Product review (4 stars): Well made but smaller than stated
This pot is beautifully made... heavy, sleek, and well balanced. The lid fits tightly. However, it does not hold 3.5 quarts; I measured it at not quite 2.5 quarts (and that amount comes too close to the top). The top of the pot measures 8 inches diameter (not including the handles), and it's tapered toward the bottom. The height without the lid is only 5 inches. This makes it only a tiny bit larger than my 2 quart sauce pan, which is 8 X 4 inches (and that pan is straight sided).  I will probably send this back for a 4 quart or larger pot, as I need something for soup and pasta for 3 (I've been using my 2 qt sauce pot, and it's just too small).  I want something smaller than my 6 quart stock pot, as this leaves my soups too shallow to use my immersion blender effectively.