Duxtop Whole-Clad Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Induction Cookware Set, 9PC Kitchen Pots and Pans Set

Having used nonstick cookware forever I was a little nervous in switching to stainless steel but.....I'm so glad I did!!! I absolutely love this brand!! It is very sturdy and quite heavier than others. Love it's shine, the size of the individual pots, and the cute lids! it's a stunning set at that! it took me awhile to get used to the preheating and no longer use of cooking spray, but at least now I can scrub them clean and not have to worry about scratching teflon. The price was fantastic!!

This pan set replaced a Cephelon non-stick pan set. My wife and I were getting a bit aprehensive about the flaking of the coating and I decided to get this stainless set. I really wanted copper bottoms, but for what I was willing to spend, it seemed like anything with copper was just a coating, not actual copper. Once I settled on this set, I ordered and waited a bit longer than the Two Day Prime shipping. Once I actually received the pans. I was pleased with the fit and finish. They are sturdy and feel good in the hand. I am a very hands on cook who likes to flip and swirl as opposed to just stirring. The handles stay cool and the pans are weighted nicely so they don't tip to the handle while on the stove. The pans heat quickly and stay hot, which is good when you pick them up to toss the veggies around a bit. I read a tip in another review about letting the pans heat before cooking to close off the pores on the cooking surface to avoid sticking. So far so good on that front. The pans do discolor a bit with cooking, but as long as they don't mess with the flavor I could care less. If I had wanted display pots, I would have bought copper and a hanging rack. I am also sure a little Bartenders Helper or whatever that cleaner is, will shine things right back up if I ever care to use it.3 year update: These pans are still going strong. There are some scratches at the bottom of the pan from using metal implements to stir food, but there is no staining, burned in residues, or any other discoloration. The handles are still firmly attached and the pan lid handles are the same way. This is one of the best pan purchases, besides my cast iron skillet, that I have made.7 year update: These pots and pans have been through the ringer and are still holding up beautifully. They are just as sturdy as the first day I got them and the finish is still shiny. All the handles are firm and the lids are as solid as ever. My wife has burned I don't know how many eggs into the smaller frying pan and they come out easily with a little soak. I will probably end up using these pans forever as I am a firm believer in if it isn't broke, don't fix it methodology.

After 28 years of marriage I finally got a good set of cookware! We had a cheaper set of hand me down Revere Ware from the days of my first apartment. As pieces wore out they were replaced by more cheap pots and pans. Finally, I decided it was time to get rid of my cheap hodgepodge cookware and get something good, but still needed to stay on budget. These did the trick! I have used them about 5 months now on a glass top electric range. (not induction.) They cook evenly and clean up easily. The pans clean up easier than non stick cookware and don't have a coating we have to worry about flaking off. The handles feel natural in my hand, comfortable to grip, and each piece is weighted nicely. They have enough heft to tell they are solidly built but not too heavy for me to handle with food in them. They still look like new and we use them every day. I have them hanging on a ceiling mounted rack from S hooks and they look great. I am very happy with these and would recommend them to anyone looking for a decent set of cookware at a fair price.

I wanted and expected so much for this to be a 5-star review. I bought my first Duxtop pan 3 years ago to use for making tea. I wanted something inexpensive that I could scour, as needed, with Barkeeper's Friend and this fit the bill. I was very surprised with the quality of that first pan and it has become my go-to stove-top 3qt pot and I use it for far more than tea.I have a 30 year-old copper-bottom stainless set that I love and I bought a Cuisinart French Classic set here on Amazon that I like a lot. The problem with the Cuisinart is that the pots all have straight sides and tops, no curve for pouring so they always drip. Not a huge problem but it adds cleaning time. So when I wanted another tri-ply set for my new induction stove, I immediately looked at the Duxtop. The price on the Duxtop set was about 35% lower than I've seen Duxtop sets up to now so, based on my experience with that first pot, I ordered two of the 9-piece sets - it was that great of a price.Then came the gotcha. These pans are "ok" pans but not nearly the quality of the older pan. The handles have been modified, thinner, lighter, more pointed (pokey when gripping) etc. Though these are sold to US consumers, they're laser etched with liters inside rather than quarts, etc. Just in general, I don't love them the way I love that original Duxtop.If you need an inexpensive stainless, tri-ply, pan set for induction tops, this will definitely fill the bill but the overall design and quality has gone down so that is disappointing.