Came in broken box, looked ok but 1st time I used, pock marks appeared on inside bottom of pan. I've NEVER used steel wool for clean up per directions. Pans never come completely clean. Used larger pan once for noodles and a ton of spot marks remain in bottom of pan, no matter how much I clean them. I knew I'd have to specially clean the copper but its the inside of pans that don't clean up!! Super unhappy with pans, looking to send back

I have used this set for a month now, the copper stains and changes color after the 1st few uses. Now I have a super ugly set and honestly when I have company over it's embarrassing to use these pans because of how dirty and stained they look. I'm fine with everything you cook sticking to the inside of the pan and don't mind the extra time cleaning them, but having the outside ruined is not nice. The pans work well for cooking, nice even temperature. The Copper cleaner does not help FYI. Viking should discontinue making the Copper finish. Keep in mind the reviews your reading are from members that probably used the set once and thought how nice, I've used this set for a month and it's the worst. Good Luck.

Beautiful and Sturdy

After totally reviewing this cookware, both good and bad, I made the decision to take a chance and purchase it. My philosophy was I would either love it or hate it. If I was completely unhappy I would simply return it for a refund. I ordered a couple weeks before Thanksgiving which would give me the perfect opportunity to try it out. I had always cooked on hard anodized nonstick so this would be a new learning experience. I carefully read every tip from reviews plus googled as well. I was fully aware that the copper would patina and would require more upkeep. I purchased Wright’s copper polish along with Barkeeper’s Friend so I would have everything I needed to keep the pots and pans clean and beautiful. I truly don’t understand why so many complain about the pans sticking. IF you put your oil or butter in the cold pan, turn on the heat to low to no more than medium, wait until it starts to shimmer, swirl it around the pan at that point then put in your meat which has been sitting out for about 15 minutes your pan will be virtually nonstick!! What brown bits that are in the pan when you’re through will come right off with a few sprays of Dawn Powerwash or Barkeeper’s Friend. Yes, the copper will turn slightly darker and have dark marks after you cook. Wright’s copper cleaner will bring it right back to the original shine. The cookware is very well balanced, heavy and very well made. I love this beautiful cookware!! I would definitely recommend it!

Received my set yesterday and upon first opening the box I was extremely surprised with how beautiful this set us. I'm looking forward for the copper to have a patina look to it. Then I got to cook with it, the cookware is amazing, much better than an All Clad set that I had. I cannot emphasize what a great purchase this was, well worth every single cent that I spent, and still a heck of a lot less expensive than the All Clad set that I had. All Clad set has now become the camping set.

I bought these pans a month ago and they look awesome and thats about it. These pans would be better wall ornaments. I made scrambled eggs in the small pan and it took me 15 minutes to clean. I've spraid them before cooking and cleaning them are terrible. The discolor of the copper after 4 or 5 uses looks like we have had them for 5 years.

I bought these knowing that Viking is normally a good product. I was thoroughly disappointed. After one use, my sauce pan burned while on a low setting and not able to be corrected with polish. The copper on every pot and pan is tarnished. I always hand-washed as was instructed and immediately dried. I expected more. These are returned and I have gone back to my faithful stainless steel set without problem.

... Unless you do NOT want to deal with real copper. I have owned copper pots for many decades, going back to the days of Revere Ware and beyond. YES all copper discolors with cooking. Some foods worse than others. And normal cleaners don't help. But any good copper cleaner takes care of the problem. You Will Know.

I purchased these and was beyond excited when I opened the package and unwrapped these. They are GORGEOUS! They have a good amount of weight to them, and are great quality. I would love to keep these but, sadly, they were not compatible with our new induction cooktop. My fault, I should have looked first. If you have a non-induction cooktop, I am sure you would be pleased with these.

I received this set as a gift and it's one of the most gorgeous things I own. If used correctly (preheat pan, add oil, when oil shimmers add food) it's more nonstick than my worn nonstick pans. The set comes with a sample of Penny Brite cleaner which will remove any tarnish and make the set look new. Heats quickly and so evenly. Seriously amps up cooking!