Keepers Updated September 16, 2026
Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25"

Is it worth it?

Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25"

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90Keeper

Yes. It scores 90, which makes it a Keeper: built and backed to last.

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We score it again October 1.

Where the 90 comes from

Warranty22/30

Limited lifetime warranty on defects, warps and cracks. Rust isn't covered.

Build30/30

One piece of iron with no coating to wear off.

Track record20/20

Casting in Tennessee since 1896.

Repairable18/20

A rusty pan can be scrubbed and re-seasoned back to new.

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Numbers checked September 16, 2026. See the main source.

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How the score works

Things

  • Warranty, 30. What the company will actually fix or replace, read from their own policy.
  • Build, 30. Materials and construction, and whether there's anything to wear out.
  • Track record, 20. How long the maker has been making this well.
  • Repairable, 20. Whether you can get it fixed instead of replacing it.

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