Yes, the sad truth:
The more you pay for tools the better they are likely to be.

Or rather, buy cheap tools and equipment and you'll regret it.

I've some steel Sabatier knives from 1982 still use the main one most days. So yes, either go cast iron and temper it yourself, don't use washing up liquid, just wipe it out with oil, or get a decent non-stick and NEVER use anything abrasive on it, i.e. metal spatulas, scouring pads, finger nails, forks etc.

Happy frying.
(Che Grimsdale Best before:, Tue 29 Jul 2008, 15:32, Reply)