I have owned my T-Fal saucepan for years along with other T-Fal pots and pans as well. My T-Fal saucepan is from the ultrabase line. It has been a good pot over the years and has served its purpose. I made a lot of food in this and am still using it so it must be durable and strong. My children love when I make them hot fudge fudge sundaes. This saucepan is used to make it in and it cooks evenly.