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Smithey vs Stargazer
If you’re hunting for top-shelf cast-iron skillets in 2026, two names keep popping up like clockwork: Smithey Ironware (Charleston, SC) and Stargazer (Pennsylvania).They’re both poster children for the “modern cast-iron revival,” but they couldn’t be more different under the hood. Smithey leans hard into luxury—hand-finished, almost sculptural, the kind of pan you’d leave on the […]
Finex vs Stargazer
I’ve tested cast-iron cookware professionally for more than a decade — from raw iron analysis to high-temperature searing trials. Finex and Stargazer are two brands that consistently generate debate among enthusiasts. Both promise premium craftsmanship, both are American-made, and both go far beyond traditional cast-iron manufacturing—but in very different ways. Over the past months, I’ve […]
Smithey vs Field vs Stargazer
If you’ve been researching premium cast iron, you’ve definitely noticed something: Smithey, Field, and Stargazer dominate the “modern boutique cast iron” space — but every reviewer seems to give vague conclusions like “all are good, choose what you like.” I hate that approach. Read moreSmithey vs Le CreusetSo I spent months cooking on all three […]