"The large 3-quart size is ideal for everyday use, and cleanup is a breeze with standard dish soap and a little Bar Keepers Friend. The ergonomics of the handle and the overall design simply can’t be beaten. Among the Hestan lineups, the ProBond Luxe (Polished Clad) collection is easily my favorite and offers the absolute best value for the performance and craftsmanship you get."
FAQs about our Stainless Steel Cookware
ProBond and NanoBond have a similar tri-ply construction with 18/10 stainless steel as the interior/cooking surface and our exclusive aluminumProCoreTM. Where NanoBond differs is that the 18/10 stainless steel is further protected by thousands of molecular titanium nano-layers that create an incredibly durable and impermeable surface that is 400% harder than stainless steel and ultra-smooth.
Both our ProBond and Thomas Keller Commercial Clad collections are made of tri-ply 18/10 stainless steel with our exclusive pure aluminum ProCore™ that delivers 35% greater heat conduction.
What's in Common?
- ProCore™ delivers 35% greater heat conduction
- Induction compatible
- Signature Hestan Advantages...
- Handcrafted in Italy
- Lifetime warranty
What's Different?
Construction
- ProBond is clad stainless-steel cookware, similar to All Clad, but with advanced features and benefits. The tri-ply construction is optimized by cold forging the steel so the base and rims are thicker for durability, but the sidewalls are thinner to help reduce the weight.
Ergonomic Handle
- Chef Keller's bespoke handle design, which rests comfortably in hand, minimizes heat transfer via stay-cool handle vent, and offers an improved angle for lifting and moving the cookware. Most notably, the innovative seamless handle eliminates the food-trapping crevice with beauty and incomparable craftsmanship.
Lids
- The Thomas Keller Commercial Clad collection features two universal lids designed to fit all the vessels in the collection and reduce manufacturing waste by eliminating extraneous lids.
- ProBond includes our signature stainless steel Hestan lid that is interchangeable between our NanoBond and CopperBond collections.
Finish
- Commercial Clad pieces have a lightly-brushed stainless steel interior and exterior for an elevated commercial look
- ProBond has a polished stainless steel rim paired with brushed stainless steel body.
Learn More
Our ProBond collection is also a recipient of the 2021 Red Dot and Good Design Awards for distinguished design. Learn more about the Red Dot Award and Good Design Award.
To learn more about this exclusive collection with Chef Thomas Keller, visit our Insignia Story Page.
Stainless steel woks are known for their durability and excellent heat conduction, making them ideal for high-heat cooking techniques like stir-frying. They are also non-reactive, which means they won’t alter the taste of acidic foods.
Yes, our Clad Stainless Steel Wok is specifically designed to be fully compatible with induction stoves. This Stainless Steel Wok is designed with a tri-ply body that includes a pure aluminum core, which not only ensures maximum durability and fast, even heat distribution but also makes it suitable for all cooking surfaces, including induction.
Stainless steel woks with lid should be washed with warm soapy water and a sponge or soft brush. Avoid using steel wool or abrasive cleaners that can scratch the surface. For tough residues, soaking the wok or using a mixture of vinegar and baking soda can help.
Why ProBond?
Superior Heat Conduction
Tri-ply stainless steel construction with our exclusive pure aluminum ProCore delivers 35% greater heat conductivity than other clad cookware.
Chef Inspired Design
Reinforced stainless rims guard against the inevitable whack of the whisk, while their flared design ensures drip-free pouring. Flush rivets prevent food buildup within the cooking surface and also allow for easy nesting storage.
Heavy Duty Construction
Our cold forging process provides a thicker base for even heat distribution, thinner side walls for lighter weight and thicker rims for increased durability.
The Hestan Advantages
ProCore™ Aluminum
Tri-ply stainless steel construction with our exclusive pure aluminum ProCore delivers 35% greater heat conductivity than other clad cookware.
Durable Construction
Forged stainless steel guarantees a thicker base for even heat distribution and thinner side walls for lighter weight.
Brushed Finish
Brushed stainless steel exterior finish ensures resilient beauty for years to come.
Ergonomic Handle
Ideally weighted and French-inspired, ergonomic handle design for greater comfort and total control.
Sealed Rims
Sealed and flared rims, encapsulated in stainless steel to prevent exposed aluminum, delamination or separation.
