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All-Clad D3 10-Piece Cookware Set

All-Clad D3 10-Piece Cookware Set

Based on 152 comments across 1 community
TL;DR
Owners overwhelmingly call the D3 set a buy-it-for-life purchase, with many reporting 20 to 30 years of daily use and excellent, responsive heating. The most common gripes are the divisive handles and the edges that can turn sharp if the pans are run through the dishwasher, since the exposed aluminum core isn't sealed. A vocal minority feels the price is hard to justify against cheaper tri-ply like Tramontina, but most say they'd buy it again.

77% of 152 verified owners recommend the All-Clad D3 10-Piece Cookware Set.

What 152 owners say
838 comments reviewed · scored on the 152 clearest verdicts
77%
Recommend
117 owners
11%
Neutral
16 owners
12%
Don't recommend
19 owners
Last 6 months:67% recommend(43 recent verdicts)→ holding steady vs older reviews
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What owners like
  • Lasts a lifetime, often holding up beautifully for decades · 34 · 22%
  • Used daily and worth the investment for the quality · 14 · 9%
  • Excellent heat transfer and responsive temperature control · 11 · 7%
  • Oven-safe and tough enough to take real abuse · 6 · 4%
  • Lighter and easier to handle than the heavier D5 line · 5 · 3%
What owners flag
  • Handles are divisive and uncomfortable for many · 7 · 5%
  • Edges can become knife-sharp where the core is exposed · 6 · 4%
  • Some feel the price isn't justified versus cheaper tri-ply · 6 · 4%
  • Not truly dishwasher-safe over the long run · 5 · 3%
  • Pans feel heavy for daily use · 4 · 3%

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Reddit▼ don’t recommend

all clad kinda sucks. I used to use it. (both non stick and d5, and d3, the surface is not as good as other companies higher end, ie professional lines. ie food sticks when it shouldn't.)

Reddit— neutral

For me they are heavy to lift and stacking isn’t great like some brands. My small frying pan that I is use a lot the coating is coming off so I need to replace.

Reddit▲ recommend

The two lines are practically identical. In theory, D5 has slightly better heat retention. D3 is slightly more responsive. In reality, they perform too similar to really notice a difference.

Reddit▲ recommend

I've been using All-Clad D3 for 25 years and would highly recommend it. Excellent heat transfer balance and super durable. Worth every penny I paid for them.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I honestly hate the All-Clad handles. My hand cramps FAST if the pan is heavy with food or if I'm grabbing in a way just to wash the pan itself.

Reddit— neutral

The handles on the old school D3 are a little uncomfortable when held directly but secure with oven mitt or chef’s towel.

Reddit▲ recommend

Get the D3 10 Piece set with flared rim sauce pans. I picked one up a couple weeks ago. I've used every pot/pan except the stock pot. Absolutely love it.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

All-Clad is a piece of high price junk. Food starts sticking in matter of few cooking rounds. It starts to discolor pretty quickly.

Reddit— neutral

we’ve since purchased a ninja induction ready non stick fry pan $60 and use it waaaay more than the stainless fry pans

Reddit▲ recommend

So far very happy with the quality and how they cook. The responsiveness of the D3 is nice when making temperature changes as the pan reacts right away.

Reddit— neutral

D3 is polished shiny stainless steel (prone to fingerprints, scratches, etc) and D5 is a brushed exterior

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I bought Tramontina instead, the AC is too heavy for me and I don’t plan to buy another stainless set in my lifetime.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

the rims on the 2 qt saucepan and 3qt pan are now so sharp, I hate to wash them. The 3qt one has cut my thumb.

Reddit▲ recommend

I have a few All Clad pieces for a few years and they still look the same as the day I bought them, and I use them rough. I think they will be BIFL.

Reddit— neutral

It is noticeably heavier than D3, and I can't say that the level of performance is all that different.

Reddit— neutral

The lipped edge on the All Clad is easier to pour from than the straight sides on the Tramontina set.

Reddit▲ recommend

I have had the 9” and 7” D3 frypans for about 2 years now. They work fantastic on my induction range. Absolutely no complaints.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I HATE the handles on all-clad pans. I have a 12 skillet that I never use because the handle sucks so much.

Reddit— neutral

The D3 is good, but it's 1970s technology and it's honestly overpriced at MSRP.

Reddit▲ recommend

D3 has a heat dispersion and regulation just as good as the D5. D3 heats up quicker by far, and it weighs significantly less.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

All-Clad doesn't cap the clad so the middle layer gets eroded in the dishwasher and edges get knife sharp.

Reddit— neutral

d3 isnt fully clad so its not actually dishwasher safe over the long run

Reddit▲ recommend

When I roast Brussels sprouts I put them in my preheated all clad pan at 500 for like 12 minutes and they come out perfectly

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

If you put them in the dishwasher the edges become extremely sharp because they are not sealed.

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