Honest Review of HEXCLAD PANS! Are Hexclad a SCAM, the answer is no. Hexclad doesnt make any false claims but they do have really clever marketing tactics to make their pans seem like they are worth the high price tag. They are good heavy bottom pans but shouldnt be used for searing because of the nonstick coating. They are also not nonstick without being seasoned which begs the question, why add a nonstick coating to it in the first place. In addition to that you cant wash them in the dishwashe