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Shipped right on time with my other items and the cheese grater is amazing. My favorite color and cleans easily!

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The grater works great. You have to be careful because it is so sharp.

My only complaint, is that cheese does not seem to clean off easily. Also, cleaning the finest grating side is almost impossible without using a brush.

Best Fiesta 11-Piece Cutlery with Block Deals

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The sizes and types of knives in this set are all you will need for any cutting, slicing, fileting, carving or chopping. There is also a knife perfect for cutting bread and one for sushi. The scissor is a handy feature. I have them in cobalt. The color is a true cobalt color. I love the fact that the handles are soft and the silver top is very attractive. They are comfortable to hold and easy to use. They are much better than wood handles, because wood handles can't sit in a wet sink without getting ruined. Wood handles also crack and peel after a while. These knives will last a lot longer. Only the bread knife is serrated. The others are easy to sharpen. They look like forged steel and are very sturdy. They wont bend while cutting. They have a good weight to them. The block is a real space saver too. These are my favorite knives by far!

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Pretty and sharp...love this set. If you have to have something on the countertop make it pretty. Nice range in sizes and easy to use.

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I bought this set for it's looks. I didn't have plans to even use, it was only for looks. BUT, they are of such quality that it has become my main set. They are heavy, but balanced. They maintain their edge very well! And the rubber grip is very comfortable. I cook professionally and have used some of the best knives available. For home cooking, these are as nice as you will need. And they are great looking!

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I am very critical in my reviews on Amazon, but wow. These knives are sturdy and a great product considering it is made in China. They cut with ease and are an excellent addition to my kitchen. Definitely worth the price. I think these knives will last a very long time. I will admit that I was skeptical because of their quality of silverware, but I am happy I made this purchase.

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Been using these for nine months now. Still as sharp as when I bought them. We hand wash all our dishes, so I can't say how they hold up under more vigorous cleaning, but I can say none of mine have rusted or shown any other signs of wear. We use at least two knives daily. The bread knife is great. We did keep one knife from our previous set, a skinny boning/paring knife we use daily, it happens to fit in the block, in the same hole as the scissors and resting on top of them. My only complaint, the block I got doesn't show any wood grain, like this picture implies. However, the block looks great as it is, the color is true and has held up as well. I am very happy with these, would recommend them and even buy them again if for some reason they disappear or my house burns down, gets washed away, blown away, you know, something like that.

Cheap Beka Cookware Claudine Water Kettle 6-1/4 Quart

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I'm an avid ice tea drinker and I agree with previous reviews that the 6 1/4 quart size is more than adequate. I didn't realize how big it was until I received it. The one size smaller would have been fine, but this one will do just as fine. I've used it several times now to brew jasmine green tea and I have no complaints on its functionality. I usually keep tea in it over a few days and there is no sign of rust. My previous teapot started showing signs of rust at about this point with tea sitting in the kettle so I am pleased with the Beka. It does take a while to boil due to the larger volume, but brewing good tea takes time.

A couple of notes to consider... The metal is not as thick as I thought that it would be at this price point, but there's issue at this point. Secondly, the kettle had a small ding near the bottom. It's not very noticeable and probably more related to quality control than anything else. The original packaging doesn't seem very sturdy. That's probably when the ding came into play. Cheaper kettle come much better packaged.

Other than the notes, I'm generally pleased with the purchase.

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This is exactly what I wanted! I have a Glenwood cook stove and this kettle is perfect! It pours driplessly and the handle stays upright.

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I bought this as a gift for my tea-loving friends, and it is, by far, the largest tea kettle I have ever seen. Could easily serve a large crowd and very well constructedmetal is thick and not easy to ding or dent.

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Nice quality. Don't expect to boil 6 quarts of water in it though because it will squirt out the spout.

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For those who need a big kettle it works just fine. It would be better with a whistle. One has to stay in the kitchen and wait till it boils not to get in trouble.

Libbey Classic 16-Piece Glassware Set, Smoke Review

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I own nothing but Libbey glass because it's really thick and extremely well made. I've NEVER,EVER EVER had one break and I have two children under the age of 5 using them as well. They don't break in the dishwasher or the sink and I've tapped them together several times, ranging anywhere from a light tap to literally dropping one on top of another in the sink. Not a ding, scratch, chip or crack in any of them.

