Question 1

How wide are the pans across the flat part inside of the pan were you cook? Not the width across the top. 8",10" & 12" pan measurements if possible.

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9.25 inches on a 12" pan.

Question 2

Looking for a dedicated non-teflon egg pan. Should I go with this or cast iron?

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I have the 12" version of this pan and use it for 4 eggs over easy at least five days a week.  However,  there is a learning curve with this pan and you will need to spend some time properly seasoning it and maintaining that seasoning it.  When I first started using it I cursed it every morning but forced myself to adjust to it as I was coming from a nice Teflon pan.  That said, for the value cast iron will also be terrific and honestly is a little more forgiving ( just remember to keep the heat on both pans a lot lower than you are properly used to and let them preheat: I go about 2 min. On medium and then reduce to just a hair under medium low on my gas range for another 2 minutes before adding butter and then frying the eggs).  The 12 inch version is a must if if you are cooking for more than one.  I also use it for scrambled eggs and omelets for which it now does a good job after having been seasoned well beyond what comes from the factory.

Question 3

why is this black vs DeBuyer's which is silver? both say carbon steel. thanks!

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As a response to Jim who also answered this question:

No, Lodge does NOT use Flaxseed oil. It says right there in the item description that they use soybean oil which is a decent choice of oil overall, but a much better choice than Flaxseed oil. I personally prefer refined 100% Avocado oil from Chosen Foods. It's mono/poly-unsaturated fat makeup makes for an oil that polymerizes wonderfully with the carbon steel. Grapeseed oil is BETTER than avocado oil in this respect, HOWEVER, refined 100% avocado oil has the highest smoke point of any cooking oil on the market at 520°F which means I can really get the most out of these pans which can handle incredibly high heats and do things like use them in a 500°F oven or directly under the broiler without the seasoning smoking and imparting a bad flavor in the food.

Question 4

What are the true dimensions of the griddle? I see two sets of dimensions: 18 x10 and 21.2 x 10.2.

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18 x 10 are the cooking surface dimensions. 21.2 x 10.2 are the exterior dimensions which include the handles.

Brand	Lodge
Material	Carbon Steel
Special Feature	Gas Stovetop Compatible
Colour	black
Capacity	8 Cubic Inches
Compatible Devices	Gas
Maximum Temperature	500 Degrees Fahrenheit
Handle Material	Carbon Steel
Item Weight	2.13 Pounds
Is Oven Safe	Yes
Has Nonstick Coating	No
Is Dishwasher Safe	No
Recommended Uses For Product	Sautéing, Searing, Frying, Griddling
Specific Uses For Product	Sautéing, Pan-frying, Griddling, Searing
Shape	round
UPC	075536551081
Global Trade Identification Number	00075536551081, 30075536551082
Manufacturer	Lodge
Country of Origin	USA
Item model number	Skillet
ASIN	B005U93S4G

Lodge CRS8 Carbon Steel Skillet, Pre-Seasoned, 8-inch

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