Others say...

"Great Set but...."
This is a great set but I agree with a previous reviewer. The large canister does not hold a full bag of flour, at least not a 5 lb. bag of flour. However, the large one does hold a full bag of sugar (4lbs.) with some room to spare. The brushed finish is fantastic and the oval shape is even better. Now, if only calphalon would come out with a matching extra large canister, about 4 or 4.5 qts, I would truly be "one happy camper"!

"Attractive but..."
These are attractive and well built, but the suction sprays the contents all over the counter when you open them and then when you close them you have to juggle with the lids to keep the lids from popping back open. I have tried twisting the lids from various angles and varying the speed to no avail. They are hard to close and messy when opening. But they are nice looking and sturdy. A bit small, and there are only three of them however, so depending on how much capacity you need these might be inadequate. I have Tupperware cannisters that are much more practical from a functional perspective, but they are not nearly as decorative to look at, so it depends on your needs...

"Almost perfection"
After looking for a set of canisters for the last 5 or 6 years, I finally found these. I love the look of them. The seal fits well and the oval shape lends itself nicely to scooping ingredients out. My only complaint with them is that they could be slightly bigger. I read the other reviews on these before I purchased and one reviewer mentioned that a whole bag of flour would fit into the largest canister. This isn't true, but that's only a small complaint and I would buy them again despite the size.

"Classy"
These are great! They seal well, look nice and hold a good bit. I am completely satisfied. Just do not pick them up by the handle or you might be cleaning up a 5lb bag of flour.

"Great Canisters"
These canisters are great and live up the the Calphalon name and quality. The sizes are right - the large one holds a full bag of flour, the middle one, a full bag of sugar. The quality of the stainless steel is excellent - not thin or flimsy - and the lids seal well to keep things fresh. The oval design takes up less space too.