This is the 2nd time I have purchased a set of Anolon cookware. The first time was in 2007 when I got my first apartment. I still have several pieces in good condition. The only issue with that set were caused by years of poor handling and being in storage units that experienced water damage. I also own a set of the knives I purchased in 2007 and they are still in peak condition. I LOVE ANOLON! Wonderful quality and they always look great in your kitchen. If you know you could use even 2 of the items in the set, just buy the whole set and save yourself trouble down the line. I own a Ninja Foodi and still use 2 of these set items a day on average.