While this has a copper bottom like the original set we purchased 3 years ago, the handles are thinner [less metal] and look like they are stamped, not cast metal. Aside from that inconsistency, I love this pot as it has measurement markings on the inside, and you can fit 5 ears of corn in there. If you are wondering, it does not have a strainer lid like the newer non-copper sets, but it is so tall, I can imagine it would be hard to pour our while trying to keep the lid on anyway. For reference, 8qt is to the tippy-top, so you can really cook only 6.5 quarts without a mess. But that's still alot more than our 4qt! Retail price was too much for this brand, so we were satisfied finding it on sale.

Several years ago I purchesed a set of Emeril cookware from All-Clad. I really like the way it distributes the heat and cooks at a lower temper
ature. This 8qt. stockpot is just right for the quantity of food I prepare. My 6qt. pots are just not quite big enough and I end up with soup all over the Range.
DC - TEXAS

i was quite satisfied the price was too good topass up

It's hard to believe that cookware can make such a difference in cooking! WOW

I have pots that are 35 years old and my 8qt pot is twice the size as my new stockpot of 8qts. I thought no way are these two pots are the same capacity.But they are !! I love the tall slim line and the handles are nice and strong. They are far off the side so they hardly get hot to the touch. Get job folks.