All Clad LTD cookware is simply the best. The difference is the solid construction: 18/10 stainless inside, a middle layer of pure aluminum, and an outer layer of black anodized aluminum that won't chip or scratch in spite of the heavy use it sees in my kitchen. Their quality control is unsurpassed. I just love this cookware.
I see there is now LTD2 with a 5-layer construction. I will have to check this out when I am in the market for another pot, or pan. But for now the regular 3-layer has been fabulous.
Recently I decided to go for a non-stick frying pan. At some of the better known culinary web sites there were some pretty tantalizing deals on good name brand pans, but I thought about it and went with the 14" All-Clad. An additional selling point was this pan is oven safe to 500-F.
Their bonded cookware is manufactured in the USA with metals purchased from US suppliers. Lids and some other items are made in other countries but not sure which. Still, It makes me happy to support businesses and workers in this country to whatever extent possible.
If you want cookware that will last a lifetime and look beautiful throughout, this is it.