I was looking for a 6 quart stock pot to fill a missing gap in my cookware. I own the Cuisinart 12 piece MultiClad Pro Triple Ply cookware set. I was skeptical as to how this stockpot compares to the triple ply construction. After using it a few times, I found that heat distribution was good and it was a good stockpot even though it's construction was different. The only complaint is that the handles can get hot even though the claim is that they stay cool. I will add that most of my use of this pot is for making pasta and I haven't done a lot of sauces or other things that may cause me to change my opinion.