It might be too soon to write a review (since I haven't used it yet) but I took a chance and ordered this dutch oven after lusting for them for many years. I could never bring myself to spend as much as the high end ones cost. Free shipping tipped the scale and I took the plunge. This pot is HEAVY. It's as heavy as the more expensive ones. The lid and handle are well made. The handle is screwed on. Although my kitchen has French red accents I chose the metallic one. It looks like a dark gray/pewter color. I love it. Can't wait to try it out soon.

This pot is extremely heavy, hand washing is a challenge! Color is gorgeous (red). The packaging was amazing, this item would never have been scratched or damaged in any way. Shipping was fast. (2 days) I've cooked in it almost everyday since it arrived, does a fine job! One of the best purchases I've ever made!

I was very happy to receive my dutch oven shipment today at my door. The weight of the box is 13lbs. It is shipped in carefully thought out packaging to protect it, which held up perfectly. As soon as I unpackaged the lid, I immediately saw the quality of materials and workmanship that went into it. Can't wait to start cooking in it!

I just bought my dutch oven and have only cooked one meal in it. But so far, I love my dutch oven. It cooked evenly and quickly. And because the lid is heavy it helped seal in flavor. Not only did I order one for myself but I also got one for my daughter-in-law as a gift.

I bought this pot on a one day only special and so glad I did! The color teal is beautiful, heats up super quick, water comes to a boil in no time, even heat distribution. This pan is a weighty piece because of it being cast iron. I have a glass cooktop and it works perfectly. Definitely would recommend this piece. Buy it you will love it!

I LOVE these pots. I have two of them and recently gave one to a young bride. The even heating is awesome and you can leave things in this pot and it will stay warm - great for pot luck dinners. Makes the best chili ever and is the perfect size for a crowd.

The Tramontina dutch oven is a beautiful piece. However .... I originally purchased the teal which is glossy, flawless and so beautiful, I had no hesitance to get one more in another color. I chose purple. It arrived pitted in various areas and rather dull. Sams efficiently arranged the return/ exchange. The second purple was worse, pitted both inside and out. Two strikes, I suspect the purple line is probably flawed in this way. Sams again efficiently arranged for the return / exchange, and this time I'm ordering cobalt blue. Fingers crossed!

Saw this in store a few times and said I'll buy it another day. Last week I finally gave in. Best purchase ever. Tonight I made beef stew. This pot was perfect for searing the beef and slowly cooking the stew. It turned out so good. Pot has even heating. Nice sturdy and a lifetime warranty, can't go wrong for $40.

Love this dutch oven. It does not weigh nearly as much as the more expensive types, but it still is cast iron with a porcelain coating. In my opinion that's a win-win all the way around. With the LeCreuset dutch oven I can barely lift it to clean it, even when it's empty - this one is so much easier to handle, and for a fraction of the price!

The Colors are Amazing