalon still recommends hand washing??? You have to 'baby' the exterior finish....using a Scotch-brite pad to get out scratches and scuffs.

A few years ago when I saw that Calphalon was coming out with their new "One" line, I was excited. I come from a family that loves to cook, and our Calphalon pans have been great in the past.

Spending $500 on pans is a lot, I'll admit. I started by buying some of the open stock pans, just to make sure that I liked the performance and quality. After an 18-month "test drive", I was sold.

I bought the 10-piece Nonstick set from Amazon, which arrived in fine condition with no damage to the box or any of the pans (though they are poorly packed, I will admit). I use my pans daily.

Some of my favorite things about the pans are the ability to cook eggs or cheese without lengthy clean-up. Just let the pan cool, and you can generally wipe them out with a paper towel.

This cookware is outstanding in quality.... nonstick it's great and resistaint, glass lids are strong and let you see inside withot having to remove lid.

Cons
This things are HEAYV.... trying to flip pancakes can be an aerobic exesise with these....

They can be put in a full blown oven for the handles are pure stainless steel... can be hot tough...


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I highly recommend this set over the Adonized for those who need the security of non-stick you can't go wrong with this set. What I have to caution buyers is that the packaging that this item comes in is not durable and unlike {{All Clad}} it does not come individually boxed, so in shipping the likelihood that your items have been moved around (scratched) is HIGHLY probable since they don't even come in padded tissue paper.

For cooking purposes I love this set it is well worth the money but if you purchase this as a gift be forewarned take the time to open the box inspect it... then add your own bubble wrap if you are sending this long distance as a gift... TRUST me I have had the misfortune of having at least 3 sets of these that I sold personally on a site that the buyers complained the items were scratched. If purchasing from a dept. store inspect the box before your purchase if you are buying here off of Amazon (which these prices BEAT Department stores) just make sure that you check the items as soon as you receive.

Respectfully Reviewed

I was looking for a good set of cookware that might last a lifetime. I figured if I spent around $500 that this should be a very reliable set. I've had them about three months now and two of the pans have nicks in them already. One has a pretty good sized scratch. Never used metal utensils or heated pans too quickly, so I don't know how this could happen. I suppose when the pans are heated the integrity of the coating suffers. Not good for a $500 set of non-stick. I'm thinking now I should have gone with my original thinking and got stainless steel. Clean up is a bit tougher with stainless but with the right product (Kleen King) you can shine them right back up while washing them. My parents have a set of stainless steel that they've had for 30 years and they still look new. What was I thinking?

Quick service - love the product - easy to clean!!!

I have fallen in love with my pots and pans! These bands are pleasant to look at and a dream to clean,(even things like cheeses and other hard to clean items). The food cooks on lower temparatures and cooks evenly. I have never owned a set a pans that were so versatile.

Wow! I love these pans because nothing sticks to them! I made several turkey and cheese omelettes for my family this weekend with the 10" fry pan and even the cheese came right off! I even got some browning color on my omelette so it even looked great! Clean up is a breeze. I just used my sponge with a little bit of soapy water (per the instructions) and everything came right off! Even the outside was pretty easy to clean. I would highly recommend these pans to anybody who is looking for great nonstick pans!

has only been 1 month since the purchase, but I love it. Also own a couple of All Clad fry pans, which I hate to use because everything sticks to them. With Calphalon, there are no stains on the bottom from gas flame, and although they are not DW safe, they are so-oo-oo easy to wash! The cookware is a little heavy, but I'm used to carrying my kid around, so that was not a problem for me. As for the price - I think it's OK, considering it comes with a lifetime warranty.

These Calphalon One pans are the newer NON-STICK versions of their GREAT Calphalon One pans. Extremely overpriced!

if your an beginner cook, your better off getting a few cheap non-stick pans are your local discount department store.

If you want pans to last a lifetime and pans that have the best of all worlds, get the Anodized Calphalon One pans, NOT this Non-Stick version. Those pans are worth every penny!