After over a decade of side-by-side testing, metallurgical analysis, and real-kitchen deployment—including time spent in Michelin-starred kitchens in Lyon and Brooklyn—I can state with confidence that Mauviel and Falk represent two philosophies of high-performance copper cookware. Mauviel (France) prioritizes heritage craftsmanship, refined aesthetics, and multi-layer clad construction optimized for professional kitchens with gas or electric…