Hestan
Skillet – Open, Nanobond, 8.5″
Best professional-grade skillet for home cooks seeking extreme durability and performance.
Elevate your home cooking with the Hestan NanoBond 8.5" Skillet, a professional-grade tool trusted by chefs. This skillet features Hestan’s flagship NanoBond Molecular Titanium bonded to 18/10 stainless steel for exceptional durability. Its unique curved sidewalls increase usable cooking surface by 20%, and the ProCore Aluminum core ensures it heats 35% faster. This resilient skillet is stick, stain, and scratch resistant, compatible with all cooktops, and oven-safe up to 1050°F, promising reliable performance for years.
$199.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
79
/ 2722
#79 in Skillets & Frying Pans
Price vs Category Average
+88%
Above average
Material
1810
/ / stainless steel with NanoBond Titanium surface
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking long-term durability and a pristine finish
- Culinary enthusiasts prioritizing precise heat control and perfect searing
- Busy professionals needing low-maintenance, dishwasher-safe cookware
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for entry-level kitchen essentials
- Novice cooks who prefer the convenience of non-stick surfaces
- Users with limited wrist strength or preference for lightweight pans
Performance breakdown
Thermal Conductivity
ProCore aluminum core delivers rapid, uniform heat distribution across the surface.
Surface Durability
Molecular titanium bonding creates a virtually indestructible, scratch-resistant cooking surface.
Cooking Surface Area
Curved sidewalls maximize usable space for efficient searing and sautéing.
Heat Tolerance
Unmatched oven-safe rating handles extreme temperatures without warping or degradation.
Ergonomic Handling
Balanced weight and refined handle design ensure comfortable control during use.
Versatility
Seamless compatibility across all cooktops makes this a true kitchen workhorse.
Key Specs
Material
18/10 stainless steel with NanoBond Titanium surface
Construction
Triple-bonded with ProCore Aluminum core
Oven Safe Temperature
1050°F
Compatibility
All cooktops, including induction
Diameter
8.5 inches
Weight
1.81 lb.
Made in Italy
Dishwasher safe (hand washing recommended)
Features
- NanoBond Molecular Titanium surface technology
- Curved sidewalls for 20% more cooking surface
- Heats 35% faster with ProCore Aluminum core
- Stick, stain, and scratch resistant
- Ergonomic handle for comfort and control
- Compatible with all cooktops, including induction
- Oven safe to 1050°F
- Dishwasher safe (hand washing recommended)
What customers say
Customer sentiment centers on the Hestan Nanobond Skillet's exceptional durability and cooking performance, despite its premium price. Users consistently praise the Nanobond technology for its scratch resistance and lasting mirror finish, noting its superior resilience compared to standard stainless steel. The skillet delivers rapid, even heat distribution, making it excellent for searing and high-heat tasks. Its construction is noted as lightweight yet robust. The main point of contention is the high initial investment. Satisfaction is highest among serious chefs who value longevity and precision. Buyers must understand this is high-performance stainless steel requiring proper technique, not a traditional nonstick surface. For those prioritizing resilience, it is considered an heirloom quality purchase.
Know before you buy
The NanoBond surface uses molecular titanium bonded to the stainless steel, which makes it significantly more resistant to scratching, staining, and sticking than traditional pans. It provides the durability of titanium while maintaining the even heating performance of a high-quality stainless steel skillet.
While compact, this skillet features curved sidewalls that increase the usable cooking surface by 20% compared to traditional straight-sided pans. It is an ideal size for searing single portions, frying eggs, or sautéing vegetables for one or two people.
Yes, the ProCore aluminum construction is designed to be fully compatible with all cooktop types, including induction. The core ensures rapid, even heat distribution across the entire base of the pan.
Yes, the skillet is oven-safe up to 1050°F. Its construction is built to withstand extreme temperatures, making it suitable for high-heat searing or finishing dishes in professional-grade ovens.
While the skillet is technically dishwasher safe, we recommend hand washing to maintain the finish and longevity of the NanoBond surface. A quick wash with warm, soapy water is usually sufficient due to the pan's resistant properties.
The ergonomic stainless steel handle is designed for comfort and control, but like all metal handles, it can get hot depending on the cooking duration and heat intensity. We recommend using a kitchen towel or oven mitt when handling the pan during or after stovetop use.
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