Tramontina Signature Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel 12-Piece Set
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- 12-piece set (SKU 80116/249DS)
- Tri-ply construction: aluminum core surrounded by two layers of 18/10 stainless steel
- Oven-safe up to 500F
- Works on all cooktops including induction
- NSF-certified
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Summary
A value tri-ply stainless steel set — an aluminum core clad in 18/10 steel — that covers most everyday cooking on any cooktop. Check the item list first: the current 249DS set has no Dutch oven, despite many listings saying it does.
Strengths
- Tri-ply clad from base to rim for even heating.
- Induction-compatible and oven-safe to 500°F.
- NSF-certified with a lifetime warranty against defects.
- Seven pieces plus five lids cover most everyday cooking.
- Consumer Reports rated the sibling 8-piece set excellent for evenness, handle sturdiness and simmering.
- Owners report five or more years of heavy use without problems.
Weaknesses
- Handles can get hot during extended stovetop use.
- Food sticks if the pans are not properly preheated, as with any stainless steel.
- One owner reported the pan warping on first use, though others report no warping after a year on high heat.
- The mirror-polished exterior shows fingerprints and fine scratches.
- Many listings wrongly say the set includes a 5-quart Dutch oven.
- No test of this exact 12-piece set exists.
Verified specifications
| Model | Tramontina Signature Tri-Ply Clad 12-piece set, SKU 80116/249DS. |
|---|---|
| Construction | tri-ply clad, a 1.7 mm aluminum core between two layers of 18/10 stainless steel, clad base to rim. |
| Wall thickness | 2.6 mm total on the 12-inch skillet, which weighs 3.5 lb. |
| Oven safe | to 500°F. |
| Cooktop compatibility | all cooktops including induction, gas, electric and ceramic glass. |
| Certification | NSF-certified. |
| Dishwasher-safe | yes, though hand washing is recommended. |
| Warranty | lifetime against manufacturing defects. |
| Made in Brazil (Signature line). | |
Full research notes and sources
What is in the set
The 249DS set holds an 8-inch and a 10-inch fry pan, 1.5-quart and 2-quart covered sauce pans, a 3-quart covered sauté pan, a 6-quart covered deep sauté pan and an 8-quart covered stock pot — seven pieces plus five lids. The current Signature 249DS uses a 6-quart deep sauté pan instead and is rated to 500°F.
How it cooks
No lab has tested the exact 12-piece set. The closest instrumented data is Consumer Reports’ 8-piece sibling (80116/247DS), rated excellent for cooking evenness, handle sturdiness and simmering, and very good for food release, handle temperature and heating speed. The Rational Kitchen measured the 12-inch skillet at 2.6 mm with a 1.7 mm aluminum core, noting it heats a touch less evenly than All-Clad D3 but holds heat a little better; Serious Eats found the Tramontina skillet fairly identical to All-Clad in head-to-head use.
Tramontina lists the set at $399.95 direct and Home Depot at $308.81 (2026); the sibling 8-piece was listed from $219.66. Compared with All-Clad D3 sets at $500-700 for 10 pieces, the Tramontina runs roughly 20-25% of the price for comparable construction. The lifetime warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, excludes overheating, harsh cleansers and commercial use, and is handled by Tramontina USA customer service. Individual pieces are sold separately, so a damaged pan can be replaced without buying a whole new set.
Which model this is
This page covers the Tramontina Signature Tri-Ply Clad 12-piece set, SKU 80116/249DS, ASIN B00JDL2GXG. Brazilian-made sets have stainless lids; some Chinese-made variants use glass lids and may carry a lower oven rating, so check the retailer’s item list. Wirecutter’s top-pick naming refers to the “Gourmet” set, an older or regional name for the same construction.
Sources
Manufacturer:
- Tramontina USA: Signature Tri-Ply Clad 12-piece set
- Tramontina B2B: Signature 12-piece set
- Tramontina USA lifetime warranty document
Independent reviews:
- Consumer Reports: 80116/247DS 8-piece set
- Consumer Reports: glass-lid Tri-Ply Clad set
- Consumer Reports: Tri-Ply Clad frying pan
- Wirecutter: the best cookware sets
- Serious Eats: All-Clad vs Tramontina skillet
- The Rational Kitchen: Tramontina tri-ply review
- The Cook: Tramontina vs All-Clad
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