Pollymath t1_izu2ojk wrote on December 11, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Reply to comment by 28nov2022 in Are all those old alarm clocks really anything special? by LowerSurplus

“Don’t make them like the use to!” “It’s iron.” “Yea but old iron was better.” “It’s iron.” “Come on has your cast iron lasted this long?” “I don’t see why it couldn’t, it’s iron.” “Probably Chinese!” “Nope, it’s literally made in the same factory as your pan made 50 years ago.”

Pinkfish_411 t1_j07w821 wrote on December 14, 2022 at 6:35 PM

I mean, there is some truth to this though. Compare a new Lodge to a vintage Griswold and the latter is noticeably more refined - lighter weight and smoothed. Not that the older pan is more durable, but the craftsmanship is better. They do still make cast iron pans like the old ones, but Lodge and other department store brands don't; you need to go to one of the expensive boutique makers to find one.