12-Piece ScratchDefense™ Nonstick Cookware Set

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From the inventors of hard-anodized nonstick cookware comes the Circulon A1 Series with ScratchDefense™ Technology. Open up a new dimension in scratch resistance and unbeatable nonstick performance and longevity with groundbreaking ScratchDefense™ nonstick technology that applies aerospace-grade durability to eliminate scratching, sticking, and flaking for our most advanced nonstick yet. Cook with complete confidence using these dishwasher-safe pots and pans with a triple-layer nonstick cooking surface that lasts 130x longer than the competition and stands up to laboratory tests simulating 200+ years of daily wear and tear. An aluminum core delivers fast, all-over heat distribution and a thick, induction-suitable stainless steel base boosts durability and heat retention. Circulon ScratchDefense™: EXTREME NONSTICK THAT WON’T SCRATCH. EVER.

SKU

81824
  • Body Material: Aluminum
  • Exterior Finish: Nonstick
  • Interior Finish: Nonstick
  • Handle Material: Cast Stainless Steel with Silicone
  • Lid Material: Tempered Glass

To see CA AB1200 disclosures for this product, visit our Product Disclosures page.

  • Dishwasher Safe: Yes
  • Oven Safe Temperature: 400°F
  • Induction Suitable: Yes
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A1 Series

- Thick aluminum construction
- Nonstick inside and out
- No-slip silicone handles that stay cool on the stovetop
- Convenient nonstick exterior

Scratch Free,
Worry Free. Forever.

Circulon ScratchDefense™ is a safer, tougher nonstick that's laboratory‑tested to withstand up to 200 years of everyday use.*

Us After
350,000 Scrapes

vs.

Them After
5 Scrapes

130x longer lasting than the competition

Than leading competitor nonstick in a metal utensil scratch test performed at 200°C/392°F

Experience Next-Generation Nonstick
with ScratchDefense™

Overall rating: 4.651844 / 5 from 2766 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This 12-piece nonstick cookware set is highly praised for its exceptional nonstick performance, durability, and even heat distribution. Customers appreciate its scratch resistance, perfect size, and ease of cleaning. The quality and longevity of the product stand out, making it a top choice for cooking large meals.

Summary topics

  • Appearance (6%): Customers appreciated the looks of the product, with many describing it as great, fantastic, and beautiful.
  • Size Appropriateness (5%): Customers appreciated the perfect size of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
  • Cooking Performance (7%): It was reported by customers that the cooks are great for cooking big meals and come out tasting great.
  • Nonstick Performance (4%): It was highlighted by customers that the nonstick is outstanding and the best they have ever used.
  • Product Quality (8%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the great quality of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.

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Review highlights

  • "Perfect pan, great size cooks evenly and dishwasher safe for fast cleanup."Michael M.
  • "The quality is way better than I expected, the color is attractive and the even temperatured cooking has been great!"Alice M.
  • "No more food sticking, easy to clean, have been able to almost eliminate any oil in cooking"claire r.

Reviews

My A1 Scratch Defense Blows My Old Circulon Away!

"I love everything about my 12 piece set. I’ve never liked plastic utensils and I’m loving the freedom to use metal utensils without worrying about ruining the pans. The redesigned silicon handles are comfortable to grip and don’t have any hot spots. These pots and pans cook food beautifully and nothing seems to stick to them. Cleaning them is a breeze, too! I’m very happy with my purchase!"

Linda L. (5/5)

Cookware works great, even damaged

"I ordered a 10-piece Sratch Defense set that I've used a half-dozen times. Everything has performed very well. *One of the large lids was dented along the rim edge in the undamaged box, so that would mean it was dented at the production center and shipped anyway! I guess CIRCULON doesn't care enough to send out their best products as new."

JONATHAN Z. (4/5)

Still the best in 50 years!

"I bought Circulon cookware in the 70s when I moved out on my own. I tried every new “best” cookware that came along only to return to my Circulon. Today in 2026 Circulon stands alone in my kitchen as the best cookware available."

Linda W. (5/5)

Favorite Pan by Far

"I bought my first Circulon in 2018 and this was my second. Couldn't be happier with the quality, longevity, and amount of things you can use it for! Easy to clean and take care of, easy to cook with, and overall best quality for the affordable price. Highly recommend and will continue to build my collection."

Katie C. (5/5)

3 pans

"Bought th 12 before, buy wanted a smaller one to make eggs. Price 200, but was sale price 170, nice. These have better non stick and the heavy bottoms which I like. Great set, bought the 3 at sauce pan awhile ago, great pan. Great product."

Paul R. (5/5)

Great pans. Great customer service.

"These pans are awesome. I ordered these to supplement the larger set I bought. Unfortunately the packaging for these box free pans was not sufficient and the pans arrived bent. I reached out to customer service, sent a few pictures and not only did a new set arrive in a couple of days, but I could see they had fixed their packaging issue which had been evident in the pictures. Great company. Zero hassle dealing with them."

Jennifer H. (5/5)

Great pans. Great customer service.

"Love these pans. Nothing sticks. They are solid but not too heavy and perfectly balanced and comfortable. Lids fit perfectly. They heat quickly and evenly on my induction cook top. NO hotspots whatsoever. Well packaged for shipping."

Jennifer H. (5/5)

loving it!

"It's such a pleasure to not have excess food all over the stovetop. Just made a new dish, pasta shakshuka, worked beautifully. Bought so we could throw away our scratched pan."

Cheryl L. (5/5)

Great, but with a flaw.

"We find the pan to be of very good quality. Sturdy, but not too heavy. Cooks evenly with great heat dispersion. We love the silicone grips on the pan handles and lid. A competitor of theirs did not have this feature. The handles got extremely hot where you couldn't touch them. Returned. What we don't like about the Circulon are the grooves. Food builds up in those grooves and is difficult to remove without excessive scouring, which will ruin the surface of the pan over time. Made crepes in the pan one day, and yes, grooves in the crepes. Love the pan, if they were smooth. I say they, because there are two pots on this order as well. Loose the grooves!"

Michael W. (4/5)

My 6 piece

"Really enjoying this set! My only issue was I tried cooking a pancake in one without putting some lubricant and became a mess otherwise no issues"

Fainer J. (5/5)

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12-Piece ScratchDefense™ Nonstick Cookware Set

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