Killer pot
This pot is a bargain compared to what else is out there in this size. It's of a good thickness aluminum so you can simmer the tomato sauce for hours without burning. I was concerned about the rivets attaching the handles but haven't had any problems with any leakage as I've read about with other pots. I waited to order a cover and fortunately the lid from a saute pan we have fits like a glove. The inside finish doesn't gleam like the picture shows; the scoring from the pot being spun is obvious but not significant enough to effect use or cleaning. Great value in a sauce pot. The only possible draw back is the size of the long handle; it can get in the way or lead to accidents. As for lifting, the handle is nice and secure and a second handle that's more like a drawer handle makes lifting the full pot easy and secure. Macy's eat your heart out.
Sturdy commercial kitchen-esque pots
I purchased the 3.75 qt pot recently via Amazon and am likely to purchase either the 2.75 or the 1.5 qt pot soon. The pot is very sturdy with thick aluminum construction. It is not fancy like all-clad. I recommend it for a solid functional kitchen.
It is not made of a 3-layer 18-metal new age composite, instead it is just aluminum. Unlike cheap aluminum pots you might buy at walmart this is a solid pot. It is thick aluminum and has good heft. The handle is long enough and appears to stay relatively cool, though it may heat up a little. The handle is attached to the pot by rivets that go all the way through the pot -- it will not come off. The pot is very shiny when it arrives, the shine is diminishing somewhat with use but it is attractive. It is not fancy attractive, it is functional attractive. It looks like something you might see in a restaurant kitchen. Probably because you would see it in a restaurant kitchen. I did not purchase a lid, but amazon does have matching...
Mixed feelings
The style and weight of this pan is great. Strong heavy handle, feels very sturdy and sits firmly on the burner. However, simply boiling water for pasta turned the inside of the pot almost black. No salt, just water. I guess I forgot that aluminum would do this so severely with just one use. Also, the lid fits well, but the condensation from boiling plain water left "scars" on the underside of the lid. I don't regret buying it, I'm sure it will serve its purpose well -- I just regret that my memory isn't what it used to be.
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