Star Gazer Cast Iron

[Cheef]

Looks like a start up with not a lot of selection unless you want a 10.5'' skillet.
I do like the looks of it and I do like the idea that it is machined (smooth) surface.
The flared rim MIGHT also be interesting to try.

http://www.stargazercastiron.com

[Nate]

Eh.... I think I'm still partial to waning to get some Finex .

[Potkettleblack]

Waiting on my Field skillet.

http://fieldcompany.com/

[Cheef]

Are they made in USA? Are they machined to a smooth surface?

[Potkettleblack]

Michigan is still part of the US. And smooth. An attempt to make an older style of lighter cast iron, like old griswolds.

[Histrix]

It's good to see some new entrants into the cast iron marketplace.

I was a backer of the Stargazer skillet on Kickstarter. I got my skillet about a week ago. I really like it. I like the longer handle. The entire interior of the skillet is as smooth as glass.

I also have a Finex 10" with lid. It is nice. The interior of the Finex differs from that of the Stargazer in that only the bottom of the interior is machined smooth - the sides are left with the normal casting surface. It has an aesthetic that you either love or hate - I'm in the love it camp.

My Field skillet should be arriving shortly. It appears to have a more traditional design and the entire interior appears to be machined/finished smooth.

Another cast iron skillet I am going to buy is one of the SolidTeknics Aus-fonte skillets. They are an Australian manufacturer. I have a couple of their carbon steel pans which I love and are my daily use pans.

[Locotech]

I've a 10.5" Griswold that was my dad's hunting/fishing pan...probably 50yrs. old, and a newer Lodge, that I don't like as much.

[Spinaker]

Nothing beats those old Grizzys

[Potkettleblack]

Histrix Did you ever get your Field Skillet? And what casting were you in?

[Histrix]

Histrix Did you ever get your Field Skillet? And what casting were you in?

I received mine in late January. I was in the third production run. It's a very nice skillet and am glad I got one.

[Potkettleblack]

Someday, my Field will come.