I would give this cook set 10 if that was an option. These pots and pans are heavy and sleek looking, the black coating slightly sparkles, especially when it comes out of the dishwasher. These days everything says non-stick, but this actually is non stick, it's incredible, i do not used oil or even a cooking spray unless i want to actually fry something. The food cooks evenly and the pots keep the food temperature well.  But my favorite feature is the stove top to oven one, no more sautéing meat and transferring to an oven safe dish, you can do it all in one pot (or pan with cover! ). The instructions say that you can use it with high heat (up to 500 degrees) which i did not attempt, but i have used it several times in an oven heated to 400 degrees and the food cooked well and evenly.