I first bought a set of All-Clad cookware over twenty years ago. My ex-wife had given me all the junk cookware and I was heating a pan of soup up. I went to take it off the stove and the handle fell off, the scalding soup barely missed my dog. I cleaned up the mess and went that day to get the best cookware I could find. It did not have to be the shiniest or in decorator's colors, just the best construction. I found that and more in All-Clad. I have since purchased seven sets of All-Clad cookware as gifts as well as several individual pieces. Every few years I polish up my cookware with Barkeepers Friend to the original shine. Just as any other tool, I buy the best that I can afford and never look back.
Happy to finally have most pieces of the D3 stainless steel cookware. I cook A lot! Have been wanting to replace my all my non stick cookware and am thrilled!! I’ve had the best experience getting used to the difference in cooking. And no sticking at all! Follow warm up and oil directions when sautéing or frying. Heats up evenly and it seems even quicker on my gas stove. Easy to clean with Dawn and dry to a brand new shine. I’m going to take good care of this as it should be the last cookware I ever buy.