No. 8 Chef Skillet – Smithey Ironware
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No. 8 Chef Skillet
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Based on 432 reviews
$ 110

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Our go-to for perfect fried eggs and shareable side dishes

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Why this Skillet?

Our No. 8 Chef Skillet is designed to be a daily cooking companion. The smaller shape and curved interior sides promote movement and flipping, while the longer handle keeps your hands farther away from heat. Like all Smithey skillets, the interior features a smooth, polished finish that, when seasoned, is naturally non-stick. Use it well!

Satin-smooth, polished finish

Pre-seasoned

US Made

Extended Chef handle

Curved interior for ease of movement

Holes on both sides for hanging

Diameter (top): 8”

Depth: 1.6”

Cook Surface: 4.2”

Handle to Handle: 15.2”

Weight: +/- 3.5 lbs

$ 110

THE CASE FOR
OUR CAST IRON

USE IT ANYWHERE

From kitchens to campfires, your Smithey is at home wherever there is heat and is designed to work on all sources, from gas and fire to induction and electric. And don’t worry, it won’t scratch your stovetop.

INVEST IN YOUR KITCHEN

Your grandchildren will thank you! We’ve designed and crafted every Smithey to withstand the test of time, become even better with age, and be an heirloom in your family’s kitchen. 

THE PERFECT WEIGHT

It’s true—cast iron can be heavy. Luckily, this is something we take into account when designing new pieces. We craft every Smithey to be as light as it can be while maintaining the perfect weight for optimal heat retention.

EASY TO CLEAN

Cast iron gets a bad rap for being hard to clean. We’re here to bust that myth and let you know that polished cast iron is easy to clean. Unlike rough cast iron, which allows food to get stuck in the crevices, polished cast iron like Smithey has a smooth surface that practically wipes clean. And, despite popular belief, you can use soap.
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The No. 8 Chef Skillet

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Designed for Daily Use

YOUR NEW MODERN HEIRLOOM

Whether you’re gifting to a loved one or investing in yourself, Smithey will set you up for a lifetime of great cooking. From the experienced chef to the novice cook, a Smithey is the perfect tool for all experience levels and kitchens.

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Design Details:

The No. 8 Chef Skillet

Extended Length Handle

Designed with ease of movement in mind, our extended length handles make sautéing and serving that much easier.

3-Holed Helper Handle

An additional hanging option for your Smithey and an iconic design feature to stand out from the pack.

Wide Radius

Stir, serve, and slide food directly from your Smithey with our curved sidewalls. Unique in the world of cast iron.

FAQ’s:
no. 8 Chef Skillet

We stand behind the quality of our cast iron and carbon steel cookware. If your cookware is defective, we’ll replace it. If your cookware fails you after honest and normal use, we’ll repair or replace it.

Do you have a lid that fits the No. 8 Chef Skillet?

No, we do not currently have a lid for our No. 8 Chef skillet.

What oil do you use to pre-season with?

We use 2-3 coats of pure grape seed oil to pre-season your Smithey with. Seasoning is applied by hand and there are no chemical coatings of any kind applied to your skillet.

What size sleeve fits the No. 8 Chef Skillet?

Our extended length leather skillet sleeve is custom fit for your No. 8 skillet.

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Great skillet

Love the skillet, it is awesome. It seasons beautifully and is so smooth on the inside. This is a great pan, just be sure to use a little more oil or fat of your choice when you first start using it. This thing is well worth the money.

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chef skillet

love it

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Factory seasoning sucks

The pan itself is beautiful and obviously built well. Its beauty fades quickly though as you cook with it. I made 3 breakfast sausage on it with a touch of avo oil for my first use and it completely stripped the factory seasoning off to bare cast iron. This has happened more than once already after having re-seasoned. I followed the care and first use / season instructions provided exactly as well. Used lodge cast iron for years before discovering Smithey and never had this issue, to include after re-seasoning myself. Very strange and makes me second guess my purchase of this and the no. 11 skillet which I had a similar issue with.

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8" Skillet

Great small skillet when you want a small skillet, Especially great for sauteing onions and other chopped stuff.

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Gift

The gift receiver was very pleased to get one like mine.

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