Industry 5-Ply 3-qt Stainless Steel Saucepan

Demeyere pots are fantastic. They offer fast, even heating and feel very high quality. Biggest feature is they're incredibly easy to clean, almost as ready as the nonstick I've owned. Thermo lids are wonderful. Only downside is their long, flat handles which are comfortable (and don't get hot!), but can make the pot a bit awkward to move.

Demeyere is the first and foremost for great cookware. I have a kitchen full of Staub, Mauviel, Ruffoni and Emile Henry. We have their full line of cookware and couldn't be happier. I think it's cute how all-clad people think they have the best cookware. Nah. The handles stay cool, amazing control and heat distribution, some lids are double insulated....it's just great. Searing is spot on. My only gripe is that I'd like to see some larger pieces....with lids, hell more pieces with lids or the option to buy lids. It's worth the price and it will be the last cookware you will ever purchase.

Advantages: 1. Beautiful. I like stuff that have clean straight lines. There's not much fancy rounded profiles in this. It's so beautiful, I only use silicone spatula in it. One thing people need to know is that steel utensils can actually scratch metal too. There could be some discoloration after cooking due to the effect of heat on the interaction of ingredients on the surface of the metal, but I always use Barkeeper's friend. Barkeeper is like magic. It restores metal to its original shine. The cover is also beautiful. I've never seen a cover more beautiful. 2. Perfect size. From cooking rice, to cooking soups and sauces, this size is perfect. This is probably the first thing that comes to my mind when I want to cook something and it does accommodate majority of the stuff 90% of the time. 4 quart could be a little bit too big, unless you are feeding the brady bunch. 3. Doesn't smell like metal. It has a beautiful surface finish that is both easier to clean and does not smell. Other cheap chinese stainless steel (like Misen) kind of give off a metallic smell. 4. Perfect heft and weight. It is 5 ply and it is thick. It is seamless with flared mouth for easy pouring that doesn't spill when you are pouring the top layer unlike the mouth of the all clad D3 that tends to run down the sides. All clad's sides don't spill only when the side is more than 90 degree angle. I mean, sauce pan is supposed to cook sauces and most of the time, those sauces are transferred to other containers. All Clad is nice but this one is not only nicer, it's functionally nicer. 5. It has a seamless interior with no protruding rivets unlike the more famous all clad. Probably the reason, why I got this over that one. Even the 5-ply D5, which was twice as expensive. Disadvantages: 1. Product has limited production. I bought it on sale for $99. It now sells for $180 and is very hard to find. 2. Expensive. 3. Keeps you up on your toes to constantly clean it unlike cheap wares that you won't really care about. 4. Cover handle could get hot if cooking for more than an extended period of time. But since it is made of different kind of metal, it heats slower than the rest of the body. 5. Makes you want to buy other demeyere products to complete a set.

As always Demeyere makes the best cookware. My only gripe is the god-awful stickers they place on their products. They are hard to remove and leave behind a residue. No amount of scrubbing and washing removes it. I can’t fathom why they can’t spend the extra cent for a easy-peel sticker, or no stickers on such expensive quality products.

This is the most expensive pot I’ve purchased, but it is sturdy- a pot that - I believe will be long lasting. This item is of good quality.

Love this pot as an all purpose go to for anything on stovetop. A little heavy if that’s an issue, but this is a quality made product. Easy to use with a metal lid and so easy to clean.

This is a great product, it heats up evenly. I have the 5 ply and 7 ply products from demeyere and honestly the 5 ply is all you need.

It is a pleasure to cook with this saucier. Easy to clean and wonderful heat distribution. You'll get addicted and toss all your other kitchenware...