Fiskars 5 Qt Cast Iron Casserole Dish with Lid - Enameled Dutch Oven for Baking, Braising & Slow Cooking - Perfect for Soups, Stews & Roasts - Oven & Stovetop Safe

This item is made in China. A ‘Made in China’ sticker is superimposed on the box that originally stated Made in Finland.Very good. Thank you:)Been using Le Crueset for baking...the Fiskars delivers a great baking resultPan arrived with broken wood handle out of box... makes me wonder how long it would have lasted had it not arrived damaged.Lots of potential, poor quality control and packing and material integrity.First off, the 10" fry pan is outstanding. The coating (at least so far) has worked exceptionally well in terms of being both non-stick and keeping a uniform appearance. I love the more rustic look of the wooden handle paired with the cast iron skillet, and the wooden handle is comfortable to grasp and feels sturdy when you lift up the pan.After washing it just a few times, I do think that the wood handle will benefit from occasional applications of mineral oil or butcher block oil to help keep a good appearance and smooth finish. It certainly doesn't look or feel bad, but it is starting to look a bit dried out.Cooking performance is true to my other cast iron skillets and cookware. It heats up nicely and stays hot, just as I'd expect it to. I haven't noticed any outgassing or smells from the coating (such as if you overheat Teflon), and I also haven't noticed any taste being transferred to foods.I've been using a Le Creuset enameled cast iron skillet (in Marseille blue, which I love) for three years now, and this Fiskars has some pros and cons compared to it. The Le Creuset in a similar size is less expensive as I write this. Pros for the Le Creuset are that the entire skillet is oven proof and it can be cleaned in a dishwasher (they recommend hand washing, though). Pros for this Fiskars are that the handle stays cooler when cooking on the stove top, and (at least so far) the finish hasn't stained. The Le Creuset is downright gorgeous, IMO, and I love the feel of the blue enamel. The black cooking surface is also treated, but it quickly became non-uniform and shows where items have been cooked on it. That might happen with this Fiskars, too, but it hasn't happened so far.I think that both the Fiskars and Le Creuset are excellent. Neither requires seasoning, which is huge for me because I've never gotten that to work well for me. If you're good at seasoning cast iron, you can save a lot of money by going with a non-coated version. If you're not good at it, coated cast iron like this and Le Creuset might totally change your mind about cast iron. I used to hate it because it was always sticky when I tried it, but these coated pans are fabulous and works outstandingly well for cooking.Personally, I'd go with whichever you think looks better and feels better - the colored and smooth enamel versions from Le Creuset, or the more rustic look and feel of this Fiskars. I really don't think that you can go wrong with either.This new Fiskar's entry from Europe is simply superb, and while it is somewhat more expensive than typical cast-iron fry pans, the quality certainly justifies the entry price.I am an advanced Home and Personal Chef and do a tremendous amount of cooking on Cast Iron. I have everything from fry pans and skillets, as well as casseroles and Dutch Ovens in Cast Iron. Love them all, so I was very curious how Fiskars would fare against the products I already own and use...as well as test and review. Fiskars met the challenge in spades!The build is excellent and in testing on high heat, I found no hotspots or uneven heating within the pan using a highly accurate laser thermometer. Temperatures were within 3℉ across the entire surface. Weight is excellent and easily balanced.When I tested with both proteins and veggies, the high-quality mineral preseasoning provided a relatively non-stick surface that will only get even better over time. Deglazing fond after searing meat was perfect and easy with a cold liquid introduced to the still heated pan.The handle is beautiful birch with ergonomics provided by a flat bottom and rounded top. This provides for easy and comfortable handling as well as tossing and flipping when needed.The handle is removable for baking in the oven. It is secured with a long screw attached to the black end-cap. A note of caution is that on delivery, that cap was extremely tight and needed pliers to get it started the first time. That being said, however, there was no difficulty in subsequent removal and replacement by hand. Perfect in the oven up to 460℉ (with the handle removed)Cleaning (By hand ONLY!) is no different from any other Cast Iron Cookware. Just water and brush should be sufficient, but a small amount of non-lye dish soap can be used if needed. It is extremely important to immediately dry the pan after washing. Standing water may cause surface rust on any cast iron. A VERY light coating of cooking oil, wiped to almost dry will protect your cast iron from corrosion while stored. Easy to maintain and easy to recover if you ever make a bad mistake and forget to keep the pan fully dried.All in all, this is a phenomenally well-designed and constructed cast iron fry pan. Probably the best 10" pan I have had the opportunity to use and remains aesthetically pleasing at the same time as providing unparalleled even heating and performance.I am pleased to rate this as a FIVE STAR product, and with an honest and VERY hearty recommendation for your culinary creations! Worth the price and will last for many years with regular care. Bon Appetit!*If you found my review helpful to you, please let Amazon know by clicking the "HELPFUL" button below!Like almost everyone else I got sent one with a broken handle. For 100£ that's quite unacceptable, to top it off returning it for an exchange would've cost me almost 80£ because it has to be sent to USA. Kinda horrible experience though the pan itself is really high quality, nothing ever sticks even if cooked without any oil and is super easy to wash off, just water and some finger rubbing is enough.