SOME SOLIDTEKNICS CUSTOMER FEEDBACK...
“When I discovered Solidteknics cookware, I knew that I had found a company that would have made my grandparents proud. Solidteknics takes pride in their pans and its relationship with its customers. They have built solid pans (whose performance you can read about in other reviews) but it is the company and Mark J. Henry that have impressed me. The company has followed its belief that cookware should not be disposable and definitely should not be toxic to its users. Their multi-generational warranty is proof that they do not take their customer’s trust lightly— they fully expect their pans to be passed on to future generations and not to the local landfill.”
“After trying my fair share of pans and spending a small fortune on a plethora of “non-stick” pans only to have the surface scratch-off through misuse or general wear and tear I came across Solidteknics pans. This was the turning point for me in not only my realisation of what a truly great pan is but in renewing my passion for cooking. Happily, this has filtered down through my children who have been asking to cook with me and now happily cook for themselves…..Be warned though that you can’t stop at one. They are truly wonderful and addictive. I can not sing their praises enough.”
“I didn’t think it was possible to fall in love with cookware again, but here I am fawning over these carbon steel pans and the stainless steel Noni saucepan with its skillet lid. I’ve been cooking most of my life, for pleasure and also for a living. These pans are comparatively light, heat evenly and quickly and a breeze to clean up….I am increasing my collection of Solidteknic products and tossing out those inferior pans, and some were far more expensive! I also give these pans as gifts: no better start to someone’s kitchen after marriage than these. ”
“I absolutely love the noni, and especially the lid. The proof for me is in the ability to do multiple omelettes and crepes one after the other with consistency in browning with no sticking with only the tiniest wipe of butter on the first two or three. …..To get the same consistency on other brand tri-ply I generally have to preheat longer and they tend to be heavier and less well balanced.”
“I love using my Noni stainless steel pan and skillet lid. It is very conductive so I use a lower flame on my gas stove, saving money. The handle design keeps it cool to touch so I don’t need special gloves for my general cooking unless it is used in the oven. Cleaning has been easy. If I had to choose just one pan with a lid to keep in my kitchen, it would be my Noni pan with a skillet lid because it is so versatile, with two very useful cooking components. …..It is with great joy that I use this product, knowing it will last my lifetime and future generations who I am sure will enjoy and appreciate it as much as I do.”
AND FROM CHEFS AND FOODIES…
Chef Marshall Shafkowitz
IT IS THIS KIND OF FEEDBACK THAT DRIVES US FORWARD IN OUR VISION FOR A NEW, WORLD-LEADING, AMERICAN COOKWARE INDUSTRY.....
After all the hard work creating what we believe are the best wrought iron and stainless steel pans in the world today, and creating a whole new cookware industry for Australia (AUS-ION) and now the US (US-ION), we are very grateful for such solid support from the experts and home cooks.....and, yes, we are very proud.
Thank you all!
Mark J. Henry
Founder and Development Engineer
Note: none of the articles/reviews here are scripted, sponsored or planted: all are genuine enthusiasm for something new and extraordinary.....building into a real groundswell of support for this new American cookware industry.
Our Australian-made 10”/26cm Flaming Skillet in Bloomberg!
“This ‘Flaming Skillet’ Can Push Beyond the Usual Kitchen Boundaries. The AUS-ION Satin pan holds heat, is extremely durable, and is a dependable addition to your cooking arsenal.”
Click here to go to the original article in The Telegraph.
This is a video review of the Australian-made, Solidteknics AUS-ION Seamless Carbon Steel Pan. US-ION have the same specs. NOTE: I am not paid for reviews or for the positive things that I may say about a product in a video or social post.
Our 14" BIGGA skillet in Epicurious!
“I Got This Ridiculously Large Skillet and Honestly It's the Best Kitchen Tool I've Ever Owned” Article written by Joe Sevier
In my search for an alternative to the traditional heavy cast iron skillet I came across SOLIDteknics wrought cookware.
They say that it will replace the cast iron skillet, but will it???
Review by: Sir William Goes.
Review by Jeffrey B. Rogers - The Culinary Fanatic
I have used Solidteknics cookware for some time now, and I can say from experience that they are a company that sets the bar very high when it comes to uniqueness in design and functionality. Their new 10” US-ION wrought iron skillet is a welcomed addition to their growing line of beautiful and innovative cookware and is being made with American iron, right here in the USA.
As most of you know, cast iron is my niche, but there are times when I do desire something that heats faster. Because it is made from 3mm wrought iron, it has a higher level of thermal conductivity – it heats quickly - and packs a punch! While being lightweight, the build is still very solid and will not crack or shatter due to impact or thermal shock. I have received many messages from persons who are looking for something lightweight, and because of my extensive experience and level of satisfaction with Solidteknics wrought iron skillets, I never hesitate to recommend them.
Along with being beautifully designed, what makes Solidteknics wrought iron skillets unique is that they are made from one piece of iron, which means there are no seams and no rivets. If you have had any experience with most carbon steel skillets, you already know that rivets can sometimes be difficult to clean around. I have cooked in these skillets and ones unlike this enough to know that this is a plus. The handles are also unique in that they do not get hot AT ALL. I have found that I do not need handle protection during stovetop cooking. I compared this model of the skillet with their Australian model of approximately the same size, and there is a welcomed change. Although the handle on the Australian model is very nice, the US model exceeds it in comfort because it is smaller overall, especially in width. Like their other wrought iron skillets, the handle still maintains an upward angle which feels excellent when maneuvering the skillet or flipping foods.
The surface of the skillet is very smooth with an ample corner radius, which is great for omelets, sautéing and flipping. The lip of the skillet is flared at an approximate 25-degree angle for easy pouring with no spilling down the sides.
Here are some weights and measurements:
Weight: 3lb. 1.9oz.
Length (lip to tip of handle): 19.25”
Width (lip to lip): 10.625”
Cooking Surface Area: 8.25”
Height (Bottom to lip): 1.425”
Height (Bottom to handle tip): 2.7”
The skillet in these photos is one of only 12 in the world. All skillets sold during the early bird phase of the Kickstarter will be stamped ‘First Edition’ like this one. For my photos, I seasoned my skillet, but they will be raw and unseasoned when delivered, protected by a layer of beeswax and vegetable oils and ready for you to season. I have included a couple photos of what the unseasoned skillet looks like. I seasoned this skillet with one 520-degree F oven seasoning using grapeseed oil, followed by three seasonings with Crisbee Cast Iron Seasoning at 400 degrees F. The high-temperature seasoning is done primarily to achieve a dark color.
Along with exceptional design comes Solidteknics’ multi-century warranty which applies no matter where the skillet is used – in the home, restaurant or campfire. And, what good is a multi-century warranty if a company’s customer service is lousy? I have worked with Solidteknics for a number of years and have personally witnessed that they are consistently very eager to remedy any rare issues with their cookware. A beautiful skillet with a great warranty and excellent customer service – I’m a fan!
Steel cooking pans that combine the best of cast iron and French steel pans are going to be a game changer in your kitchen. They even might be the last pan you ever buy. The Australian-made AUS-ION pans are created from one seamless piece of iron steel - www.thegrommet.com/solidteknics
