Le Creuset vs. Le Cuistot [moved from Toronto board]

[Davedigger]

I'm torn between coughing up the money for a Le Creuset or saving on Le Cuistot.

I scored what appears to be a near flawless seconds 5.3 litre round dutch oven for $200 at Home Sense last night, but once I got it home, I realized I probably need something larger and oval so it has more versatility.

Best price I've found for a 6.3 litre oval is $280. Same size Le Cuistot's are about $120 at Kitchen Stuff Plus. Is the $160 difference worth it?

Opinions appreciated.

[Kagemusha]

Possible that Costco still has a large-ish French-made enameled cast-iron oval "French oven" in stock. Nicely made and IIRC about 80-ish. Equal to LC or Staub, quality-wise.

[dubchild]

We own a couple of item by Creuset and Staub and I have no complaints with either. They are beautiful pieces and tend to get used for dinner parties more than anything else. The brand I've been very happy with whose items take more of a beating is All-clad. I've never used Le Cuistot.