Flush Rivets
Interior flush rivets prevent food buildup, allowing for easy cleaning. Pieces nest neatly within each other for practical storage.
How to Clean
ProBond is dishwasher safe. Unlike other stainless steel cookware, ProBond's sealed rims prevent delamination making it truly dishwasher safe. Over time, stainless steel may stain due to oil build up. Any staining or residue can be scrubbed with the powdered version of Barkeeper's friend and a soft scrubber.
Overall rating: 4.9626956 / 5 from 831 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Push culinary boundaries with Hestan ProBond Stainless Steel Saucepans, handcrafted in Italy with a tri-ply body and aluminum core for optimal performance. Customers praised the even heat distribution, sleek design, and high-quality construction. Available in four sizes, these saucepans are dishwasher safe, oven safe up to 600°F, and feature ergonomic handles for comfort.
Summary topics
- Pan Size (8%): Customers loved the perfect size of the pan, which is ideal for cooking for a family of four.
- Heat Distribution (11%): Customers appreciated the excellent heat distribution and even heating of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
- Product Quality (24%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the high quality of the products, praising their construction, workmanship, and materials.
- Pan Appearance (6%): It was reported by customers that the skillet has a sleek and stylish look and cooks great.
- Cooking Performance (9%): It was reported by customers that the Hestan ProBond series cooks well and cooks evenly.
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Review highlights
- "Beautiful cookware, high quality, conducts heat much better and more evenly than my prior cookware." —
- "Beautiful design, quality craftsmanship, and cooks so well...it truly makes me feel like a (almost) chef LOL" —
- "Trust me These are really great high quality pans I’m getting rid of all my sheet pans and buying Hestan" —
Reviews
Perfection!
"I love my non stick skillet! I use it all the time and my culinary efforts turn out great every time. It truly evenly distributes heat, and it really is non stick, regardless of what I cook in it. Hestan cookware is the only cookware I want to use, now that I’ve started purchasing it. You’ll love it too!"
Nice Addition to the Family
"Having a larger pan is all ways nice for particular dishes. The medium rondeau meets that requirement. My nanobond 14 qt chef’s pan is still the top of my list, but this is a great adjunct. Most of the rest of the “family” is probond and Keller because I like the unpolished exterior. However, this is my 3rd piece of polished, it does seem the interior is closer to that of nanobond. Maybe I am mistaken, but I DO like it very much."
2 qt saucier pan
"The Hestan Conceirge, Michael, was essential in picking the collection and in helping me build a perfect set. I am delighted with my Luxe Probond skillets, sauciers and my dutch oven. I looked at several top line manufacturers and Hestan really has everything I was looking for, especialy the quality and style. Cooking with my new cookware has been fun and is a breeze to clean. TITUM skillets are a great addition to my all steel pans. Luxe Probond is beautiful cookware. You will be 100% satisfied with your purchase and Hestan level of support. Larry P"
Great pan, like all my other Hestan pieces!
"I keep buying additional products from this brand because everything cooks food very well, it's beautiful, feels good to grip, is easy to clean, and is made from extreme heavy duty material."
Simple features make a world of difference
"Purchased the 11 inch ProBond to replace an old beat up stainless steel pan. Crazy seeing the difference in how the pan heats up more consistently and evenly. The quality of life improvements are nice to."
Perfect size
"Wow. Love all my Hestan but this 2 quart saucier will get some serious use in the kitchen. Great product to add to my other stainless pieces."
Much better than All clad
"My wife can burn water so I really need some sort of non stick pans around the house. We have been using All clad for years now for their stainless pans. We purchased a couple non stick pans for eggs and such. They didn’t last long at all. I have been on the hunt for a much better non stick pan and we have finally found them. They work wonderfully and I don’t think my wife is able to get food to stick to them yet!"
Better than we imagined
"These pots and pans are insanely good. We didn’t expect that much of an upgrade from our very good cast iron, stainless steel, and copper bottom stainless steel ones, but these are totally next level. Everything seems to cook faster and more evenly. They’re also a breeze to clean."
Stylish with good quality
"I've had the Hestan nano bound, probound pan, baking pan and pot. All of them are in good qualities. They are also easy to maintain, healthier with high heat cooking. I would recommend the products."
Pure Aluminum Core
Made In Italy
Flush Rivets
Dishwasher Safe
Oven & Broiler Safe to 600°F
Induction Compatible