Huge disappointment. I really had my hopes high. I am an experienced chef and have cooked exclusively with cast iron for over the last decade. Compared to my Lodge cast iron i would say Smithey is a huge fail — both pans lost the factory seasoning after first use. I have reseasoned using both stove top and iven method. They come out looking great, but after use are back to raw iron. Theg just don’t hold seasoning like my Lodge does. For the price point these pans should be next level. They packaging and box presentation was amazing, the accessories amazing too. But the pans as stated disappointing. I hope with continued use they will change my mind, but for now I will continue to use my Lodge Cast Iron.

I have not used another pan since I got it.

Several other brands of cast Iron and carbon steel have crossed my simple stove but yours is the finest of all in my humble opinion. I just oiled it with grapeseed oil and let it sit upside down in my grill at 500 degrees and the finish is really starting to be my own. Thanks for your beautiful work.

As long as you keep your cast-iron properly seasoned each and every time after use, this will be the best cast-iron you will ever use! I already have three, and I’m definitely adding more to my collection!

What a pan should be

The 10” skillet works so well for us. My husband has been using this pan almost daily. He says it heats so evenly and cleans easily.