Lighter to maneuver
The Blacklock body trims weight compared with Lodge's standard 12-inch Classic skillet.
Lodge
Blacklock 12 Inch Lightweight Cast Iron Skillet
A lighter 12-inch cast-iron skillet with triple seasoning, raised extended handle, helper handle, and pour spouts.
- Score
- 8.4/10
- Est. life
- 35 yrs
- Cover
- Limited lifetime
Last-known catalog price
$40.00
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Product Overview
Blacklock keeps the one-piece, US-made cast-iron format while reducing weight and adding three layers of factory vegetable-oil seasoning. The 12-inch model has an extended raised handle intended to stay cooler longer, a helper handle, and dual pour spouts. It is compatible with gas, electric, glass,...
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Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- Lodge
- OverviewProduct category
- cast-iron-and-carbon-steel-cookware
- OverviewSKU
- BL39SK
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 35 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
- Materials & BuildMaterial
- Lightweight cast iron
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Head start on seasoning
Three factory-applied vegetable-oil layers give the cooking surface an established starting finish.
Practical handle layout
An extended raised main handle, helper handle, and pour spouts support two-handed carrying and serving.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
8.5
Lodge documents triple seasoning and compatibility with common cooktops, induction, ovens, grills, and campfires.
Feature Richness
5.4
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Build Quality
8.9
The exact variant documentation identifies a lightweight cast-iron body, raised extended handle, helper handle, and...
Reliability Score
9.5
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Longevity
Durability Rating
9.9
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Wear Resistance
8.7
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Component Replaceability
7.3
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Design Timelessness
9.5
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Serviceability
Repairability
9.3
The manufacturer-prescribed hand-wash, dry, and oil routine supports renewing the seasoning without a factory repair.
Spare Parts Availability
6.5
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Warranty Coverage
7.9
Lodge publishes limited lifetime coverage for qualifying cracks, warping, shipping damage, and manufacturing defects.
Service Network
6.1
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Value
Total Cost of Ownership
9.9
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Resale Value Retention
7.6
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User Satisfaction
8.7
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What are the dimensions of the 12-inch Blacklock skillet?
The BL39SK 12-inch version has a 19.19-inch overall length, an approximately 11.75-inch cooking-surface length, a 12.95-inch overall width, and a 2.25-inch cooking-surface depth. The product page identifies it as a lightweight cast-iron skillet.
Which cooktops and heat sources can it use?
Lodge lists the Blacklock skillet as compatible with any stovetop, including induction, and says it can also be used in an oven, on a grill, or over a campfire. Use the cookware according to the applicable heat-source and care guidance.
How should the skillet be cleaned and maintained?
The product page's use-and-care instruction is: hand wash, dry promptly, and apply oil. That routine is intended for the pre-seasoned cast-iron surface; avoid treating it like dishwasher-safe or coated cookware, and follow Lodge's detailed care guidance for seasoning maintenance.
What material and seasoning does the Blacklock skillet use?
Lodge describes this model as cast iron in a thin, lightweight design and says it is triple seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil. The product page also states that the cookware is made without PFAS.
What does Lodge's limited lifetime warranty cover?
Lodge says its Made Right limited lifetime warranty covers defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase for the original individual purchaser or gift recipient. The warranty page also lists exclusions, including commercial use, accidents, drops, misuse, neglect, overheating, and use inconsistent with the cookware's directions.
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