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French-Engineered Performance for High-Volume Stocks and Sauces The 13.5-quart Excellence Sauce Pot is the standard for chefs requiring rapid heat distribution, consistent simmering, and a lifetime of reliability. In a fast-paced professional environment, your equipment either earns its place on the stove or it gets in the way. The Matfer Bourgeat Excellence 13.5-quart sauce pot is designed specifically for those who demand consistency when working with large batches. Whether you are tempering a reduction, simmering a voluminous house marinara, or boiling stock for service, this vessel provides the thermal mass and efficiency required to prevent scorching and ensure even cooking. At the core of this pot is a precision-engineered 'sandwich' bottom. We have seen many pots fail at the connection point; Matfer solves this by fusing a highly conductive aluminum core between two layers of premium 18/10 stainless steel. This construction eliminates the hot spots common in lesser cookware, allowing you to maintain a precise simmer without constant stirring. The watertight welded handles are not just aesthetic—they are structural, providing a secure, balanced grip that makes moving a full pot to the pass both safer and more efficient. The reinforced non-drip rim ensures that your plating remains clean, minimizing waste and cleanup time. Learn More

The Demeyere Proline 12.6 inch Skillet is an extremely well designed pan. When using a large fry pan such as this weight is often an issue. Demeyere affixed a small helper handle to this pan to ensure it is easy to manuever around your cook top or in and out of the stove, even when loaded with food. The cooking surface itself heats quickly and evenly, making this pan a great choice for browning, searing, sauteing and frying. You can easily serve large parties using only this pan. We recommend this size for anyone who regularly cooks for 4 or more people.  Demeyere's proprietary Silvinox surface is as functional as it is attractive. The 18/10  stainless steel is protected from discoloration and won't tarnish or dull with handling or use. 7-Ply construction is 4.8mm thick, all the way to the edge which means you can cook along the entire surface of this pan (including the sides). This is especially helpful when serving large groups, or cooking multiple chicken breasts or steaks at once. This design provides an additional 50% of usable cooking surface - you get more bang for your buck without having to purchase are larger and heavier pan. Rivetless, stay-cool handles are welded in place for easy cleaning and improved aesthetics.  Triple-Induc base prevents warping and is extremely efficient, especially when used on an induction burner.  Demeyere's Proline Series includes a variety of fry pans, designed to accompany the Atlantis line. This series is protected by a 30 year manufacturer warranty for domestic (home) use and a 10 year warranty for commercial use. We don't expect you'll ever need to take advantage of this warranty, but if you do you can contact Demeyere directly or the Knife Merchant team; we're always happy to handle warranty claims in house. Learn More

Secure the flavors of your signature dishes with the Matfer Bourgeat Excellence Lid. This 12 5/8-inch lid is the essential companion for your larger Matfer cookware, designed to fit perfectly and create a seal that locks in critical heat and moisture. Whether you are slow-braising, simmering a large pot of stock, or simply keeping food warm, this lid ensures even cooking and more flavorful results. Crafted in France from durable, heavy-duty stainless steel, it features a sturdy welded handle for a safe, reliable grip. Learn More

For the ambitious chef and the generous host, the Matfer Bourgeat Excellence 19 Qt. Stock Pot is the ultimate foundation for culinary masterpieces. This is the pot you reach for when crafting gallons of rich, clear consommé, simmering a monumental batch of chili for a festival, or preparing a magnificent seafood boil for a family reunion. Engineered in France to withstand the uncompromising demands of professional kitchens, this stock pot offers the immense capacity and superior performance to bring your grandest culinary visions to life. The secret to its flawless, steady simmer lies in the technologically advanced "sandwich" bottom. This multi-layered base fuses a highly responsive aluminum core between two layers of durable 18/10 stainless steel, commanding heat with absolute precision. It ensures energy spreads swiftly and evenly across the entire base, preventing scorching and allowing flavors to meld and develop over hours of slow cooking. Designed for stability and safety, the robust, watertight handles are unbreakably welded to the body, providing a secure, confident grip for lifting and moving even when full. The reinforced, non-drip rim allows for a clean, controlled pour every time. This is the pinnacle of French cookware—a lifetime investment in reliability, capacity, and exceptional results. Learn More

When your culinary ambitions scale up, your cookware must rise to the occasion. The Matfer Bourgeat Excellence 12 ½-inch Brasier is the definitive tool for grand-scale cooking, from braising a whole leg of lamb to simmering a hearty cassoulet for a gathering of friends and family. Expertly forged in France, this generously sized pan provides the space and superior performance needed to develop the deep, complex flavors that define show-stopping, one-pot meals. Its expansive, heavy-gauge base is the ultimate stage for achieving a perfect, uniform sear on large cuts of meat and abundant vegetables. This flawless browning is powered by Matfer’s signature "sandwich" bottom, which fuses a highly conductive aluminum core within durable 18/10 stainless steel. This advanced technology ensures heat spreads with remarkable speed and evenness, eliminating hot spots and giving you complete control over the cooking process. Engineered for both stovetop searing and oven roasting, this brasier is a true culinary workhorse. The robust, watertight handles are designed for a secure, balanced grip, providing safety and confidence when moving a full pot. The reinforced non-drip rim allows for a clean and steady pour, preserving every last drop of your delicious sauces. This is the uncompromising quality and performance trusted by professional chefs for their most important creations. Learn More

