MATTE POLISHED & FRENCH ELEGANCE - The 3.5QT stockpot features timeless French kitchen elegance with matte polished pan body - cuts a fine figure both in the kitchen and at the dining table - 7.6MM in base thickness, 3.6 lbs in weight - thick, undeformable base eliminates warping - Straight sides allow it to retain heat and limit evaporation - Great for simmering stocks, soups, cooking pasta, risotto & vegetables - Discover the gourmet chef in you with this beautiful & efficient stockpot. NICKEL FREE HARM FREE - NICKEL FREE Stainless Steel combines the best of stainless steel (rust-proof) and cast iron (healthy). Nickel-bearing 18/8 (Cr: Ni) or 18/10 stainless steel, being more corrosion-resistant, is commonly used for industrial purposes, BUT nickel is high up on the ATSDR list of priority toxins; nickel leaching harms health and causes allergy. Ours is food grade NICKEL FREE stainless steel (21/0): NOT ONLY sturdy & beautiful, BUT ALSO non-toxic, non-allergic & healthier. NO NO