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This is an early comparison of and All-Clad compared to a Farberwear skillet. I bought both the All-Clad Tri-Ply Stainless 13in Nonstick French Skillet w/Lid (41135-NS) ($169.95) and the Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel Tulip Series Nonstick 12-Inch Skillet ($39.99) because I needed a new skillet for our induction stove and I wanted to see for myself whether there was a significant difference between these skillets.

Both skillets are made with stainless steel so they should work on induction stovetops. The All-Clad has 2 layers of stainless steel covering an aluminum middle. The Farberware has an aluminum bottom section that is covered with stainless steel. It appears to be bonded to the upper (cooking) part of the pan (made of?). The All-Clad came with a metal lid and was enclosed in a sack in a large box. It also came with a limited lifetime guarantee. The Farberware came with a small cardboard informational "cover sheet" like you find most skillets. The handles of both skillets looked similar but I found the Farberware more comfortable to hold in my hand. Both skillets have a non-stick coating. The Farberware uses DuPont Teflon Professional nonstick with Metal Guard; it's not clear what the All-Clad uses although they state the inner surface steel is 18/10. The Farberware has a rolled outer edge while the All-Clad does not.

I haven't cooked with either one yet but I did place them on the induction stovetop to test whether they work. Both heated up promptly but the All-Clad seemed to make louder crackling noises at the highest power setting. Both skillets are dishwasher safe and neither should be placed in cold water when hot to minimize the risk of warpage.

The All-Clad is made in the US and the company is owned by Groupe SEB, a large French consortium that also owns Krups, Moulinex, Rowenta, and Tefal brands. Faberware started as a US company and now is licensed by Meyer Corporation, a cookware distributor based in Vallejo, California, USA, whose parent company is Hong Kong based Meyer Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Cookware labels for which Meyer is the parent firm include Circulon, Anolon, NapaStyle, SilverStone, Prestige and Bonjour. Meyer owns the licenses for cookware produced under the KitchenAid and Farberware labels in addition to producing private label cookware for Macy's and Sur La Table. Their distribution plant is based in the US but their manufacturing is based in Hong Kong.

It is not clear at this point whether the All-Clad is worth 4x the cost of the Farberware but as the saying goes, the proof will be in the pudding. They are both of similar size and heft and while the construction of the All-Clad is very good it also appears that the Farberwear is well constructed. I suppose I will see with time and use.

Incidentally, the stated skillet size is for the top (widest) diameter; the bottom (inner) measurement is more like 9". I believe all manufacture's stated measurements are for the top so skillets with sloping sides will have smaller internal diameters. Some French Skillets have straight sides so both top and bottom measurements will be nearly equivalent. If you want a matching lid this one fits perfectly: Farberware Cookware Glass Replacement Lid, 12-Inch

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I found this pan from the review done by America's Test Kitchen and Cooks Illustrated. This pan was actually the runner up, but I chose this one because I wanted a pan without the heat resistant handle so I could stick it in the oven when needed. Their winner had a rubber handle that made that impossible.

This pan was everything I hoped it would be. The non-stick surface works very well. Also, I wanted a pan I could stick in the oven, and this one is safe to do that with up to 500 degrees. The pan cooks evenly due to the thick bottom (which adds some weight but it is necessary for even cooking).

I also really like the high sides of the pan. It allows me to cook things like pasta sauce in it without any problems.

I also purchased the lid for this pan and they work excellently together.

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It is so great to own a nonstick pan that really is no stick, won't poison you and lets your food brown when desired. I would recommend this to anyone. The bonus for me is that it is good on induction.

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These pans are every bit as great as my old AllClad at half the price. I bought the 10" and 12". They are well made. No wobble on the stove, nice heft and the non-stick surface could not be any better.

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I PURCHASED THIS SKILLET FOR MY MOM. SHE ALREADY HAD THE MELLENNIUM SOFT TOUCH 12" SKILLET AND LOVED IT. SHE NEEDED A SMALLER SKILLET SO I ORDERED THIS ONE FOR HER. SHE LOVES IT AND USES IT ALMOST EVERDAY. PLAN TO BY 10" ONE FOR HER BEFORE LONG.