I've got a complete set of All-Clad in the 5 layer with copper band & I love them....but I missed my 4 quart Farberware pot. It was a good size for steaming small quantities of veggies & soup, and I liked the shape and the two handles as opposed to one long one.
I also wanted to replace a tall 8 quart soup pot that had a peeling non stick coating. This 5 quart steamer unit is the perfect replacement for both pans. It's not as heavy as my 5 layer set which makes it a little easier to use, it is a perfect size for making small soup recipes, heats water really fast(!), has its own steamer insert and fits in my cabinet without taking up too much space.
For those who worry about "pitting" issues...
When I first received my 5 layer All-Cald set , it included the instruction to never add salt to the pan until the liquid contents reach boiling. This makes sense, in the non boiling liquid you can see the salt crystals settle onto the bottom of the pot and slowly bubble in place until the liquid begins to boil & melt the crystals. I've been religiously following those instructions with my All-Clad pans for a year....without a single pit or spot. And if I'm heating water for pasta....or any time there's nothing in the pan for the salt to settle on, I stir the contents until I'm sure there aren't any salt crystals to settle onto the bottom. In the past, most of my Farberware pans had become pitted and I'm sorry I didn't know about the salt thing sooner.
One last comment: buy the liquid formula of Barkeeper's Friend here on Amazon. It really keeps the All-Clad sparkling. Just remember to rinse it carefully, it can leave a light haze or film if not rinsed well.

This pot is bomb! Cleans well but remember no All Clad in the dishwasher! Perfect size to make a soup, sauté, steam green beans and then empty water to sauté Spanish style. Barkeeper's Friend is perfect for cleaning. Remember salt and a hard boil discolors stainless so be kind to your pan!

A versatile pot at 5 quart capacity. Solid All-Clad construction, and excellent All-Clad performance.

One of my go-to workhorses, especially when cooking for one or two. A perfect steamer. Great for soups, stews, curries, and one pot meals. Excellent for just about any noodle, e.g., rice, mung, sweet potato, buckwheat or wheat.

With the aluminum ply base and curved body, water boils quickly. It has a nice response too.

Excellent for steaming eggs instead of hard-boiling them. This pot steams 15 large eggs easily, with all eggs on their side in the basket. If stacked, then a couple dozen or more. Steams 15 eggs in 12 minutes for a soft non-runny yolk, 15 to 17 minutes for firmer yolk (your mileage and personal preference may vary). Bring water to a boil, place the basket with eggs in the pot, cover, steam for desired consistency, flash chill in cool water if desired or let them stand and cool slowly.

Stainless steel construction, it cleans easily and buffs to a mirror finish with a soft cloth. A very light coat of cooking spray or oil wiped down with a cotton, microfiber or paper towel prevents spotting after washing and drying, and helps preserve the finish and rust resistance.

Well worth the expense.

I love the size 5 quart! I like to make broth when i steam my vegetables! So, this definitely does the job!:-)

Bought mine a year and half ago. I'm steaming veggies in it right now and decided I need a second one. A little expensive but it's solid, doesn't rust and doesn't leak down the side when steaming. So yeah I'm dropping another hundred on a second one.