Ideal for one-pot meals, roasting whole chickens, casseroles and, of course, thick hearty stews, these stewpans are designed to be compatible with the detachable, interchangeable handles of the Strate collection (sold separately). Completely made in France, the Strate collection from Cristel is a breakthrough in convenience and versatility, boasting innovative compact design features such as detachable, interchangeable handles, flat lids and nesting capabilities. The detachable, interchangeable handles allow you to customize each sleek, stainless steel vessel, and make for space-saving efficiency in storage, the dishwasher, and the oven (you can fit more than one vessel on a rack!). These handles securely fasten to vessels thanks to a patented locking mechanism, and will not detach until you unlock them. The long handles or two side handles can be attached to hot vessels in the oven for safe transport without the need for potholders or oven mitts. Interchangeable handles easily turn a cooking pan into a serving vessel. The impact-resistant glass lids are flat for efficient stacking storage in the refrigerator and to take up less space in dishwasher or cabinet. An entire Cristel collection takes up about a quarter of the space as other similarly sized collections, making it ideal for smaller living spaces, boat galleys, motorhomes, or anyone who enjoys convenience and quality. Cristel Strate is optimized for induction cooking, but works wonderfully on any heat source. A base layer of aluminum sandwiched between interior and exterior layers of solid, brushed 18/10 stainless steel provides exceptional thermal efficiency, even heat and no hot spots. Wide-edge rims allow for precise pouring and help prevent messes. NOTICE: These pans are sold without handles. Pans are meant to be combined with Cristel Strate interchangeable, detachable handles (sold separately).