Lodge Chef Collection 12 Inch Skillet

“The more rounded corners on the chef version wouldn't make baked stuff look as nice. Personally I also find that the steeper walls are easier to flip stuff with.”

“I checked out the classic 12" skillet at Walmart and noticed how heavy it was compared to my 12" Chef Collection skillet”

“Both need longer handles.”

“I’ve got the lodge chef’s 12”. I like the sides better than traditional lodges. The handle is fine but I don’t feel like it’s much of an improvement.”

“I recently bought a Lodge Chef Collection pan which has shallower angled sides and was able to make a French tri-fold omelette.”

“All of them have had small holes/pits on the cooking surface and on the outside. The second one had an odd rust spot. The third one has a poorly-finished edge, either a bad molding or a bad grinding job.”

“The Chef Collection is lighter. She will like it better, guaranteed. Thinner and lighter skillets definitely have less heat retention. I feel as if the Chef Collection model can still sear the bejesus out of thick steaks, if that is what you are looking for.”

“I own the chef collection 12 inch, which is also the lighter weight option. I'm used to and actually like that kind of sides.”

“the Chef collections will NOT fit in the Lodge lids designed for the classic series”

“The 12 had very sharp edges on handle, hurt your hand to pick it up. Very rough grinder gouge marks on the rim, the inside was rough as a cheese grater.”

“I like this pan below because it's a bit lighter than their standard skillet, got it for my Dad last year.”

“It makes the surface a bit smoother. The Chef Collection is one of the best budget series out there, and not miles behind more exquisite pans. My main pan is also a Lodge CC, and I love it.”

“I have an 8 inch chef collection skillet, and I absolutely love the lower shoulder as well as the angle of the sides being more flared outward. It is a true omelette pan.”

“I have the 10" Chef skillet. It's a great skillet, especially if you like flipping your food as it cooks. It seems a little lighter than the regular skillet too.”

“I’ve been using the 10” chef skillet multiple times a week for the past 7ish years for scrambled eggs (mostly). The sloped sides are perfect for eggs.”

“I have the 10” Chef Collection and use it all the time, in preference to my 12” Classic. It’s light and easy to use and cooks like cast iron should.”

“I started by sizzling sliced onions, garlic, and mushrooms, which turned soft and golden in minutes and didn't stick at all.”

“Just bought four chef collection pans from Lodge during the Black Friday sale. Well worth it. Theae will be my everyday.”

“I really like the Chef's Collection. I have the 8 and 10 inch skillets and the 12 and 14 inch dual handled pans and I use them daily. The skillets are a bit shallower than the traditional ones, but for most stove top cooking it's not an issue.”

“just purchased a couple of the Lodge Chef Collection. The are great pans and made in the US.”

“it's a bit lighter than same-sized lodge skillets, and it has a curved base. Very nice!”

“The Chef collection 10" skillet is about one pound lighter than the traditional Lodge skillet. It's a small difference, but very noticeable to me. Yes, I can easily lift them both, but prefer the Chef. I also prefer the curved shape, versus the hard angles of the original models.”

“I like the chef for sautéing veggies, cooking saucy greens, and making rice.”

“My experience with the Chef Collection is primarily with their skillet.”