Gold might be sought after for crowns, trophies, and Olympic medals, but in the kitchen, our most treasured gear often comes with the silver glint of stainless steel. That’s because stainless steel cookware tends to be lightweight, low-maintenance, and durable enough for decades of use. Traditional stainless pans are non-toxic , since they don’t have synthetic coatings like nonstick skillets do. Plus, they don’t require seasoning like cast iron or carbon steel . We’ve reviewed countless stainless steel pots and pans—including sauté pans , rondeaus , and saucepans —but no category highlights the quality of a cookware brand quite like stainless steel skillets. All-Clad has become a legacy in the cookware industry in the five-plus decades since its founding in 1971, and you can find its stainless steel pans in high-end restaurant kitchens around the world. In recent years, however, newcomer Made In (which started in 2017) has been competing hard for the title of best stainless steel skillet.…