After doing research on cookwares, All-Clad was recommended. It looks modern and pretty. Every piece in this set feels very solid and sturdy. They are heavy compared to other pots and pans (and lids) out there. They are also very expensive. However, according to some reviews, while they are very pricey, they lasts for a very long time. I use mine regularly and hoping to have and use them for a long time. One thing. I don’t like about it aside from being expensive, is that food sometimes sticks to the pan. I tried warming it up first then put a bit of oil but food still sticks. Clean up is easy though. And as recommended I use non-abrasive scrub pads. Soaking it warm water helps get rid of anything that’s sticking. After using All-Clad for a while, you can get stains ... MoreAfter doing research on cookwares, All-Clad was recommended. It looks modern and pretty. Every piece in this set feels very solid and sturdy. They are heavy compared to other pots and pans (and lids) out there. They are also very expensive. However, according to some reviews, while they are very pricey, they lasts for a very long time. I use mine regularly and hoping to have and use them for a long time. One thing. I don’t like about it aside from being expensive, is that food sometimes sticks to the pan. I tried warming it up first then put a bit of oil but food still sticks. Clean up is easy though. And as recommended I use non-abrasive scrub pads. Soaking it warm water helps get rid of anything that’s sticking. After using All-Clad for a while, you can get stains on the cooking surface which is sad….but they said it’s also normal. But I wished it would not stain considering the price you pay for these cookwares. All in all, it’s good…better than Teflon or other non-stick coated pots and pans…better for your health!

Amazing investment

I was tired of replacing non-stick every few years, so I decided to go all in on one final set. After looking at many different manufacturers and sets, I concluded that All-Clad was the way to go. They have a great reputation, are well reviewed, and stand behind their product. While the set was quite pricey, I was not disappointed.As for the set itself, I’ve put almost every pot and pan to use so far and have really enjoyed using them. They’ve got a heft to them that I appreciate. They heat evenly and almost make my stove seem more powerful. I suspect that the pans are conducting the heat from my stovetop better. I don’t know. I love the polished look and whole I know is more prone to scratching compared to the bushed sets, I still like it.Migrating from using ... MoreI was tired of replacing non-stick every few years, so I decided to go all in on one final set. After looking at many different manufacturers and sets, I concluded that All-Clad was the way to go. They have a great reputation, are well reviewed, and stand behind their product. While the set was quite pricey, I was not disappointed.As for the set itself, I’ve put almost every pot and pan to use so far and have really enjoyed using them. They’ve got a heft to them that I appreciate. They heat evenly and almost make my stove seem more powerful. I suspect that the pans are conducting the heat from my stovetop better. I don’t know. I love the polished look and whole I know is more prone to scratching compared to the bushed sets, I still like it.Migrating from using non-stick my whole life, I’ve have to adjust my cooking methods. I’d argue that is helping me become a better cook though. Once you get the hang of cooking on stainless, it’s pretty easy and enjoyable.The pans are easy enough clean. Bar Keepers friend will help with stains or discoloration that comes from cooking. And, so far, I’ve had no difficulty removing any stains or discoloration that shows up, especially on the bottom of the pan. I’m sure that if I follow All-Clad’s care recommendations and take care of them, the set will last the rest of my life. I don’t foresee and issues with this product lasting long-term.I have one tiny complaint. The mid-sized sauce pan arrived with the tiniest dent on the lip. It’s truly inconsequential and I’ll probably add my own similar sized dents over the next few decades. Considering the premium All-Clad charges for their products, however, it’s not unreasonable to expect each piece to arrive in immaculate condition.Overall, this is one purchase I’m very pleased with and I know All-Clad will be at the top of my list as I expand my collection.

Best Cookware Set Yet

We recently got an induction oven and had to get rid of our anodized non-stick cookware as a result. After much research, I decided to get this All-Clad D5 set. I was worried about not having a non-stick set, so I did some homework on All-Clad's website. They have articles and videos about cooking with stainless. The videos are easy to digest and teach you some fundamentals. I have now cooked all kinds of things in my new cookware and I am extremely happy! As long as you heat the pan/pot before adding anything to it, nothing sticks!I had 1 stubborn dish (salmon with the skin on) that left some residue on the pot when I was done. All I had to do was put some water in the pot, heat it up until it was boiling, and everything just came off easily. No scrubbing ... MoreWe recently got an induction oven and had to get rid of our anodized non-stick cookware as a result. After much research, I decided to get this All-Clad D5 set. I was worried about not having a non-stick set, so I did some homework on All-Clad's website. They have articles and videos about cooking with stainless. The videos are easy to digest and teach you some fundamentals. I have now cooked all kinds of things in my new cookware and I am extremely happy! As long as you heat the pan/pot before adding anything to it, nothing sticks!I had 1 stubborn dish (salmon with the skin on) that left some residue on the pot when I was done. All I had to do was put some water in the pot, heat it up until it was boiling, and everything just came off easily. No scrubbing needed.I'm happy.

Best decision I've made as far as cookware!

