Forensic Comparison

Tramontina Gourmet Tri-Ply Clad 12-inch Fry Pan VS Matfer Bourgeat 062005 11 7/8-inch Black Steel Round Frying Pan

REF #561
AAA

Tramontina Gourmet Tri-Ply Clad 12-inch Fry Pan

Cost Per Year
$7.12/yr
MSRP
$59.95
Horizon
20.00 Years
Waste Factor
9x 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
Year 20
$0$28$56$84$112Yr 0Yr 10Yr 20Yr 30Yr 40Yr 50
Winner
Disposable Baseline
MetricTramontina Gourmet Tri-Ply Clad 12-inch Fry PanMatfer Bourgeat 062005 11 7/8-inch Black Steel Round Frying Pan
MSRP$59.95$85
20-Year TCO$106$123
Cost Per Year$7.12/yr$8.29/yr
Waste Factor9x Avoided10x Avoided

Failure Threat Matrix: Tramontina Gourmet Tri-Ply Clad 12-inch Fry Pan

  • Warping of base
    Risk: Low (unless misused)
    Avoid thermal shock (e.g., do not rinse a hot pan with cold water) and avoid sudden high heat on induction stoves.
  • Pitting
    Risk: Low
    Only add salt to boiling water, never cold water, to prevent galvanic corrosion.

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

Verdict: Tie. Both products offer similar financial efficiency. Since the savings delta is negligible ($1.17/yr), prioritize Warranty Terms and personal preference.