The chef’s knife is better, which admittedly is not saying much. It’s very rocky and lightweight. I prefer a heavier knife, especially considering how slippery the handle feels. But I was able to slice through my pile of chives, plus garlic and onions. That’s the best assessment I can give: I was able to use this knife to cut things. Did I mention that my beloved Kiwi cleaver costs $15?
One Reddit user mentioned that the knives leach color, which I’m not surprised about, given my aforementioned “these are basically children’s toys” note. (Chefs on the subreddit have echoed my sentiments.)
Paris Hilton Nonstick Cookware Set: That’s Hot
Photograph: Louryn Strampe
Paris Hilton
Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set
This Paris Hilton cookware set would’ve been the perfect gift for me when I got my first apartment. Unfortunately, that was 10 years ago. (Stay tuned for our buying guide for nonstick pans, which will be published soon!)
The exact set that I tested is no longer available online, but a very similar version exists that includes the same main pots and pans. (Which is probably a good thing, because my set came with nylon tools that were not as heat-safe as they should be, and the new set includes silicone versions.)
The pots and pans are very, very cute, with a glittery ceramic nonstick coating, a pink body, and gold, heart-shaped handles on the lids. The nonstick performed well. (The manufacturer recommends using low or medium heat, but I tested on high, too.) Eggs released without a trace, and melted American cheese was easy to scrape away.
I did notice some scuffing on the bottom of the pan after shuffling it around my gas stove burner, but the finish stayed intact.
The handles stayed cool to the touch, but they’re a little hard to grip. Every pan is on the lightweight side, and they aren’t oven-safe. The product page advertises that they’re easy to clean in the dishwasher, but you shouldn’t put nonstick pans through the dishwasher! Hand-clean and dry them to preserve the coating for as long as possible. According to the manufacturer, the pans are made “without PFAS, PFOA, PFOS & PTFE.”