After a lot of personal searching, reviewing, and comparing, I decided to purchase this set as my stainless steel cookware. I have been wanting to switch to stainless cookware for awhile since I cook alot at home and I only have non-stick cookware. Let me tell you, you got to understand there is a learning curve to cooking with stainless. I thought I was being careful, but I pulled a rookie move and smoked up the whole house because the pan was too hot when I added oil and ofcourse it stuck. Just use some Bar Keeper's Friend when you wash the pan and it cleans up just fine. I chose the stainless D5 for the durability and the ability to retain heat. It also heats up 100x faster than my nonstick and the size of the cookware is very nice also. It feels like I am not ... MoreAfter a lot of personal searching, reviewing, and comparing, I decided to purchase this set as my stainless steel cookware. I have been wanting to switch to stainless cookware for awhile since I cook alot at home and I only have non-stick cookware. Let me tell you, you got to understand there is a learning curve to cooking with stainless. I thought I was being careful, but I pulled a rookie move and smoked up the whole house because the pan was too hot when I added oil and ofcourse it stuck. Just use some Bar Keeper's Friend when you wash the pan and it cleans up just fine. I chose the stainless D5 for the durability and the ability to retain heat. It also heats up 100x faster than my nonstick and the size of the cookware is very nice also. It feels like I am not crowding anything when Im cookkng. I also appreciate the fact that the stainless set is manufactured in the United States. The cons are pretty obvious. Having to clean them and also the price. If you take care of them, they will take care of you and should last a lifetime, so that's why the price and maintenence didn't bother me.

Good quality!

I only had the pans for a few weeks. I haven’t had any issues. I followed the heating instructions in order to have a non stick for eggs and it worked. The brushed are very nice looking and when it comes to heating it takes a reasonable amount of time, and the temperature is consistent throughout the cooking. I’m a multitasker in the kitchen so to me, this is perfect as I had pans that will not keep the same temperature throughout the cooking process. They are a bit heavy but I like it because they are stable and don’t lose their balance when in the stove.

Great Set For Everyday Cooking

I decided to upgrade my mismatched pots and pans and wanted something that was easy to clean and cooked well. These are great. Well-made, durable and easy to use. The handles are a bit long but I’m able to work around that. I like these a lot better than any nonstick cookware. If you’re worried about food sticking to these and having to scrub them, don’t be. Make sure your pan is heated up, then add your oil and then your food. You will get some food that sticks but it’s not that hard to get off. A good hot water soak helps and the more you use them the more “seasoned” they become. When all else fails, Barkeeper’s Friend cleanser makes them look new again.

I wanted to love this set but...

I used the 8 qt stockpot for basic chicken chili. It cooked up beautifully. However, clean-up was a different story. The pot looked terrible even after hand washing and cleaning with baking soda. I then boiled vinegar and water which took care of the swirling but not all of stains; Bon Ami did the trick for that. After close to an hour working with this pot, between the Dawn, baking soda, vinegar/water and Bon Ami, there is still a spot that appears to be a pit or scratch of some sort. Again, this is after ONE USE. I am so disappointed with this All-Clad. My other All-Clad from years past has even gone through the dishwasher and still looks brand new, and yes, I have hard water. Maybe All-Clad has changed their manufacturing process or from where they source their ... MoreI used the 8 qt stockpot for basic chicken chili. It cooked up beautifully. However, clean-up was a different story. The pot looked terrible even after hand washing and cleaning with baking soda. I then boiled vinegar and water which took care of the swirling but not all of stains; Bon Ami did the trick for that. After close to an hour working with this pot, between the Dawn, baking soda, vinegar/water and Bon Ami, there is still a spot that appears to be a pit or scratch of some sort. Again, this is after ONE USE. I am so disappointed with this All-Clad. My other All-Clad from years past has even gone through the dishwasher and still looks brand new, and yes, I have hard water. Maybe All-Clad has changed their manufacturing process or from where they source their materials, but this is absolutely not the All-Clad I am used to.

It's even low stick!

I like the mirror finish in the lids, and the scratch irrelevant brushed finish inside. I got the heavier D5 for more even heating, and made Spanish rice the other day, and heated up some frozen soup. It really is nonstick! How'd you do that? It scrapes right up with a silicone spatula. Much better than other steel pans I've had, or my cast iron pan that a year later still sticks to eggs. Folks told me I missed out in the ceramic coated technology, I don't think I'll miss it.

Not worth the money

I was very disappointed in this set. They were big flaws for such a brand name cookware. It was not worth the money, in my opinion. I wish I was able to load the pictures to show you.The smallest pan has a tiny little dimple after I soaked and washed it like I normally do for other pots/pans. I own a Cuisinart cookware set for almost 18 years and after all the washings they still look fine, no dimple or hole formed.The stock pot has a big flaw on the handle. It looks as if the handle was not put in correctly. There was still a little gap between the handle and the pot. Over all I wouldn't recommend this set, unfortunately.

Really Great Heat Conduction

These were a replacement for Calphalon non stick anodized aluminum. We wanted nontoxicoption for cookware. These are great because you use less heat while cooking and the heat is more evenly distributed through the pans. Note to new users turn the heat down a bit or you'll get scorching and smoking until you figure this out. These are cleaned pretty regularly with the recommended bar keepers friend powder, both inside and out, since we use a gas stove. This keeps them looking nice and keeps them nonstick. Very important. Just a nice set to have and not worry about PFOAS, aluminum, and other toxic coatings. We originally bought the 12" fry pan to see if we liked this D5 All Clad material. Took some getting used to until we learned to turn the heat down. Our old ... MoreThese were a replacement for Calphalon non stick anodized aluminum. We wanted nontoxicoption for cookware. These are great because you use less heat while cooking and the heat is more evenly distributed through the pans. Note to new users turn the heat down a bit or you'll get scorching and smoking until you figure this out. These are cleaned pretty regularly with the recommended bar keepers friend powder, both inside and out, since we use a gas stove. This keeps them looking nice and keeps them nonstick. Very important. Just a nice set to have and not worry about PFOAS, aluminum, and other toxic coatings. We originally bought the 12" fry pan to see if we liked this D5 All Clad material. Took some getting used to until we learned to turn the heat down. Our old Calphalon had to have a high heat to to get through the heavy pans. These do not, and they're easier to lift.