Small amount of the coating is loose around the edge of the pan as shown in last photo. The Lodge Seasoned 12 Inch Carbon Steel Skillet is crafted with a lightweight design and easy-release finish that can take the heat. Whether you are searing steaks on the stove, griddling breakfast on your grill, or sizzling your catch over the fire, carbon steel can handle any cooking adventure. Use it to sauté, sear, bake, broil, braise, fry, or grill—this skillet loves to multitask. Lodge carbon steel is built to last for generations, so you can serve memories at every meal, year after year. The Lodge 12 Inch Carbon Steel Skillet is seasoned, ready to use, and easy to care for. Since 1896, Lodge Cast Iron has been making heirloom-quality skillets, pans, dutch ovens, bakeware, and grilling gear, bringing professional chefs, home-cooks, and outdoors folk everything they need to make incredible meals. Our cast iron and carbon steel pieces are made in Tennessee, and we're proud to be a family-owned company with a strong commitment to quality, values, and integrity. As the original cast iron manufacturer, we proudly set the standard in cookware that can go anywhere and do anything. 12 inch carbon steel skillet Seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil Great heat retention and even heat Use on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, or over a campfire Easy to clean: just hand-wash, dry, and rub with oil