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Good for the price, but not like All-Clad
This is a nice set for the money considering that it is made by All-Clad and carries their lifetime guarantee. However, it is not the same construction as an original All-Clad pot or pan.
Original All-Clad is triple ply throughout (sides & bottom), constructed with aluminum "clad" by stainless steel inside and out. That construction distributes the weight of the pan evenly and you can feel the balance when you move the pan around as you toss your food around when you cook/saute.
On the Emerilware, the bottom of the pan is the only area you will find this type of construction, thus making it bottom heavy. And because the pan is bottom heavy, you don't have all the finesse of tossing food around as easily.
The sides are a thin, single stainless steel layer and and will have the tendency to bend easily if you aren't careful. The pans appear to heat evenly and do a decent job cooking overall.
Remember to use lower heat settings if this is your first time using quality cookware. Also, the lid handles become unusually hot when cooking, so use a pot holder or dish towel to remove them.
