Forensic Comparison

Stargazer 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet VS Matfer Bourgeat 062005 11 7/8-inch Black Steel Round Frying 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 #597
AAA

Matfer Bourgeat 062005 11 7/8-inch Black Steel Round Frying Pan

Cost Per Year
$8.29/yr
MSRP
$85
Horizon
50.00 Years
Waste Factor
10x Units Avoided
Full Audit

Financial Trajectory

Audit Winner
Matfer Bourgeat 062005 11 7/8-inch Black Steel Round Frying Pan
NPV Cost:$104
Day 1
$0$44$88$131$175Yr 0Yr 10Yr 20Yr 30Yr 40Yr 50
Winner
Disposable Baseline
MetricStargazer 12-inch Cast Iron SkilletMatfer Bourgeat 062005 11 7/8-inch Black Steel Round Frying Pan
MSRP$175$85
20-Year TCO$213$123
Cost Per Year$14.34/yr$8.29/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: Matfer Bourgeat 062005 11 7/8-inch Black Steel Round Frying Pan

  • Warping (spinning)
    Risk: Medium (on electric/induction)
    Always preheat gradually on low-to-medium heat. Do not use induction power boost.
  • Rust/Corrosion
    Risk: Medium
    Dry thoroughly on stovetop immediately after washing. Apply a thin layer of oil before storing.

Efficiency Verdict

Analysis confirms that Matfer Bourgeat 062005 11 7/8-inch Black Steel Round Frying Pan provides the superior ROI over a 20-year horizon, saving approximately $6.05/yr compared to the alternative.