Cuisinart 12-Quart Stockpot

This pan is my go-to. I have had four of these over the years, having just bought my fourth. I get about four years out each pan, tossing them when the nonstick coating gets too scratched up. I NEVER use metal utensils, only wood, plastic, or silicone, and I ALWAYS hand wash them. What I like: - The two smaller grip handles save so much space versus a 12" pan with a long handle. - The handles make the pan way more stable when lifting a pan full of food. - The nonstick coating works well. - The price. As with all nonstick pans, these are a disposable item. If I get four years of use, I'm okay with spending $30-$40 for this pan because it really is my everyday pan. What I don't like: - The handles will get very hot because they're much closer to the flames on a gas stove, as opposed to a long handle which extends much farther out. - The rivets on the inside are difficult to clean around thoroughly. But I'd actually have a riveted handle than one that's welded to the outside of the pan. Feels much sturdier and safer to me. - The limited lifespan. Three or four years is short, but I think it's just the state of this technology. - Cuisinart's warranty. When I had my first pan, I tried to get a new one when, after three or four years of hand-washing and no metal utensils, the nonstick was clearly failing. They gave me a huge runaround and wouldn't back up their "lifetime" warranty, even though (at least at the time) there were no provisions from everyday wear and tear. So, my expectations lowered, I kept on using these pans because they're that good. RECOMMENDED.