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Cast Iron Skillet FINEX
This beautiful 10” cast iron skillet performs perfectly on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, or even over the coals. It’s polished to perfection so eggs slide easily and sauces...
10” Carbon Steel Skillet
The FINEX 10” Carbon Steel Skillet is forged by hand, making each product truly unique. It is built for those who demand precision, performance, and beauty in everyday cooking.
FINEX Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Fry Pan with Lid
7-Piece Big FEAST Cast Iron Set
Cast Iron Dutch Oven and Skillet Set
With the FINEX Dutch Oven and Skillet set FINEX tackles two classics, bringing modern design principles to the classic construction style. The 5 Qt. Dutch oven easily handles eveyt...
Cast Iron Grill Pan FINEX
Elevate your grilling experience with the exceptional 12" Cast Iron Grill Pan. Engineered to perfection, this grill pan ensures flawless grilling results, both indoors and outdoors...
14" Cast Iron Skillet
FINEX Cast Iron Dutch Oven
A modern take on a classic Cast Iron Casserole. The octagonal design creates handy pouring spouts around the edge and excellent heat retention & distribution makes it a pleasure to...
FINEX 10" Cast Iron Griddle
The FINEX Cast Iron Griddle, measuring 10 inches, is a top-tier choice for those in search of durable and versatile cookware. This griddle exemplifies American craftsmanship with i...
FINEX Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Skillet Set
With the FINEX Dutch Oven and Skillet set FINEX tackles two classics, bringing modern design principles to the classic construction style. The 5 Qt. Dutch oven easily handles eveyt...
FINEX 4-Piece Family Cast Iron Set
FINEX complete cast iron cookware sets are for those who want the best—and know their way around a cast iron kitchen.
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- #1Dec 30, 2025
I never want to buy cookware again
Staub or Le Creuset large Dutch oven A good quality 12 inch cast iron skillet (ideally with lid) and an 8 inch cast iron skillet. For vintage I prefer Griswold, Wagner and lodge are great as well. New- Finex, Smithey, Field company are all machined smoothly and come down to preference. A lodge will get smooth with either years of dedicated use or a long angle grinding, sanding, and re-seasoning session. 10 inch carbon steel- the 10 inches are really lightweight, great for egg duty and flipping things in the air that would kill your wrist on a cast iron. However I’ve found a 12 inch is too heavy for this and might as well use the cast iron if you’re not having to lift and flip Saucepan, stockpot, saucier- go for quality stainless steel or copper if you’re willing to spend a little extra. However, most vintage copper will not work on induction. Mauviel has developed a copper line that is induction compatible but each pan between like $400 and $1000 so it’s a sizable investment. I do some stir fry’s so I keep a wok, I usually use it outside on my propane burner for turkey frying/ seafood boils since you want some crazy high BTUs for a proper stir fry. Those wok kitchens are pumping out like 60k, you’ll never get there on a residential indoor range. Carbon steel for the wok- and you can get good ones at Asian grocery stores for like $20-$30. The above covers 95% of my cooking needs. There are a few niche pieces like a tagine (Staub) and paella pan (I think le creuset) that are the proper tools for those meals but don’t get much use otherwise.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 28, 2025
What are the up-and-coming companies known for quality goods?
A few underrated brands I keep seeing praised for real quality and value are Outerknown for durable, sustainable apparel, Fressko for surprisingly premium leak proof drinkware, Finex for boutique cast iron that feels heirloom level, Proof Eyewear for well made eco friendly sunglasses, and Taylor Stitch for responsibly produced menswear that actually holds up. They’re all still early enough in their lifespans that most people haven’t caught on yet, but the craftsmanship is already better than a lot of the long established big name brands.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 2, 2025
Which type of pan is the BIFL king?
