Heritage Steel 8-Pc vs Made In 10-Piece
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Oct 2025). How we score
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From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
One of America's Test Kitchen's two co-winning sets, with full marks for performance, ease of use and cleanup/durability (the Heritage Steel scored 2 of 3 for ease of use). "Pans performed well, browning and heating evenly," and "We liked the pans’ level rather than uptilted handles, which felt natural to hold." It includes a 4-quart saucepan and "It was also the only set with a saucier." The skillets' angled sides can trap food.
| Criterion | Heritage Steel 8-Pc | Made In 10-Piece |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Cleanup/durability | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Cookware Sets (updated Oct. 15, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Heritage Steel 8-Pc | Made In 10-Piece |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.95 | $799 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Pieces | 10.5- and 12-inch skillets, 3-quart covered saucepan, 4-quart covered sauté pan, 8-quart covered stockpot | 8- and 10-inch skillets, 2- and 4-quart covered saucepans, 3-quart covered saucier, 8-quart covered stockpot |
| Construction | 5-ply, fully clad | 5-ply, fully clad |
| Made in | USA | Italy |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Cookware Sets (updated Oct. 15, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
