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Smithey vs Stargazer

November 22, 2025

If you’re researching premium cast-iron skillets in 2026, two names keep appearing at the top of every serious cookware list: Smithey Ironware (Charleston, USA) and Stargazer (Pennsylvania, USA).Both brands represent the “modern renaissance of cast iron,” but they approach the craft from completely different philosophies: I’ve spent 7 months testing both brands daily — sourdough…
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Finex vs Stargazer

October 19, 2025

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…
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Smithey vs Field vs Stargazer

September 11, 2025

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…
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