What do reviews say about weight?

TechGearLab weighed it at about 6 lb and calls it manageable.

What do reviews say about seasoning?

It ships preseasoned and builds a stronger layer quickly with use.

What do reviews say about heat?

Slow to heat, but it holds a steady temperature once hot.

Home & Kitchen · Cookware · 542 reviews · 2 sources

Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 10.25"

Best for: Searing on a tight budgetBudget

A cheap, near-indestructible skillet that holds heat and builds seasoning. The short handle and low walls are its weak points.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want steady heat for searing
You want a pan that lasts

Skip if

You want a light, easy-grip pan
You hate hand-wash upkeep

How it scores

Durability10.0

Performance9.0

Ease of cleaning7.0

Price

$24

You pay for: Budget price, lasts decades

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

SeasoningBuilds a slick layer fast

Heat retentionSteady at low and high heat

Build qualityTough, long-lasting iron

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Short handleStraight, short grip

Pour spoutsSpouts are shallow

Low walls2-inch sides let oil splash

Reviewers disagree on

Heats evenly once hotSlow to heat up

Same price · $24

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Reviewed Sep 2026

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