I LOVE my Cuisinart pots and pans!  I bought this 3 piece set to go with my other set, which I have had for well over 20 years and which is STILL going strong and looking very nice.  I'd like to say I treat them with utmost care, but the truth is, I'm a pot slinging, pan dropping, hot mess...which simply goes to show what kind of quality Cuisinart represents.  You'll love them, too, and they make a SUPERB gift.  My Mom and Dad gave me that first set, those long 20 years PLUS, ago.  Thanks, Mom and Dad!