We bought the 12Qt to accommodate cooking pasta and making stocks. The stockpot really gets the job done and I’m glad we went with the triple ply given the overall weight of the pot. We own a 4Qt 5D stockpot and feel that these two stockpots make a great team.
The first set of stainless steel pans I owned had a disk bottom. I was frustrated when trying to follow recipes because the temperature was difficult to control and not very even. I have a small All-Clad pan that I used briefly to cook some eggs a few months ago and found that they didn’t stick. The heating was really even and they came out great. So I went and got the 10-inch pan and have been so pleased. I am able to follow the recipes and they turn out just the way they should. The heating is even and uniform and the pan is even lighter than my other ones. I am so glad that I decided to upgrade! The pan is well-balanced, easy to use, easy to wash, and performs great! I will be using this daily for years to come!
My wife bought this pot for me as a Christmas gift, and I love it! I have a 12-qt pot, but it's a little too big for everyday use. This 8-qt size is just right - very convenient for cooking pasta for two!