If anyone is wondering about the longevity of this set, my parents have an old version of these (probably 10-15 years old at this point) and they're pretty much good as new despite constant use. I used to dislike how heavy they were but since I've used cheaper pans in my home and seen how quickly they accumulate wear. Manufacturing quality has definitely gotten worse since then, but I'm guessing the present-day ones are still really good. I'm absolutely going to purchase one of these sets when I'm able to.
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
That’s wonderful. Thanks for sharing your experience
@lightbored1872 жыл бұрын
I bought a Misen set on Amazon this week and found your videos. They've been a great resource!!!
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
glad I could help! Enjoy the new set! Happy Cooking
@juandeharo66 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered the All-Clad D3 Stainless Cookware, 12-Inch Fry Pan With Lid, Tri-Ply Stainless Steel. Goodbye aluminum. Thank you Tom!
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@vorong2ru2 жыл бұрын
I bought it after you mentioned it in one of your videos and I double all that you said- it's really heavy but awesome quality! it's just such a bargain for a lifetime investment. I did put a frying pan under the grill for over 600F and had NO issues with wharping or anything- my suspicion is that the lids are cheaper quality and not 5-ply ,which noone really cares about , and it probably has a lower limit for heating. That's just a guess but I'm happy with the set in general and many thanks for your reco!
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
That is wonderful! I’m glad I could help. Trust me, I really wanted to make this video as soon as possible because I felt like I found a gold mine 😂 but I wanted to make sure I tested. Glad your enjoying it. My local Costco is sold out currently
@vorong2ru2 жыл бұрын
@@tomwadek I bought it in the UK, still in stock, but the price is slightly higher Vs what you had in the US.
@josephalexander3884 Жыл бұрын
I have a used set. I’ve been using them for 5 months now. Tremendous value.
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
That’s wonderful!
@deirdreberger13632 жыл бұрын
Wow, so you’ve been using it for 6 months and haven’t found any issues. They look in great shape. Also a tip, try a fine chain mail with your Bar Keeper’s. Btw, I don’t believe All Clad is 100% made in the USA anymore. Also, I have heard the quality of the 3 ply is not what it was 20 years ago and people need to buy 5 ply to be equal to the old 3 ply. When I recently was in a Bed Bath & Beyond, I was shocked to pick up the All Clad 3 ply and feel how light it was.
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had rainbow stains a few times but vinegar took care of it. I made a shorts video about it. Check it out. 20 years ago things were a lot better all around. Interesting about the all clad 3 ply. 20 years ago I was just a pup. Thanks for sharing!
@mmadchef808 Жыл бұрын
All Clad handles and lids are made in China.
@markkawecki7582 Жыл бұрын
I love your video dude, I just bought this set before seeing your video and now feel confident with my purchase, thank you
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel. Did you recently buy it? I’m getting a lot of comments saying they can’t find it at Costco
@markkawecki7582 Жыл бұрын
I got mine a few months ago but did see them in my Costco a couple weeks ago and you right they weren't there before that so I guess they sell fast and take a while to restock, I had to travel a bit to get mine at the time and the Costco I went to only had a few left
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
@@markkawecki7582 thank you for the details. Sounds like it’s a seasonal thing. Good to know.
@helmanfrow3 ай бұрын
Just bought a set of these recently. They're nice and heavy and they heat evenly. That said, I managed to warp the two frying pans somehow. Not severely but they do rock a little bit on my glass stove top, now. At one point I deglazed them each with some cold liquids when they were hot but that strikes me as well within reasonable usage parameters. Sometimes I can un-warp a pan by heating it in the oven at its maximum temperature and letting it cool naturally but that trick didn't work here. Also, unrelated (?), all the pots and pans in the set have a strange ripple effect on the inside bottom, opposite the embossed logo on the underside. I can't feel it with my fingers but it's easy to see. Maybe I'll make a video.
@riverrock335 Жыл бұрын
Costco does not sell this set anymore sadly. However, I got lucky and found two skillets and the essential sauté pan for $6 each at a thrift store. Never used. Love these pans. I already have an AlLClad stock pot and a 5 quart sauce pan. Lucky me.
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
That’s so strange, I checked my local Costco and they had them a few weeks back. I’m going again tomorrow. I’ll keep a look out
@cu83504 ай бұрын
I just got a set here last week, April 2024.
@SarahKennerley1998 Жыл бұрын
Just picked this up today at Costco Australia! Thankful that they have not discontinued it over on this side of the world! First time ever using stainless steel. Have been using nonstick my whole life!
