If you are unfamiliar with the name "American Kitchen," it's actually Regal Ware.  The quality of this product is superb and more than worth the price.  Everything about it is made with quality.  The weight, handling, and the even heating is perfect  I want a 4 qt. and had to settle on ordering the Cuisinart Classic brand for this size.  I am just as satisfied with it as I am with the American Kitchen/Regal Ware.  Both are more than worth the cost.