These glasses are beautiful and they don't hold water spots at all. The black smokey color fade makes any drink look special, especially pink lemonade or orange juice.

Like the title says.. If you're having problems with a Libbey glass breaking, you must be seriously abusing it. Sometimes I can't believe the beating that these glasses can take.

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My husband and I received a set of 12 of the tall ones, in this same color. The minute I opened them I fell in love. There is something so unique and elegant about the smokey black color and clean style. We have black leather furniture so they go nicely with our decor. I am hoping to find matching plates. Theses glasses are sturdy and heavy without being too heavy and are a good size and very functional. I would highly recommend them.

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The Good:

+ Attractive glasses

+ Made in USA

+ Available at Dollar Tree, so you can easily replace all the ones you break. And you WILL break them. Tap the glass against another glass? Crack! Tap the glass against the kitchen faucet? Crack! Wash the glass in warm water, then stack it on another glass? Crack! Scowl at the glass, knowing it's going to betray you and crack? Crack!

The Bad:

For having such a hefty base, these glasses are INCREDIBLY thin on top and on the sides, and seem to crack so easily. We bought this set for our first kitchen, and have already lost four. After we replaced two (thanks Dollar Tree), we decided we'd let the rest of this set meet its untimely end, then replace it with something sturdier.

These glasses are really unevenly weighted. It makes them feel ungainly, in my opinion.

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I was very skeptical about buying these because of the others reviews, but these rock! When I took them out of the box I fell in love, as did my roommates. I have to say, I am very happy. Yes, is you drop one they will break (I dropped out about 5 feet on to tile and it broke) but they do not crack easily at all! We stack them, drop them on the tile and into the sink wash them in warm water, etc. and none have cracked (except for that one I dropped). If you want something invincible don't buy anything made of glass, but if you want something that makes every drink look elegant and classy, get these!

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These glasses are awesome. They look gorgeous and they're extremely high quality (the glass is fairly thick), so they are very durable and would be difficult to break. This set is a perfect and inexpensive way to stock your kitchen with excellent glasses that will last for a long time.

Discount Global GF-33 8 1/4-Inch, 21-cm Heavyweight Chef's Knife

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I bought this knife almost three months ago, and have been nothing but impressed. I am a professional chef and have used this blade almost non-stop since its arrival. Despite daily use and infrequent passes on a global ceramic steel, it still remains near razor sharp. The feel, the balance, the way the blade will hold an edge, everything about this knife is amazing. It has quickly grown to be my favorite knife, surpassing even my ceramic knife which cost me three times as much and hasn't held up nearly as well. Only complaint I have is because of its heavy weight, delicate cutting such as basil julienne (which I do frequently) are exceptionally difficult without bruising the herbs. Its possible to do the job with the knife, but not really what it was designed for either in my opinion. Every knife has its purpose, this is the best general purpose knife ive ever used.

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If God's mighty Hands are big enough, He definitely uses the 8 1/4" heavyweight Global. If not He wields a mighty regular 8".

These knives appear at first like Pacific Palisades yuppie display pieces, purchased to never be used, highly crafted but without mind towards function. Nothing could be further from the truth, however; these knives mean business. Built with Japan's modern chefs in mind, they have the balance of a Katana, highest quality steel and a wicked edge. They're suitable in construction and balance for everything from sashimi to butchery.

This heavy knife (Global actually refers to the heavier knives as "forged", probably because their lighter knives have ground hollow handles) can deftly mince shallots or rip apart a chicken in the same breath. The balance is so perfect that it really feels like nothing at all in your hand.

Care and feeding are trickier than a Henckels or a carbon-steel knife; the molybenum/vandium alloy is extremely hard and hard to influence outside of a full grind. I'm using a ceramic finishing stone to hone the edge (which does slip around; a downside of the extremely acute angle of grind), and I expect that I'll have a professional grind it when needed, something I don't do with my Henckels knives.

I'm buying the lighter 8" knife as well, now that I've had my hands on it. I really think that between the two of them there's nothing you can't take down.

