The current cast iron on my stovetop is my Finex collection:
FINEX has a form that will fit today’s and futuristic architecture and design. FINEX Cast Iron are truly heirloom quality pieces. They currently come in a No.12, No.10, No.8 skillets. There is a No.10 grillet, and lids for the No.12 and No.10 skillets. In addition there is also a rosewood trivet.
2016 FINEX introduced a 12″ TWIN SPRING GRILL PAN & 1 QT. SAUCE POT.
I am such a self proclaimed fanboy that I use social media platforms and this blog to promote their high quality wares in the hopes that when the FINEX Cake Pan is released some day; that one out of the first batch comes straight to Cookingyo.com (Hint, Hint Mike @ FINEX), moving on.
The FINEX Complete set as of 2016
My FINEX No. 12
It has a molder’s mark of 12-19-14. I have never seen a molder’s mark on another FINEX skillet in all of the many pictures out there on the internet.
This pan was part of the 8 inch Kickstarter campaign from FINEX . I bought the package that had the No.12 with lid, The No.8, and the Rosewood FINEX trivet.
My No. 10 skillet with lid
It was only available from Williams-Sonoma. I bought it online with a 20% coupon.
My No 10 Grillets
The FINEX No. 1o Grillets are only available at Williams-Sonoma. I bought them online with a 20% off coupon
My No. 8 skillet
This pan was part of the 8 inch Kickstarter campaign from FINEX . I bought the package that had the No.12 with lid, The No.8, and the Rosewood FINEX trivet.
The Field Company Skillet, #8
1st Casting, Kickstarter Edition
Click on the Periscope link to view the Field skillet right out of the box.
Original Kickstarter Campaign
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/field-company/the-field-skillet-lighter-smoother-cast-iron
Here is a rundown of my cast iron skillets on the counter tops and under
Number 2 Cast Iron skillet
WagnerWare Sidney -O-
This was pre-catalog number
ca. 1924
I picked this semi-rare little cast iron gem up at a flea market.
Number 3 Cast Iron Skillet
Lodge 3SK
Produced in 2014
This was a gift for the smallest member of the family from a relative.
Replaced a Griswold Large Block EPU (Erie PA USA)
1930-39
Number 4 Cast Iron Skillet
No. 4 Griswold Large Block EPU
Pattern number 702 A
1930-39
I got this from Ironman Auction on Facebook.
Number 5 Cast Iron Skillet
No.5 Griswold Large Block EPU
Pattern number 724
1939-39
This was a junkyard find that I paid $5.
Number 6
Griswold Large Block EPU
Pattern number 699 J
1930-39
I got this from a yard sale for $6.
Number 7 Cast Iron Skillet
Wagner Ware Sidney -O-
Catalog Number 1057 A
1935-59
$5 junkyard find.
Number 8 Cast Iron Skillet
Griswold Large Block EPU
Pattern number 704 -C-
1920-1930
This was a thrift store find it cost $12.
Number 9 Cast Iron Skillet
Arc Block Letter “Sidney”
This was pre-catalog numbers
1910-1929
This was a thrift store find it cost $15.
Number 10 Cast Iron Skillet
Lodge 10 SK
From around 2003
This was a gift I received for Christmas in 2003. It was barely used for a decade until I really got in to Cast Iron Cooking. It had a little surface rust but cleaned up very easily. Now it is my go to skillet for caramelizing onions for my French Onion soup recipe.
Number 10 Cast Iron Skillet
Unmarked Fancy Handle No. 10
ca. 1880’s
This cast iron skillet was part of a lot of cast iron, the per piece price worked out to $4 a piece
Number 9 Cast Iron Griddle
#9 Wagner-Ware Sidney -O-
catalog number 1109
1930-1950’s
This was a junk yard cast iron find. This cleaned up well and it is my go to pan for making dippy eggs.
I paid $5 for this griddle
Dutch Oven
Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Mariner Star
5 1/2 Quart
I treated my self to this Dutch Oven.
Scotch Bowl
No. 4 Wagner Sidney O (arc)
1900-1920
I bought this at an auction.
I actually use this to stir fry like a wok, works pretty darn good.
No10 Erie cast iron skillet
Fire House Cast Iron Skillet
No. 10 Erie second series made by Griswold skillet with bullseye makers mark.
1880-1889
I picked it up at a thrift store for $15.
This is a great all around skillet. Just don’t let the probies at the firehouse try and clean it. I would like it to last! It is older then any active fire station we have in my city being the skillet is aleast 125 years old.
