( 7 reviews )
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Posted: Apr 8 2009
I have 30+ pieces of All Clad (an assortment of Stainless, MC2 and LTD) and have absolutely NO regrets. Several pieces are almost 20 years old and were not only for home use, but were also used in my restaurant for 4-1/2 years. And they all still look new. Are they expensive? Absolutely. But as one reviewer said, "You get what you pay for" and this is one set that will last a lifetime (or two!) It is well worth the money. And, it's made in the USA.
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Posted: Oct 20 2008
I am very pleased with my cookware set. It is what I expected for that price range. I am still having some difficulties in the transition from non-stick to ss -- not using enough butter or oil and not turning the heat low enough -- but those are things the instructions warn about. They are more high maintenance than non-stick, but, for the health benefits, are worth the little extra trouble.
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Posted: Aug 10 2007
I bought this set at the end of June as a slightly late graduation present for myself (finished undergrad recently), and it has thus far performed totally beyond my expectations: the stainless steel is easy to clean by hand (no dishwasher for the stuff in this set), and there are no hots-pots that I've been able to find so far (used my shiny new IR non-contact thermometer to determine that). I love the clad steel-aluminum-steel construction, as it spreads heat evenly and offers excellent heat retention. I also love how it can go from the cook-top into the oven without even blinking; try that with your favorite nonstick pan! I wish Amazon let reviewers award half-stars, as this set would get a great performance review but the steep price would knock it down to 4.5 stars; I do wish it was cheaper, but you definitely get what you pay for. It *does* have a lifetime warranty, which is great...check back in 35 years or so and I'll let you know my thoughts! I'd highly recommend this set...if you've the money to spend on it.
