If your looking for pretty, these fit the bill. If your looking for triply, the whole pan is. If your looking for durable work horse... oops. The info says dishwasher safe, directions say don't... it will ruin the shinny mirror finish. They discolor fairly easy. I've never seen stainless that would like this. The triply for the whole pan is amazing for heat distribution. That feature knocks it out of the park for functional. Just wish the finish was as phenomenal.

I bought a set online during the Cyber Monday Sales event for $199. When I got the shipment a few days later, I was very please with the quality and the clear measurement marking and product stamp on the pieces. The weigh and markings of each of the pieces really make the set feels/looks hi-end. Good: Since I use an electric stovetop, I always start with medium heat. I was surprised by how fast the pans/pots evenly warmed/heated up. The covers fit nicely snug. The little tiny hole on the covers is good with releasing internal pressure when I boiled water or simmering food. I feel that I have better control of my cooking temps with this set of pots. I can crisp the food easier. Clean up is also quite easy with the exception of a few oil burn marks at side of the pan. I'm seeking help on how to remove those oil burned marks. Bad: One serious issue I have with the set is that edges of the steamer (or pasta strainer) is too sharp. I almost got cut a couple of times while cleaning the strainer. Luckily, I don't use that piece often enough to return the set to SamsClub. Overall, I'm very pleased with the product and recommend it for most home cooking.

I know to season. I knw they conduct well and you do not need high heat, but... why on earth would they score the insides to make everything STICK unless you soak in grease and cleanup is IMPOSSIBLE? They do not clean without soaking, or scrubbing. You may as well go ahead and use a brillo on it even tho it is not recommended. I got rid of a set because the bottoms insides were not smooth. I guess i must do it again. Very maintenence hevy to keep nice. Remember to dry by hand as well. Oil first cold, het pan, add item. Scrub scrub scrubhand dry.

I have owned these for a year now so thought I would write a review. I had always had T-Fal type pans and never thought in a million years I would own stainless steel. I bought an induction stove so I had to purchase new pans and thought I'd give these a try. I am so glad I did because these are great. Cleaning them is a bit different and just need to soak a while if things are stuck to the bottom. I watched lots of videos on how to fry an egg and can do that without sticking. I NEVER use Pam on my pans as I read the manual of some other pans and found that actual wrecks them. I loved them so much I bought the matching set of Viking nonstick skillets. I had also read to clean them with Barkeepers Friend and that is truly the secret to keeping them like new. The only negative I have is I like when I can use lids from the pans on the skillets too but ended up having to buy a universal lid. One of the lids will fit the small skillet. I also had to buy a smaller saucepan. The weight of these pans are very heavy duty and you will not be disappointed. Loved the quality of Viking so much I just ordered the mixing bowls too.

We had them for less than a month and after 2 uses they started to get stained. We are very careful with the heat we cook with and to wash them, they are not what we were expecting at all. So hard to maintain and even when we do our best they still get ruined. A big disappointment.

As a Chef with 30 years in the restaurant business, I have worked with all sorts of the "the good, the bad, and the ugly" pots and pans in my line of work at a dozen restaurants, hotels, country clubs and resorts. Only a few stand out against the sea of cheap aluminum pans that 80% of restaurants stock their kitchens with. The other 20% insist on heavy stainless steel equipment with durable riveted or welded handles. At home I went thru many sets of mediocre mass produced cookware sets before discovering this steal of a deal. Folks when you are ready to settle down and invest in real cookware that will outlive you and outperform the cheap stuff, this is it. Just grab these in store while you can if you see them. Feel confident to order shipped if your local club doesn't have them. A note to those few reviewers who don't understand how to clean your stainless pans, you need a 3M scotchbrite pad, "Bar Keepers Friend" scouring powder and two hands. Rinse out food/sauce, sprinkle the cleanser, scrub, rinse, throw it in the dishwasher (or hand wash them if that's your thing, not for me.) They come out looking brand freaking new every time. I have been using these pans heavily for over a year and still has a nice mirror finish. The only thing to add on to this set would be a nice modern nonstick egg pan and then you're set for life.

So the first time I used them I messed up. The second time after talking to a friend our food turned out fantastic. So the second time I preheated the pan and made sure to only add liquids that were heated. I've never cooked on pans that weren't non-stick. But I found that if you are going to add any liquid to the pan or skillet after it's already hot this works better. And then if I need oil or butter for eggs I do it it before I turn the temperature on. My pans never have to be scrubbed now. They are never discolored. I love these so much now that I have thrown out my non stick pans. They heat evenly and I can cook at lower temperatures and food turns out perfectly now that I actually know how to cook with them

If you're like me, you think you can trust the name Viking. You'd be wrong. I am very regretful about this purchase. The large pan is warped, and on a glass cooktop this is unacceptable. They are not well made, the steel stains, and the lids get hot. Don't do it. Just go with another brand.

I bought this set a couple of weeks ago. A couple of tips for stainless cookware in general: 1. Put some oil or butter in the bottom of the pan prior to heating up, this prevent discolored splotches. The splotches will easily come off with Bar Keeper's Friend! 2. NEVER use the heat setting past medium, this will scorth your food due to the properties of the product (holds heat very well). 3. Wait for the pot/pan to cool down then wash and dry right away, this prevents rusting and keeps your cookware looking like new! ALWAYS handwash. Although it says dishwasher safe, it can tarnish the finish after awhile. For the product review: very high quality! Heavy, but not too heavy. The package arrived safely and neatly packed. My complaint with that though, was too much plastic which unnecessarily covered the set. The measurement markings are very nice to have. Overall, I highly recommend the set. It's at an amazing price as well.

I purchased these 2 years ago and they have been awesome. I'm really glad I invested in quality cookware. I love that they heat up all over evenly and I love the stainless steel because I don't have to worry about layers coming off (nonstick). These are easy to clean and keep looking brand new using Bar Keeper's Friend which Sam's also sells fyi.