First off this stock pot is beautiful! The finsh and shine on the stainless steel is flawless and it has some decent weight to it. It feels like a quality product. I've only used it once so far but the heat distribution seems nice and it holds a good amount. Perfect for my large family. Clean up was easy as nothing stuck to the pot. I need to use it more and see how it lasts over time. That's the only reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 for now.