Circulon nonstick pan review: Durable and metal utensil safe

We tested the Circulon ScratchDefense.
Circulon claims its nonstick pan won't scratch—ever. Challenge accepted

Product 1: DURABLE, HARD ANODIZED COOKWARE SET: Heavy gauge hard-anodized aluminum construction is twice as hard as stainless steel for long lasting

Circulon Symmetry Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware Pots and Pans Set, 11-Piece, Black & Symmetry Hard Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan Set - 10 Inch and 12

Circulon Cookware 8.5 and 10 Tri-Ply Clad Nonstick Frying Pan Set in Stainless Steel

This versatile collection of pots and pans includes all the elements for great cooking and is crafted from super-tough, hard-anodized aluminum that's twice as strong as stainless steel and boasts the TOTAL Nonstick System of raised circles and triple layer, premium quality nonstick for long-lasting food release and easy cleanup.

Circulon Elementum Hard-Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set, 10-Piece, Gray

Circulon 87526 Dishwasher Safe Nonstick 10-Piece Pots and Pans Set, 1 - Fry's Food Stores

Designed for the way you cook today, this hybrid induction cookware from Circulon features SteelShield technology with elevated steel rings to protect the nonstick surfaces so you never have to worry about scratched nonstick again. Designed for the way you cook today, this hybrid induction cookware from Circulon features SteelShield technology with elevated steel rings to protect the nonstick surfaces so you never have to worry about scratched nonstick again.

Circulon SteelShield Stainless Steel 10.25 Frying Pan, Silver

Circulon Symmetry Hard-Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan, 11-Inch, Chocolate

Circulon SteelShield Nonstick Stainless Steel Fry Pan and Spatula Set

Welcome to cooking without worry. These perfectly constructed frying pans have been designed for the way you cook today. Combining the beauty and durability of stainless steel with the ease and convenience of nonstick, these 10-inch and 8-inch versatile skillets from Circulon offer the best of both worlds. Circulon's SteelShield technology features elevated steel rings to protect the nonstick surfaces, so you never have to worry about scratched nonstick again.

Circulon Stainless Steel Frying Pans / Skillet Set with SteelShield Hybrid Stainless and Nonstick Technology, 8 inch and 10 inch, Silver

Designed to cook from scratch without the scratches, this extra-durable, perfectly constructed 14 in. wok with side handles and a tempered glass lid combines the beauty and durability of stainless steel with the ease and convenience of nonstick. Circulon's SteelShield technology features elevated steel rings to protect the nonstick surfaces, so you never have to worry about scratched nonstick again.

Circulon Clad Stainless Steel Induction Wok with Glass Lid and Hybrid SteelShield and Nonstick Technology, 14-Inch, Silver

Circulon Cookware 8 and 10.25 Nonstick Frying Pan Set in Stainless Steel