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I've been a professional chef for almost a decade now, and I've tried dozens of high-end and mid-priced knives including Shun, Calphalon, Henckels, Wusthof, Furi, and plenty of others. This is the best. Hands down. I had previously purchased the G-2 chef's knife and really loved it, but it just wasn't quite beefy enough to take down things like sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or cleanly cut through a chicken spine. The extra blade thickness (and weight) at the hilt is a huge advantage for tasks like shredding cabbage for slaw or finely chopping herbs. That being said, the knife is balanced so well it feels like a part of your arm, and is sharper than some of the ceramics out there. the steel is harder than all but the most expensive german lines, but it flexes more than the folded japanese knives. The result? The Global cuts smooth as buttah, stays sharp longer than a Pro-S Henckels, but doesn't chip or crack like a Shun. It's also just a really beautiful and elegantly designed piece of steel. Showroom-quality, as they say. The one real caveat is that you really need a ceramic honer to keep the blade in top form. Standard chrome or diamond steels just don't hold up. I recommend the Wusthof Ceramic Honing Rod. 5 years in, and it hasn't lost a bit of its grit.

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Invest in this knife (and a good sharpening stone). It is heavy but with experience, that's a good thing. "Let the knife do the work" and all that. I got used to the weight quite quickly.

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I have regularly used German, Swiss, and American steel blades and this Japanese Global puts them all to shame across the board. A bit higher on the price scale than some of it's "competitors" (if you can call them that), but it MORE than makes up for it in performance, durability, ease of use, comfort, and craftsmanship. Hands down the sharpest blade I've ever worked with. I highly recommend that you hone this knife on a soaked wet stone rather than a traditional steel though, as it takes a 10 degree angle on the blade edge, where most every steel is designed for a 40-45 degree edge. Probably the last chef knife I will ever need to buy.

Review of Fundix by Castey Nonstick Cast Aluminium Induction Fry Pan

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It has been difficult to find a non-stick fry pan that will work on an induction cooktop (I carry a magnet at all times). This works very well, heats evenly and cooks quickly. The removeable handle made it great to pop the pan into the oven to finish a dish, re-attach the handle and remove from the oven. I bought a larger and smaller pan and both exceeded my expectations. I'll probably order other products with these same features.

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Cheap Vollrath 67520 Wear-Ever Classic Aluminum Stock Pots, 20-Quart

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I wanted a stock pot that wasn't stainless steel. All stainless steel pots burn the food onto the bottom of pot. Try cooking apples for applesauce or a large batch of tomatoes for spaghetti sauce. They all stick to the bottom of stainless steel an burn fast, resulting in black pieces in the sauce. I didn't have this problem with aluminum stock pot.

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Buy Emeril CY4000001 6 qt. Electric Pressure Cooker by T-fal

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Bought this item for my mother. She called and told me that I have to buy one for myself that it is the best cooking device in her kitchen (and she owns every gadget you can imagine). She says it cooks to perfection. She was impressed with the real cookbook included, not a phamplet like you usually get with crockpots and such. She loves it! (I'm talking about a person who is very hard to please and has been cooking for a family of 7 for 50 years). So it must be good.

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If you or someone you know are the type that likes to cook at home and are savvy enough to figure out how to research and apply to the kitchen, then this is an ESSENTIAL piece you must have. I am formerly a chef from my younger years but, I haven't lost my passion for home cooked meals that are much much better than going out and cheaper. Anything they do, we can do at home if you only knew how. This cooker WILL get you a few steps closer to 5 star meals. If you don't know your way around the kitchen and want to, this will fool your guests and family to think that you already do. You do not need to be a chef to use this....

We make a point to eat as a family at least once every week so, I gave this as a gift to my mother for her birthday. We have had BBQ'd chicken, my favorite pot roast, & chicken noodle soup. The recipe for bbq'd chicken was in the book that came with it but, we altered it to our liking, mainly using the cooking times listed in book to improvise for the quantity of meat we used. WE HAVE NOT MADE A LESS THAN STELLAR MEAL YET!! No exaggeration. No left-overs is all the proof I need. We were getting tired of the same meals over and over again, and now our capabilities and options have been stretched to new hieghts. We are only limited by our enthusiasm and imagination. Tender and really delicious meat and vegetables at incredible speed. There are thousands of RECIPES online for free I can't wait to try.

