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July 2020

Scanpan

Axis 20cm 3.5L Saucepan

Price

$239

Score

Good

Recommended

Test results

94
Performance
100
Scrambled egg
80
Boiling water
65
Ease of use
60
Balance-weight
70
Handle-comfort
60
Steam-control
70
Pouring

Good points

Excellent result for evenness.
Very good boil time result.
Fairly easy to pour, flat edge rim makes a wider pour, less chance of dripping on to bench. D-shaped handle opposite side for extra stability.
Comprehensive instructions.
Saucepan is fairly balanced.
Stainless steel fairly easy to clean if food isn't baked on.
Measurement grading in the pan.
Magnetic base and sides of pan for even induction heating.

Bad points

Very heavy.
OK comfort, round narrow stainless steel no non slip grip.
Steam escapes from around the lid, condensation build-up on the handle and causes the lid to rattle.
Glass lid can accumulate grime and be difficult to clean.
Noticeable humming vibration noise.

Model

Avg price
$239
Price survey
June 2020

Specifications

Weight (kg)
2.4
Volume (L)
3.5
Time to boil 1L water (minutes.seconds)
3.34
Base diameter
15.5cm
Base thickness
0.2cm
Base material
18/10 stainless steel with a copper nucleus.

Features

Suitable for induction cooktops
Oven safe
Up to 200°C
Steam vents
Glass lid
Non-stick lining
Measurement grading
Dishwasher safe
Yes (but hand washing recommended)
Claims no PFOA
Not stated

More info

Member reviews

1 Member review

Excellent Pots - A great investment

Pros

The Axis range is very high quality stainless steel and keeps an even temperature and the design is lovely. Feel like a Michelin chef when cooking with them. Very happy that Consumer reviewed them. The steamer is great and fits all x3 pots. They can be a bit heavy but I like that.

Cons

I had to get them from AUS and they took awhile to arrive. If you shop around you can pick them up on sale at times. There is only time x3 sizes available and it would be nice to have a super small size.