After lots of research, I decided on the Cuisinart 12 piece tri-clad professional set for all its features and reasonable price point. It was a great purchase, description was true and accurate, and I love i!!! Heavy duty stainless steel, sturdy, stay cool handles, even heating all around, and my dishes come out fabulous. Would love if the lids were glass though. Other than that, I love it!

We bought this set about a month ago, and have been very pleased. These are heavy bottomed pans that hold heat very well. We were so happy with the set that we already purchased a 5-1/2 quart saute pan to go along with the 3-1/2 quart saute pan that comes with the set. They do discolor, but that's stainless. If it becomes bothersome, we will get some bar keeper's friend.

Great product. Comes with just about everything you need. Only recommendation I would make, would be to add a 12inch pan as well. It’s hard for me to fit some of the food u make in the 10inch. I saw the 12inch one available, but I want one without the helper handle.

I love the way these look and like my other Cuisanart products, so I was looking forward to replacing my old pots and pans with these. Nearly everything I cook leaves residue that needs major soak time and elbow grease to clean them. Needless to say, I’m disappointed.

I have been using my 12 piece triple ply stainless cookware set for a few weeks now. I bought the set as a replacement for my Martha Stewart stainless set that I have had for over 15 years. I loved my Martha Stewart pans and still do EXCEPT the lids are raised in the center which makes for less clearance for my fingers when I grab a hot lid resulting in burnt fingers! So after two years of isolating due to the pandemic, I decided to treat myself and upgrade to this set of pots and pans. I LOVE how they heat up so quickly. Much quicker than my old set! Yes, they do scratch on the inside of the pan, but so did my Martha Stewart pans. And the scratches don’t impact the pans’ performance. I haven’t put these new pans in the dishwasher, but maybe down the road, I will get lazy and do that. I never hesitated about putting my Martha Stewart set in the dishwasher, but I also paid a lot less for them. (And they always came out of the dishwasher just fine.) I did buy this set on sale around Christmas and felt for what I paid, it was a great value. My lids are also stainless steel. Some reviews said they were disappointed because they wanted to be able to see through the lid. I am the opposite, I did not want glass lids. Other reviewers commented that they wish a 12 inch frying pan was included in the set. I have an all-clad 12inch skillet which I rarely use because I feel it’s almost too big, so I don’t agree with that comment. I however, would have liked a smaller stock pot included in the set. My husband’s and my only complaint was that the top edge/rim on the steamer basket was razor sharp. It was like they forgot to buff it at the factory. I called Cusinart customer service and they sent me a replacement steamer free of charge. So obviously I think their customer service is terrific! The pans are heavier than my old set. Both our adult children have all-clad pots and pans and I have several all-clad pieces as well. I would say my Cusinart pots and pans are comparable to all-clad in quality. It was hard for me to see this on the online photos, but the exterior of the pans is a brushed stainless steel. Personally, I would have preferred polished stainless steel, but it would not stop me from recommending or purchasing them. Overall, a great set and for far less than all-clad.

Going in with a philosophy of, 'nothing lasts forever ' I decided on a mid-range mid-priced cook set. I'd owned Cuisinart before and after 20 years decided to start fresh. I love the finish and weight of my new set. I like the professional style lids though I sometimes miss my glass lids. Nothing boils over with the new lids though and I love that! I should have kept the large skillet from the old set as this one is about 3/4 the size; I was smart enough to keep my old grill pan however. Who knows? This set may last 20 years as well!

I bought this set because I was tired of less expensive pans not heating up quickly and evenly and I am thrilled with the quality. I love the big pot for making chili. And the steamer… I couldn’t hard boil an egg to save my life. Now, in 15 minutes I have perfect easy to peel eggs. Everything cleans up well both by hand and in the dishwasher. I haven’t used them yet in the oven, but I’m looking forward to that feature as well. Nice looking set too, sophisticated style and finish.

Though I got a great deal on my cookware, I am a bit disappointed with it. One of the pieces was used, so the set was returned and the customer failed to report they used it. It's disappointing that the cookware doesn't clean easily. Cooking spray doesn't come out easily, and of course the one used piece is stained and I don't know how to get it clean. It does work well with my cooktop stove which is why I purchased it. However, the fact that cleaning it is more work than my previous cookware causes me to wonder how great a choice it was...

This set works as advertised. Heat retention has been great, even with foods not near room temperature, and normal cleaning keeps them looking wonderful. I am skeptical of the blender and handheld mixer I own but this cookware is performing admirably.

I had spent considerable time researching the best stainless steel cookware. After the reviews I read and based on affordability, I am very pleased with my purchase. After reading and watching videos on how to use them and how to clean them, I am convinced that I made the right choice.