If you use some logic and do a little homework on what pressure cooking does to different ingredients there is no reason you will not love this. The timer and settings are not hard to use but, I recommend that you read the book if you've never used one. When you use the browning setting for your foods 1st, I HIGHLY recommend a grease catching screen that you cover open frying pans with. They are flat circles with a handle to keep grease from popping everywhere and burning yourself. It browns really well and stirring the food with the grease popping is tricky and painful. (High temp browning in any pan spits hot grease, not just Emeril's.) Which makes me think that You can just brown the food in another pan and then dump into the cooker might be easier for some to do. Or get long wooden untensils and you'll be fine. After you set it, it doesn't start the timer until it's up to temp and it spurts a little steam out of the valve after the first 3-5 minutes. After it reaches proper temp and pressure you will know the timer should be starting. Trust it and Do not worry when it doesn't start counting down immediately. Lets it do it's thing until the timer goes off. When you release the pressure give it some room to geyser out a few feet above. We do it under the hood in the kitchen. The steam is only hot right at the opening and doesn't burn. Your wood cabinets will get a steaming if too close and that isn't good for them.

Great for serving 4-6 people that can eat their share. It's incredibly easy to clean. It feels study and the design is quality made. I will always have a pressure cooker in my home after this. I cannot believe I didn't get to use one sooner. I'm sure there are nice ones out there but, Emeril and TFal did it right on this one.

WE ALL LOVE THIS ADDITION TO THE FAMILY. End of story...

+++++++++++++++++++Tip to those who can't get it to run+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Cut the solid pieces of food a little smaller. Potatoes and carrots that are large and dense block the internal liquid from rotating around the food creating burn spots where temperatures are trapped under food. It shuts off without running the timmer as a safety feature. If it ran cycle with warning you it would be really burnt 20 min later. READ THE BOOK. THERE ARE LIMITATIONS TO THE CAPACITY OF ANY POT/PAN/COOKER. THIS ISN'T BIG ENOUGH TO FEED AN ARMY. If this isn't a helpful review, you are special in many ways.

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Bought this for my husband to cook with. He is very happy with this cooker. Cooks perfect. Uses it about every other day. The only complaint i have, the teflon on the inside pot blisters and peels after a while.

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Everything I have made to date has turned out delicious!! I love my new pressure cooker and can't believe it makes absolutely no sound while cooking!! So easy to clean compared to my stove top cooker. Roast a whole chicken in 25 minutes to perfection...a pot 3/4 full of chicken thighs in 8 minutes...and perfect spare ribs too!! If your looking for some new recipes just google Pressure Cooker Diaries... this gal has great Youtube videos and you'll enjoy her recipes

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First of all, I continue to be favorably impressed with Amazon and its customer service policies, and fully intend to continue as an Amazon customer.

The Emeril Electric Pressure Cooker was the one item of its kind that had no negative feedback. So I went with it.

I found that it had many of the same negative features that other reviewers had posted about other similar items. Totally frustrating. Could not get it to work properly. Most of the time it would just shut down without coming up to pressure. Tried taking some contents out, adding more liquidstill no luck. It would come up to pressure, and then turn off without going the full cycle. Tried it 8 times, to no avail. Read the manual over and over. Tried all the suggestions. No help. Tried rotating the inner lid as it suggested, and burned my hand on the lid. Very badly designed product. Bad QC. How could Emeril put his name on this?

What food did come out was burned and overcooked, even though it never ran out the timer!

The unit sputtered and hissed and leaked. Too bad. I had owned another pressure cooker (that company no longer makes them) and it did a great job till it wore out.

I hope that someday, someone will make a reliable pressure cooker. They're great when they work. If you find one, please let me know.

Oster Clairborne 7-Piece Cookware Set Reviews

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I have had this set for over a year now and they are still going strong. I have no real wear on the inside or outside of the pots or pans except for one handle is loose on our most used saucepan. This has been a great set and I plan to buy another when needed, which seems to be a few more years off at least.

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The insides of the pots started peeling after only a week of use. I only used it to make stews and soups!

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Quality is alright, but can't expect much from a cheap set. Been using it for almost half a year now, especially the pan, and it has yet to leave any scratches in the pan (though the bottom is slowly blackening. The handle is starting to feel a bit loose, but tightening it isn't difficult.

