Forensic Comparison

Stargazer 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet VS Demeyere Industry 11-inch (28cm) Fry Pan

REF #32
AAA

Stargazer 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet

Cost Per Year
$14.34/yr
MSRP
$175
Horizon
100.00 Years
Waste Factor
10x Units Avoided
Full Audit
REF #556
AAA

Demeyere Industry 11-inch (28cm) Fry Pan

Cost Per Year
$17.88/yr
MSRP
$219.99
Horizon
30.00 Years
Waste Factor
10x Units Avoided
Full Audit

Financial Trajectory

Audit Winner
Demeyere Industry 11-inch (28cm) Fry Pan
NPV Cost:$311
$0$78$155$233$311Yr 0Yr 10Yr 20Yr 30Yr 40Yr 50
Winner
Disposable Baseline
MetricStargazer 12-inch Cast Iron SkilletDemeyere Industry 11-inch (28cm) Fry Pan
MSRP$175$219.99
20-Year TCO$213$266
Cost Per Year$14.34/yr$17.88/yr
Waste Factor10x Avoided10x Avoided

Failure Threat Matrix: Stargazer 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet

  • Rust
    Risk: Medium (if neglected)
    Scrub with steel wool and re-season. Keep dry.
  • Seasoning Flaking
    Risk: Medium
    Common on smooth iron. Keep cooking; it rebuilds over time.
  • Thermal Shock Cracking
    Risk: Low
    Heat and cool slowly. Do not put hot pan in cold water.

Failure Threat Matrix: Demeyere Industry 11-inch (28cm) Fry Pan

  • Warping
    Risk: Low
    Avoid thermal shock. Do not run cold water over a hot pan.
  • Discoloration / Heat Tint
    Risk: Medium
    Clean with Bar Keepers Friend or vinegar. The Silvinox treatment makes it highly resistant, but extreme heat can still cause rainbow tinting.

Efficiency Verdict

Verdict: Tie. Both products offer similar financial efficiency. Since the savings delta is negligible ($3.54/yr), prioritize Warranty Terms and personal preference.