Comments about CIA Masters Collection Cookware 10 PC Cookware Set:

This is just the ultimate in cookware. I feel like I really can cook when I use the set. My family are happy that I have the set. I cook at home more often.

Comments about CIA Masters Collection Cookware 10 PC Cookware Set:

After working in a commercial kitchen, I love coming home to CIA cookware. For the price, Viking cannot compare. All-Clad, no matter what series, is never worth it (uneven cooking, light weight, copper-core series never holds temperatures correctly. Viking, CIA, and Mauviel (M'cook) are the best stainless cookware options in the US. CIA is of the same quality as all the others, it just takes it on design and price. If you cannot tell the difference between Emeril-ware and CIA you have no business in a kitchen. CIA's cooking surface steel is rated 18-10. This rating is universal and any variability in the "softness" of this material from one brand to another is going to be impossible to detect through a "brilla-pad inspection." These pans heat and retain heat beautifully. They are heavy enough sustain abuse far above regular use(I've left the steamer on high heat and the water ran out, the pot tarnished but it was easily taken off with a sponge and polish, what is most important is that there is not a hint of warping). Any and all stainless "blues" especially when new; products such as copper-brite take it away without effort. (I keep some next to the soap and just put it in the mix when washing all my stainless); every piece is shinny and bright- except the all-clad pieces which age, I am now in the process of phasing out all the all-clad in exchange for CIA). The shape of CIA cookware is perfect. Their balance more comfortable than my Vikings. I really appreciate the shape of the sauciers; its a true saucier not just a deep skillet. Viking does not offer such a shape, and Mauviel is just plain pricey, and has uncomfortable handles. The exteriors are attractive and hold their shine wonderfully. The matte or brushed exterior finishes of my Vikings and All-clad MC2's initially hide stains, but ultimately become more difficult to clean. The weight of the pans is perfectly balanced as well as appropriately engineered. Viking is the same ply but has added weight. I have found no benefit in the weight differences. They both take the same amount of time to heat and hold heat the same; its just my wrist that can tell the difference at the end of the night, not the food. I would not recommend these pans for people who rely on sets alone; if you really know what you like these are great (these are for people who can tell the difference between cast aluminum and stainless steel.) And more than that, people who appreciate smart design and appropriate applications. I have nearly every piece of the CIA collection, and have many pieces from other various brands. CIA is my favorite for more reasons than listed here. Buy some of the smaller pieces first to see if you can tell the difference. If not than a lesser cookware is for you, if you can then I am glad you are enjoying a nearly perfect piece of cookware.