What is the difference between the Signature iron handle vs the enameled cast iron skillet? Thanks!
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It appears that the signature version (the one I have) has a larger handle opposite the main pan handle. There is a small opening for better grasp with the signature version. Pan is good for folks with small hands like mine. In this photo I believe it shows only the cast iron version and NOT the signature model. But I could be wrong! :-)
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the difference appears to be the helper handle. the one is this picture is quite small and not super "helpful".
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Good Morning wisew,Buy this Lodge product. I do not think You will be Disappointed.I switched to all Cast iron pans a couple of yrs ago&now; would cook with nothing else.It is very smooth+it is still made in America!The trick here is cleaning&seasoning; after cooking do it right and nothing seems to stick.....Kenneth
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It's all about what you plan to cook. If something will be cooking slow for along time you'll be better off with the cast iron. If you need a tomato sauce or 1/2 lb of spaghetti use the SS. Pro for stainless, cleans really well, much lighter, won't chip(assuming enameled cast iron)
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I believe the difference is color and the handle. I like this handle better.
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I can't speak for the others. I can only tell you that ours is definitely cast iron. It's very heavy. We have a glass cook top and it takes a few minutes to heat up, but once it is heated it cooks great! I recommend cleaning it with mineral spirits and then scrubbing it with detergent BEFORE you start to season it. We love ours! Great wok for the price!
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I am not quite sure if there is a difference but it really bakes evenly and releases from the pan plus it is decorative, and easy to clean. I am really glad I have this set. Hope this helps. I also think cast would be heavier.
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Carbon Steel is thinner and lighter than a comparable size Cast Iron Skillet. This is still a fairly heavy pan, but nothing like cast iron would be. It is certainly oven safe, the only caveat would be that the handle is rather long, which may make it a difficult fit if you have a small oven. This has the handle riveted on, unlike the one piece construction of a cast iron skillet.
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Yes, it's much smoother. That fact, and its lighter weight are what made me choose it over cast iron. I haven't noticed any loss, or unevenness, of seasoning. I cook on a glass cooktop, by the way.
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A well seasoned iron skillet would be similar in performance,however many a cast iron pan has been ruined by incorrect handling and cleaning. If you're experienced with cast iron and have properly maintained a cast iron skillet stick with it, but from scratch Le Creuset is foolproof.
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Hi 1217topher, The main difference between the two is the color, and how the handle is designed. Function-wise, they'll be the same.
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I checked the skillet we bought several months ago ---- it would appear to be a rubberized coating over a polished aluminum handle. Without doubt , the best skillet we have bought ever!!
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Michael, the one with 1 handle is a grill pan which I absolutely love!! The one with 2 handles is a regular skillet and not as deep. The 2 handle one is ok but not my favorite. I have both. You can use regular utensils on the one handle grill pan. The 2 handle skillet is not very forgiving. Hope this helps.
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The skillet was made in the U.S. I don't know the origin of the iron, which, of course, is pretty much fungible.In looking at possible purchases in stores, the Lodge products were thicker in section than the foreign-made (usually Chinese, of course) products. Higher quality, and they'll cook better than the thinner stuff.
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The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine exterior appearance, then you can have a super-high quality product at a good price!Hope this helps. The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine... » Read More The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine exterior appearance, then you can have a super-high quality product at a good price!Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hi, Thanks for asking. The difference is mostly a matter of personal preference. Some people prefer a larger scrubber with smaller rings and some prefer the larger ring in a smaller scrubber. We have found that we like the large ring CM Scrubber specifically for cast iron, and the 7MM for more all around cleaning for cooks who will use it on cast iron and also stainless steel pots and pans, glass casseroles, woks, etc
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It is cast iron with an enameled finish that makes it act more like a well seasoned cast iron or a non stick pan. It is textured like traditional cast iron and behaves very much like cast iron but cleans easier.
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Lodge is a very good brand of cast iron cook wear, cast iron heats more evenly and holds the heat longer, it does clean pretty easy even if the enamel does stain if you use tomatoes in it , which of course I do.