Everything that a cook would need for a full starter set is in this T-fal Endurance Collection, including 3 metal basic cooking/serving utensils. There are 14 cooking pieces in total, including 2 sauce pans, a large fry pan, a Dutch oven and a deep saute pan, ALL with glass (see through) lids. Plus, there is an extra smaller fry pan (no lid), perfect for omelets. The Endurance Collection features a non-stick and scratch resistant surface, even with the use of metal tools! The cookware heats up fast and evenly for no hot spots, plus the pans tell you when they are ready with Thermo-Spot technology which has heat indicators. This set would make perfect gift. I look forward to using this Endurance Collection for years to come.