I&#39;ve had this stockpot for several years and was very happy using it, primarily to boil pasta. I really like the strainer lid and it works well. However, I recently dropped the lid on my laminate floor and the top black knob broke in several pieces. Customer service explained that they do not sell a replacement knob or a replacement lid. They explained that this damage was not covered under the limited warranty because dropping the lid invalidated any coverage. I was very surprised because, while I rarely drop a lid, this does not seem to be an unusual occurrence in the typical home kitchen. I have a variety of cookware pieces that I have used for many years and the knobs are all intact. I ended up gluing all the pieces together so thankfully the pot is still functional. Bottom line: if you buy this pot, treat the lid with kid gloves. If you happen to break the knob on the lid and can&#39;t repair it yourself, the whole thing could end up in the trash...what a shame.