When All-Clad was started by renowned metallurgist John Ulam in 1973 on the basis of his patented "rolling bond" process a big part of their market was in professional kitchens. To say the least they could stand the heat. The All-Clad Master Chef 2 collection now available to the consumer is based on those original designs - but brought into the 21st century. With a sleek, brushed aluminum alloy exterior, a cooking surface of hand-polished 18/10 stainless steel, and an aluminum core that extends all the way up the sides providing optimum heat conductivity the Master Chef 2 line is an instant classic. And certain key pieces are available with a nonstick surface. Only from All-Clad. The stockpot is one of the most used items in the kitchen. It is used foreverything from soups and stews to chilis and sauces. When the family iscoming for dinner you can virtually count on the stockpot being used. Theycome in all shapes and sizes these have aluminum cores clad in stainlesssteel. But what is most important is that your food heats evenly. Biggerthan other pots these come as large as 20 quarts and can last a lifetime when cared for. And that means a lifetime of meals for the family and happymemories. This one comes from the Master Chef 2 or MC2 line that has a long historyin kitchens across the world from top restaurants to discerning amateurs.You can cook with confidence knowing that his battle tested pot can stand the heat.