Ok, I'm kind of ignorant with this stuff. What is the difference between all clad and this set? Is it all stainless steel with all clad? Tia
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Tia - Both All Clad and Cook's Standard have layers of aluminum between the stainless steel layers, both on the bottom as well as up the sides. Aluminum helps conduct heat faster and more evenly than solid stainless steel, allowing the cookware to heat up faster and cooks food more efficiently. As others have found, you can keep heat at lower setting with this set, as a result. I used these for about 2 months and still consider it to be the absolute #1 bargain in top-quality cookware. Why spend 4x as much just for a name?
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The reason you have black spots is because the stainless used on the cook surface is 202. The 4xx grade is generally accepted as cook-grade. You should save up the cash to purchase All-Clad
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The reason it is called "stainless"is because of the fact that the alloy is impervious to oxidation (rust)........must be a counterfeit! Mine is awesome and is as advertised.Love using the set.
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I like the pan very much, but nowhere on the pan does it say All-Clad or made in the USA. If it were All-Clad it would cost 2-3 times what this pan cost. It is not as heavy as the All-Clad I have looked at in specialty kitchen stores; however, it has a decent amount of heft. I know All-Clad is made in the U.S and is very expensive. It also comes in different ply weights. Since this pan was $59.95 I can't believe All-Clad made it. I threw away the box and the pan doesn't say where it was made. It is an excellent value and the French call this a saucier pan. I like it very much and have not been disappointed at all. I have made Marinara sauce in it and Bolognese sauce. No problem washing it, but I did not use high heat so nothing stuck to the bottom. It performed well & it has a Lifetime guarantee. For more information visit www.emerils.com
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The one I received is all stainless. However, when I ordered it the picture was different, it was all stainless. I hope it helps you...
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I can't find any reference to metal content, but it is a little heavier than the 2 qt. Cuisinart I have. I needed pots with the heavy clad bottoms for my glass top stove, and these are perfect. I now have a pretty complete set. I've found the handles get a little warm, but not really hot. Check first, of course.
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I'm not certain of the grade stainless used. The paperwork enclosed makes no mention of it, just says ' Stainless steel construction '. Perhaps All-Clad could answer your question and I see they show a Pennsylvania address.All-Clad Metalcrafters LLC424 Morganza RoadCanonsburg, Pa 153171-800-ALL-CladUsing my daily and still happy with it ... no rust, outside finish looks good ... must use hotpad to hold handle as the handle does get hot ... I'd buy it again....... hope that helps you.
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Does the glass lid interchange with the stainless steel lids on the stainless set? I really love the stainless steel but I like to see how my food is cooking, simmering etc. I thought if I bought a few pieces with glass lids I could get a 10 pc stainless steel set and use my glass lids when I wanted to. The non stick have glass lids, but I really prefer stainless for my stock pots. I haven't been able to find an answer by looking at the reviews. Thanks!
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To the best of my knowledge this is NOT part of the All Clad D-5 line. It would be suggested that you contact All Clad Customer Service to secure a definitive response.
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Hi Carl, Did you buy this set?? If not, what did you buy?? I just bought a GE induction cooktop too and am searching for cookware that doesn't cost a fortune.
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Cynthis, directly from All-Clad's website- "...All-Clad stainless steel has been induction-ready since its development because we use a special magnetic stainless steel on the exterior. We built the `Stainless Steel' and the new `Copper Core' induction compatible collections to be used on any job and in professional kitchens that have adopted this technology."
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Yes...I have All-Clad pots and pans and use them every day...they are great and hold up well (mine are several years old and still look great) M. Rosenman
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No, but when you use All Clad you don't need to worry about cleaning it up after. If anything sticks, just soak it for a few minutes and it cleans right up. Love this stuff.
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I'm concerned, too. There are two products identical to each other, one chrome and one stainless steel. I want the stainless steel model. But this one's 1-Star reviews show it listed as "Stainless Steel Finish" and rusting. I just have no idea what to believe.
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Sorry. I have no idea. I didn't know there were different grades. It seems plenty heavy enough. I read several years ago that there may be a connection to using aluminum and alzimers so I have changed to all stainless steel cookware.
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All parts of mine were completely stainless steel, no aluminum parts. I do not utilize aluminum cookware, or anti-perspirants.
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I purchased the Cooks standard NC-00238 5 ply clad S/S chefs pan 32cm and the cooks standard NC-00247 steamer 32cm purchased 8 mths and use it most days, Rust should never be a problem because it is stainless steel.