I am that odd thing: a former professional cook who now is retired and cooks for fun. There are several things I like about the saucier. The shape, of course. The weight, which is substantial, but not to much. And the flat bottom that sits on my ceramic top (yup, ceramic not gas) with such great contact. Hope Misen moves on to making more lidded saucepans.

I decided that it was time for me to upgrade a 3qt pot that I had for way too long. I did my research ahead of time to find one that was good quality. I wanted to find one where thought went into the details that make a good pot. It appears that Misen has done this. I am thrilled with my purchase. It has a nice weight to it, with ergonomic handle that still makes it easy for me to manage. (I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.) Consistent heating throughout the base, which I did not have on my older poor quality pot. I really like the curvature from the base to sides of the pots. Seems to make such good sense. As I upgrade other pieces I will definitely consider Misen!

The 3QT saucier is the perfect size and shape fore making sauces, risotto, gougeres, and other recipes that require adding and stirring ingredients over heat. It is well balanced and weighted.

Downside - the inside dulls or has a residue that does not clear with normal dish detergent and a sponge. I have to use Barkeepers Friend cleanser. Other stainless steel cookware cleans without dullness or residue with a soapy sponge and hot water. Thus the four stars.

Love the curved side. It is easy to clean. The weight makes this a great pan. Next i want the smaller one. I am thrilled with my new pots and knives. I also gave a set te each of my kids. They love them, too. This is professional weight and the results reflect that.

I recently bought the 3-qt saucier and quickly bought the 2 -qt when another 20% sale came around. I am now buying a Blue Star range to use the pots on. They are that good!!