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Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Triple Ply Stainless 12-Piece Cookware Set: the downsides first

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#8 of 8
$$Tri-ply stainlessScore 3.0/5
7%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)The 11,230 ratings are shared with the 13- and 15-piece MultiClad Pro sets on the same listing.

One of the most-rated stainless sets on Amazon, and owners like its heat and durability. But Wirecutter dropped it as its runner-up after every skillet it tested warped over high heat, and Serious Eats found pieces unbalanced.

Top complaints

  • Skillets warped over high heat

    Wirecutter found the skillets bowed so much that they wobbled on a flat surface; it tested multiple skillets and all warped. Cuisinart's manual says to use low to medium heat.

    Source: Wirecutter
  • Unbalanced, awkward handles

    Serious Eats says some pieces felt unbalanced and the handles were awkward to grip when the pan was full.

    Source: Serious Eats (stainless sets)
  • Food sticking

    Amazon's review summary says some owners report food sticking to the pots and pans.

    Source: Amazon.com product page (Customers say)

What owners love

Good for
  • A fully clad set around $300
  • Low-to-medium heat cooking (as Cuisinart's manual advises, per Wirecutter)
  • Shoppers who value a huge owner track record

Scores (tap for why)

  • Even heating3.5
    Why 3.5?Amazon owners praise even heat distribution, but no expert reported a heat-evenness result, and Wirecutter's skillets bowed over high heat.
    Source: Amazon.com product page, Wirecutter
  • Handles & lids2.5
    Why 2.5?Serious Eats: handles awkward to grip and pieces unbalanced when full.
    Source: Serious Eats (stainless sets)
  • Cleaning & care3.5
    Why 3.5?Amazon owners find it easy to clean; some report sticking.
    Source: Amazon.com product page
  • Durability (coating, warping)2.5
    Why 2.5?Wirecutter saw all its test skillets warp over high heat; Amazon owners still describe it as durable.
    Source: Wirecutter, Amazon.com product page

What experts say

  • Wirecutter (NYT): Dismissed (former runner-up): the skillets warped over high heat and wobbled on a flat surface, even though Wirecutter's picks haven't warped after years of high heat.
  • Serious Eats (stainless sets): Not a winner: some pieces felt unbalanced, though Serious Eats likes the price point.
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