can I pick up the lid handle without a pot holder
1384220
I guess that just from past habit I have never attempted to pick up the lid with out a pot holder or glove. I will have to try it tomorrow. Thanks for the question . . . I will learn. The pot is fantastic. My wife and I both love it.
1384221
My experience has been "yes," with the caveat that if you boil something for a really long time you might want to be careful about it. But like David Ross above, I have historically been careful in general. As he says, this might be a good experiment -- consciously trying to pick it up without a pot holder. You should know that this cookware is just wonderful in general: it's beautifully made, distributes heat extremely well, cleans easily (keep your Barkeeper's Friend handy, of course), pan handles stay pretty cool, it's solid without being over-heavy and is well-balanced. I'm so glad I got it. My experience has been "yes," with the caveat that if you boil something for a really long time you might want to be careful about it. But like David Ross above, I have historically been careful in general. As he says, this might be a good experiment -- consciously trying to pick it up without a pot holder. You should know that this cookware is just wonderful in general: it's beautifully made, distributes heat extremely well, cleans easily (keep your Barkeeper's Friend handy, of course), pan handles stay pretty cool, it's solid without being over-heavy and is well-balanced. I'm so... » Read More My experience has been "yes," with the caveat that if you boil something for a really long time you might want to be careful about it. But like David Ross above, I have historically been careful in general. As he says, this might be a good experiment -- consciously trying to pick it up without a pot holder. You should know that this cookware is just wonderful in general: it's beautifully made, distributes heat extremely well, cleans easily (keep your Barkeeper's Friend handy, of course), pan handles stay pretty cool, it's solid without being over-heavy and is well-balanced. I'm so glad I got it. « Show Less
999737
Thomas, from what we can tell, yes, you can remove the handle, it simply slides into 2 holders and then you screw it in...it comes unattached...don't know whom you are buying this for but keep in mind the weight limit is 80 lbs. Our son LOVES it but he does use the handle!
1409270
Yes! the handle attaches to the basket, like a spring load into two holes in the basket. You can steam without the handle, then reattach it to lift out of your pot with the greatest of ease when you're finished. I LOVE it! ;o) I've already used it for turkey stock, par-boiling a cabbage head, and have thought of many future uses. (blanching veggies in the summer for freezing/canning season). Good luck!
1451561
My lids have handles but they don't sit well. The unit is not very logical either if your lid doesn't fit exactly it will fall through and to put lids back in you have to take them all out and put them back in size order which it a pain. Kind of like a soda holder, when you take one out all the rest push forward.
1511275
The handle gets hot if you have a gas range and yes you definitely have to use the pot holder that came with it It does not get hot on an electric one. I have an electric range and can pick it up with no potholder ,
1681355
It is my understanding locking the lid is an option. It's good for carrying the pot to another location.
1227208
Yes it does have a handle. You will want to purchase a lid lifter though if you don't have one.
1513380
No you will need to hold it with something. The glass is thick and high quality but I Dont know that there is any glass that won't need to be held with a potholder/mitts.
1595831
No.. U cannot remove the top handle. But u can fold and use comfortably.. Its not bulky, but strong enough.
1700294
Not at all. Very easy to handle and my wife can remove the lid with one arm without trouble. You will love it.
283524
The lid handles do get hot, and you will need pot holders to lift the lids. You do not need pot holders for the long handles. That is the only drawback to these pans, I love them otherwise!
977983
In my case, no! Works good for me! But you just take the handle never touch other part .
659937
The handles do not get but the lids do...I love my pots so I have a pot holder ready at all times. I have several of these pots.
1436863
With a strong pair of channel locks, and strong hands, I imagine one could remove the wire handle, but it's not just detatchable. You really need it to lift the pot as it's very heavy, and it doesn't get hot like the cast iron. I personally would not remove it. Lodge does make a similar Dutch oven that's a little smaller and does not have a wire handle. Hope this helps.
1551208
It depends, I can pick it up bare handed when it's boiling, but my wife usually uses a mitt. But the metal uprights that hold the handle get really hot so some care is needed about where your hand is placed, it also seems to matter where the tea kettle is on the burner. If it's not squarley above the flame it can cause the handle to get hot.
1913758
No. It does have two sturdy handles on each side to pick up and pour. However, keep in mind that those handles side and lid get very hot so use an oven glove or pot cloth. This is a well made pot.
1388242
Yes. You just push the top two handles together. It's very light when empty if you need to pick it up.