Our new D-3 cookware is behaving beautifully with our new induction stove. All our All-Clad cookware has been great - we use the saucier every week - and these are no exception.
I am very happy with the pots. Very good quality. I really didn’t need the pans because I just bought the non stick pan set. I do wish there was a set of just pots.
I have been cooking on cookware that was handed down to me and is almost 50 years old, Naturally I get hot spots in these pans. This pan heats so evenly cooking with it is a game changer and makes cooking easier. I got a nonstick piece for Christmas and like it so much I bought this one and just ordered a 10 inch to go along with.
Great set of mostly pots! Matches older All clad mirror stainless pans
on February 2, 2023
Posted by: Mark D
from Palm Beach Fl
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
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.
Fantastic pots and pans that take my cooking to a new level! They heat up fast, keep temperatures well. They leave a great char on my proteins. I really like how easily they clean up too.