I bought this pan to replace a damaged cheap 2.5qt my husband bought, but I guessed the size wrong. The pan is very well made. It feels weighted and sturdy in your hand. It cooks evenly and cleans up well enough. I'm confident I will get years of use from this pot without handles coming loose or bottom separating. I really wanted the 2.5-3 qt pot, but I'm definitely going to buy the matching Cuisinart brand.