Tramontina
Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12-Piece Set
Excellent
Our score: 80 / 100
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What we like
- Full base-to-rim tri-ply construction, not just a clad bottom disc, at a fraction of All-Clad's price
- Consistently rated among the best value picks in independent cookware testing, not just internet forum consensus
- 12-piece configuration covers the sizes most households actually reach for daily
What we don't
- Lid fit is slightly less precise than Cuisinart or All-Clad — expect a bit more rattle on a hard boil
- Retail availability is inconsistent since it's primarily sold through Costco and moves in and out of stock
- Handle shape is a touch less refined on the largest pieces when fully loaded
Specifications
| Material | Tri-ply bonded stainless steel with aluminum core |
|---|---|
| Pieces | 12 |
| Induction ready | Yes |
| Oven safe temp | 500°F (lids to 350°F) |
| Handle | Stainless steel, riveted |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
How it compares
Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12-Piece Set vs. similar cookware sets.
| Specification |  | All-Clad D3 10-Piece Set | Lodge Cast Iron Skillet | Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 12-Piece Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 80 | 85Best | 84 | 76 |
| Material | Tri-ply bonded stainless steel with aluminum core | Tri-ply bonded stainless steel with aluminum core | Cast iron, pre-seasoned with vegetable oil | Tri-ply bonded stainless steel with aluminum core |
| Pieces | 12Best | 10 | 1 (single 10.25-inch skillet — not a boxed set) | 12Best |
| Induction ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oven safe temp | 500°F (lids to 350°F) | 500°F (lids to 350°F) | — | 500°F (lids to 350°F) |
| Handle | Stainless steel, riveted | Stainless steel, riveted, hollow cast | Integrated cast iron handle with helper handle | Stainless steel, riveted, drilled for weight |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Yes, hand wash recommended | No | Yes |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime yr | Limited lifetime yr | — | Limited lifetime yr |
| Oven safe temp (F) | — | — | 500+ (broiler-safe) | — |
| Warranty (yr) | — | — | Limited lifetime | — |