What is the difference between multiclad and normal stainless cookware?

Question

Both have aluminum cores inside, but the only thing I can tell is the multiclad core goes up the sides and costs alot more. Another creative marketing ploy or what?

Answer 1

To my understanding the multi clad has a layer of copper or other highly conductive core that runs up the sides to allow the pan and it's contents to heat faster and more evenly. Regular pans have layers only at the bottom if at all so the heat is not conducted up the sides as well\quickly. I have a nice set of basic All Clad pots and pans and they work very well.

Answer 2

I don't think its a ploy as it has some value, maybe not price justifiable but some value.