Once a year, we sell the pans that fell just short of our exacting standards. This is that week.
“I simply could not find what the ‘second’ was on my pan. Goes to show you they are perfectionists about their pans.”
“Once you get cooking there’s no way to tell a factory second from a first (and I have both). I will always be on the lookout for the factory seconds.”
“Can’t believe it is a second. Excellent looks and cooks great.”
“Not sure why this was a ‘Factory Second.’ Nothing wrong with it. It’s a casting. Castings are rarely perfect. Perfect is boring.”
“I ordered this No.8 skillet and lid as factory seconds, and could find NO defect or flaw. If you are on the fence, JUMP JUMP JUMP!!”
“As for it being a factory second, that was almost laughable; it was such a slight imperfection.”
“I simply could not find what the ‘second’ was on my pan. Goes to show you they are perfectionists about their pans.”
“Once you get cooking there’s no way to tell a factory second from a first (and I have both). I will always be on the lookout for the factory seconds.”
“Can’t believe it is a second. Excellent looks and cooks great.”
“Not sure why this was a ‘Factory Second.’ Nothing wrong with it. It’s a casting. Castings are rarely perfect. Perfect is boring.”
“I ordered this No.8 skillet and lid as factory seconds, and could find NO defect or flaw. If you are on the fence, JUMP JUMP JUMP!!”
“As for it being a factory second, that was almost laughable; it was such a slight imperfection.”
Frequently Asked Questions
At Field, our standards are high. Some products fall just short due to a minor imperfection, but they cook exactly like our firsts.
Rather than recycle them, we offer them as Factory Seconds.
Usually one of three things: a cosmetic mark (small dimples from the sand casting process, or color variation in the factory pre-seasoning), a minor machining mark, or a slight variation in bottom flatness, or wall thickness.
Bigger issues never make it this far—they're caught earlier in production and remelted into new pans.
No—that's the grading standard. Anything that would affect cooking performance doesn't get sold as a second. Many customers tell us they can't find the flaw at all, and most cosmetic marks disappear as your own seasoning builds over them.
Factory Seconds are final sale, and they're not covered by our 45-day trial.
That said, if your pan encounters a major issue that actually affects cooking performance, we'll make it right. Just reach out to help@fieldcompany.com.
Until supplies run out. We typically hold one Factory Seconds Sale a year, and the most popular sizes sell out within days—when they're gone, they're gone.
Same iron, same molds, same machining, same hand-applied seasoning. A second comes off the same line as every first-quality Field pan—it just picked up spicier personality along the way.
Field pans are lighter and smoother than most modern cast iron—modeled after the vintage American pans collectors hunt for, made 100% in the USA, and seasoned by hand. They work on every cooktop, including induction, plus the oven, grill, and campfire. Here's how they're made.
Compare Sizes
From single servings to family feasts, each Field skillet is designed for specific uses.
No.4
Diameter: 6¾"
Cooking Area: 5¼"
Weight: 1.8 lbs
1 serving
Solo Cooking
No.5
Diameter: 7¼"
Cooking Area: 4¾"
Weight: 2.2 lbs
1-2 servings
Chef Skillet
No.6
Diameter: 8⅜"
Cooking Area: 7"
Weight: 3 lbs
1-2 servings
Sides
No.8
Diameter: 10¼"
Cooking Area: 8¾"
Weight: 4.5 lbs
2-4 servings
Weeknight dinner
No.10
Diameter: 11⅝"
Cooking Area: 9¾"
Weight: 6 lbs
4-6 servings
Family Meals
No.12
Diameter: 13⅜"
Cooking Area: 11½"
Weight: 8 lbs
6-8 servings
Entertaining