If you've been eyeing cast-iron skillets for awhile...
had some strong ergonomic features, including an easy-to-grip handle with a thumb imprint and a robust helper handle, but the pre-seasoning it claimed to have right out of the box was virtually non-existent. We tested this pan in an earlier iteration of this review; at the time of publication, it appears to now be off the market. also turned out to be a pre-seasoned pan that wasn't especially nonstick straight out of the box.
is satin-smooth just like the Field Company model, requiring a lot of work on the user's end to build up a functional nonstick surface. It also happened to be the heaviest of the 10-inch lot, coming in at a whopping 5.8 pounds. performed very well among the other 12-inch skillets; the black enamel cooking surface was nonstick out of the box, and the wide pouring spouts made draining off excess oil a breeze. The only drawback was that it was slightly more difficult to clean than the Victoria.