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Reviewing: Cooks Standard NC-00232 12-Piece Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Steel​ Cookware Set. (I have all the items, except I bought them separately).

VALUE. I've been wanting a set of tri-ply stainless cookware and never understood the premium people were willing to pay for All-Clad. I was really glad to find this brand I got the 10-piece set and the 11" deep pan it was cheaper at the time to buy it separately, than to buy this set that includes it (I think now buying this set is the best value). The sets are a fantastic value, the separate items are a bit more pricey, though. I also ended up ordering the 13" "wok" (chef's pan with dome lid) it might not be a true wok, but it's a great risotto vessel or for anything else that will require "tossing"!

CONSTRUCTION/QUALITY. Anyway, these are so well made. And attention to detail is excellent these are designed by smart people. I also have a couple of tri-ply Le Creuset sauce pots and Cooks Standard is every bit as good and I prefer Cooks Standard shapes of handles, design.

DESIGN. Ergonomic handles. I never liked All-Clad skillet handles skinny and painful. These pans have comfy handles. Every pan and pot in these sets has a FLARED RIM very important for drip-free pouring. I won't even buy stainless pots/pans without the feature anymore, regardless of the value. The finish is brilliant I thought they were photo shopped until I received them :) The interior is matte (brushed), which is also good. All the handles pots, pans and lids (except the steamer basket lid) have the air-flow "stay cool" design very helpful and they also look stylish. The rivets are all stainless, at least on the inside. Even some brand-name cookware have aluminum rivets, which are strong enough, but aluminum will eventually grey (oxidize).

PERFORMANCE is excellent. To be sure, that's just physics, it's not like stainless steel is some proprietary material laws of physics apply across all the brands given the same thickness/construction (these work better than the cheaper thin stainless with thick metal bottom). If your foods are sticking, then it's your technique, not the cookware. But if you use proper technique, you can sear meats and even fry eggs with no sticking. Most other foods (vegetation) cooks without sticking even without regard to technique (but I still like to preheat). Yes, the technique is quite different from teflon/nonstick, but it's worth it. I am not afraid of well-made nonstick cookware (i.e. anodized), but got tired of them wearing out after a couple of years. And you can't put anodized into the dishwasher. Also, the multi-clad cookware is not terribly heavy just slightly heavier than all-aluminum.

CLEANUP. I told myself that I wouldn't baby this set, so I wash them in the dishwasher just about every time no issues, it stays brilliant. I haven't needed it, but Barkeeper's Friend will help with removing tougher stains, like if you overbake something in the oven. I once used it to restore an old copper-clad skillet and it removed all the gunk. Normally I just pour boiling water into them while still hot (as if deglazing) and scrape with wooden spatula or let it sit about 10 minutes for the extra tough stuff. After that EVERYTHING comes off.

INDUCTION cooktops. Yes, it works.

BOTTOM LINE: don't buy into the hype of where it's made geographically. These are fantastic on their own, but even better for the money.

P.S. It looks like Cooks Standard also released "5 ply" cookware, but I don't like their look (handles) as much as these. I have a "5-ply" Mauviel roasting pan, but I always thought that's a gimmick as long as you have a conductive sandwiched core, you're good to go, regardless of how many layers.

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I own 10" and 12" All Clad skillets and love their beauty and functionality. I was looking to retire pathetic old deteriorated non stick cookware and fill out my cookware with more All Clad but was loath to pay the price. Looking at lower cost alternatives led me to Cuisinart Multiclad and Emirel Pro Clad as well as the lesser known Cook's Standard. Of the three the closest to my All Clad appeared to be the Cooks Standard, the only one I could verify to be of similar weight materials and using 18/10 stainless for the interior steel cladding.

I was not disappointed by the purchase. It had all the pieces I needed (I really like the large 5 qt saute pan with lid), it is indeed a beautiful set (really is more beautiful than my All Clad and performs as well). I was surprised at how comfortable the handles are on all the pieces, the lids fit well and they cook and clean as my All Clad does. I really love this set. While I have only owned this set for two months now I have been working with All Clad for two years and it compares so well I have no doubt that my opinion will not change with time.

I found that with a few adjustments to how I cook and clean stainless steel is very easy to cook with and food releases easily. If cooked with properly it is also easy to clean.

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Recieved order in 4 days. Absolutely beautiful. Cooks great easy to clean. I hope that cooks Standard will make more cookware. I would like for them to make a lid for the 10 inch skillet. I do most of my cooking in that. A great value !!

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I bought this set and like it much better than my All-Clad. I had a video up showing the two brands but Amazon decided it was not acceptable or something like that.

This set has the following items:

11 inch Deep Saute Pan 5-Quart + Lid

8 Quart stock pot + Lid

3 Quart Sauce Pan + Lid

1.5-Quart Sauce Pan + Lid

Steamer + Lid

10 inch French skillet

8 inch French skillet

The lid for the 8 quart stock pot also fits the 10 inch skillet. The lid for the 3 quart sauce pan also fits the 8 inch skillet.

Look at all you get for the price. I would list the price but Amazon might not allow this review to go through.

Anyway, based on the price, looks, and design, this cookware wins over my AllClad. I also think this set cooks better in that it retains the heat better.

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We did a lot of research on induction cookware to go with our new cooktop. In the reviews, this set stood out as being good quality, as did two other "candidates" for our purchase. I needed something that wasn't so heavy I would have a problem lifting it when it was full (such as spaghetti sauce) yet I wanted it not to be flimsy. I also wanted it to look nice, for when we had guests as we cook, and I definitely wanted the flared rim for easy pouring. Price was not a huge issue, yet I wanted it to be reasonably priced. We were due a new set of cookware anyway and choosing our new induction cooktop necessitated a new set. Delivery was prompt, as stated (2 days) and with no dings! Great!

So, we have been cooking now with this set for a few weeks and we absolutely love it! It meets all of our expectations...if I could give it six stars, I would! Very easy to cook in and very easy to clean. Even though we do occasionally put it in our dishwasher, it's so easy to clean up with sudsy water, that's usually what we do.

The only thing that you cannot do easily, even though I have been successful once, is make an omelet without it sticking. But the solution (if you're an omelet lover/maker like we are) is simply to purchase one non-stick skillet for omelet making! By the way, anyone who is trying to decide on whether to "go induction", DO IT! Every day we are so thrilled with our newly-installed 36" induction cooktop. I never knew that it's possible for water to boil in a full 6-cup tea kettle in 2 minutes! We had a gas cooktop before and I always thought that was the most immediate "on/off" possible. Induction wins, hands down! And this Cooks Standard 12 piece set is a perfect set for induction cooking.

This is my first review, but after all of the reviews my husband and I read, I realized how important the reviews are for our research. Happy shopping!