I was browsing the Kitchens Etc. store today looking for egg cups, but I
took a quick stroll around the pots and pans. My cookware of choice is
All Clad (stainless steel, have 4 pieces to date, think they're fabu),
but I notice a lot of manufs. have a stainless steel line.

Tonight, I saw the Viking line of ss pans, very impressive looking,
shiny and heavy. (I knew Viking made ranges and other kitchen
appliances but never knew they made cookware, too.) I know Cuisinart
has a line of heavy ss, too.

Do you really think there's a major difference between top of the line
items? I was just thinking that I have cast iron pans made from
different manufacturers, and they're more or less identical in
performance.

-j.