(checked 2026-10-10)The 1,844 ratings appear to include other sizes of the D3 set on the same listing (a top review is for a 7-piece size).
The set Wirecutter, Serious Eats and Food & Wine all rank at or near the top: the most even heating, pans that look new after a decade, and made in the USA. It costs about $800, has no 12-inch skillet, and its concave handles divide testers.
Top complaints
- Expensive for the piece count
Wirecutter says it is much more expensive than its top pick; Serious Eats calls it admittedly expensive; Food & Wine notes it may not come with as many pieces for the price. Amazon owners are split on weight.
- Handle shape divides people
Wirecutter says some may find the handle shape uncomfortable, Serious Eats says some folks aren't fans of the indented handles, and Food & Wine says the handles could be more comfortable.
- Sticking and discoloration
Food & Wine had some sticking when cooking rice. Amazon's summary says cleaning and sticking get mixed feedback and some owners report discoloration after first use. Wirecutter says All-Clad doesn't recommend the dishwasher.
What owners love
- The most even heating tested
Wirecutter says it cooked food more evenly than its top pick and the caramel bubbled uniformly; Serious Eats had consistently great results, even with beurre blanc; Food & Wine saw even heating and no scorching.
- Looks new for years
Wirecutter says it was one of the only sets that looked like new after cleaning, even after a decade of heavy use; a Serious Eats tester has used the D3 skillet for 15 years. Food & Wine says it withstood staining and scratching.
- Flat, durable, made in the USA
Serious Eats notes stable, flat bottoms that don't warp at high heat; Wirecutter toured the US factory and calls the pieces extremely durable. Amazon owners call it built to last a lifetime.
- Your budget is under $500
- You dislike narrow, concave handles
- You want a 12-inch skillet or nonstick in the set
- Buy-it-for-life stainless cookware
- Sauces and caramel that need very even heat
- Keeping pans looking new
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Upgrade pick: best-quality cookware it tested, heats more evenly than the top pick, worth the extra cost for longevity. Lacks a 12-inch skillet.
- Serious Eats (stainless sets): Best stainless set (July 2026; tested as the D3 Everyday 10-piece): outstanding performance worth the price; some dislike the indented handles.
- Food & Wine (cookware sets): Best stainless set (August 2026): durable and evenly heating; handles could be more comfortable and rice stuck a bit.