All Clad vs. Kitchen Aid

[Mezzaluna]

I was in a department store tonight and was gazing longingly at the All Clad on sale. A clerk engaged me in conversation, during which she informed me that Kitchen Aid pans are now 5-ply, and All Clad are 3-ply, that the greater number of plies = better pan. I have always thought of All-Clad as the gold standard. Is there a real contender in Kitchen Aid? (Never mind the handles don't seem ergonomically suited to my grip...)

I've been using All Clad 10" & 12 " frying pans for 10+ years. I have yet to see a rivet pop loose, or have a bottom warp. The handles stay cool and they're a breeze to clean. What more can you ask for?

How does Kitchen Aid compare with All Clad price wise?

Cheers,
TopChef

If you take away my All-Clad, then take away my kitchen. Those pans have a life-time warranty. I have a few friends hooked on other brands but those brands aren't by KA. What's the upkeep on KA's? What's the price? What's the guarnatee? One buys All-Clad and one has a pan for life. One bus KA and one has a pan for... how long.

I tried one all clad pan and I liked it, but the handle doesn't fit my hand. When I bought a set, I looked at kitchen-aid and the handles fit me better and it looked as though they had the same quality as all clad. Happy so far.