What it is
This is HexClad's 12-inch hybrid frying pan. Its cooking surface has a hexagon pattern of stainless steel raised over a nonstick layer, which is meant to give you the searing of a steel pan with easier cleanup.
Who it's for
It is for the home cook who makes breakfast every weekend, sears steaks, and likes to feel a little like a pro in the kitchen. A 12-inch pan is a big, family-size skillet, so it is ideal for people who cook for a crowd.
Why it's a great gift
Most of us use the same pan every single day. Upgrading that one pan is a gift the recipient will notice every morning. It also looks impressive in the box and on the stove, which makes it a satisfying present to unwrap on Christmas morning.
Gift tip: want to make it a bigger present? Pair it with the Ooni Koda 2 Gas Powered Pizza Oven from Ooni, and add it to your gift list so you remember who it's for and whether it's ordered or already wrapped.
Good to know
- Sold by HexClad, ordered directly at hexclad.com
- 12-inch frying pan
- Hybrid stainless steel and nonstick surface
- HexClad ships: US
- Price: $179 on HexClad's site (checked November 10, 2026)
About HexClad
HexClad is known for hybrid cookware that combines stainless steel and nonstick, and it also sells Damascus steel knives and kitchen tools from its own shop. See HexClad in our brand directory.
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