Smithey No.12 Cast Iron Skillet
Smithey's best seller and the size that feeds a family of four. Made in Charleston, South Carolina, with... Read more
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Smithey No.12 Cast Iron Skillet by Smithey Ironware
The Buy Me Once Verdict
Smithey's best seller and the size that feeds a family of four. Made in Charleston, South Carolina, with a satin-polished interior, pour spouts and hanging holes on both sides. A 12 inch top and a 10.5 inch cooking surface, about 8 lb.
Why it lasts: it is one solid piece of cast iron with no coating to wear through and no rivets or handle to work loose. Rust and tired seasoning are what usually send a skillet to the curb, and both are fixable, at home or at Smithey's own factory.
The guarantee, in Smithey's words: "If your Smithey is defective, we'll replace it. If it fails you after honest and normal use, we'll repair or replace it." Smithey also runs a paid factory restoration service that strips old seasoning, removes rust, smooths the surface if needed and re-seasons the piece, so a neglected pan can come back instead of going in the trash.
Read how we judge cast iron in our cast iron guide.
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