An Elite Cast Iron Company Just Dropped the Ultimate Goldilocks Skillet

Field Company’s first new pan in years might just be the ideal everyday skillet.

Cast iron skillet with two sunny-side-up eggs cooking on a gas stove burner.

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Published March 3, 2026

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Cast iron cookware isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s heavy, requires regular maintenance and takes a long time to heat.

Well, most examples, anyway.

The new No.5 Cast Iron Chef Skillet from Field Company, the brand’s first new pan in years, bucks the trend with a design that’s as high on convenience as it is in heat retention.

Black cast iron frying pan with a long handle and a hole for hanging on a white background. — Now available, the No.5 Cast Iron Chef Skillet is Field Company’s first new pan in years.

Clocking in at just 2.2 pounds (30 percent less than a comparable Lodge skillet), the No.5 Cast Iron Chef Skillet measures 7.5 inches and features an extra-long raised handle that supports one-handed movements.

Hand holding a black nonstick frying pan over a marble countertop with brown eggs and cracked eggshells nearby. — The No.5 Cast Iron Chef Skillet weighs 2.2 pans for easy maneuverability.

Dark brown cast iron skillet with a handle featuring a hole, placed on a light marble surface. — An extra-long raised handle supports one-handed movements.

There are also curved, spatula-friendly sidewalls for fried eggs, French omelettes, sauces and simple sauté jobs.

Of course, Field Company is far from the first cast iron manufacturer to come up with this design, often called a chef skillet.

Yellow folded omelette on a white plate with a blue rim held over a gas stove next to a black frying pan. — Curved slopes make it the ideal pan for eggs and French omelettes.

Black cast iron skillet with a leather handle cover frying a sunny-side-up egg on a gas stove. — Machined smooth, the cooking surface takes seasoning faster and better than much of the competition.

But its lightweight design, buttery smooth cooking surface and relatively affordable price tag compared to the competition make it a compelling choice for special occasions and everyday cooking, alike.

Black cast iron frying pan with a long handle on a white background. — The No.5 Cast Iron Chef Skillet costs $125, making it Field Company’s second most affordable pan and much cheaper than much of the competition in the boutique space.

Availability and pricing

Manufactured in the US, the No.5 Cast Iron Chef Skillet is available now.

It costs $125, making it Field Company’s second most affordable pan behind the No.4 ($100).

Black nonstick frying pan with a straight handle and hanging hole on a white background.

Field Company No.5 Cast Iron Chef Skillet

$125 at Field Company

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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