What is the difference if any betwwen the Stainless Steel and the Gourmet Pro Stainless Steel?
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Im sorry. Can't help you there. I have the regular set and love it. Some of the pans i have used for 15 years and some just the little over a year.
228281
I don't think there is any difference. I bought 3, the first one for myself. I wanted stainless, 6 quart and one of quality. That's why I picked this particular model. I kept putting in the word "delux" in the browser line and it indicated it was the pressure cooker I bought. When I left the word out, it still showed that it was the same pressure cooker that I purchased. I could find no difference.. Hope this helps!
1270517
The main difference is that it is "multiclad" or "ply"which means its polished stainless steel with an aluminum core for the faster heating and even heat distribution. It's also heavy duty, thicker and stronger...most all of my cookware is clad stainless (All Clad & Cuisinart) Regular stainless does not have a core and will not have the same cooking advantages and may not last as long.
901216
I'm not sure what this question is about. The Cuisinart MultiClad Pro line is VERY good quality, seems to be 18/10 quality, both in the weight and the quality of stainless steel. I have a whole line of the MultiClad Pro. The lesser-priced line below the MultiClad Pro isn't NEARLY the quality, Stay away from it. Marianne
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This is only a wild guess, but I imagine it's the labor that goes into the finish. I bought the less expensive for my husband last Christmas (he loves to cook) and have been very satisfied. We use Barkeeper's Friend to polish it up now and then and it looks great. He has a few pieces of the more expensive type, but other than a small difference in weight, I can't tell any difference in the cooking ability. If you are a real gourmet chef, you probably won't be happy with any but the most expensive cookware. However, if you are like most of us, the less expensive will serve you well for many years. :) This is only a wild guess, but I imagine it's the labor that goes into the finish. I bought the less expensive for my husband last Christmas (he loves to cook) and have been very satisfied. We use Barkeeper's Friend to polish it up now and then and it looks great. He has a few pieces of the more expensive type, but other than a small difference in weight, I can't tell any difference in the cooking ability. If you are a real gourmet chef, you probably won't be happy with any but the most expensive cookware. However, if you are like most of us, the less expensive will serve you well for many... » Read More This is only a wild guess, but I imagine it's the labor that goes into the finish. I bought the less expensive for my husband last Christmas (he loves to cook) and have been very satisfied. We use Barkeeper's Friend to polish it up now and then and it looks great. He has a few pieces of the more expensive type, but other than a small difference in weight, I can't tell any difference in the cooking ability. If you are a real gourmet chef, you probably won't be happy with any but the most expensive cookware. However, if you are like most of us, the less expensive will serve you well for many years. :) « Show Less
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I wondered about that myself and contacted Swissmar in NY. I asked if there was a product hierarchy and was told that there are no quality "basic vs. premium" differences. The differences are color (stainless, red, or black) size (4 or 8 trays), and whether the grill top is granite or stainless. Hope it helps.
1582510
I do not know the difference. I do know that I'm having a hard time keeping my carbon steel walk seasoned correctly. I have followed all the instructions but for some reason the coding of seasoning keeps flaking away and I'm forced to remove it all and start over. I have done it about four times now. I'm getting close to throwing in the towel and going down a different road.
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I have the multi-clad set. I believe the difference is that the aluminum core extends up the sides of the pan with the multi-clad, whereas the chef's Classic has aluminum only on the bottom. Multi-clad pros: more even heating. Cons: higher price and heavy. Hope that helps.
874416
Porcelain is better in my opinion. It diffuses the heat much better and when grease hits the rods the flare ups are much less. Much better investment than stainless.
435996
One has a porcelain cook well $50.99 this is the one I purchased. Clean up is easy and I think cleans up as easily as the stainless steel cook well. This would be a matter of personal choice the stainless steel cook well will probably last longer if you intend to use it a lot. I will use it occasionally and so I went with the less expensive one.
577180
stainless will hold up better to moisture, won't rust out. Carbon Steel is typically stronger and holds an edge longer, but needs to be treated with some sort of oil to protect the finish from the elements.
1574121
When we bought ours they were out of the chrome so upgraded us to the stainless. I would recommend the stainless very much. We love it so much we helped buy another as a shared gift.
799900
Well the best way for you to determine that is to go to Amazon and search for Wusthof Classic Series Steaknives... it will be very obvious the difference. But in a few short words, the classic has a polymer handle with 2-3 rivets driven through each blade shank and the black polymer handles. The gourmet is solid stainless one piece I do believe. Both excellent choices.
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Heavier (4lbs v 3lbs 8oz) Platinum coating over the stainless steel 50w higher holds .3 oz more water More advanced steam system Anti Calc system (Their Focus model also has this, but the Professional does not) Electronic Temp Control (again Focus has it, but Pro does not) I would recommend the Focus model for the $$ savings and similar features to the Advancer. It's cheaper than the pro even.
378557
The only difference I can see between the two are maybe the finishes. One looks like it has a matte finish, while the other one is just the standard stainless steel.
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I think mainly it's that the Deluxe is stainless steel and the other is nickel. The function and design are the same.
577183
The carbon blade is a bit thicker but will tend to rust if not cared for properly. Stainless steel has a bit thinner blade. Stainless steel will take much more abuse without rusting, but... it is not impervious to rust if terribly mishandled. Carbon steel has been known to take a keener edge than stainless also. Hope this helps.