Excellent construction with a beautiful look. Sides, bottoms, rivets and handles are thick and sturdy. Saute pans are not too heavy to maneuver with one hand; swirling and tossing with one hand is no problem. The pots/pans heat evenly and hold the heat very well. The lids, after washing and put in a rack to dry, do hold water in the lip; this is a common issue with this type of lid. Very happy to have this set.