These are high quality pans. I gave them a 4 star rating due to how easily the copper finish tarnishes. It is the nature of copper and not, in my opinion, a manufacturing defect. When the copper is polished and shiny, it is gorgeous! The pans and pots have good weight and heat up evenly. The insides are surprisingly easy to clean! The hammered finish does not hinder cooking in any way. This is my first set of high quality pots and pans and they are so much better to cook with than your average department store brands.