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Stick with it. Ss had a learning curve but once you get passed that, it’s a joy. Check out this video that may be helpful. Keep me updated. Happy cooking. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXytqZ5mabKNrJo
@cristianionascu2 жыл бұрын
It's a steal
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
It really is. I’m super happy I found it
@mamadouaziza25369 ай бұрын
I have the original 10 piece set that was made in Italy and its just as heavy and well built as the Kirkland sets made in China and Thailand. My set has not warped. I don't know if my set as the entire cooper lining inside but it does have cooper built in as there is a cooper ring. Paid $79.00 back in 2013.
@tomwadek9 ай бұрын
thats a heck of a price!
@mamadouaziza25369 ай бұрын
@@tomwadek Costco has the newer vision for $99
@larryellis22182 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Ship carrying new supply of these is probably sitting in the Pacific waiting for a port to open.
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you like the video
@Robert-ug5hx Жыл бұрын
It is a great alternative to all clad for people on a budget
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
It really is for most home cooks
@cmvr91389 ай бұрын
We can NOT find these ANY where!!! We are looking everywhere. We want to buy this set!
@christapovec4 ай бұрын
I’ve seen people reselling them on Amazon and eBay
@markjames8902 Жыл бұрын
I love this set so much I contacted Costco to see if they would be re-stocking this item because I wanted to buy a set for my daughter-in-law.. Unfortunately, they have discontinued it and will not be replacing it. Maybe it was a supply chain issue, or maybe they got a better deal from a different vendor. I notice that they don't even offer a stainless cookware set in-store anymore. So maybe these didn't set their volume goals. Their website offers a Tramontina set, 3-ply, for around $300. Or there's always Misen or MadeIn. Oh well. This teaches us to jump on a great product when we find one, vs waiting. Great review, Tom.
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
Oh no really? My Costco had them back in stock last week.
@ZaDussault Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love that set, I'm just a bit bummed because 2 qt and 3 qt pots are doing a bit the same for me, I would have prefered a 2 qt and a 4qt, that would have made the set absolutely perfect
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
Yeah a sauce pan would have been great
@cristianionascu2 жыл бұрын
You just increased the price ;)
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
Oh no! I didn’t think of that. I hope not
@2075vj Жыл бұрын
I’m in the market for new pans. I may consider purchasing them when they come back to Costcos. Thanks 🙏🏽 for sharing! I’m now a new sub.
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the sub!
@S1L3NTG4M3R2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thanks for the details and review.
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching!
@ZaDussault Жыл бұрын
And about the marks inside, I would love them to be on both sides and they do tend to fade out a bit
@da900smoove12 жыл бұрын
I think based on my just buying 15pcs of 3ply Viking Stainless Steel cookware over the last Xmas holiday season i think Costco used the same Vendor in China that makes Viking/Clipper corp cookware as many features are very similar
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
Theres a factory over there somewhere that probably does them all lol
@indiomonk1232 жыл бұрын
Great review 👍 I'm going to watch for this at Costco.
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@robv60 Жыл бұрын
I want this set SOOOO bad. Of course, I had to decide to get new cookware after these are no longer available. Ill just tick with my 22 year old Calphalons until these come back.
@Goobie772 жыл бұрын
Based on your review and another one, plus the Amazon customer reviews and the fact we now cook and eat more at home for better diet and health, I just ordered one of the last 9 sets at Amazon . Hopefully we will like them if not back they go! But I do want to replace some older nonstick cookware.
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic. Congrats on the new set! Happy cooking!
@Goobie772 жыл бұрын
@@tomwadek they look great haven’t used a skillet yet since we have two different sized cast iron skillets I’ve spent many hours perfecting the seasoning but the pots etc are easy to use. I like the weight and look.
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
@@Goobie77 that’s wonderful. You have a lot of great meals ahead of you!
@richardmaldonado574 Жыл бұрын
Very good review ! Thank you
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@hbmike47 Жыл бұрын
Costco online has 7 and 14 piece all-clad 5-ply copper core sets that look exactly like the Kirkland Signature set you have in the video.. down to that copper ring that's hard to keep clean. Interesting.. 7 piece is 850.
@hepgeoff2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice set! I only have one All-Clad pan, and I love it. The only negative is it almost seems too light. Also, I'm not crazy about the handle. If I didn't already have that, I'd go for this Costco set. The Demeyere line of stainless steel pans are beautiful, also, and no rivets. But man are they pricey!
