Smithey No.8 Cast Iron Chef Skillet
A small, everyday cast iron pan with curved sides for flipping and a longer handle that keeps your... Read more
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Smithey No.8 Cast Iron Chef Skillet by Smithey Ironware
The Buy Me Once Verdict
A small, everyday cast iron pan with curved sides for flipping and a longer handle that keeps your hand away from the heat. Polished interior, made in Charleston, South Carolina. An 8 inch top, about 2.5 lb, so it is the easy one to reach for.
Why it lasts: one solid piece of iron with nothing to peel, chip or come unscrewed, and seasoning that only improves with use.
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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