I love the All-Clad cooking tools and this Soup Ladle comes free with the All-Clad 3.5 QT Soup Pot (which is also very nice). I managed to pick up the kit for 1/2 price on special from another retailer. 80% of my All-Clad cookware has been purchased on these kinds of sales, so I sit around and wait for them to come up!The great part about the ladle is that it goes with the 6 piece Stainless Tool Set: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005AL7U/cm_aya_asin.img/102-2562220-1448913?v=glance&s;=kitchenThe ladle follows the rest of the All-Clad equipment in that it is constructed with a very substantial handle and is solid stainless steel. As long as its not lost or stolen, this will be the last ladle you'll ever need to buy.