Well crafted. Sturdy. Heats up evenly & quickly. Very reasonably priced. I purchased it specifically for the handles & the draining spouts on the lid. I've got arthritis in my hands & dumping a pot of hot noodles into a strainer isn't working out too well for me. Pot works like a dream. No drips & no spills when using the spouts. Handles stay in position & truly hold the lid onto the pot. CLEAN UP IS AWESOME!! You could use a paper towel.