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Lodge Blacklock 12-Inch Triple-Seasoned Skillet

Name: Lodge Blacklock 12-Inch Triple-Seasoned Skillet
Brand: Lodge

The $40 premium over Lodge Chef buys thinner casting, triple factory seasoning and raised handles—not prestige materials. At 6.14 lb it is easy for it (Cast iron, Three layers of natural vegetable oil) — $80

$80 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-142 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.0/ 10

design6.0/ 10

value6.6/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

The $40 premium over Lodge Chef buys thinner casting, triple factory seasoning and raised handles—not prestige materials. At 6.14 lb it is easy for its size and remains USA-made, but tests found no decisive cooking advantage over the cheaper Chef Collection and noted imperfect pouring.

MATERIALS

Thin-wall bodyCast iron

About 25% lighter than traditional iron, improving control while retaining useful searing mass.

Factory seasoningThree layers of natural vegetable oil

More developed starter patina than standard Lodge, renewable without synthetic chemicals.

CRITERIA

8/10

Heat RetentionStill substantial at 6.14 lb, though the thinner body stores less heat than classic Lodge.

7/10

Surface QualityTriple seasoning improves readiness, but the casting remains textured rather than machined.

8/10

Flatness & StabilityStable modern USA casting with all-cooktop compatibility.

9/10

Weight & Balance6.14 lb—roughly 25% lighter than traditional 12-inch cast iron.

9/10

Handle ErgonomicsExtended raised main handle and elevated assist grip improve clearance and leverage.

7/10

Geometry & PouringUseful sloped walls and spouts, but comparative tests observed oil dribbling.

8/10

Value per DollarReal weight and handling gains, but Lodge Chef offers better value around half the price.

IDEAL FOR

·Lighter family-size cast iron
·Users who prefer a deeper factory seasoning
·Stovetop-to-oven cooking

NOT FOR

·Cleanest possible pouring
·Buyers focused on maximum value
·Machined-surface seekers

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Elegant thin-walled silhouette with long raised grip and elevated assist handle. Excellent two-hand control; spouts look generous but are not as clean as Victoria’s or Stargazer’s.