Calphalon Classic Bakeware 14-by-17-Inch Rectangular Nonstick Large Review

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I realize that this might seem a bit expensive for a baking sheet and why not just get something cheaper? It's totally worth the money. Not only is it flawlessly nonstick (even after multiple uses saving money on messy sprays and foil), but it is also scratch-resistant and the perfect size for large batches of cookies. I also love that it is rimless (no rusting when you wash it!). I have tried tons of other sheets, but this is THE one.

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this is a great pan...nothing sticks...raised end makes it esy to grab to take out of the oven...not flimsy-feels solid..now if it only came in a smaller toaster oven size

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The best cookie sheet I have ever used. I believe in Calphalon because I have the cookware and really love it. It might be a good idea to check into a cookie spatula from Calphalon. These work wonders on removing cookies from the cookie sheet. It does not mess up the cookies.

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First of all, it is a solid product and it came in a timely manner and excellent condition. However, judging from the picture, I was expecting a sheet that would be flat up to edge of the long sides. It is not. The sheet is elevated along the long edges. The elevation is slight but still: I am loosing about 1 inch of baking surface for baking cookies that need to be flat. And actually that was the primary reason why I bought this sheet: to have larger baking surface. On the other hand, this sheet is still larger than my ordinary sheets so I decided to keep it.

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I was surprised to find how many cookies would fit on this sheet. Instead of the standard 12, it easily held 20 cookies. I also found that the cookies baked quicker, and advise adjusting the time.

Review of Imusa Stackable Cappucino Mug Set with Chrome Rack, 4 Piece, Black

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I actually received the entire set and everything was in one piece. I was concerned that there would be issues due to the low price, but there weren't any. It has held up well over the past few months and I'm extremely happy with it.

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They're much smaller than I expected, but they're cute! The wire rack that holds them is slightly bent though. Not for large cups of coffee.

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These cups have very clean lines and great storage. Take up little cabinet or counter space from the rack and they are very stable. Very pleased.

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Just recieved these today, they were going to be a gift for a friend, but when i got them in the mail, i had only received the cups and no rack. Little dissapointed because the main reason i got them was because of the rack. But i guess i can't expect that much considering it was only $3.56

Beka Cookware Cook 'n Stir with Lid, 8-Inch Reviews

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I recently bought a Kuhn Rikon 4th Burner Multi Pot which I love! But I had this pot first and thought it might be going to a friend once I got my multi-pot. But it still proves very useful, despite the fact that they're highly similar items.

This pot is much better for making sauces, not only compared to the multi-pot, but any pot. The measures on the inside are useful and it has a surprisingly large capacity. The really thick bottom and large opening make it great for sautéing vegetables or browning meat before adding the rest of the ingredients. It's also great for heating up and stirring sauces and liquids. Again, compared to the multi-pot the wider mouth and more angle sides makes it easier to stir, see what you're doing and heat evenly. And compared to your standard pots, the pitcher design makes it great for controlling the pour of your liquid/sauce/oatmeal after you've finished heating it up.

The only reason this gets 4 stars is due to the lack of lid while cooking. This would be great for a bolognese sauce if I had a lid I could use to cover it while the sauce was simmering.

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In searching for a pot with a pourer lip I came across the Beka Cook 'n Stir.

It is the most useful piece of cookware. I love using it to make hot cocoa

for the family...no more spillage. It comes with a plastic lid but I have found

that some of my All-Clad Stainless Steel lids fit it perfectly...Yeah!

It makes a nice gift.

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I've been looking for a pot that was big enough to hold more than all my standard 2-quart pots. But it also needed to be small enough to allow me to lift with one hand and then stir with the other. I FOUND IT. I am so pleased with this pot. Last night I cooked oatmeal in it for supper. Today I used it to melt butter, then I mixed cake batter in it, and finally I warmed up spaghetti sauce for my lunch. It's the perfect size and the perfect weight.

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We registered for this cookware as a wedding gift. We love the tempered-glass lids so we can see what's cooking. The pans have a nice substantial feel and work well with our smoothtop range. The stay-cool riveted handles are great.

