This 1 quart Cuisinart sauce pan is the perfect multi-purpose pan. I've owned sheathing 1.5 quarter pan for 5 years and it performs so well.  The only problem? I needed a complimentary pan for sauce and small cooking needs. The pan is not overly bulky but has a heavy bottom, giving it a sturdy feel and performs well when whisking or stirring sauces, rouxs, and custards. I love the way the srainless steel cleans well, even with sticky and tacked on food. Highly recommend this pan.