Fissler is a company based in

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that produces cookware items. Fissler's main products include pots, pans, and

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s, knives; and kitchen accessories. Fissler's history dates back to the 19th century with its introduction of the Goulash Cannon, a mobile

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. In the 1920s Fissler came out with the first

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pans for electric stoves. In the 1950s Fissler introduced the first pressure cooker with a multi-setting control valve and the patented "Thematic" base. Today, Fissler's pots and pans have an all-stove base, meaning that they can be used on any heating surface without warping or degrading. Fissler also produces the CookStar Induction Pro, an

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surface. Induction cooking uses

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technology to heat the pots and pans, without being hot to the touch. The company at one time produced the world's most expensive pan costing £100,000. Fissler's two lines of knives are called Profession and Perfection. The Profession line is inspired by Japanese knives and includes knives specifically for making

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