[phatch]

The magnet is a good test for induction compatibility. There's a broad range of 300 series stainless steels that are non-magnetic and would not be good for an induction cooktop.

Of course, all the non-stick aluminum out there won't work either.

Phil

[woodsboy]

I too love All-Clad, it has taken me a long time to build my set but its worth it. My Mom bought me my first piece when was in my early 20s and now I have about 25 pieces of All-Clad as well as some Calphalon. I have a few All-Clad non-stick on hard anodized that I bought on sale and they are alot better than Circulon or other cheapy brands and also have worn well compared to the Calphalon non-stick. Of course I dont measure the worth of the brand by the non-stick stuff, but if you do want a piece or two of non-stick, the All-Clad seems to be the best.