Side handles are tight. Authentic Saladmaster 7-quart stockpot in premium T304 surgical stainless steel. Features durable screw-in side handles and a secure riveted lid handle. Includes the original Vapo-Valve lid for waterless cooking. Professional grade, made in the USA, and built to last a lifetime. Message me at anytime in the process. Most buyers who reach out are glad that they did so.