Forensic Comparison

Smithey No. 12 Cast Iron Skillet VS Demeyere Industry 11-inch (28cm) Fry Pan

REF #33
AAA

Smithey No. 12 Cast Iron Skillet

Cost Per Year
$17.36/yr
MSRP
$220
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
Day 1
$0$78$155$233$311Yr 0Yr 10Yr 20Yr 30Yr 40Yr 50
Winner
Disposable Baseline
MetricSmithey No. 12 Cast Iron SkilletDemeyere Industry 11-inch (28cm) Fry Pan
MSRP$220$219.99
20-Year TCO$258$266
Cost Per Year$17.36/yr$17.88/yr
Waste Factor10x Avoided10x Avoided

Failure Threat Matrix: Smithey No. 12 Cast Iron Skillet

  • Seasoning flaking
    Risk: High (Initial use)
    Keep cooking; re-season using oven method. Characteristic of polished iron.
  • Rust
    Risk: Low (if maintained)
    Dry thoroughly after washing; oil lightly. Reversible via scrubbing.
  • Thermal shock cracking
    Risk: Very Low
    Avoid rapid temperature changes (e.g., cold water on hot pan).

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 ($0.52/yr), prioritize Warranty Terms and personal preference.