| There are three well-known European brands of | | | | Safety is the number one priority as it boasts of 5 |
| pressure cooker namely Kuhn Rikon, Magefesa and | | | | security features - easy lock system, red pressure |
| WMF. These three companies all offer sophisticated | | | | sensor, pressure regulating valve, safety valve and |
| and state-of-the art cookwares but each still differ | | | | window. Price is $80-$250 depending on the quart |
| to make their products unique and identifiable to | | | | size. |
| them. Let's take a closer look and compare them in | | | | WMF pressure cooker is German made comes in |
| terms of design, features and price. | | | | several models such as Perfect Plus and Perfect Ultra. |
| Kuhn Rikon Duromatic is Swiss made and has been in | | | | They are made from their prestigious and exclusive |
| the cookware business for more than 70 years. It | | | | heavyweight Cromargan 18/10 stainless steel giving it |
| has been tagged by by New York Times as the | | | | a polished mirror finish. They are simple and easy to |
| mercedes benz of pressure cooker making it all the | | | | use with features such as ergonomic plastic handle, |
| more prestigious and reliable. It is made of stainless | | | | flame prevention and cooking scale. Safety is number |
| steel and has safety features like automatic locking | | | | one priority with parts like heavy-duty rubber ring |
| system and spring-loaded precision valve. It has a | | | | and clear pressure gauge. Price is $200-$250 |
| solid thermal aluminum sandwiched in the bottom for | | | | depending on the size and model. |
| better heat absorption and even browning. With the | | | | Our pressure cooker reviews conclude that |
| Swiss craftmanship and engineering in its design, its | | | | comparing the European brands, they have a lot |
| definitely durable and can stand the test of time. | | | | things in common. They are all stainless steel made, |
| Price range is $150-$300 depending on the size and | | | | expensive and crafted with safety as the number |
| model. | | | | one priority. All have sleek designs, innovate styles |
| Magefesa has its original headquarters in Spain where | | | | and modern features. All in all, it all boils down to |
| its known to manufacture pressure cookers, | | | | which brand you are more comfortable with. They |
| domestic and professional cookware and frying pans. | | | | are all highly recommended and even if price is on a |
| The Magefesa Praktika Plus is made from 18/10 | | | | higher scale, it will be definitely worth your money in |
| stainless steel, chrome & nickel and has a | | | | the long run. |
| thermal diffusing base so its undoubtedly durable. | | | | |