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
Yeah those Demeyere are Cadillacs of the kitchen lol. Thanks for watching Geoff
@pintohorse12 Жыл бұрын
Just picked up the set in store this weekend. 299 Canadian dollars. I like my pans like my music; heavy metal.
@DClev88786 ай бұрын
It's probably the tops that are rated at 380°
@myaomyao437 Жыл бұрын
I've seen an aluminum core 3ply 3.5T copper frying pan with copper exposed to the outside in the amazon. (Copper 1.5T) I would like to know which one is better, Copper Core Stainless Frying Pan or Aluminum Core Copper Pan. I think a copper frying pan with copper heated first would be better. I think it would be a very interesting experiment to compare the two.
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
great suggestions. I personally love my 5 ply copper core ss pan. The combination of alum, ss, and copper really makes it feel like a cast iron pan.
@paulyang7483 ай бұрын
Hey Tom, should I pull the trigger on these for $390? Can't find them on Costco website anymore. Some people say its been discontinued. Found them on Amazon for $390. Should I pull the trigger?
@tomwadek3 ай бұрын
they have been discontinued in the US. The one's on amazon are likely used or from canada. I love my set but I also only paid $200
@paulyang7483 ай бұрын
@tomwadek Well in that case, I'll wait for a full review of the Goldilocks set.
@tomwadek3 ай бұрын
@@paulyang748I don’t have any plans on review them anytime soon unless the brand reaches out to me. From what I could tell, they seem to be comparable to Amazon commercial. I would go with the Kirkland if you could negotiate the price. I hear some folks have had luck with eBay and the Canadian market.
@da900smoove12 жыл бұрын
Given the minimum melting points of Aluminum, Copper and Stainless Steel are above 1100-1200 degrees it is fair to say that 500-550-600 degrees is within a safe operating range.....I honestly do not know what food requires such heat for a prolonged period enough to be fully cooked....$200 is the deal of the century for Stainless 10pc Set
@warzshadow97014 ай бұрын
Is there a less heavy set you advise? I have always cooked with teflon. I do have a cast iron lodge frying pan i use. Tired of having to keep rebuying the teflon ones. I'm getting older so...don't want to have to deal with extremely heavy pans. I have a glass top stove.
@tomwadek4 ай бұрын
All Clad D3 is light
@ositodemocha612 Жыл бұрын
I recently discovered your channel and it’s a wealth of information! Thank you!! Since this set may or may not be discontinued could you please weigh in on the company Made in. It recently took off in popularity and is a bit cheaper than All Clad. Thank you.
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
I personally do not own any made in products and I’ve never used them. From what I heard, they seem to be a good company. I’m glad you’re enjoying my channel! Sorry I couldn’t give you a more direct answer.
@ms71652 жыл бұрын
We don't have Costco where I live, Sam's Club owns this market. A Costco membership for a one time online (maybe extra shipping charges) would likely be as much or more than Amazon assuming you do have an Amazon membership, right?
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
yeah, that a good point. I guess the amazon option would be a good choice in that case. I wonder if Sam's Club has a similar line?
@ms71652 жыл бұрын
@@tomwadek their “commercial” pans are a very light, no copper and welded disc. I bought one small sauce pan just to see. Waste of money.
@dhurbasherchanАй бұрын
Are the rims sealed?
@johngilbert9742 жыл бұрын
What’s better for even heating and non stick ? (In a skillet). This Kirkland copper core 5 ply stainless, Misen carbon steel, or Lodge cast iron ?
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
I have a video comparing CI, cs, and ss. For even heating and value, it’s hard to beat CI. Cast Iron Vs Carbon Steel Vs Stainless Steel | Which Skillet Should You Buy? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4fXkpSqaZWde9k
@texuzlatina2 жыл бұрын
Is there such a thing as a 3 ply with the copper core? There’s a brand called triplinox that’s vintage that I believe has 3 layers and for sure has the copper core in there. How would u compare that with the 5 ply?
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard of vintage pans with a copper core 3 ply instead of aluminum but they stopped doing that because the Aluminum does a better job of heat distribution and the copper does better with responsiveness. That’s when the 5ply was born. I’m doing a video on traditional 3ply vs 5 ply copper core. Should be out in a few weeks
@derekl.9202 Жыл бұрын
Ive been researching stainless steel sets for a few days now, then I watch this entire video, then decide to go buy the set and its no longer being sold?! UGH!!!!
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
Yeah I heard it’s been discontinued! It was such a great set
@derekl.9202 Жыл бұрын
@@tomwadek maybe time to update with next best option out there for SS sets? I really need to upgrade my kitchen and wanted to get into this. Ive already bought one piece of All Clad, but thats going to be a long time for me to put together an entire set of All Clad.
