Sometimes a small, convenient touch like the extra loop handle on this All-Clad Stainless 4-qt. Sauce Pan, makes all the difference in your culinary experience. Comes in handy when you're pouring sauces or pasta out of pan, or if you're contents are little heavy. Hand-polished interior cleans up beautifully and won't react with food. Stainless exterior looks striking on the stovetop, use after use. Heavy aluminum core on bottom and sides ensures all your food heats quickly and thoroughly.All-Clad Stainless cookware is crafted from three permanently bonded layers of metal. A layer of pure aluminum rests between an 18/10 stainless steel cooking surface and an exterior layer of magnetic stainless steel. Designed to perform on all conventional ranges, as well as on induction cooktops, heat spreads quickly and evenly to produce superior results. Each piece features a long, stay cool handle, a well-fitted stainless steel lid and is dishwasher safe. All-Clad is the undisputed favorite among 4-star chefs and comes in five distinct designs.