Hammered Copper Saute Pan

Copper conducts heat better than nearly any other cookware metal, so a pan sauce reduces evenly and backs off the moment you lower the flame. Each pan is hand-hammered, which gives the exterior its dimpled finish and stiffens the metal. The interior is lined with stainless steel, and a cast bronze handle is riveted on for balance.

This is a pan for butter, shallots, and wine rather than blistering sears. Wash by hand and dry right away. The copper will darken with use; polish it with a mild copper cleaner or a lemon half dipped in salt if you prefer it shiny, or let it age gracefully.