Awesome pans for a great price
I've had a handful of pieces of LeCreuset Stainless Steel Cookware for about two months, cooking roughly 19 meals per week. They're all great performers and very attractive. This line is basically All-Clad Stainless for 30% less. They are made in China, which is a sticking point for some people, but I am convinced that quality has not suffered. The origin is clearly marked on the box, and on the bottom of the pan--it's not hidden at all. It's simply an incredible pan for a better price. Other reviews state that this line approaches or equals All-Clad Stainless, and surpasses Calphalon Stainless.
These pans are fully clad, meaning the aluminum core extends up the sides; it's not only in the bottom. They are incredibly responsive on my gas stovetop. I actually thought they were too fast when I first got them, but now it's just another quality I appreciate. They heat quickly and extremely evenly. You often use a lower heat to achieve the same results. America's Test Kitchen...
Beware the of hidden origin
Le Creuset's reputation rests in part on its history of production in northern France. Advertising materials tells the story of its origins and stress the French connection. However, like so many kitchen items now, this Stainless Steel 9 1/2 pan is made in China, a fact not listed anywhere in the production description on the net, the text on the box, the booklet, or the pan itself. One must search for a very small label stuck to the box. With the numerous discoveries of dangerous production shortcuts in Chinese manufacturing, many people want the origin of a product to be disclosed openly so a fully informed decision about the purchase can be made before receiving delivery. A trusted brand like Le Creuset, that prides itself on the often repeated link to France, should not hide the real origin of its pans.
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