Forensic Comparison

Smithey No. 12 Cast Iron Skillet VS Matfer Bourgeat 062005 11 7/8-inch Black Steel Round Frying 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 #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$55$110$165$220Yr 0Yr 10Yr 20Yr 30Yr 40Yr 50
Winner
Disposable Baseline
MetricSmithey No. 12 Cast Iron SkilletMatfer Bourgeat 062005 11 7/8-inch Black Steel Round Frying Pan
MSRP$220$85
20-Year TCO$258$123
Cost Per Year$17.36/yr$8.29/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: 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 $9.07/yr compared to the alternative.