Title: Great pan, but not for smooth top radiant stoves
Review: I have the 6 quart version of this pot. On the positive side, it's a serious competitor to All-Clad. Three-ply construction, heavy weight, and with the very nice rolled edge, which makes it easy to pour from. I LOVE the brushed finish, which hides the ugly water spots our hard water leaves behind on a mirrored finish.The one huge downside for me is that the pan is NOT flat on the bottom. Rather, it's concave. A straight edge reveals that the center is a good 1/8" (3mm) higher (further away) than the outer edge. On a smooth top radiant range, only the outermost inch (or so) of the edge is in full contact with the burner. This greatly slows heat transfer, making it quite slow to boil water or heat a big pot of soup. On a coil-type electric or gas range, it works perfectly. However, the concavity renders the pan far less than satisfactory on a smooth top radiant range. (I can't speak to an induction range.)
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