Field Notes

Best Carbon Steel Skillets Made in USA: 2026 Buyer's Guide
Five American-made carbon steel skillets compared: Lodge, Smithey, Solidteknics, Cast-A-Way, and our own Original. Price, size, steel thickness, and how each one is built. Read more...
American Made Carbon Steel Skillets: What to Look For
Where the steel comes from, how thick it should be, how the handle is attached, and what "Made in USA" really means. Here's what to look for, from the family... Read more...