My favorite skillet changes. Right now: \#1 All Clad Copper core 12" \#2 Finex 12" cast iron \#3 DeBuyer 11" carbon steel frying pan \#4 Le Creuset 11" Signature enameled cast iron To be honest, they are all excellent. I tend to use the All Clad the most. And Finex next.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Oct 7, 2025
Best cast iron skillet?
Smithey, field, stargazer, yeti, and finex are all good end cast iron brands. You also have enamel cast iron like staub and le creuset which doesn't require seasoning.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Oct 7, 2025
Best cast iron skillet?
Lodge is decent quality and made in the USA, they’ve been making cast iron here a long time. To step up without getting an antique used one it’s going to cost at least 3x more. Some other made in USA cast iron brands are Smithey, Lancaster, Field, and Finex. A higher quality pan is usually lighter and smoother, but the heavier the pan the more heat it holds which isn’t a bad thing. I cooked my daughter’s breakfast in a lodge cast iron pan this morning, it’s a workhorse and will last forever
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Oct 7, 2025
Best cast iron skillet?
Finex is the brand my chef friend uses at home. Apparently they have a smooth or polished finish and that makes them nicer. Some old Cast Iron pans were also polished or made smooth so they are also great to use. Either way, the preferred cast iron pans have a polished surface. Unfortunately Lodge doesn’t do that to their pans. I like my Lodge pans but they aren’t the best.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Oct 6, 2025
What are some actual BIFL kitchen items?
Finex makes a pricy but good pan. Mitsubishi one slice. Panasonic rice cooker straight form yamada denki in japan. Sounds like 600$ but you might die before it. Havalon talon. The more kitchen knife blade. Soft but easy to sharpen. Seattle ultrasonic is making a vibrablade.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Jul 6, 2025
What BIFL items would you add to your wedding registry?
Robot Coupe food processor, BlendTec blender (NOT Vitamix), All-American pressure cooker Field Company, Finex, Smithey, or Lancaster cast iron -- and no other brands. The brand doesn't matter. The fact it's machined glass-smooth matters. Matfer Bourgeat carbon steel pans. (Inexpensive, good, and for-life.)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9May 10, 2025
What are some items under $500 you’ve made so far that changed your life?
My Finex cast-iron skillet. We added about 1 piece a year until we got the collection we wanted. A good Dutch oven was worth every penny too!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10May 9, 2025
Inherited my grandfather's 1950s cast iron skillet - still my go-to for Sunday breakfasts
Not to be that "acktchually" guy, but they do make modern pans just as well as vintage. To put it in the most basic way I can, there's two types of pans you can get (obviously there's more, but you'll get what I mean).. cheap pans that have a rough cooking surface (haven't been milled to have a smooth surface) or expensive pans that have been milled (I'm talking $100+ for a cast iron). Vintage pans have been milled for a smooth cooking surface, which also helps with cleaning imo. A lot of vintage pans are also lighter in weight, making them slightly more user friendly if you struggle to lift less than 10 pounds. Modern Lodge pans haven't been milled and are quite heavy, but they will cook just as well as a vintage pan and with enough time and seasoning you will see a smoother and smoother cooking surface. With that said, you can buy a vintage Lodge for about the same price as it's modern equivalent so unless you're too lazy to look for a vintage pan I don't see any reason to get a modern one. Start getting into Griswold's and Wagner's and the price is going to be closer to the expensive modern pans of today. Modern milled brands would be Finex, Smithey, Field Company, etc
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Feb 3, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
My vote is always for cast iron! Lodge is great or if you can afford the splurge, finex is amazing. Also, I love le creuset for my baking pans and Dutch ovens. They can also be pricey but if you can find an outlet store then you can get incredible deals on items that have the barest imperfection or blemish. I've received all of my le creuset as gifts from my mom and dad over the past several years. My mom goes to the outlet mall near the mall of America in Minnesota (we're in WI) and I can rarely tell what the blemish is that made them discount the item or if I can tell, it's like a little color blemish on the bottom of the pan that no one ever sees.
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