Le Creuset L9403-45 Stainless-Steel Replacement Knob, 2 Inch
Le Creuset L9403-45 Stainless-Steel Replacement Knob, 2 Inch
- 2-inch replacement knob designed for Le Creuset cookware
- 18/10 stainless-steel construction with brushed finish; smoothly rounded edges
- Round, flat shape offers a secure grip for confident handling
- Oven-safe to any temperature; assembly screw included for simple installation
- Measures 2 by 2 by 1-2/5 inches
Spruce up the look of your Le Creuset cookware with an new 2 Inch 18/10 Stainless Steel Knob. The knob is highly durable and can withstand any oven temperature. Designed for Le Creuset products 9 Inch or larger, but will fit all sizes. Includes assembly screw.
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Review by ManhattanMatt for Le Creuset L9403-45 Stainless-Steel Replacement Knob, 2 Inch
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I bought my new Le Creuset Dutch Oven (ok, they call it a “French” oven, but whatever) a couple months ago for two reasons: I needed a Dutch oven anyway, and I knew that cast iron would be the best way to go. Plus, I was eager to try out a new simple bread recipe that everyone was talking about in the New York Times: The Bittman no-knead bread. It called for the loaf to be baked in a cast-iron Dutch oven at a very high temperature (450 degrees).
So I plunked down the $230 (a seemingly insane amount of money for a pot, but I figured I was buying quality, and that it would last a lifetime), and when it arrived I started the bread recipe.
But wait. The instruction manual — while saying that the pot is heat-rated for temperatures in excess of 500 degrees — stated the maximum temperature for the pot’s black phenolic lid knob was only 375 degrees. (I later found out that “phenolic” is just a classy name for PLASTIC.) So — how were all these people baking their Bittman bread with their Le Creuset pots? I Googled “Bittman + Le Creuset” and found a litany of horror stories about pot knobs melting and even exploding in the oven because people didn’t read the fine print in the owner’s manual. Of course, my Google search also brought me to THIS page, where I found this stainless steel replacement knob.
The knob itself is perfect. It looks even better than the original plastic (excuse me — PHENOLIC) knob. And it’s nice that Le Creuset put its logo on top. What’s not nice is that the hardware it comes with doesn’t work — the screw is too long, and the knob didn’t tighten properly. No worries … I just used the original screw from the plastic (excuse me again — PHENOLIC) knob. Success!
I have three main gripes with Le Creuset, however. First of all, a pot retailing for over $300 shouldn’t have anything made of plastic on it, period. Second, putting a knob that’s only heat-rated for 375 degrees on a pot that’s heat-rated for over 500 degrees is like putting cheap all-season tires that are speed-rated for 80 miles per hour on a Ferrari. Third — Le Creuset should have provided me this replacement knob — and everyone else who dropped hundreds of dollars on their pot — for FREE.
Review by Boston Bean for Le Creuset L9403-45 Stainless-Steel Replacement Knob, 2 Inch
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I’ve been looking for a replacement knob for my Lodge 6 quart blue enamel covered dutch oven. I wanted to be able to use the pan in the oven to make the famous bread recipe, but the knob that came with my Lodge pan isn’t oven safe. I was having no luck, till I accidentally came across this stainless steel Le Creuset 2 inch replacement knob. It was cheap enough, so I decided to take a chance. It FITS, and it fits PERFECTLY….right size knob, right size screw, and right size screw length. If you’ve been looking for a replacement knob for your Lodge cast iron enameled pot, then GO FOR IT!!! I am one very happy home cook.
Review by Art for Le Creuset L9403-45 Stainless-Steel Replacement Knob, 2 Inch
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Leave it to the French to have too long a screw. The screws for the original knob and the replacement stainless steel knob were identical so I had to make a trip to the hardware store. I picked up 10 shorter screws that worked perfectly. The knob is handsome and functional for the 7 1/4 Qt. Lid.
Le Creuset should hire ‘Madge” for quality control as the screw included in the package was at least 1/4″ too long. And no one likes floppy knobs.
3 Stars for the oversight and wasted gas. A shorter screw would have pushed it to a 5.
Review by David H. Weiss for Le Creuset L9403-45 Stainless-Steel Replacement Knob, 2 Inch
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A very well-made product, though pricey. Supplied mounting screw is too short for my Tramontina Dutch oven. Buy a #10-32×3/4″ machine screw.
Review by Sinead NiC for Le Creuset L9403-45 Stainless-Steel Replacement Knob, 2 Inch
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My husband and I wanted to try the “no knead bread” recipe that so many people have raved about over the last few years but didn’t want to risk ruining the black handle on our great LeCreuset pots. I found a store in New York City that sold these knobs (but even 18 months ago, they were more expensive than this new Amazon offer) so I bought some from them. Great product! At first, we saved the black knobs, thinking we might switch back, but we left these on our Le Creuset products – they’re great!
PS Google “no knead bread” – or go to the New York Times webpage and look up the article, recipe, and video by Mark Bittman – it really is as easy (and delicious!) as they say it is!