Farberware Original Classic Stainless Steel Cookware Review

When I moved into my condo back in October of 1986, I ordered a few new things.  Among these was a VERY expensive (or so it seemed back then) matched set of Farberware Classic Stainless Steel Cookware which consisted of four saucepans (one, two, three, and four quart) and a 12 inch skillet whose cover could also be used for the four quart pot.  This stuff was heavy, well-made and destined for durability.  I remember how it gleamed when I took it out of the box and ... to make a long story short ... it is still gleaming today after all these years.  This cookware was probably one of the best investments I have ever made.  After 22 years of active use, they seem to be unstoppable and may survive long after I have checked off the island someday.

STATS:

Original Farberware Classic Stainless Steel Cookware is made of the finest 18/10 stainless steel (for even heating) with rolled rims (for easy pouring), tight-fitting domed lids, full-cap bases to prevent marks on counters, and are dishwasher safe.  These pots and skillet do NOT have non-stick coating which I consider to be an advantage because I prefer to use metal utensils (spatulas, spoons, etc.) and also S.O.S. pads occasionally.  Apparently many other cooks feel the same way. 

MY VIEWPOINT:

My Farberware Classic Stainless Steel Cookware is just as good today as it ever was except that there are a few scorch marks on the inside bottoms of both the 4 quart pot and the skillet where I was a tad careless when browning meat or frying foods.  If such food burns a little, hard-to-remove scorchmarks may result but they aren't bad and the pans work as well as they ever did.

HEADS UP:

My research has shown that a couple years ago Farberware sold out to the Far East Company, who have now come up with their own line of "Farberware Classic Cookware" which some consumers consider to be inferior.  Apparently, if you want the REAL thing, you have to buy the pieces individually.  They are not cheap but you can get good deals at Amazon.com.  More importantly Amazon (and also Kohl's) list the model numbers which are very important in this case.  If you really want the original "Farberware Classic Cookware" stuff, you should look for Model Nos. 50000 (one-quart), 50002 (two quart), 50003 (three quart), 50004 (four quart), and 50012 (12" skillet).