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Borough Furnace Skillet 10.5" vs Smithey Braiser 3qt

Updated January 2026 • Cast Iron Comparison

Quick Verdict

Our pick: Borough Furnace Skillet 10.5" wins for higher user ratings. Both are excellent choices, but the Borough Furnace Skillet 10.5" edges out in overall value.

Borough Furnace Skillet 10.5"

Borough Furnace

$280-$300

4.8/5 (320 reviews)

Pros

  • Artisan quality
  • Unique design

Cons

  • Very expensive
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Smithey Braiser 3qt

Smithey

$89-$103

4.5/5 (29,412 reviews)

Pros

  • Even heating
  • Natural non-stick when seasoned
  • Pre-seasoned
  • Excellent heat retention

Cons

  • Hot handle
  • Heavy
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Feature Comparison

Feature Borough Furnace Skillet 10.5" Smithey Braiser 3qt
Price Range $280-$300 $89-$103
Brand Borough Furnace Smithey
User Rating 4.8/5 4.5/5
Review Count 320 29,412

Who Should Buy Each?

Choose Borough Furnace Skillet 10.5" if:

You're looking for collectors.

Choose Smithey Braiser 3qt if:

You're looking for one-pot meals, beginners.