A weak magnetic attraction doesn’t rule out a 300-series stainless steel, but a strong magnetic pull usually indicates a 400-series stainless steel or carbon steel. The magnet test is a fast and ...

These sets of stainless pots and pans deliver good quality on a budgetPrices for stainless steel cookware sets in CR's ratings range from about $50 to more than $900.By Mary H.J. Farrell, Althea ...

Stainless-steel pans are generally made in two different constructions — one with three layers of material (three-ply, tri-ply, or triple-ply are all commonly used terms to describe it) and one with ...

However, it’s thicker than other stainless steel types due to its double aluminium inner-wrapping. It works well on low to medium heat and is more efficient than a Dutch oven.

This stainless steel comes to you unpainted, but that carries its own vulnerabilities, too. A surface scratch on another vehicle's clear coat can be buffed out pretty easily.

The two current Big Dogs of stainless steel are Made In and All-Clad, and both make excellent, high-end cookware that would be a blessed addition to any dedicated home cook’s arsenal.Both All ...