9 inch Carbon Steel Frying pan $17.50 YMMV

Quentin5 wrote: ↑ Can you post a pic of this?

there you go

Those are some nicely seasoned pans!

sirxterminator wrote: ↑ I got 2 of the 12 inch when it was on sale last year for 12.99.

Glad a have a welder, I cut off the terrible handles and welded on a Rock stainless steel handle that is comfortable and does not conduct heat from the pan to the handle

Yeah the handles are terrible. I got some cheap silicone handles from temu meant for lodge pans. They dont fit that great but its manageable.

Chingyul wrote: ↑ Yeah, you're probably right. 7" is probably a sweet spot (I had an old Heritage The Rock in about this size that was my go to until it started sticking).

Amazon Warehouse Deals has a "Like New" Victoria 6.5" Cast Iron Skillet for $12.41, made in Colombia. It's heavier for sure, but at 2 lbs it shouldn't be a big issue for most.

sammy2024 wrote: ↑With the handle looking as uncomfortable like that being a flat plate of steel,
I'm starting to understand why it's being discontinued

pretty good deal tho for those who are able to snag it

Quentin5 wrote: ↑ I noticed that as well however it seems to be an issue for almost all carbon steel pans.
Tradition i guess that no one wants to break?

The handle is flat so you can wrap it in a dry towel and still have a firm grip and full control while flipping, etc. You can get comfy silicon covers but I'd always prefer the towel option.

RedFlagCrake wrote: ↑ The handle is flat so you can wrap it in a dry towel and still have a firm grip and full control while flipping, etc. You can get comfy silicon covers but I'd always prefer the towel option.

I'd be interested in the comfy silicone covers if anyone has links.

Quentin5 wrote: ↑ I'd be interested in the comfy silicone covers if anyone has links.

Just FYI, don't use a silicone sleeve when taking a carbon steel pan out of the oven, just for the stove top. I see a few on Amazon, we used to have OXO ones in a kitchen I worked and I still have some at home, but it looks like the only OXO ones I can find come with a pan. Or rather the pan comes with them.

RedFlagCrake wrote: ↑ Just FYI, don't use a silicone sleeve when taking a carbon steel pan out of the oven, just for the stove top. I see a few on Amazon, we used to have OXO ones in a kitchen I worked and I still have some at home, but it looks like the only OXO ones I can find come with a pan. Or rather the pan comes with them.

Good advice though i don't use pots or pans in the oven anyways, too easy to put in a wrong one and wreck it. Or use too high a temperature for items that can only take a low temp.

Oh and i used to have a roommate in post secondary who would warm up his delivered pizza in the box it came in, from fridge to oven at 350! And one who regularly put corelle dinner plates in the oven. Somehow both never had any problems.

Costco business centre have the Japanese one much better quality for twice the cost for those who don't mind

kimchibowl wrote: ↑ Costco business centre have the Japanese one much better quality for twice the cost for those who don't mind

Can you provide more information, a link or picture that states the model/price, what makes it much better quality?