Can the wire bail handle be removed from the lid?
1436856
I suppose that it could be removed using a pair of strong channel locks or pliers and strong hands, but I personally would not do this. It's not made to be detachable as the pot is very heavy and the wire handle stays cool compared to the cast iron. Lodge does make a little smaller Dutch oven without the iron bail handle. I've seen it in Benny's stores and I'm sure Lodge has it on their own website. Good luck.
1436857
hmmmm. possible. depends how strong you are and what tools you have. it wouldn't be super easy. and why would you need to remove it?
1436858
Not without bending it with a pair of pliers. I see no need to remove it anyway. It has two separate folding methods - one is somewhat raised as shown in this picture which makes it easy to handle when cooking - the other is to flip it over to make it lower. Also handle does not get hot when cooking. Love this pot. When cooking soups and stews this is the only pot I use anymore.
1436859
You could possible remove the handle. You would need a tool of some sort for sure and will take some muscle too but, I don't believe it would be impossible. I do like this pot. Have used it to cook chicken and my famous stew.
1436860
If you remove the wire bail handle, you might have trouble handling the pot, because the remaining handles are small.Lodge makes an identical Dutch oven with two big loop handles on the sides instead of the wire bail handle. Trade yours in for that model instead, or buy a new one and give yours to a friend who will enjoy it.
1436861
if you have wire benders you can bend the wire attaching it to the sides to remove it.
1436862
I have the 5 qt dutch oven with the handles instead of the bail wire handle and I'm going to go and buy one WITH the bail wire because it's easier to carry and to remove the lid. If you want one without the bail wire just buy the 5 quart that has handles on the side and the lid with matching handles, that doubles as a bowl/skillet. That's the one I use for baking my bread (plus you get a multi functional lid).
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.
1234426
Yes, the handle can be removed. You just squeeze it together at the base to either insert it or remove it.
52704
It is supposedly detachable; however, I haven't been able to take the handle off myself. (There must be a trick to it.)
1254978
Technically, yes, but it's not designed to be. You'd need a tool to bend the handle to remove it...
1595831
No.. U cannot remove the top handle. But u can fold and use comfortably.. Its not bulky, but strong enough.
611235
You can pop the lid off but if you do it a lot it will loosen and not be as secure.
1680564
No, the handle can not be removed, however, it folds over to the same size as the pan portion. When you store it is only the size of the small pan. I love this for a quick snack.
1142436
yes the handle can be removed by a knurled knob on the base and then placed in the trunk.
1030820
Yes. It's just a wire hook basically. If you don't want it there you can just remove it.
1920803
I have not removed the handle. Look like it can be,you will have what shows in red, approximate 5.5'', hollow. Their is two screws by the net.
292846
No. The handle can be easily removed and installed with a phillips screw driver & a pair of pliers.
629085
No, the handle cannot be removed. Unlike other silicone spatulas I've bought, the handle had never fallen out.
1980687
The handle is removable. It's also in two pieces to make it shorter for easier storage.
659619
Yes to both your questions. Lid with handle and containers are completely separate.
1700294
Not at all. Very easy to handle and my wife can remove the lid with one arm without trouble. You will love it.
326735
The handle was welded together on mine, so I had to sand of the little bit that remained after taking it off. Other than that, if you have the tools you can get it off just fine. Just beware of the welded piece when swinging around. *cough* if you do that.
2248016
No, It is too small to remove a lid that size. Works really well with soda bottles, etc.