I purchased this set because it has all the necessary pieces that I needed for everyday use.  The set is sturdy and has a nice weight to it unlike other sets that I checked out prior to this purchase.  Cooking surfaces provide even distribution of heat and allow for cooking at lower settings.  Clean up is easy with the non-stick surface; I do not put them in the dishwasher.  I rated this set "good" because of some scratch marks on the non-stick surface during my first use from a plastic spoon.  I did not expect a plastic spoon to leave marks so I would caution prospective buyers about the claim of "metal utensil friendly".