I only just purchased so I can't speak for the longevity, but these are extremely high quality pans. The best I've owned. They heat evenly and seem very durable...it just cooks food how it should be cooked - things get beautifully browned and it makes me wonder what I was doing all those years with chemical-laden nonstick crap.

I have always coveted this pan and finally was fed up with my old pan enough to make the purchase. Overall really great quality pan. I would suggest this as someone’s first or only AllClad purchase. I do wish the cooking surface wasn’t so easy to get dingy. I also wish the lid handle was heat proof like the rest of the pan. Generally lives up to the name!

Besides the confusing nomenclature for existing owners wanting to expand their classic All-Clad sets, the d3 series cookware matches the quality and properties of the previous (and for some specialty cookware - current) all clad stainless mirror finish products. Though more affordable than the d5, the d3 set heats up faster and is a better option for regular use. The mirrored d5 and d3 series match each other aesthetically, with the d5 being heavier and and retaining heat for longer. It is said that the d5 series cooks more evenly. In practice, the d3 line does a very good job of evenly cooking, and if I weren’t pleased with the performance of the d3, I would look to the copper line rather than adding more bulk to the cookware. If you are matching older anodized, copper, or brushed stainless cookware, you might want to consider ha1, d5 brushed or copper sets, respectively. Of those lines, the HA1 line doesn’t appear to have the same quality or manufacturing as previous anodized models, which led me to donate my older limited cookware for a unified mirror stainless look. There is anecdotal evidence that big box retailer’s collections of d3 are not up to snuff, but buying directly from All-Clad.com seemed to present better pricing and decent free shipping options. This set focuses on pots, which is great if your are adding to a collection. There are few pot-based sets available in stores, probably because pans are cheaper and retailers want to WOW you with the number of pieces rather than what pieces you are getting. I didn’t need another set that came with 4 fry pans… I don’t even need 4 fry pans. You may find that this 7 piece set along with a pan set match your price points and needs better than a large single set. Besides this set and what I’ve donated, I own the d3 1 qt pot, 8 inch fry pan, and 8 qt pasta cooker, and some older mirrored stainless 10 in frypans. The lids on the d3 are thin and heat up, sometimes requiring a pot holder to open, but the cookware itself is all flawless. My favorite pan that is t included in this 7 piece set is the 8” fry pan, which, once seasoned and with additional butter during cooking, makes perfect omelets (it along with the 1 qt pot play with scale and looks great on the pot rack). I also use the pasta cooker (not included in this set) more than the 6 qt pot because of the strainer. This pot seems to be part of the stainless mirror line, which matches but isn’t part of the d3 line. I did notice the pots developing a rainbow hue after their first uses, but vinegar (or simply cooking a sauce that includes vinegar) cleared them up. It’s possible these needed to be washed better before initial use as the problem has not returned. At the price I paid, this set was an unbeatable deal.

Bought this to replace an old All-Clad non-stick version from 15 years ago. Was slightly concerned about food sticking, but as it turns out it cooks great and cleans up easy. I really like that I can get a high heat sear on meats with this pan. Overall, the D3 line is living up to the quality and performance I expected.

The product doesn’t clean easily after use on a gas stove. Cleaning is labor intensive because of hand washing. The manufacturer doesn’t recommend that the product be cleaned using a dishwashing machine. There is a problem with spots showing after cleaning as well. The product quality is not as good as expected. Great marketing and video presentation, but the quality is not there.

I was in the market for a new cookware set and decided to go with All-Clad based on reviews and the advice of a good friend. The lifetime warranty also helped push me over the edge. So far, I have been very impressed with the quality and performance. This cookware feels substantial and high quality without being overly heavy. The pans heat up quickly and evenly. They have been easy to clean and look amazing.

We recently moved to a new home that does not have gas for cooking. I had built up a solid collection of cast iron and had to find something similar to cook on with our Wolf induction top. I choose the D3 after watching many reviews including the America's Test Kitchen and am glad I did! They are the best pans I've used yet. Cook well, non stick if done properly and beautiful!

Dissatisfied and puzzled that even following your directions for cleaning and using the All-Clad cleanser, the 8" frying pan is stained and spotted after ONLY using it twice and the large 8 qt pot once is still not cleaned of the residue from cooking ravioli for 4 minutes! I'm hoping All-Clad will rectify this problem.

I love this pan It replaces a very old one I have had over 15 years. I love being able to make pasta and not have to pour into a colander first. Perfect size if you make a full load of pasta. I also make my veggie soup with it as well. Easy to clean. A tad heavy if you have bad fingers like my husband but great otherwise

We have had All Clad for years at our home in Ohio and love the way they distribute the heat so there are no "hot and cold" areas. Our Florida condo has electric cooktop which is not like the gas range we are used to but these pans work very well. Would never have any other cookware and they are made in the USA!!!