I have been researching pans for more than 3 years.  When I found this set - it was everything I had hoped for, and more. Cool-touch handles- excellent! Lifetime guarantee - wonderful. Stainless sleel but also non-stick, perfect.  Dishwasher safe - a must! Perfect for cooking on my smooth glass top stove. But I never expected them to be a work of art as well! They are as beautiful as they are the perfect cookware. I could not be more pleased!