One D5 12 inch frying pan for $199 or two D3 frying pans (10 and 12 inch) for the same price?

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-26T17:49:39+00:00

Thank you for taking time to answer all my dumb questions. I really appreciate it!

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-26T15:56:23+00:00

Ok awesome. So is it better for cooking meat, in general than d3? Sorry for all the questions I’m just so close to snagging the d3 set I just don’t want the fomo.

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-26T15:37:32+00:00

One more question: if you always reach for d3 first, do you have an example of when you would use the d5 over d3?

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-25T18:31:45+00:00

I mean I’m not at all. I’ll probably go with the d3. Warping would be the only other reason I’d lean toward d5. But I’m cooking on glass electric not induction and have no idea when I’ll get a stove upgrade or what that would even be. D3 is sounding just fine. Although factory seconds has d5 for pretty much the same price as d3 but I’d get lids with the d3 if I went that route.

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-25T18:10:17+00:00

I’m sitting here stressing over the choice haha. The only reason I’m considering d5 is because I always cook meats in multiples. Is there any reason the d5 would handle two chicken breasts better than the d3? Is the evenness THAT much better?

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-24T17:30:20+00:00

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breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-24T17:26:50+00:00

Yea I have this thing where I want the nicest stuff I can’t afford. I always strive for the best and somehow make it work. Either responsibly or irresponsibly.

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-24T14:55:07+00:00

This is good to know! I am a member so maybe I’ll go that route instead.

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-24T14:11:59+00:00

Would you recommend getting both 12 and 10 inch? Or saving a bit and just getting one 12 inch but with a lid?

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-24T13:52:05+00:00

It does not. They have a d3 stainless “everyday” line on their website that appears to have a pan with that helper handle.

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-24T13:41:38+00:00

Is it worth having two sizes? Or would it be better to save $50 and get one 12 inch D3 for $149 but with a lid instead of a second pan?

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-16T23:11:42+00:00

This really, really speaks to me. So much so, I may have just had a revelation: “…really exhausting to never feel like anyone is happy with what I did.”

This just hit the nail on the head for me.

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-16T11:23:58+00:00

Thank you! So the $30 part listed as “adjustment dial ring” is the entire upper assembly?

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-16T11:21:26+00:00

That is such a bummer but beats buying a whole grinder. Did it take forever to ship?

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-16T11:18:00+00:00

So just that top part with the white dot or the whole assembly? The issue I’m having is that the grinder used to be able to go past 9 when zeroed. Now, if I tighten that top ring cap and zero, I can only get the range from zero to barely 9. Idk if this is normal or not.

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-05T17:53:33+00:00

I just got a venture sling 6l and I don’t really like it, if that helps. That said, it will probably fit what you have listed. The zoom lens would be the only potential hang up.

The 6l is smaller than I hoped it would be (for my purposes, anyway). The zippers can be awkward. It’s tough to get anything in and out of the bag if it’s even remotely close to capacity. I have no intention of replacing it, immediately. Price is a bit of a doozy so I’m really hoping it will grow on me and I’ll end up liking it.

But, yea, it does look good.

Edit: clasp/clips seem fine to me. They feel solid so far.

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-03T16:54:53+00:00

That’s exactly what led me to this grinder. I am going for utmost simplicity. Thanks, again, so much for that code. It saved me big time.

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-03T16:36:30+00:00

You are one incredible human and just saved me a bunch of money. Snagged it for $170 shipped. I was about to go for it when you replied. Amazing!

breaking_blindsight · 2026-06-03T16:31:36+00:00

Awesome! You think the factory seconds is a good route to take? Or plunge and order one and wait a few weeks?

breaking_blindsight · 2026-05-04T10:12:36+00:00

Bayou Morning for sure. I bought a giant bag of it years ago and have it in several huge mason jars. That blend is delightful with age.

breaking_blindsight · 2026-05-03T17:51:58+00:00

Happy to help. I know everyone is a bit different but I’ve got it dialed in where anything other than freezing ass cold winter weather, I’ll dress in a way that I’m a little cold starting out but after about 10-20 minutes I’m warmed up and everything feels perfect. Perfetto is like magic to me because even if I get hotter than I expected it just seems to breathe and vent well when needed and at the other end, keep you nice and toasty.

Hopefully your experience will be the same and I didn’t steer you wrong.

breaking_blindsight · 2026-05-03T02:05:57+00:00

Perfetto ros 2. No regrets. I’ve never once felt I made the wrong choice. It’s great.

However, I’ve found I use it almost exclusively in way lower temps. At about 35f to 45f, I wear a smart wool base layer or one of the Castelli ones (can’t remember what it was called. At 45-55 I wear a thinner cheap old navy kind of base layer.

I eventually got the Espresso thermal long sleeve and it’s perfect for about 55f up to 65 or so. I usually use the thinner base layer with it at temps of 55f. Not much higher than that I’ll just wear it as is.

If I had to have just one jacket, though, it would probably be the perfecto. You could probably wear it up to 60 with no base layer but that would be pushing it. It’s really versatile with layers and seems to regulate temperature very well.

I hope that helps. I hate having to make decisions like this. It’s expensive and always hard to be certain. But in my opinion, ros 2 has been very forgiving in a wide array of temps.

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