This is my first experience with stainless steel and I will say it's so beautiful to look at! Unfortunately, probably due to user error, One of the pans stained after my first time cooking in it. I cooked some shrimp maybe for 5 minutes total and it stained. I was able to get a lot of it off but not sure what I could do to prevent it in the future. One thing I absolutely love is that the handles do not get hot. I know with my cast iron the whole pot and handle gets hot but with these pans I am able to pick it up with no problem. I really like the pot and it's a perfect size to make soups, boil potatoes, etc