The Professional's Choice for Everyday Searing and Sautéing Engineered for superior performance, the Demeyere Industry 12.5-inch Fry Pan provides the responsive control and even heating essential for perfect results. Its substantial size is ideal for searing multiple steaks, pan-frying fish fillets, or sautéing large batches of vegetables without crowding. A sturdy helper handle offers balance and security when moving the pan from stovetop to oven or carrying it to the table. The pan's 5-ply construction conducts heat rapidly and distributes it evenly from the base all the way up the sides, eliminating hot spots and ensuring consistent browning.The rivet-free interior provides a smooth, uninterrupted cooking surface and simplifies cleanup. Finished with Demeyere's proprietary Silvinox treatment, the stainless steel resists discoloration and maintains its brilliant, silvery finish through years of daily use. Learn More

The Chef’s Choice for Elegant One-Pot Cooking The Made In Stainless Clad 6-Quart Rondeau brings the sophistication of a professional French kitchen into your home. Ideally sized for family meals, this pan occupies the sweet spot between a sauté pan and a Dutch oven. It is shallow enough to whisk a sauce or flip meat easily, yet deep enough to hold enough liquid for a rich, slow-cooked braise. While deep pots trap moisture and "steam" meat, the Rondeau’s wide, flat bottom invites superior evaporation and browning. This makes it the absolute best vessel for dishes that require reduction or constant stirring, such as a creamy mushroom risotto or a hearty Bolognese. Because of its premium 5-ply construction, heat wraps evenly around the ingredients from the bottom up the walls, ensuring your grains cook consistently without sticking or scorching. Handcrafted in Italy, this 6-quart vessel is finished with compact, dual-looped handles. This thoughtful design significantly reduces its footprint on the stovetop and makes it easy to slide into a crowded oven—or a dishwasher—where long-handled pans won't fit. From searing chicken thighs to serving them directly at the table, this pan does it all with style. Learn More

The "Project Pot" for Serious Home Cooks When the holidays arrive, or it’s time to preserve the summer harvest, the Made In 12 Quart Stainless Steel Stock Pot is the only tool for the job. While most stock pots are designed to be tall and narrow, this Italian-made vessel features a distinctively wide 12.4-inch base. This intelligent design choice transforms it from a simple boiling pot into a versatile "rondeau-style" powerhouse, giving you enough surface area to sear large batches of short ribs or brown mirepoix directly in the pot before adding your liquid. With a massive 3-gallon capacity, this is the pot you grab when feeding a crowd. It effortlessly accommodates a full lobster boil, a double-batch of Sunday gravy, or jars for canning jams and pickles. Despite its size, it offers the same precision control as a small saucepan thanks to Made In’s 5-Ply Stainless Clad construction. The conductive aluminum core extends all the way up the walls, ensuring that your massive batch of chowder simmers gently and evenly without scorching at the bottom corners. This is professional-grade equipment built for a lifetime of feasts. Weighing in at a sturdy 7 pounds, it is engineered to handle the heat of a commercial kitchen (oven safe up to 800°F) while remaining elegant enough for table service. The rolled rim ensures that pouring gallons of stock into storage containers is clean and drip-free, while the oversized, riveted handles provide a secure grip—even when you are lifting 12 quarts of boiling water.   Learn More

Precision Engineering for High-Volume Pasta Service: The Made In Pentola Insert In a professional kitchen, efficiency and safety are paramount. The Made In Stainless Steel Pasta Insert is not merely a convenience; it is a critical tool designed to eliminate the physical strain and safety hazards associated with transporting heavy, boiling stock pots to the sink. By utilizing a high-perforation design, this insert allows for near-instant drainage when lifted, leaving the starchy, 'liquid gold' pasta water behind for immediate use in finishing sauces. Constructed from premium, non-reactive stainless steel, this insert is built to withstand the rigors of a commercial line. While standard home-use strainers often feature flimsy wire or thin-gauge metal, the Made In insert utilizes a rigid, perforated structure that maintains its shape even under the weight of several pounds of dense pasta or heavy shellfish. The ergonomic handles are designed for a secure grip with dry or wet hands, ensuring stable lifting from 6-quart or 8-quart stock pots. Versatility is baked into its technical profile. Beyond linguine and rigatoni, this tool functions as a high-capacity blanching basket for mirepoix, a steamer for delicate seafood, and a grain cooker for larger batch prep. Its ability to withstand temperatures up to 800°F means it can transition from the stovetop to a high-heat oven if your technique requires it. This is a lifetime tool, engineered in Thailand to the exacting standards that professional chefs demand from the Made In brand. Learn More