Heavy, slow, and it holds its heat when the steak goes in · review
A 12-inch skillet from Colombia seasoned with flaxseed oil, with a longer curved handle and two pour spouts, the details a Lodge does not have.
A 12-inch skillet with a thicker edge, a deep bowl, drip-free spouts on both sides and a long curved handle backed by a helper handle. Victoria says it has made cast iron in its own factories in Colombia since 1939.
These are the real reasons to choose it. A heavy pan with a short handle is hard to pour from, and here you have a spout on each side and a loop to hold with your other hand.
It costs about the same as the Lodge 12-inch. Lodge wins on origin and on being sold directly by Amazon. The Utopia Kitchen is cheaper but states less.
The 7.5-pound figure sits in the capacity field of the table, which is a data error, though the number is plausible for this size.
| Diameter | 12 in (30 cm) |
|---|---|
| Material | Cast iron, thicker edge stated |
| Seasoning | Non-GMO, kosher-certified flaxseed oil; PTFE- and PFOA-free |
| Stovetops | Induction, oven, campfire and grill |
| Handle | Long curved handle, plus helper handle |
| Pour spouts | Two, drip-free stated |
| Origin | Made in Colombia |
| Weight | 7.5 lb, from the listing table |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Amazon reference | B01726HD72 |
We do not rank them on performance, because neither maker publishes a surface or thickness figure. What the listings show is different details: Victoria adds pour spouts, a helper handle and a longer grip. Lodge is made in the USA and sold directly by Amazon.
It is the oil baked onto the iron at the factory. Victoria names it: non-GMO, kosher-certified flaxseed oil. Lodge lists vegetable oil on its pans. Either way, the surface builds with cooking.
8.1/ 10
A better-handled 12-inch skillet than the Lodge for about a dollar more, if the handle matters more to you than US manufacture.
Close prices, same category: comparable cookware and knives. We keep only the specifications all of them publish, because a column with gaps compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Material | Seasoning | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria 12 in Long Handle | $31 | Cast iron, thicker edge stated | Non-GMO, kosher-certified flaxseed oil; PTFE- and PFOA-free | Made in Colombia |
| Lodge Pre-Seasoned 12 in | $30 | Cast iron | Pre-seasoned at the factory | Made in the USA |
| Lodge 12 in Dual Handle Pan | $30 | Cast iron | Iron and oil only, pre-seasoned | Not stated in this listing |
| Utopia Kitchen 12 in Pre-Seasoned | $26 | Cast iron | Pre-seasoned with vegetable oil | Not published |
Anyone who finds the Lodge handle short.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for cookware and kitchen knives and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
10.25 in (26 cm) · pre-seasoned cast iron · teardrop handle · made in the USA · PFAS-free stated
The default American skillet: 10.25 inches of pre-seasoned cast iron, made in the USA, with a lifetime warranty listed, for about $23.
Best for: A first cast iron pan, for two people or smaller cuts.
≈ $23
12 in (30 cm) · pre-seasoned cast iron · teardrop handle · made in the USA · PFAS-free stated
The family-size Lodge: the same pre-seasoned iron and made-in-USA claim as the 10.25-inch pan, for about $7 more.
Best for: Cooking for three or four, and a burner big enough to heat it evenly.
≈ $30
12 in (30 cm) · cast iron · pre-seasoned with vegetable oil · hand wash only · PFAS-free stated
The cheapest 12-inch skillet on this shelf at about $26, pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, with a thin listing and no warranty named.
Best for: A big skillet on the smallest budget, on gas or electric.
≈ $26
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
