Heya delmar,delmar wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:23 pm Ronnie,
I feel ya.
I wouldn't say I'm an expert here by any stretch of the imagination, but I did my time on Sunday buffet lines, and the stacks of pans we used at the omelet station had sloped sides with bigger transitions, but were roughly as tall. That pan you have reminds me more of a sauté pan that I'd use to cook up some button mushrooms or flip some veggies. I'd say look for sloped sides, and I bet you'll be much happier. Also, if you don't have stiff silicon spat, can make a big difference too. A semi-rigid crepe turner is my favorite for omelets. The last pan I used for omelets was this (maybe 9", don't remember) and it worked great - https://www.tramontina.com/pro-series-8 ... 80114534/p
Not saying it was the best quality or the finish was non-toxic, etc., etc., but I can verify the shape works very well for omelets. I think a short fry pan would work too, but those with upright sides tend to have abrupt transitions, and that can be tough to have when you are looking for egg edge release...a greater transition with sloped sides would be my preference.
Handles - I hear ya, but when I look at photos of the AC D3 to the Demeyere 5-plus, man they are really close in shapes. But human hands are pretty darn sensitive, so what appears visually subtle can be a much bigger divide with touch. If you made me chose, I agree - I'd take the AC by a hair. But having used both, there isn't a huge gap IMHO. But I respect your opinion here for sure and glad you are sharing.
I really appreciate the intel on all of this (as well as the link). I've grown very accustomed to my Scanpan pieces, especially the slope of the sides and the ergos -- particularly the handle shape and size. It's fun to buy and try new pieces but I'm not sure I'll do better (for myself) than just replacing the current 9-year-old Scanpan nonstick with the same piece. That said, the Tramontinas to which you linked are really affordable, so it'll be tough to resist trying one out. I do have some AC pieces, which I bought in another lifetime (or so it feels). At some point, I became disenchanted with them but I can't remember exactly why. Maybe it's time to dig them out of storage and reassess. Thanks again!