Opinions | October 15, 2021
In praise of no-name copperDon’t let copper stamps distract you from finding the best deals out there.
Category: Buyer’s Guide
What I’ve learned about buying copper
Buying online | April 9, 2021
DITR: The craziest buy I ever madeOh how I wish I could show you the original eBay listing.
Basics | January 31, 2020
Measuring copper thicknessThe thickness of a copper pan determines a great deal not only about its cooking performance but also its value.
Opinions | April 26, 2019
The demise of Mauviel’s cast iron handlesWhy did Mauviel stop using cast iron?
Opinions | April 25, 2019
Counting Mauviel’s rivetsIn 2015, Mauviel dropped a rivet from its handles, and as a collector, I think this is a problem for the brand.
Basics | February 19, 2019
How to tell nickel from stainlessI speak from experience when I say that it can be hard to tell a nickel-lined copper pot from a steel-lined one.
Basics | January 20, 2019
Interior finishes on stainless-lined pansStainless steel linings come in three finishes.
Basics | December 16, 2018
Rondeau, stewpot, soup pot, stockpot… how to tell the differenceRound copper pots come in multiple shapes with different names, and the distinction between them comes down to the ratio of each pot’s height to its width.
Buying online | December 14, 2018
Searching eBay for French copperI’ve had success finding good deals on eBay for vintage French copper pots and pans, and I don’t mind sharing with you the search terms I’ve used.
Buying online | December 6, 2018
Unpacking a well-packed panI had the great good fortune to buy a lovely heavy sauté pan from Harestew, who is very conscientious about packing copper very safely. Take a look at the work of a master.
Buying online | December 2, 2018
Shipping boxes I have knownWhen you buy copper online, you are relying on the seller to pack it safely so it arrives undamaged. I have examples of great and not-so-great packing, and one that was absolutely disastrous.