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Smithey Ironware No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet
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A polished, pre-seasoned cast iron skillet that Smithey says is made in the USA, with no PFOA, PFAS or PTFE and a lifetime guarantee. It costs about six times a Lodge skillet, and the guarantee terms are not published.
Best for Cooks who want a smoother, lighter-feeling cast iron pan and are willing to pay for the finish.
- Our quality rating
- Good (4 of 5)
- Price range
- Premium
- Size
- 10 in top diameter, 9 in cooking surface. The product page’s spec list says 6.7 lb; its product data says 5.5 lb
- Made in
- USA (stated by the maker)
approx. $180 for the 10 in (approx. $220 for the 12 in)
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Why we chose it What put it on our list
- Smithey says its cast iron has no chemical coating: “completely free of PFOA, PFAS, and PTFE”, pre-seasoned with “pure grape seed oil”, 2 to 3 coats applied by hand.
- It is stated as US made: “We design and craft our cookware in the USA”.
- The cooking surface is polished smooth, which Smithey says makes it easy to clean, and the product page says you can use soap on it.
- It works on gas, fire, induction and electric. The FAQ says the skillets are oven safe and made for high heat.
- Smithey writes that it will “guarantee the quality of every Smithey for life”.
Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy
- The price is the main cost: about $180, against about $25 to $30 for the Lodge skillet in our list. Both are plain cast iron.
- Smithey does not publish the guarantee’s terms on the pages we read, so we cannot say what it covers.
- No maximum oven temperature is given, and the weight differs within the product page (6.7 lb in the spec list, 5.5 lb in the product data).
- It adds iron to food, especially acidic dishes. Smithey itself says long, slow acidic simmering can wear down the seasoning in newer pans.
What to know Details worth knowing first
Cast iron needs no coating at all, which is why it sits at the top of our cookware guide for anyone leaving non-stick behind. A Smithey is the same idea as a Lodge, finished to a polished surface and priced accordingly. Our article on cast iron, seasoning and safety covers the iron it adds to food and who should take care.
What you are paying for is the finish and the story: a smooth cooking surface, pre-seasoned with grapeseed oil, made in the US, with a lifetime guarantee. What you are not paying for is a different material. If you want the cheapest honest option, the Lodge is it.
Everything above is Smithey’s own statement. We found no outside test and no published guarantee terms.
Quality & testing How it measures up against our checklist
| What we checked | What we found |
|---|---|
| No PTFE or PFAS coating Maker’s claim | Smithey states every piece is free of PFOA, PFAS and PTFE, with no chemical coating of any kind. We found no outside test of this. |
| Plain, named materials Maker’s claim | Cast iron, pre-seasoned with grapeseed oil, made in the USA, according to the product page and FAQ. |
| Built to last Maker’s claim | A “Lifetime Guarantee” is stated on the product page. We could not find its terms. |
| Fits how you cook Maker’s claim | Gas, fire, induction and electric. Oven safe with no temperature given. About 5.5 to 6.7 lb, depending on which part of Smithey’s page you read. |
What the labels mean
- Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
- Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
- Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.
Sources Where our facts come from
Alternatives Other options to compare
- Lodge Classic Cast Iron Skillet The same material for about $25 to $30, with a rougher surface.
- Field Company No. 8 Cast Iron Skillet A US-made rival with a polished surface and a published warranty, about $165 for the 10¼ in No. 8.