I liked this so well that I have now purchased 2 for myself and one for another.  My mother reared 11 children and made many meals with the help of a pressure cooker.  I really like this one because it is stainless steel.  Sometimes when you use aluminum cook ware foods will stain them.  I have used pressure cookers for many years.  The safety of using them are getting better and better.  So you young ones out there who may be afraid to use them.....don't be.  This product is wonderful.