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After years of telling myself that someday I would buy some All-Clad cookware, I finally did it. I have waited too long to treat myself to the best and picked a great time to do it. An ugly divorce and a reevaluation of priorities made me decide to upgrade my kitchen tools instead of going on a binge of hookers and blow (just kidding). Less than $600 for a perfect set of the best cookware out there - what a deal. The D5 line is ideal for the home chef who wants to perfect their craft. So far everything has been perfect and has tasted fantastic. At $800 for this set, these pans cannot be beat as they will last forever and perform flawlessly. If you read reviews that are to the contrary, it is because the reviewer does not know how to cook with real, professional grade cookware. No warps, no hot spots, no flaking of cheap non stick surfaces - just superior temperature control and fantastic searing. Cleanup is what you would expect from pans like this and they look brand new after several uses. If all you want is quick cleanup via the dishwasher, buy a cheap set of non-stick pans from the discount store and replace them every year. If you want to hone your skills as a cook or chef, invest in a set of All-Clads and be prepared to be proud of what you plate up for family, friends or just yourself. Part of me wants to buy more All-Clad pans but I haven't began to tap into everything I can do with what I have. Don't wait forever like I did, do it now and get cooking. You will not regret your decision to pick up this set.