cookware

Smithey No. 12 Cast Iron Skillet

Lodge is the daily-driver. Smithey is the piece your kid inherits. Polished surface means less stick from day one; the heft is meaningful but the cooking experience is closer to a French sauteuse than a Lodge.

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Polished cooking surface
Made in USA
Lifetime piece

$220USD · ships from retailer

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Quick take

MaterialsCast iron · flaxseed oil seasoning

CategoryKitchen

Subcategorycookware

Why we picked it

Machine-polished smooth cast iron. The heirloom-quality version of Lodge. Pre-seasoned, naturally nonstick after 2-3 cooks. Made in Charleston, South Carolina.

How we vetted this

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We recommend this product based on materials, certifications, and reputation. We have not yet bought or tested it in our own home.

If we move it into our home, we'll upgrade its tier and add first-person notes. If lab data emerges, we'll note that here.

Where to buy

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Alternatives

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cookware

Made In 10-Piece Stainless Set

Full 5-ply stainless cookware set. Frying pan, saucier, stockpot, sauté pan, plus lids. Made in France and Italy. Sold direct to consumer, no retail markup.

5-ply construction
Induction-compatible
Oven-safe to 800°F

WhyThe complete-kitchen swap. If you're replacing nonstick across the board, the 10-piece set is meaningfully cheaper than buying each piece separately, and the consistency across the set (handle weight, finish) is something you only get from a single-brand purchase.

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Recommended based on the criteria for the kitchen chapter, written down before we shopped. Read the methodology →