Many have propably ran into the Swiss Diamond product line of frying pans and other kitchen utensils. They are priced very steep, but are said to be worth the price because of their durability and excellent frying compatibilities. I had wanted to buy one for a long time, but the price had kept me from buying one blindly. A Swiss Diamond frying pan easily runs into a 100€ or more in Finland, which is five times the price of a good albeit non-durable Ikea frying pan (~20€) for an induction stove. The downside to the Ikea pans is that they do indeed go bad in a year (just as the Swiss Diamond ads say). I like the pans but buying one every year feels unecological and in the end, uneconomical.

So when I ran into an offer of two Swiss Diamond pans (28cm and 26cm) for 120€, I knew I had to try it. As far as the frying capabilities go, the pans are amazing. It takes just a short while to heat the pan, after which it heats evenly. The non-stick coating really works very well. It is not necessary to use as much fat for frying as with normal pans. And when it’s time to wash the kitchenware after use, just about everything I’ve cooked has come cleanly of which just a short flushing under running water. I do use some cleaning liquid and a washing brush, but at times I find myself questioning if it’s even really necessary.

Some sources say the pan makes it easier to brown whatever your frying. I haven’t noticed the effect personally, but I can vouch that it’s easier not to burn whatever you’re frying with the pan. The even heat spread also helps in that you can use mid level heat for the cooking.

So is it durable? It could be, I can’t be sure. In about two months of use, it still has no marks on it, but I have heard first hand that although the pan is advertised as virtually indestructible and tolerating very high temperatures, it is possible to ruin it with. So take the promises with a pinch of salt.

Still, I am willing to wager it lasts a lot longer than the year an Ikea pan stays usable. I’d easily pay double the Ikea price for the Swiss Diamond because of it’s cooking capabilities, so if the pan lasts for two and a half years, it’s excellent value for money. So to conclude, I heartily recommend the Swiss Diamond pans for everyone, especially if you can find it for cheap.

Tags: diamond, frying, paistinpannu, pan, swiss

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