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Question: question is this an older set?  i found the same set listed on ebay, but it says 12 element.  the picture is identical.
Document: This is a very nice stainless steel cookware set for the price. One quick note about the description, it says these are 9 element but the cookware I received is 12 element according to the imprint on the bottom of the pan. This cookware set is much nicer than most of the stainless steel cookware sets you will find locally and was about on par with the really expensive sets I looked at.
Chef's Secret 14 Piece Element Cookware with Thermo Control KnobsI grew up with Waterless Cookware. My parents felt that cookware was an important health investment-they have had their set for more than 20 years and still love them. I wanted a good set of my own but could not afford the "in home show" price tag. After reading many reviews and understanding what pieces I use most while cooking-I invested in this 14 piece set.
Sometimes 304 surgical stainless is referred to as 304T "Titanium". Maxam is a 5 ply with a 9 element construction. Most big name expensive stainless steel cookware sold in department stores is only 3ply. Good stainless steel will have a 5ply or more!
I've found you have to cook on much lower heat with these pans even if you're not cooking with the waterless method. Other reviews have complained about the thermometer knobs on the lids but I really don't see a problem with them since I really didn't buy this cookware for the waterless cooking aspect. I bought it because it came with a good selection of skillets and wasn't just all pots. The thermometer knobs are useful in helping you cook at the same temperature every time.
This is a very good quality cookware set at a reasonable price. It is great for the novice cook as well as the gormet chef.
good heavy duty cookware. does everything it claims.takes a lil extra patience till u get used to usingthis style of cookware but no problem once you know how to pre-heat & get the fire set @ the proper cookingheight. would recomend.
I purchased the set a week ago and I am able to cook "waterless" but the lids just seem very light. The knowbs have a temp guage of some sort but no paperwork as to what the numbers mean?The pans work great on my induction cooktop and while things may stick a little they clean up fast and easy!
I haven't had any problems with them at all but they seem cheaply made and the welds for the handle bracket don't inspire a lot of confidence. If the welds do break loose it wouldn't be that hard to have them welded back on, but it seems like the handles could have been built a little beefier. Overall I highly recommend this set if you want a very nice everyday cookware set that doesn't cost a fortune.
I love this cookware set. I was concerned at first because I have never cooked with stainless steel before. The deciding factor for me was when I did the fried egg test on the skillet. Yes I used a LITTLE bit of olive oil but the amazing thing was that the fried egg did not stick to the pan!! I flipped the egg over once and "voila" perfection.
Wow!!!! Great quality and heavy weight just like the other kinds. I really couldn't have asked for a better set to fit my needs and the health benefits that I can give my family is just unbelievable for the price. I used the pans for a couple of months before I sat down to write this review, just to be sure I would still be as happy as I was when I got them.
Answer: would you please tell me if Chef´s Secret cookware set KTLARGE14 is made in USA or in China?