"Del Cecchi" > wrote:

> Never heard of anyone cracking their skillet.

A flaw in the metal can cause this. I had a skillet crack off its
handle for no reason at all, not even weight - it was a small one, about
6 inches across.

> I could never see the point of the coating anyway, besides to make it look
> pretty.

I don't like to simmer acidic foods in cast iron for long periods. It
messes with the flavor and color. I like the way it uses heat though.
LC ware (which I never pay retail for, btw) does it exactly the way I
want.