Tefal C6450442 Titanium Excel Frying Pan, Black Stone Effect, 24 cm

It took me a while to get used to this pan and I am finding the main point for me is that I don't need my heat so high now, therefore saving energy. I was a bit surprised and worried that the pan felt very light compared to my old one, but the pan heats up pretty fast, and after a few weeks of daily use (with only silicon tools & hand washing which is super easy) it is showing no scratches or signs of wear.I am cooking with virtually no fat now and I am surprised every time how well my food is coming out. I have cooked meat, fish, vegetables, sauces and omelettes all without any added fat and all have come out perfectly, and in some cases I would say better. I was especially surprised that I can "fry" large cod steaks with no fat and they turn out beautifully done and crispy in all the right places.The heat distribution is good across the whole pan, the handle does not get hot and is sturdy to hold and I like that it's riveted on so super safe. The sides of the pan are deep so good for stir fries, and the best part is the bottom is perfectly flat! This is a very versatile pan and there isn't much I can't cook in it.I am very fussy with my pans and this one (so far) is really impressing me. I would buy again and highly recommend it.

I bought the 24cm pan to use for omelettes and sauté, after realising my other sauté pan was just too large. The quality and robustness of this coating feels much more advanced, compared to my 12 year old Tefal wok and other 32cm pan. This particular pan makes the perfect omelettes every time, using only a small spray of oil (that's optional and not really needed). It's very lightweight and makes it easy to toss your food in (great for pancakes) . I just want to be clear about how you should use abd clean these pans - Never, and I mean never, clean these pans straight from the hob. Always allow them to cool first. Wipe the pan clean with a cloth, not a scourer. Personally, I use a cloth that's been soaked in warm water with a little mild detergent. It cleans the pan perfectly every time. Also, try not to use metal utensils on these pans. From experience, they will eventually scratch the coating. Always use silicone utensils. If you follow these simple rules then your pan will last for years, just like mine do.

I use my frying pan every day, sometimes twice. It gets a hammering and I find that they lose their non-stick after time. I'm constantly replacing them. First the eggs stop running around the pan when tilted and then gunge starts to build up and stick on the surface whenever its used, until finally its so unusable that I have to buy a new one. One year max for this process. This frying pan is absolutely amazing. Although mine turned up with a dent and that seems to be a popular complaint, dont give up, just order another one, as this pan is just unbeatable. You can use metal tools in it, as they claim and mine is about 7 weeks old now and the eggs are still sliding when the pan is tilted, just like new. It wipes out with kitchen towel to clean. Not too heavy, but not light as a feather either. Heats up in standard time and when it gets to temperature, it can be turned right down to finish cooking, as it is a good retainer also. Top marks

A well made, decent quality frying pan. Time will tell how well the coating will last (in my experience, despite following all the guidelines and hand washing only, they all fail eventually). The pan is relatively light and heats up quickly, though the trade off to this is that the base is relatively thin compared to more premium pans (e.g. Circulon), not having the same sandwich base constructive that holds heat better. Cleans well, as you'd expect, and it's possible to use in the oven. Quite expensive for what it is, compared to some other brands with similar claims or performance, but then you pay for the Tefal name and hopefully the confidence it brings. Overall, would recommend as an everyday pan, but not top-level cookware.

I love this pan. It feels sturdy, heats evenly, and cleans up with no issues.A light oiling before first use is enough to season the pan, and ensure nothing sticks - and the non stick performance has great so far.It’s suitable for oven use, and this really turns this into such a versatile pan.I use this pan virtually every day - I’m so glad I bought it!

I donated my other frying pans and my wok after using this pan a few times, and I definitely do not regret that decision. It’s perfect for pretty much any meal I’m making, and as I live in a studio flat in a campus setting, it’s space-saving to only need one pan. I wish it came with a lid, as finding the perfect one was a bit dicey, but otherwise, I find it to be one of the best pans I’ve purchased. As noted by some other buyers, it seems to be slightly raised in the middle (you wouldn’t notice it from looking at the pan, but if you break an egg in the middle, it slides off to the side). When I’m making one-pot dishes, which is mostly what I cook, it doesn’t bother me, but it is something to note.

I've spent a fortune in the past on so called lifetime guarantee non-stick surfaces that as soon as you look at them get marked and scratched and then you find your food stuck to the bottom of the pan.This is a value for money, good sized and easy to clean pan. Do remember that this is not the pan you put on full heat and leave to get red hot and then through in your steak to cook to perfection. Heat should be on medium, it's a saute pan for sausages, burger, chicken breast, fish etc. Use a heavier pan for the times when you want to abuse it!I do not place in dishwasher as I do not want it to taint the surface. This pan is easy to clean, quick splash of washing up liquid and a wipe with a 'non-stick' scourer and you done!

Was a bit worried after reading some reviews referring to slow warm up, but it’s not a problem here! The opposite - it heats up on our induction hob really quickly and evenly. Its a nice “quality” weight, the surface seems hard and scratch resistant so far (a couple of weeks use) and it’s a lovely size. Thoroughly recommended!