# Lodge Blacklock 12 Inch Cast-Iron Skillet

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/lodge-blacklock-12-inch-cast-iron-skillet
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/cast-iron-skillets
- Placement: #12 of 12 in Cast Iron Skillets, F tier
- Brand: Lodge
- LP on this board: 68
- Last researched: 2026-08-06T21:33:28.759Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

While generally well-regarded for its smoother surface, some owners report the handle’s discomfort over long sessions and consider replacing it.

## For

- Smoother surface
- Large cooking surface
- Good heat retention
- Even heating
- Sturdy build

## Against

- Uncomfortable handle during extended use
- Potential need for replacement
- Heavier and less even seasoning
- Requires more frequent re-seasoning
- Heavy for its size

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 6 of 7 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 5 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| monster.com | - | - | https://www.monster.com/job-openings/value-add-lead-technician-2nd-shift--16ee83cc-ec80-4df3-9cf0-2c4db14955fc | outlet blocks automated checks |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cast-iron-skillet/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Bon Appetit | - | - | https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-cast-iron-skillet?srsltid=AfmBOoqpqexbNNqRk4EcY-k1uvi81m-_zHoxuXWZWDvCh8mqA5nVBZFX | fetched and confirmed |
| Serious Eats | - | - | https://www.seriouseats.com/best-enameled-cast-iron-skillets-6833276 | outlet blocks automated checks |
| Food & Wine | - | - | https://www.foodandwine.com/best-induction-cookware-8681645 | outlet blocks automated checks |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Lodge Chef Collection 12 Inch Cast-Iron Skillet | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/lodge-chef-collection-12-inch-cast-iron-skillet |
| 2 | Lancaster No. 8 Cast-Iron Skillet | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/lancaster-no-8-cast-iron-skillet |
| 3 | Lodge Blacklock 10.25 Inch Cast-Iron Skillet | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/lodge-blacklock-10-25-inch-cast-iron-skillet |
| 4 | Victoria Cast Iron Skillet | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/victoria-cast-iron-skillet |
| 5 | Smithey No. 12 Cast-Iron Skillet | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/smithey-no-12-cast-iron-skillet |
| 7 | Lodge Chef Collection 10.25 Inch Cast-Iron Skillet | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/lodge-chef-collection-10-25-inch-cast-iron-skillet |
| 8 | Field Company No. 5 Cast-Iron Chef Skillet | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/field-company-no-5-cast-iron-chef-skillet |
| 9 | Victoria Cast Iron Skillet - 10 Inch | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/victoria-cast-iron-skillet-10-inch |
| 10 | Field Company No. 4 Cast-Iron Skillet | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/field-company-no-4-cast-iron-skillet |
| 11 | Lancaster No. 6 Cast-Iron Skillet | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/lancaster-no-6-cast-iron-skillet |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/cast-iron-skillets.

## What this tier means

- F: Avoid. The evidence points you elsewhere.

## How to read this

- Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand.
- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
- Link status reports what our pre-publication link check found when it fetched the cited URL. It says nothing about the quality of the review.
- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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