JOYCE CHEN Professional Series 12-Inch Carbon Steel Excalibur Nonstick Stir Fry Pan with Phenolic Handle

One of my best wok. Non stick not too heavy and easy to clean.

I posted a review about the Helen Chen Excalibur wok, and am essentially repeating the same information here. I love these Excalibur pans. They have been the best non-stick pans I've owned. They're tough, durable, and get super hot on just medium heat (hot enough to carbonize/burn/sear food in a minute!) You get a fabulous wok-hee effect on your foods, even with the low heat typical of a household stove. These pans are heavy, so they do not warp (do NOT put it on high heat, it WILL destroy the pan - I wouldn't even put carbon steel or cast iron on high heat - only stainless, and then only to bring liquids to boil). These pans are a breeze to clean up. Hot soapy sponge, rinse, done! Being so heavy, this is a bit of a detraction for me, I have arthritis weakened hands. But, I manage. The Helen Chen Excalibur pans are slightly more expensive, but the quality is worth it to me. If they endure more than 5 years of abuse in my kitchen, I will have gotten my money's worth! These pans tout a 25 year prorated warranty on defects (which probably doesn't mean much, as it does not cover "normal wear or scratches" - but it's nice to see a manufacturer backing their product up with a warranty of any kind these days.) I think this Excalibur coating gives Dupont Teflon a run for their money. I searched for info about newer non-stick coatings, and found a chart that compared several, including Teflon, generic PTFE, ceramic, and others. Excalibur had the better results overall, particularly durability and heat tolerances. Google "excalibur coating" and you'll come across the test results from the manufacturer. Sorry Fabreware & Teflon-Pro, you were good in the past, but now something better has come along. I'm switching all future non-stick pan purchases to Helen Chen's Excalibur :) Now if Helen Chen would make a nice flat griddle pan, for pancakes, and a saute pan for omelets, etc..... :)

Finalement un poêle wok si facile à manipuler... car léger et facile nettoyer.. Et cela ne Cole vrrrraiment pas!... vive les sautés!

The reason why I bought this pan is because I tried the new fangled ceramic pans and they didn't last long. I've had this a month. This is the absolute best all around pan, I've ever owned. The bottom is flat so I can make a perfect Omelette. The sides are high(It's a Wok) But with the flat bottom it operates like a normal pan too. It's great for cooking for just 1 or for a family of 4. The non-stick is good but not perfect. I don't use oil and do see some sticking If you clean it immediately it's a breeze. Leave the stuff on there hours and it's a little tougher, but It's never been a chore to clean it. The texture of the surface is a little rougher and this gives the ability to brown and sear food, but I think this grainy texture is why it's not 100% non-stick. For me it's a fine trade off. The pan heats evenly. One intangible. This pan has steel underneath the excalibur coating. I've read some literature that Aluminum may cause Alzheimers and other bad health effects. So if by any chance the coating wears away you won't be adding aluminum to your diet and that's important to me. If you were to use just one pan in the kitchen and nothing else whether single or for a family this fits the bill.

My favorite no stick pan. High sides keeps splatters to a minimum Good quality at a reasonable price