@TELNorway Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm new to this channel. Is there a difference between copper and aluminium core? 🙂
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
there is a professional difference. Check out this video I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoKcimWPg9ylaZo
@tzu-yuhuang52835 ай бұрын
I want a 5 ply copper core, “carbon steel ” pan
@kindpanda10752 жыл бұрын
Have you seared meat in the saute pan with the induction?
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
Yes I have. It worked well and no warping
@LindenRanch10 ай бұрын
Currently not available in stores nor website
@tomwadek10 ай бұрын
It’s been discontinued since this video
@cmvr91389 ай бұрын
Is the Kirkland “disc bottom” or fully clad?
@tomwadek9 ай бұрын
full
@natyvia Жыл бұрын
I can't find this at Costco and Amazon says it's backorder. Hopefully I can find a set. If not is there another set you would recommend
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
I haven’t found something at this price range, copper core, and equivalent customer service. There seems to be a rumor that Costco has discontinued it
@jesusfreakusaful Жыл бұрын
Can you use metal utensils like a spatula on these without scratching or damaging them?
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
They will have surface scratches but won’t damage to where you can’t use them
@billanderson2887 Жыл бұрын
The older ones might have lasted.... New ones are very cheap and flaws in the inner stainless steel expose the aluminum layer in a year or less... We are on our 2nd set, we hoped the first was just a bad batch, and the new ones are showing aluminum in less that 6 months :-(
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry to hear that. Contact Costco. They will give you back your money
@tomammerman5949 Жыл бұрын
But I have a copper pan. Pure, no clad, hand hammered, I'm afraid to cook with it, until I've got advice.
@TheHuggybear5162 жыл бұрын
I haven’t been able to find this set is it discontinued? I see the three ply tramontina
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
It may be a seasonal thing around thanksgiving and Christmas.
@TheHuggybear5162 жыл бұрын
Fair enough any experience with the tramotina stainless steel?
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHuggybear516 sorry I don’t.
@anthonysilva53122 жыл бұрын
Did you purchase this set yourself or was it a promotional gift?
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
Purchased myself. I’m not popular enough for promotions lol
@anthonysilva53122 жыл бұрын
@@tomwadek thank you! I enjoyed your video!
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonysilva5312 no problem.
@Jspg1192 жыл бұрын
what is the gauge?
@riverrock335 Жыл бұрын
I found some of these 5 ply copper core Kirkland pans in a second hand store but bottom says made in Thailand. Is that the first set that warped?
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
I think it was but depending on the price, it may be worth it because it didn’t happen to all of them. See if you could take a machinist ruler to the bottom and see?
@chrisleydoyle9778 Жыл бұрын
I think the might be an older set that I own as well.
@deantucker146410 ай бұрын
Hey, Tom...is that deal at Costco still available or gone? I just went to the website and it looks like the set is now marketed as All-Clad 😢
@tomwadek10 ай бұрын
No longer available unfortunately. Was discontinued shortly after this video.
@deantucker146410 ай бұрын
@@tomwadek Damn
@deantucker146410 ай бұрын
@@tomwadek Any others you've run across to recommend?
@tomwadek10 ай бұрын
@@deantucker1464 all clad is a great set. The Kirkland was very unique and a steal. Haven’t came across anything like it at that price point since.
@mmarcus62 Жыл бұрын
"Great Value"...like he said , they don't say anything about the metal of the pan itself. I would rather pay twice as much for a set that is made in a trustworthy country, but that's just me. I like Costco but did they sent a metalurgist to China to control the manufacturing process??? You are using this product to cook food that will enter your body...remember the chinese drywall?????
@BC-hr2of2 жыл бұрын
the ‘made in China’ had me looking elsewhere 🤔 …. maybe not now 😎 …. Gracias ✌🏽
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@headfandjr Жыл бұрын
“Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.” 😢
@tomwadek Жыл бұрын
That sucks. Looks like the finally discontinued it!
@headfandjr Жыл бұрын
@@tomwadek I know. It’s been in my shopping list for a while now. Guess I waited too long.
@albertdaniel7122 жыл бұрын
Biggest turn off Tom, is that Made in China label. No matter the value, I never buy made in the PRC
@tomwadek2 жыл бұрын
I can understand that but this really is a great set.
@albertdaniel7122 жыл бұрын
@@tomwadek Even you couldn’t sell me on it 🤣 but great show as always Tom 😬👍