Can anyone explain the difference between this set and the Cuisinart MultiClad Pro? The only differences I see are the brushed stainless steel exterior.
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The French Classic set has no aluminum plating, it's just polished stainless steel
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The answer is that the French Classic is made in France. The multi-clad Pro is a Cuisinart product made in China. Same design, same metal, but the French version, according to many review sources, is better quality. For example, covers fit better and handles are attached much more firmly. But then again, you pay a little more for the French classic.
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Cuisinart MultiClad Pro is made in China, as least the sets I have seen say so on the pieces. The Frogs make the French Tri-ply. That is reason enough to NOT purchase the MultiClad, but there seems to be more. In reading some reviews, folks seem to have pitting problems. Know nothing about except my French set, now 18 months old, looks great, cleans up very well and does everything I ask of it and when I am stupid it forgives and still cleans up.
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It's stainless steel as well. It's just not as heavy or well built as the older Cuisinart I had. My old unit had a stainless coated copper disc on the bottom and the new one either eliminated that feature or made it a lot thinner.
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I have the multi-clad set. I believe the difference is that the aluminum core extends up the sides of the pan with the multi-clad, whereas the chef's Classic has aluminum only on the bottom. Multi-clad pros: more even heating. Cons: higher price and heavy. Hope that helps.
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The sink is brushed stainless so we ordered a brushed stainless/nickel facet/sprayer set. Great sink we love it!!
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According to the Multiclad Pro set description, Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set , it's 18/10. A very nice pot.
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The rivets are stainless and do not corrode. The Cuisinart Multiclad Pro products are very. very good, I highly recommend them. But stick with the Multiclad Pro, the lower priced Cusinart products are good, but not this good.
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I just spoke with Cuisinart, and got some good info. First off, thank you, Swidgen, for noticing that the 10S comes with a flat lid whereas the 2007N doesn't - - Cuisinart confirmed this. (For those who don't know, the flat lid comes in handy when making things like hummus or pesto, that don't need the push-chute). Also, the additional weight of the 10S is due to a 600w motor, compared to a 500w motor in the 2007N. Knowing this, will get the 10S, especially since it will sit next to my white Vitamix, and they will make a perfect-looking pair. :-)
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The cook wear is a copper tri(three) ply with the outer ply being copper. This configuration is both stronger than all copper and really gets hot quickly, just like all copper. I have looked at all the brands and considered durability, ease of use and cost, and the cuisinart won out!!
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Sorry I don't know, this is my first cuisinart. it looks great and make great coffee, if that helps.
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The newer mcp has a different handle and that is the way to differentiate between the two. I know very little about the product other than that. I do know that I purchases the original mcp when it first came out. I love the product so much that I bought sets for my mom and both adult sons. The older version si probably so evpensive because it is on par with other professional cookware.
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This is only a wild guess, but I imagine it's the labor that goes into the finish. I bought the less expensive for my husband last Christmas (he loves to cook) and have been very satisfied. We use Barkeeper's Friend to polish it up now and then and it looks great. He has a few pieces of the more expensive type, but other than a small difference in weight, I can't tell any difference in the cooking ability. If you are a real gourmet chef, you probably won't be happy with any but the most expensive cookware. However, if you are like most of us, the less expensive will serve you well for many years. :)
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Cuisinart's classic line (which I believe this item belongs to) has an encapsulated aluminum disc in the bottom of each pan while the tri ply (multi pro line) has encapsulated aluminum throughout the bottom and sides of pans.
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Fager simply because I can slow cook in that too. I had the Cuisinart and sent it back for the fager. My DH likes the design and features of the Fager better also.
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We have the satin stainless which matches our brushed stainless steel sink and love it! The only thing I am not happy about. the way our plumber installed it, and said it could only be installed this way in our house, is the the soap dispenser just clears the edge of the sink - if I had known before hand I would have had only the faucet installed. Enjoy the faucet, we love it, and would very much think you would enjoy it!
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The brushed stainless is beautiful, I LOVE this faucet, been using it for 5 months now. I think the chrome would water spot easily, the stainless has been great with just a quick wipe down. My appliances are stainless so it fits in perfectly. Guess it's a personal preference if you like the shine, I don't.
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There is a steamer insert for the Cuisinart Multiclad set. I have not found one for the other sets.
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I have several pirces of the Cuisinart Multi Clad and a couple of All Clad and as far as I am concerned they are both the same in quality and cooking properties. They are both about the same in both weight and manufacturing quality. I would highly recommended these given that they are at least 50% less than the All Clad.