For me, the difference is worth it. Since my children are all grown and on there own, I don't cook in large quantities anymore. So the small pots
are just the thing for everyday cooking. I'll cook potatoes for mashing in the 2 qt. and a vegetable in the 1.5 qt. I also have a 3 qt. with steamer, a 4 qt. for cooking s… see more For me, the difference is worth it. Since my children are all grown and on there own, I don't cook in large quantities anymore. So the small pots
are just the thing for everyday cooking. I'll cook potatoes for mashing in the 2 qt. and a vegetable in the 1.5 qt. I also have a 3 qt. with steamer, a 4 qt. for cooking soups and spaghetti, and a 6 qt for getting veggies ready for canning. I kept a 1 qt. pot from my old set of Revere Ware and use it for sauces. see less For me, the difference is worth it. Since my children are all grown and on there own, I don't cook in large quantities anymore. So the small pots
are just the thing for everyday cooking. I'll cook potatoes for mashing in the 2 qt. and a vegetable in the 1.5 qt. I also have a 3 qt. with steamer, a 4 qt. for cooking soups and spaghetti, and a 6 qt for getting veggies ready for canning. I kept a 1 qt. pot from my old set of Revere Ware and use it for sauces.
By holly on August 25, 2015

I have the 3-1/2 quart and it is 8 inches in diameter and 4 inches tall.
By vet1 on July 11, 2014

8" internal diameter (+ about 1/8" pan thickness each side) and 4 1/4" pan height (without lid). Had this pan plus a 12" dia frypan for a few years now - still love them both - perfect for just about all my day to day cooking needs though a really big stockpot would also be great for occasional use.
By Kiwi Jo on February 3, 2014

Yes there is an oval opening at the tip of the handle
By Susan H on February 12, 2017