Reddit reviews Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Stainless-Steel Saucepan Pressure Cooker - 7.4-Qt
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7-3/8-quart saucepan-style pressure cooker made of 18/10 stainless steel; holds up to 4 pint or 3 quart jars for canningSolid thermal aluminum sandwich in bottom for even browning and rapid heat absorptionFive over-pressure safety systems; automatic locking system; spring-loaded precision valveSaves time and 70 percent of energy normally consumed while cookingMade in Switzerland; hand washing recommended; 10-year warranty
Actually, I bought it locally and gave the local kitchen supply place a little business, but here's a link to the same item.
http://www.amazon.com/Kuhn-Rikon-3344-7-4-Quart-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00004R8ZF/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1348508693&sr=8-4&keywords=kuhn+pressure+cooker
> bang for your buck. If a knife set, which one?
Bang for your buck is a 10" chef's knife and a 6" utility knife. You can add a paring knife if you cook fancy things. But those first two will get used 95% of the time. There's no reason to buy a knife set. There is a reason to buy a couple poly cutting boards, though. Use one for meat and one for foods you can eat raw.
> I want to say cast iron skillet.
I have a stack of them. I get far more use out of my regular skillet. I know folks here have a thing for cast iron, and I've been cooking on one for around 25 years. But a regular skillet is what I use most often.
I'd also need a saucepan. Add to that a colander, a couple pairs of tongs, and a half dozen wooden spatulas.
Last thing I'd buy is one of these because I use it all the time.
The best brand I'm aware of is Kuhn Rikon.
Considering they're made in Switzerland, it's bizarre they're cheaper in the US (£178.39 against $159.96, though it is on offer in the US)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kuhn-Rikon-Duromatic-Stainless-Steel-Saucepan/dp/B00004R8ZF/
https://www.amazon.com/Kuhn-Rikon-Duromatic-Stainless-Steel-Saucepan/dp/B00004R8ZF
However, how will you get it back? Airport security might not like a pressure cooker, plus you might end up paying duty.