Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I purchased the 7 quart pot and have no complaints whatsoever. The construction is sturdy, the heating surface is even, and the handles stay cool. This has gotten daily use during the four months that I've owned it so far and it's performance has been excellent. I've used it to sear, braise, saute, boil, etc. For those who aren't aware, this isn't a non-stick surface - which means it's excellent for browning meats and vegetables and creating a fond. It's 18/10 stainless steel - the same quality of steel used by All-Clad. This means it's equally resistant to corrosion as your typical $200+ version. It's not impervious of course, as stainless steel does react to acids and salt to a low degree. As a result, I care for my pan by: - not using it for storing cooked foods (as they typically have salt/acid in them) - washing and drying it shortly after use (never putting cold water on a hot pan, which can cause warping) - choosing a different pot if i'm going to be cooking something with salt/acid for an extended period of time (I use a crock pot for slow cooking) - cleaning it with a non-scratch pad (and baking soda, if I need to remove burned food) To be clear: this pot doesn't have the same construction as an All-Clad pot. All-Clad has multiple "sandwiched" layers of metal that make up the base AND walls of the pan. This has a single aluminum disc sandwiched between stainless steel on the bottom. The sides are one layer of stainless steel and the lid is glass. As a result, you will not get the degree of even heat retention from all directions, as you would in a much more expensive pot. That said, I believe this will serve most people well and it's a great buy at this price!