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Note these are the older models, which are enameled in china.
Lodge recently built their own enameling facility (first and only in the US), and have a new line of 100% american made enameled cast iron.
Note these are the older models, which are enameled in china.
Lodge recently built their own enameling facility (first and only in the US), and have a new line of 100% american made enameled cast iron.
Any difference in the actual enamel itself? As in, are there any dangers of using the China one vs. the US one?
Note these are the older models, which are enameled in china.
Lodge recently built their own enameling facility (first and only in the US), and have a new line of 100% american made enameled cast iron.
I don't think anything from walmart isn't made in China. I doubt they carry the new ones.
Only the design with the little swoosh on the outside is mostly Made in the USA (except for the metal embellishments). These tend to chip quite easily and chipped enamel on the cooking surface is no good. FYI, the Made mostly in the USA ones are $300, not $30.
Any difference in the actual enamel itself? As in, are there any dangers of using the China one vs. the US one?
Its hard to say for sure, since there is no real evidence of their enameling process.
That said, if lodge found it a worthwhile investment to build an entire factory to do it in house, there was probably a reason.
Given these don't seem to be sold on Amazon, and they have a different shape than the Lodge cast iron that is on amazon, I think these are just chinesium with Lodge name on it. Reviews are mostly positive but lots mention chipping & cracking as you would expect of chinesium chinamel.
Given these don't seem to be sold on Amazon, and they have a different shape than the Lodge cast iron that is on amazon, I think these are just chinesium with Lodge name on it. Reviews are mostly positive but lots mention chipping & cracking as you would expect of chinesium chinamel.
Note these are the older models, which are enameled in china.
Lodge recently built their own enameling facility (first and only in the US), and have a new line of 100% american made enameled cast iron.
I want one that uses the new enamel for like a 6qt one. Any tips on how to tell the difference?
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Lodge recently built their own enameling facility (first and only in the US), and have a new line of 100% american made enameled cast iron.
Lodge recently built their own enameling facility (first and only in the US), and have a new line of 100% american made enameled cast iron.
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Lodge recently built their own enameling facility (first and only in the US), and have a new line of 100% american made enameled cast iron.
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That said, if lodge found it a worthwhile investment to build an entire factory to do it in house, there was probably a reason.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/555459362
Given these don't seem to be sold on Amazon, and they have a different shape than the Lodge cast iron that is on amazon, I think these are just chinesium with Lodge name on it. Reviews are mostly positive but lots mention chipping & cracking as you would expect of chinesium chinamel.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/555459362
Given these don't seem to be sold on Amazon, and they have a different shape than the Lodge cast iron that is on amazon, I think these are just chinesium with Lodge name on it. Reviews are mostly positive but lots mention chipping & cracking as you would expect of chinesium chinamel.
Lodge recently built their own enameling facility (first and only in the US), and have a new line of 100% american made enameled cast iron.
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If you go to lodges website they have a clear divide on the product lines.
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