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Borough Furnace Skillet 10.5" vs Smithey Griddle 18x10inch

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 Griddle 18x10inch

Smithey

$43-$50

4.5/5 (25,843 reviews)

Pros

  • Oven safe
  • Lifetime durability
  • Excellent heat retention
  • Made in USA

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Requires seasoning maintenance
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Feature Comparison

Feature Borough Furnace Skillet 10.5" Smithey Griddle 18x10inch
Price Range $280-$300 $43-$50
Brand Borough Furnace Smithey
User Rating 4.8/5 4.5/5
Review Count 320 25,843

Who Should Buy Each?

Choose Borough Furnace Skillet 10.5" if:

You're looking for collectors.

Choose Smithey Griddle 18x10inch if:

You're looking for bread baking, braising.