At first we loved the nonstick coating, it did what it was supposed to do. However, we have had the pans for less than three years (2 years 8 months) and the nonstick coating is already beginning to come off. We have followed the directions for care and cleaning, and not used any metal utensils on them, so I am very disappointed that the coating hasn't lasted longer. We do cook frequently with high heat, but on a good set of cookware that shouldn't make the coating come off this quickly. There are little hairline scratches (probably from stir-frying shrimp or steaming shellfish) where the coating is now beginning to clump up and rub off when we wash it.

It's sad, because we cook a lot, we love this cookware and were hoping it would last us a long time. Looks like I'll have to replace some of our frequently-used pieces, and this time I'll be going without a nonstick coating.

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I shopped around quite a bit before finally settling on this set and I am very pleased with my purchase. I don't understand a lot of the complaints.

The fact that the set is a bit heavy is a plus in my book, not a minus. I would have been greatly disappointed if they would have been light and flimsy. I checked out a few different good sets at bed, bath and beyond before buying on-line, and I didn't think any of the big name brand hard adonized sets were any lighter than these.

One of the big selling points for me for this set is the fact that they are oven safe to 500 degrees. I have a few recipes I use all the time that start out on the stove and then move into a 375 or 400 oven, or finish under the broiler and this set can take that. Some of the others I compared have handles that won't take that kind of heat. Despite the metal handles, I am very happy that they don't get hot on the stove.

I don't put my pots and pans in the dishwasher because my family of five fills up the dishwasher too quickly, so handwashing is no problem for me either. They wash so easily anyway, and I have never had a problem with food sticking to the rivets where the handle handles attach.

I bought this set at a very discounted price here at Amazon and am thrilled with the purchase. Cooking is so much more enjoyable with great tools.

I haven't had mine as long as some of the others here, but so far they are holding up just fine. I use them every day, and if they do end up looking a bit worn any time soon, I will still be satisfied that I got more than my money's worth.

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Although I ONLY hand washed these pots and pans, somewhere between the 2nd and 3rd year, the nonstick coating on the pans started lifting. I also do not use metal cooking utensils.

All that being said, I still use these pots and pans (been almost 5 years now).

Overall, I originally bought this set for ~$300 5 years ago. The pots are still in excellent condition. If I was looking for pots and pans, I would consider purchasing another set at $150.

I do cook a lot (used for business) so my 5 years with these pans may equate to 7-10 years of normal use.

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My experience mirrors that of "Bluekitten." In less than three years, a couple pieces (the most heavily used) began to totally lose their nonstick ability, even after careful adherence to cleaning/use guidelines. I suspect it was from heat: The pieces that fail have been used periodically with up to, oh, 75 percent heat on my gas range (NEVER full), and they were the ones to fail.

Unlike one previous reviewer, I found Anolon's customer service to be fine. I had no trouble finding their address, and recently shipped one piece back for warranty service. Anolon replaced it with a comparable piece from the new "Advanced" line, as I suspect they're not making this line anymore.

All things considered, it's nice cookware, but seems very sensitive to excess heat. If you're a patient cook who can happily wait for the pan to get to cooking temp at half-blast or less (it will, in time), this set would be fine for you.

I also found the pans to stain and discolor very quickly on the outside. Given that, if I was shopping for a new set today, I'd go with the Advanced series -which has nonstick coating inside AND out, likely prolonging the nice look of the cookware.

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The manufacturing is decent. The non-stick is great at first, but if it ever scratches, it all goes downhill. Most non-sticks from good manufacturers only seem to last a good 2-3 years of use. Less if you're using somewhat abrasive cleaning pads and throwing into the dishwasher. I must admit that I fall into the latter sometimes and just lack the detail to wash it by hand and get lazy and throw it into the dishwasher. They still lasted me a few years even when doing so.

As for warranties, whether it's Calphanlon, Analon, Circulon, etc...it's not worth the shipping to get the pan back. Heck, the set here is now only $135. For that price, you could buy two sets, use one set for 3 years, toss it and then use the next set for another 3 years. I've sent woks back to Calphalon and the costs and downtime are just too great.

The 'care' for non-sticks are a joke. If you read the reviewer below, it basically means, don't use if you don't want the non-stick to peel. if you want to stir fry, sear or pan fry with high temps, it's not recommended on non-sticks as the temperature is very high.